About Glasgow

Glasgow’s elegant streets are lined with some of the finest and most beautifully preserved Victorian buildings with stunning parks and gardens nestling around the city. It is most popular in the mid summer months when the International Jazz Festival and Merchant City Festival take place.

But there is plenty to do during the rest of the year too. The city is packed with architectural delights and cultural hot-spots – follow the popular heritage trail to be sure you don’t miss a thing.

Local Information for Glasgow

Galleries

The Gallery of Modern Art showcases an impressive collection of contemporary art, and features artists cutting a dash on the international scene. 0141 287 3050

The Lighthouse was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and showcases work of international architects and designers, including Mackintosh himself. 0141 287 4000

The Tramway – no visit to this southside venue is complete without a tour round the Hidden Gardens. 0845 330 3501

Theatres

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is a prestigious venue dedicated to hosting a huge range of quality music events. 0141 353 8000

The Theatre Royal presents a wide variety of drama, dance, comedy, opera and musicals. 0870 060 66

The Pavillion Theatre is one of Glasgow’s oldest theatres and well worth a visit. 0141 332 1846

Museums

Kelvingrove. 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries house an astonishing 8,000 objects. 0141 276 6363

The Burrell has an almost unrivalled breadth of riches out for all to see. 0141 287 2550

The Hunterian Museum is home to a superb collection of over a million items ranging from meteorites to mummies. 0141 330 4221