Things to see and do in Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Discover a region that offers exciting possibilities every day. Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley boasts a wide choice of things to see and do and effortlessly combines world-class attractions, great shopping and museums and galleries, alongside parks and gardens, stunning architecture and a year-round programme of events and festivals.

Food & drink

Find information on the cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars where you can enjoy delicious food and drink in Glasgow & The Clyde Valley.

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Parks and gardens

There are not many cities in the world where you can enjoy world-class events, free, exciting attractions and stunning architecture alongside beautiful and serene parks and gardens.

Looking over the garden maze towards Pollock House

Shopping

With its own Style Mile, luxurious shops and variety of shopping centres, it's easy to see why Glasgow is said to have some of the best shopping in the UK outside of London.

Looking down a busy Buchanan Street from the steps in front of the Royal Concert Hall

Events

The city of Glasgow is home to a variety of stunning events from Celtic music and visual art to comedy. The Clyde Valley also has a number of events and festivals, including the much-loved classic Highland games.

Shoppers peruse the street stalls on Candleriggs during the Merchant City Festival

Itineraries

Plan a break to Glasgow & The Clyde Valley using our itineraries which are packed full of ideas and suggestions. Follow the Clyde Valley Tourist Route, see two World Heritage Sites or visit the city's parks to discover great museums.

Ashton Lane in the West End of Glasgow

Attractions

Discover the diverse array of attractions on offer in Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley. Find information on visitor centres, art galleries, museums, historic houses, castles, country parks and more.

The spitfire aeroplane in the Life Court at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow.

Family days out

Find things to see and do across Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley which the whole family will enjoy. From museums to gardens, theme parks and more, you’ll find fun activities to suit all budgets.

A youngster enjoys a day out at the Glasgow Science Centre

Tours

Find details on a number of exciting tours to enjoy in Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley, from bus tours to whisky tours and walking tours. Plan your tour in Scotland today.

A sightseeing bus crosses the Cyde Arc (also known as the Squinty Bridge), to the west of the city centre of Glasgow.

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Looking over the garden maze towards Pollock House

City parks and gardens

The city of Glasgow has a whole range of beautiful parks and gardens for you to explore.

A dinghy at the Watersports Centre in Strathclyde Country Park at sunset

Country parks

Whether you want to enjoy activities or simply want to take a quiet walk along a canal, the Clyde Valley has it all.

A dinghy at the Watersports Centre in Strathclyde Country Park at sunset
Long distance walks and country parks

Just a short distance beyond the city of Glasgow you can try a range of exciting activities in the beautiful open countryside.

A variety of cars on show inside the Riverside Museum
Free things to do in Glasgow

Not only does Glasgow boast a range of fascinating museums and galleries, but many of the attractions are completely free!

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