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.

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Brave's heroine Merida being guided by a mythical wisp.

Brave

Bring Brave to life across Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley and uncover a great selection of activities and attractions.

The downstairs restaurant area of Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow

Tearooms and bars

Step inside one of the cafés, bars, restaurants or pubs in Glasgow and enjoy delicious fresh local produce.

Looking over the garden maze towards Pollock House

The 'dear green place'

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

Shoppers on Buchanan Street

Scotland's Style Mile

It’s easy to see why Glasgow is said to have the best shopping in the UK outside of London.

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

Glasgow events

From Celtic music and art to Olympic football and Highland games, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley has many superb events.

Exterior shot of the Glasgow School of Art which is lit up

European City of Culture

Enjoy world-class art collections, quirky music venues and groundbreaking events in Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley.

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!