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Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Located on Scotland’s west coast, Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley combines vibrant city life with scenic escapes. Glasgow, recently named the UK’s friendliest city by Condé Nast Traveller, offers world-class attractions and culture. Follow the River Clyde to discover lush countryside, charming towns, family-friendly adventures, quaint coastal views, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites – all within easy reach.

Great things to do in Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Blessed with an abundance of natural beauty, a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, and an array of unique towns and villages scattered across the countryside and coastline, Glasgow & the Clyde Valley is a joy to explore.

Cycling in Glasgow

Getting around Glasgow by bike is a convenient and fun way to travel.

Visit Lanarkshire

Lanarkshire offers beautiful scenery, fantastic walking, cycling and outdoor activities, plus an array of quality visitor attractions.

Visit Paisley

With great outdoors, family-friendly attractions, and fascinating history and heritage, Paisley and Renfrewshire has it all.

Discover Inverclyde

Inverclyde is one of Scotland’s smallest regions but filled with attractions, activities, culture and stunning scenery.

7 Neighbourhoods to visit in Glasgow 

Discover seven of Glasgow's neighbourhoods which are known for their unique personality and sense of community.

Top days out ideas

Antonine Wall: Frontiers of the Roman Empire

Explore the Antonine Wall, once the Roman Empire’s most northerly frontier.

New Lanark World Heritage Site

New Lanark was a site ahead of its time, most famous for social reforms for its workers.

Chatelherault Country Park

Home to acres of countryside and woodland with an adventure play ground and more.

RSPB Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve

This wetland reserve is ideal for all the family. The trails, birdwatching hides and visitor centre are all easily accessible.

National Museum of Rural Life

Explore life in the countryside at this museum and historic working farm.

Strathclyde Country Park

As well as beautiful surroundings, the park is home to a range of visitor attractions.

Summerlee Museum of Industrial Life

Summerlee is the museum of Scottish industrial life and is based around the site of a 19th century ironworks.

Lyle Hill Viewpoint

Lyle Hill overlooks Gourock and provides a panoramic view across the Clyde.

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See what's on in Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Find out what’s on in Glasgow & The Clyde Valley with a year-round calendar of live music, cultural festivals, family-friendly events, sporting spectacles and traditional celebrations across the region. 

OVO Hydro at night

Celtic Connections, 14 – 31 January 2027 – celebrate folk, roots and world music at this hugely popular winter festival, bringing together acclaimed international performers and local talent throughout Glasgow. 

Glasgow Film Festival, 24 February – 7 March 2027 – enjoy premieres, independent cinema, documentaries and special screenings at one of the UK’s leading film festivals, hosted at venues across the city. 

World Pipe Band Championships, 14 – 15 August 2026 – watch pipe bands from across the globe compete at Glasgow Green in one of Scotland’s most iconic cultural events, attracting thousands of spectators each year.

Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel

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Places to stay in Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

From glamorous city-centre hotels to luxurious country houses and cosy self-catering cottages surrounded by unspoiled countryside, there is a fantastic choice of accommodation in Glasgow & the Clyde Valley.

  • Accommodation in Glasgow
The Paisley Food and Drink Festival is the largest outdoor event of its kind in Scotland and showcases the best of the country's street food scene.

Paisley Food and Drink Festival

© Renfrewshire council / paisley.is

Places to eat in Glasgow and The Clyde Valley

Feeling peckish? Find somewhere to eat and drink in Glasgow & The Clyde Valley and feast your eyes on these delicious suggestions for local spots and producers to try. 

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The Burrell Collection

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Find information on accessible trips

Whether you’re travelling with kids, need a mobility scooter or you’re a wheelchair user, you’ll find that many parts of Glasgow & The Clyde Valley are easily accessible. 

  • Glasgow
  • Euan's Guide to Glasgow
  • Ideas for wheelchair-friendly days out by Simply Emma

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