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Pollok House and Country Park
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.
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People Make Glasgow's things to see and do in Glasgow
Discover Glasgow's amazing visitor attractions, tours and trails, outdoor activities and more as you plan your visit to the city.
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.
Inspiring routes, trails & itineraries
Forbes Place
© Renfrewshire Council / Dylan Glynn
Follow a route
Get inspiration for walks, day trips and tours in and around Glasgow & The Clyde Valley.
See what’s on in Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
OVO Hydro at night
Events
Visit newly refurbished museums and get ready for a whole host of big sporting events this season.
How to travel to and around Glasgow & The Clyde Valley
Getting to
Train
Glasgow and the Clyde Valley is well connected to the rest of the UK by rail. Glasgow has two main stations: Glasgow Central which connects the city to the south, and Glasgow Queen Street which serves routes to Edinburgh and further north.
Book train tickets with Trainline
Check ScotRail timetables for Glasgow Central
Check ScotRail timetables for Glasgow Queen Street
If you’re planning a trip from London to Glasgow, check out the Caledonian Sleeper for a comfortable overnight journey.
Driving
Glasgow and the Clyde Valley is easily accessible by car. If travelling from Edinburgh, the most direct route is to the follow the M8. If travelling from England, follow the M74. You can quickly reach Stirling by driving along the M80 while the west coast of the country is connected via the M77.
One of the best ways to explore the scenery and attractions outside Glasgow is by driving the Clyde Valley Tourist Route. This 61km (68 mile) driving route follows a circular route from Abington to Hamilton.
Flying
Glasgow Airport is about 20 minutes from the city centre and Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is further south about 45 minutes away, with Edinburgh Airport close by as well. A regular bus service connects Glasgow Airport with the city centre and at Glasgow Prestwick there are regular rail services to the city from the airport train station.
Getting around
Walking
The Clyde Walkway takes you on a 65 km (40 mile) journey through the Clyde Valley from Glasgow City Centre to New Lanark.
Cycling
National Cycle Network routes connect Glasgow and the surrounding areas of Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire. You can find more information on the Sustrans website.
Bus and coach
You can get around Glasgow easily using First Bus Glasgow which operates over 80 routes across the city.
Vehicle hire
There are plenty of opportunities to hire a car or other vehicle in and around Glasgow. The country’s biggest car hire company is Enterprise which has multiple locations spread throughout Glasgow and its suburbs as well as neighbouring towns such as Hamilton and Paisley. Car hire is also available at Glasgow International Airport.
Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel
© VisitScotland
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.
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.
The Burrell Collection
© VisitScotland / Kate Abbey
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.
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