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Glasgow

Located on the River Clyde in West Central Scotland, Glasgow is famed for its bold architecture, vibrant art scene, world-class museums, and top-tier music venues. The city also boasts an incredible food and drink scene, thriving nightlife, and excellent shopping. Recently named the UK’s friendliest city by Condé Nast Traveller, it’s one of the most exciting and welcoming cities you’ll ever visit. 

Top days out ideas

You'll be captivated by the unique vibe this city has! Explore the historic Glasgow architecture or relax in one of Glasgow's many beautiful parks and gardens.

 

Glasgow - UNESCO City of Music

Get ready for a warm welcome and discover Glasgow's legendary music scene.

Neighbourhoods in Glasgow

Glasgow is a compact city that’s easy to get around, which makes it simple to explore its diverse neighbourhoods.

Parks and Gardens in Glasgow

With over 90 parks and gardens, it is no wonder that Glasgow is known as the Dear Green Place.

Cycling in Glasgow

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

Family activities in Glasgow

Glasgow is an excellent destination for family-friendly holidays with a variety of free or inexpensive attractions and activities.

Tours in Glasgow

Glasgow offers a variety of excursions to help you make the most of your time in the city, whether by bus or on foot.

Eco city breaks in Glasgow

Visiting Glasgow and keen to reduce your environmental impact or be a responsible tourist? Here are our top tips for an eco city break in Glasgow.

Great things to do in Glasgow

Glasgow blends creativity, innovation, and great urban energy, offering unforgettable attractions and experiences by day and lively music and whisky bars by night.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

The countdown is on for the hotly anticipated Commonwealth Games in Glasgow from the 23 July - 2 August 2026.

Museums in Glasgow

Glasgow is packed with world-class museums, many of which are free to visit.

Galleries in Glasgow

Explore some of Glasgow's engaging galleries which showcase the creativity and talent of the city.

11 Amazing attractions in Glasgow

Find attractions, activities, tours and more in Glasgow.

Inspiring routes, trails & itineraries

Glasgow offers a great range of fascinating guided experiences around the city, along with self-guided trails and walking routes just a short distance from the city.

'Bubbles' by Rogue One along the City Centre Mural Trail Glasgow

Follow a route

Explore Glasgow on foot, by bicycle, or using public transportation with the help of these routes, trails, and themed itineraries.

  • City Centre Mural Trail
  • Charles Rennie Mackintosh Trail
  • City Centre Contemporary Art Trail
  • 2 Days in Glasgow
Find more ideas

See what's on in Glasgow

The people of Glasgow are ready to give you a warm and friendly welcome. Find out why the city is such a cultural hotspot.

The World Pipe Band Championships

© VisitScotland / Grant Paterson

Glasgow 2026 Festival, 23 May - 9 August 2026 - Outdoor performances, community celebrations, innovative arts, music and more will make summer 2026 a truly unmissable experience.

WestFest, 1- 28 June 2026 - Experience a vibrant West End celebration filled with colourful parades, live music, and a buzzing festival atmosphere.

WOMAD Glasgow, 3 - 4 July 2026 - Experience a vibrant celebration of global music, culture, food, and performance as WOMAD comes to Glasgow this summer.

Glasgow Mela, 5 July 2026 - Scotland’s biggest South Asian festival comes to Kelvingrove Park, with vibrant music, dance, food, artisan stalls, workshops, and performances.

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, 23 July - 2 August 2026 - Mark your calendar for 11 days of world-class action across the city, bringing 3,000 athletes from 74 nations together to compete across 10 sports.

Merchant City Festival, 24 July - 2 August 2026 - Enjoy arts, circus, dance, live music and more over 3 days in the Merchant City area of Glasgow.

World Pipe Band Championships, 14 - 15 August 2026 - Hear over 8,000 of the world's best pipers and drummers compete for the top prize in the largest event of its kind in the world.

Glasgow Foodies Festival, 14 - 16 August 2026 - West end celebration at Rouken Glen Park—feature top chefs, tasty street food, craft drinks, and live music in a relaxed outdoor setting.

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How to travel to and around Glasgow

Getting to Glasgow

Bus and coach

There are national coach operators who provide regular and affordable services to the city daily.

  • National Express
  • Megabus
  • FlixBus

Train

Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street are the two main railway stations in the city. ScotRail provides frequent fast and reliable services direct to Glasgow and from many major cities.

Book train tickets with Trainline

Check ScotRail timetables for Glasgow Central

Check ScotRail timetables for Glasgow Queen Street

Glasgow can also be reached overnight from London on the Caledonian Sleeper.

Travel overnight on the Caledonian Sleeper

Flying

Fly into Glasgow Airport which is just over 8 miles from the city centre.

It is one of Scotland’s busiest airports and well connected globally with daily flights to all major airports including London Heathrow, Paris and Amsterdam. There are also many direct routes to most UK cities as well as many key European destinations.

Or fly to one of Scotland’s airports and travel to Glasgow by bus, or train.

  • Find out more on bus travel from the airport
  • Book a taxi to and from the airport
  • Hire a car from Glasgow Airport

Driving

Glasgow is about an hour’s drive from Edinburgh and 3 hour drive from Inverness. The M74 and M8 motorways run north and south through the city centre.

If driving in from the south, try a scenic alternative and take the fascinating Clyde Valley Tourist Route, one of the country's National Tourist Routes, which runs alongside the River Clyde and passes many places of historic interest.

Plan your trip with Traveline

There are many car hire companies operating in Glasgow.

Find car hire in Glasgow

Hire a car from Glasgow Airport

Getting around Glasgow

Walking

You can also cover a lot of ground on foot - despite being Scotland's largest city, Glasgow is surprisingly easy to get around.

Find out more on the Visit Glasgow website

Cycling

If you fancy getting some miles in on the bike, there is on-street cycling hire across the city with NextBike and Ovo.

Subway

Ride the Subway (known as 'the Clockwork Orange') to quickly travel from one side of Glasgow to the other.

Check the Subway timetables

Accessible travel

Glasgow is a very accessible city, with disabled access across the city's attractions, restaurants, cafes, transport and more.

Find out more about accessible Glasgow with Euan's Guide

Bus and coach

Take advantage of the local buses or a ‘hop-on, hop-off’ sightseeing tour.

Check Stagecoach bus routes, tickets and times

voco Grand Central Glasgow

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Places to stay in Glasgow

From luxury spa hotels and cosy B&B's to budget-friendly hostels and modern apartments, Glasgow offers plenty of accommodation options for your city break.

  • Accommodation in Glasgow

Ashton Lane

© VisitScotland / Kate Abbey

Places to eat in Glasgow

Dinner with a view is a must when visiting Glasgow. You can also find quirky eateries, lush local produce, and a range of delicacies to suit all palates.  

  • Vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Glasgow
Browse food & drink options

Nice N Sleazy

© VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale

Find information on accessible trips

Many areas of Glasgow are easily accessible, regardless of whether you are travelling with children, you're in a wheelchair or use a mobility scooter.

  • Euan's Guide to Glasgow
  • Ideas for wheelchair-friendly days out by Simply Emma
Find more information on accessibility in Glasgow

Explore further

From Glasgow, weekend getaways and day trips are easy! Think tranquil nature escapes, exciting outdoor adventures, and fascinating historical sites to explore.

Loch Lomond, Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley

Discover the region of Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Stirling & Forth Valley, including accommodation, travel info, maps & great things do.

Dumfries & Galloway

Dumfries & Galloway sits in the south west corner of Scotland. It's great for outdoor activities and historic attractions.

Ayrshire & Arran

Discover the region of Ayrshire & Arran, including holiday ideas, accommodation, travel information and maps, local tips & things to see and do.

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