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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.
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.
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Shopping in Glasgow
From high street brands to independent stores, Glasgow is the ideal place for a shopping city break.
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.
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
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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.
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Eco city breaks in Glasgow
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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.
See what's on in Glasgow
Glasgow is celebrating its 850th birthday in 2025. From its awe-inspiring medieval cathedral to its buzzing city-centre music venues, the year will be marked with fantastic festivals and signature events.
TRNDMT Festival
© VisitScotland / Luigi Di Pasquale
Events
The people of Glasgow are ready to give you a warm and friendly welcome. Find out why the city is such a cultural hotspot.
Map of Glasgow
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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.
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.
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.
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.
There are many car hire companies operating in Glasgow.
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.
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.
Accessible travel
Glasgow is a very accessible city, with disabled access across the city's attractions, restaurants, cafes, transport and more.
Bus and coach
Take advantage of the local buses or a ‘hop-on, hop-off’ sightseeing tour.
voco Grand Central Glasgow
© IHG Hotels
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.
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.
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.
Explore further
From Glasgow, weekend getaways and day trips are easy! Think tranquil nature escapes, exciting outdoor adventures, and fascinating historical sites to explore.
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