#1 Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

West End Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum is a treasure of Glasgow’s West End; a favourite destination for both educational family days out and soaking in the charm of their extensive collection of artefacts, paintings and exhibits. Kelvingrove Museum has regular seasonal exhibits, so you’ll always be able to find something new and interesting to learn about any time of year.

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#2 Pollok Country Park

Large Southside Park

Claiming past titles to both Britain and Europe’s awards for best park, Pollok Country Park is an expansive area of greenery stretching across 360 acres of Glasgow. Complete with its own herd of Highland Cattle and the stunning Burrell Collection gallery, Pollok Country Park is a calm and serene oasis perfect for a picnic or a romantic stroll.

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#3 Explore The Lighthouse 

Design & Architecture Gallery

Located in a quiet alley just a stone’s throw from the busy shoppers on Buchanan Street, The Lighthouse is a beautiful gallery/museum that offers some wonderful views of the city on its 2 viewing areas. Entry to The Lighthouse is free, so whether you’re interested in design and architecture, or you’re just there for the view, it is well worth nipping in.

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#4 Glasgow Cathedral

Large Gothic Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral is one of the city’s best examples of beautiful Gothic architecture. As one of Glasgow’s most historic buildings, the Cathedral is the perfect place to learn about the past of the city. Once you’ve had your fill of history, the gorgeous architecture and Sunday choir performances are worth the visit all on their own.

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#5 Gallery of Modern Art

Art Gallery in City Centre

Located right in the centre of Glasgow in swanky Royal Exchange Square, the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) is one of the city’s best galleries. With its finger firmly on the pulse of Modern Art, the GoMA features frequently changing exhibitions from artists who work with everything from film, to sculpture and performance art.

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#6 Glasgow Necropolis

Victorian Graveyard in East End

Nestled behind Glasgow Cathedral, as the city’s largest Victorian-era graveyard, the Glasgow Necropolis is a beautiful area for a daylight stroll with imposing tombs and crypts spanning all 37 acres of its grounds. If you have nerves of steel, you can return once it’s dark for a ghost tour highlighting the spookier stories behind some of the graves.

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#7 George Square

Main Square of Glasgow

The literal and metaphorical heart of the city, George Square is Glasgow’s  home to many of the city’s biggest local events. Even when there’s nothing on at the square, the striking columns, statues and view of the nearby City Chambers make it the perfect window into the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

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#8 Kelvingrove Park

Scenic West End Park

This park has one of the most picturesque walks in Glasgow alongside the banks of the River Kelvin. Situated in the West End, Kelvingrove Park can be a welcome break from the city with the historic Glasgow University campus nearby making it a common spot for students to hang out.

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#9 Celtic Park

Football Stadium in East End

Scotland’s biggest football stadium is a landmark destination in Glasgow and home to Celtic Football Club, one of the largest football clubs in Scotland. Celtic Park of course sees regular football matches, but it also has its own museum about the club and even plays host to large scale music events.

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#10 visit and explore Scottish Football Museum

National Museum of Football

Football is one of Glasgow’s most popular sports, so there is no surprise that the Scottish Football Museum is found here. Situated in Hampden Park, the National Stadium of Scotland, the Scottish Football Museum includes over 2,000 pieces of historic football memorabilia. Football fanatics can even take park in an in-depth tour of Hampden Park.

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#11 Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Picturesque Scottish National Park

A short distance from Glasgow itself, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is a local favourite for a quick getaway from the city. The extensive national park is packed full of nature trails, beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. You can even take a ferry across Loch Lomond itself for some spectacular views – perfect for updating your Instagram.

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#12 go and rest in Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Victorian Glasshouses in West End

Filled with exotic plants and tropical temperatures, Glasgow Botanic Gardens offers the perfect opportunity to dive into an entirely different world, amongst the hustle and bustle of the West End. The beautiful construction of the glasshouses, and the plant life within, makes this an ideal spot for snapping some photos or just sitting back to relax in the tearooms.

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