I'm going to Glasgow for a week...what should I do?

Question

Where should I go in and around Glasgow? I don't like shopping so none of that. I like parks, historical stuff, also cheesy stuff like amusement parks, but also nature a lot. Also, I'd like to take the train to Edinburgh when I'm there. Is this easy? Are there any other good places I can take the train to?

Thanks a bunch!

Answer 1

M&D's, Scotland's Family Theme Park, set within 20 acres in beautiful Strathclyde Country Park.



* Over 40 major rides and attractions

* 4 FUN FILLED new attractions for 2008!

* 5 FANTASTIC rollercoasters!

* Home to Amazonia, Scotland's only indoor tropical rainforest!

* Free access to the massive indoor family complex

* Free Entry and Free Parking!

* Luxury 4 Star Alona Hotel



http://www.scotlandsthemepark.com/



Glasgow has over 90 Parks and Formal Gardens and within the City boundaries and such is the diversity of these parks you will always be able to find somewhere to suit your taste.

http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/Parks_Outdoors/Parks_gardens/



The City of Glasgow owns one of the richest collections in Europe, displayed in 13 museums across the city. From Sir Roger the elephant to Rembrandt's A Man in Armour, and 1950s trams to medieval tapestries, there is something for everyone. Admission to the sites is free, so you can drop in and meet a friend for coffee, or take the family and make a day of it. There is something in Glasgow Museums for everyone, and children are particularly welcome.

http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/



Check out the city sightseeing bus - http://www.activitypoint.co.uk/en/e00/00376.htm



Here are some more links you may find useful - http://www.glasgowguide.co.uk/info-history1.html

http://www.theglasgowstory.com/index.php

http://www.nightb4.com/uk/glasgow/

http://www.seeglasgow.com/



Hope you have a great time in Glasgow!

Answer 2

Glasgow has the largest amount of parkland per person in the UK I believe, so you will not be short of parks to visit - Kelvingrove, the Botanic Gardens and Pollock Park are nice ones. There are also loads of free museums, again Kelvingrove, the Transport Museum, The Burrell Collection and the People's Palace (which is all about Glasgow). The Cathedral and The School of Art are amongst lots of impressive architechture. Loch Lomond is a lovely spot to visit on a nice day, and there are lots of more rural places which are not far too travel outside of Glasgow.

The train to Edinburgh costs about a tenner I think, and takes 50 mins. It's really easy, there's a train every 15mins from Queen street station. Other places for the train would be Stirling, 30min away, very historic and picturesque place, and maybe seaside towns like Largs on the west coast, which take about 50min to get to for nice fish and chips. There's a lot of natural beauty reachable by train but it depends on how much travel you want to do and how much you want to spend, the trains can be quite expensive.

Also its a bit cheesy, but the open top bus, both in Glasgow and Edinburgh is a good way to see a lot of things and you can get on and off all day at different points.

Just ignore the person who mentioned the stab vest, it is true that Glasgow has terrible statistics for violence etc, but it is one of the friendliest places I've ever been - we only stab moany people like her, so you'll be fine.

Answer 3

Spend a day exploring the major shopping streets, which are Buchanan Street and Argyle Street. Even though you don't like shopping you'll love walking down the streets listening to the bagpipe music that is usually being played by a lone piper. Waxy O'Connor's (http://www.waxyoconnors.co.uk) is a nice Irish bar with kind of an unusual layout, so there are lots of wee private seating areas. (It reminds me of having a pint under the roots of a tree, in a nice way.) There's also the Princes Square (http://www.princessquare.co.uk) on Buchanan Street, which is an indoor mall that has tons of shops and nice places to eat. I recommend Ming's for a nice Chinese or Buzzy Ware's (ground floor) for a great American burger.



At the corner of Buchanan Street and Argyle Street is a nice bar called Sloan's. You can access it from the Argyle Arcade (It's lovely to window shop in the Argyle Arcade - there are tons of jewelers and watchmakers inside, plus it's an 'indoor mall' type place out of the rain.) Even if you hate shopping, you will enjoy seeing all the sparkly stuff in the windows!!!



A trip to the Horseshoe Bar on Drury Lane (off West Nile Street) is worth it. Even though it's a local place, all of the newspaper reporters used to hang out there and the bar itself is, according to the Guinness Book of Records, the longest in the UK!



Spend a day in Glasgow's West End as well. Take the Underground, also known as the Clockwork Orange, also known as the Subway. Ask for a "Discovery Ticket" - which offers a day's unlimited travel on the Subway for just £2.50 after 09.30, Monday to Saturday/all day on a Sunday. Ride to Hillhead Station and check out Ashton Lane (take a left when you exit the station and take another left just past the Scream pub) - there are lots of nice pubs, restaurants and a movie theatre down this quaint wee street. (http://www.glasgowguide.co.uk/images_ash... I recommend the Ashoka for nice Indian food. You can also access the Botanic Gardens (take a right when you exit the station and they're on the corner, 500 yards away) from Hillhead Station. You can visit the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Transport Museum while you're in the West End. They are located across the street from each other! Take a left out of Hillhead Station and walk about 1000 yards down the street and take another left (entry is free).



It is really easy to head to Edinburgh from Glasgow. You can take a day trip to Edinburgh and check out the Royal Mile. If you're alone, you can purchase a cheap day return for around £7 if you don't travel during peak hours. If you're with other people, ask for the GroupSave ticket - 3 or 4 travel for the price of 2 between Glasgow and Edinburgh, which means that up to four of you can travel for just £19.60 total (£4.90 each). It's not a long journey and the trains run every 15-20 minutes from Glasgow Queen Street.



If you have time to take an extra trip, you might enjoy taking the train to Stirling. There is a tour bus that stops along all the major sites, including the Wallace Monument. The Wallace Monument has spectacular views across Stirling and is located outside of Stirling, so there is plenty of nature around - but be ready to take a hike up a mountain to access it! It is definitely worth it.



I hope you enjoy your trip to Glasgow...I moved here from the States. My husband (who is Scottish) and I love to bash around the town together, and these are some of our favourite places.

Answer 4

Personal Opinion: My city is a great place and i know for sure that whatever you chose to do you will be more than impressed.





Well Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, so whatever you have in mind, then Glasgow has it.



Glasgows Best Parks are:-



Pollok Country Park (Best Park in Europe 2008)



Pollok Country Park is a large country park located in Pollok, south Glasgow. Prior to the building of the M77 motorway it was the largest urban green space in Europe.

In 2007 it was named the best park in Britain.

In 2008 it was named best park in Europe.

Dont Miss: Pollok House, Burrell Collection.





Glasgow Botanic Gardens



The Botanic Gardens is known internationally for its impressive glass houses and extensive tropical and temperate plant collections from around the world. A variety of themes of horticultural and botanical interest are found in the grounds as well as attractive walks by the River Kelvin. Its immaculate formal gardens and arboretum provide a welcome break from the bustle of the West End.



Historical Stuff



Provand's Lordship -

At Provand's Lordship you can step back into Glasgow's past in the only house to survive from the medieval city. Now open to the public, Provand's Lordship has been extensively restored to give a real flavour of life in medieval Glasgow. The house was built in 1471 as part of St Nicholas's Hospital by Andrew Muirhead, Bishop of Glasgow. You can still see the bishop's coat of arms on the eastern side of the south gable. It later became the town residence of one of the canons of the cathedral chapter. This clergyman is thought to have drawn his income from the rents and taxes of Balernock, and was known as the 'Lord of the Prebend of Balernock', later corrupted to 'Lord of Provan'. The house takes its name from this title.



Glasgow Cathedral-

Glasgow Cathedral, also called the High Kirk of Glasgow, is today a Church of Scotland cathedral in Glasgow. It is located just outside of the city centre beside Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The history of the cathedral is linked with that of the city, and is allegedly located where the patron saint of Glasgow, Saint Mungo, built his church. The tomb of the saint is in part of the church. Originally Roman Catholic, the cathedral is a superb example of Gothic architecture.



Amusement Park: M&Ds

M&Ds is a theme park located in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Bordering on Strathclyde Park, the park contains five rollercoasters and two water rides among others as well as an arcade, theatre and indoor reptile house, Amazonia.

The attractions at M&Ds include:

Rollercoasters: Runaway Mine Train, Tsunami, Tornado, Big Apple and Express.

Water Rides: Moby's Revenge and White Water.

Thrill Rides: Drop Tower, Wave Swinger, Captain's Curse, Flying Carpet, The Bungee and The Bomber Mark 2.







If you really want a taste of Scottish nature then head to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, just 23 miles north of Glasgow. There are daily coaches that take you from Glasgow city Centre to the Park. It is centred on Loch Lomond, and includes several ranges of hills, the Trossachs being the most famous. It was the first of the two national parks established by the Scottish Parliament in 2002; the second is the Cairngorms National Park. It is the fourth largest national park in the British Isles, with a total area of 1,865 km² (720 mi²) and a boundary that is 350 km (220 miles) long. It includes 21 Munros (including Ben Lomond, Ben Lui, Ben Challum, Ben More and two peaks called Ben Vorlich), 20 Corbetts, two forest parks and 57 designated special nature conservation sites.



Glasgow to Edinburgh:

You will have to go to



Queen Street Station

North Hanover Street

Glasgow

Glasgow City



G1 2AF



There are daily trains that travel between Glasgow & Edinburgh but i suggest you book in advance.



Glasgow-Edinburgh Timetable- http://www.firstgroup.com/scotrail/sites/files/pdf/Shuttle%20Services.pdf.





Glasgow is the gateway to the Highlands of Scotland so if there is anywhere at all NORTH of Glasgow then you can travel by train from Queen Street Station. Famous Places include - Loch Ness, Aberdeen, Inverness, Skye.

Answer 5

Glasgow attractions:



Burrell Collection

In the heart of Pollok Country Park, this award-winning building contains a unique collection of art in a beautiful woodland setting.



CCA (Centre for Contemporary Arts)

Scotland's Centre for Contemporary Arts is six flexible arts spaces presenting the very best in visual art, film, music, performance, kids' workshops and more.



City Sightseeing Glasgow

The best way to see and get around Glasgow. Don't take our word for it - see Glasgow for yourself!



Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)

Housed in an elegant neo-classical building in the heart of Glasgow, GoMA offers a thought-provoking programme of temporary exhibitions and exhibits work by local, national and international artists.



Glasgow Science Centre

One of Scotland’s must-see visitor attractions. In fact it is many attractions, all brought together to entertain and excite you. The Centre contains hundreds of interactive exhibits; the ScottishPower planetarium, Scotland’s only IMAX cinema and the 127m Glasgow Tower.



House for an Art Lover

Inspired by the designs of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and set in beautiful parkland, this stunning venue has an exhibition of decorative rooms showcasing the genius of Glasgow's famous architect.



Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery

Unmistakable art at the Hunterian Art Gallery including works by Rembrandt, Whistler, Chardin and the Scottish Colourists. See the most significant collection of Charles Rennie Mackintosh works in the world. Visit his house and see how he lived. Unravel the past at the Hunterian Museum. Explore dinosaurs, Kelvin's science, Egyptians, Romans and much more.



Museum of Transport

The Museum of Transport's exciting collection tells the story of transport by land, sea and air.



People's Palace and Winter Gardens

The People's Palace is Glasgow's social history museum, set in historic Glasgow Green. It tells the story of the people and city of Glasgow form 1750 to the present day.



St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art

The award-winning St Mungo Museum explores the importance of religion in peoples' lives across the world and across time.



The Scottish Football Museum

See over 2500 exhibits in 14 Galleries and walk amongst Scotland’s footballing legends in the Hall of Fame and take the Stadium Tour... it's who we are. It's a day out that you will always remember, spent at the spiritual home of football - Hampden Park. Stadium Tours are also available.



The Lighthouse

Spanning six floors, The Lighthouse provides an unrivalled opportunity to experience Architecture and Design through a changing programme of exhibitions, education and life long learning, networking, events and initiatives.



Theme Parks

M&Ds www.scotlandsthemepark.com

Loudon Castle www.loudouncastle.co.uk



Train:

www.rail.co.uk

www.firstgroup.com/scotrail

Answer 6

Go and see the Hoops. You won't regret it.



Also, Calderglen Park is picturesque, and the IMAX on the Riverfront is something special.



And I'm not even Scottish, so you should listen to me. Not because I'm not Scottish, but because I'm impartial.



Sh*it, close one.

Answer 7

I have visited quite a few of all those mentioned but there is one thing

that tops them all (the people) friendliest most down to earth people in the world