Glasgow Cathedral

Also called the High Kirk of Glasgow St. Kentigern’s or St Mungo’s Cathedral. Glasgow Cathedral is built on the site where St Kentigern, or Mungo, is thought to have been buried in AD 612.

St Kentigern was the first bishop within the ancient British Kingdom of Strathclyde, and the present cathedral was built during the 13th – 15th centuries.

Admire carved stone bosses on the ceiling of the Blackadder Aisle, and one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain.

Glasgow Necropolis

Adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis was modeled on Père-Lachaise in Paris.

It is estimated that something in the order of 50,000 burials have taken place here, with around 3,500 tombs.

Built in the Classical Revival architectural fashion, the Necropolis was established by the Merchants’ House of Glasgow in 1831.

The Necropolis is a Victorian garden cemetery full of wonderful architecture, sculpture and fascinating stories.

Provand’s Lordship

In the shadow of Glasgow Cathedral is the Provand's Lordship, built in 1471, which stands as a medieval-period historic house museum located at the top of Castle Street.

The Provand’s Lordship is the oldest remaining house in Glasgow, with the cathedral itself being the oldest building.

Today the house is furnished with a collection of seventeenth-century Scottish furniture donated by Sir William Burrell.

The Clydeside Whisky Distillery

Glasgow’s stills are flowing again at the Clydeside Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery, Glasgow’s first dedicated single malt distillery in over 100 Years.

Bringing distilling back to the heart of Glasgow, Scotland's largest city and the epicentre of a modern whisky revival.

On the banks of the Clyde, alongside its historic shipping docks, are the remnants of Glasgow’s history and the foundations of its future.

Take a tour and discover the story and watch craftsmen distil, set in Glasgow’s famous Queens Docks a great spot to sample our 'water of life'.

Experience the development of the Clydeside spirit, starting with our new make.

Followed by two whiskies that have each matured in first-fill Bourbon casks and first-fill Sherry butts.

Riverside Museum & Tall Ship Glenlee

Riverside Museum is Glasgow’s award-winning transport museum located on the bank of the Clyde, with over 3,000 objects on display.

You will find an incredible array of objects from vintage cars to prams and powerful locomotives, take a walk down an old cobbled Glasgow street with shops dating from 1895 to the 1980s.

Berthed outside you will find the Tall Ship, Glenlee, the UK’s only floating Clyde-built sailing ship.

Glenlee takes you back in time to experience what life was like on the high seas. Visit the galley, ring the bell, and explore the depths of the ship.

Restored to her former glory, Glenlee is one of only five Clydebuilt steel sailing ship still afloat, and the only one in the UK.

The Burrell Collection

The Burrell Collection is one of the greatest art collections ever amassed by one person, consisting of more than than 9,000 objects spanning 6,000 years of history.

Housed in an award-winning building in the heart of Pollok Country Park, Glasgow’s largest green space.

The displays range from work by major artists including Rodin, Degas and Cézanne to important examples of late medieval art, Chinese and Islamic art, ancient civilizations and more.

Pollok Country Park | Highland Coos

Established nearly 200 years ago by the Maxwell family, the Pollok Fold were brought down from the highlands of Scotland to graze the ground within Pollok Country Park.

Spending all year outside due to their double coat of hair, they can always be spotted in the fields within Pollok Park.

A great opportunity for some photos with these incredible Scottish animals, a memory to remember for sure

Kelvingrove Art Gallery

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum opened in 1901 and is a firm favourite with local people and visitors.

Explore the 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more.

The collections range from fine art and design including examples of French Impressionism and the Scottish Colourists, plus arms and armour, human history and Ancient Egypt.

Its fascinating exhibits, stunning architecture, and vibrant atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for anyone exploring the cultural landscape of Glasgow.

George Square & Glasgow City Chambers

In the heart of the city around George Square and considered to be Glasgow’s City Centre.

The Square was built in the late 19th century at the height of Glasgow’s prosperity, Glasgow City Chambers is one of the city’s most prestigious buildings. This grand office is a symbol of Glasgow’s historic wealth and has, for more than a century, been the headquarters of successive councils serving the City of Glasgow.

Tours of the City Chambers are available and are conducted twice daily Monday-Friday at 10.30 and 14:30, and you can pre-book through Aura Tours.

University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451 by a charter or papal bull from Pope Nicholas V, at the suggestion of King James II, permission to add a university to the city’s Cathedral.

It is the second-oldest university in Scotland after St Andrews and the fourth-oldest in the English-speaking world.

Situated on a leafy campus in the bustling west end of Glasgow, there are breathtaking surroundings to explore

Lunch Stop | Ubiquitius Chip | Restaurant | Brasserie | Pub

Delicious food made with the finest Scottish ingredients and served with a warm Glaswegian welcome, located in Glasgow’s West End.

The Chip is a Glasgow icon. The venue boasts a fine dining restaurant on the cobbles, a contemporary Brasserie and Mezzanine on the first floor, the traditional Big Pub, open roof terrace, the Corner Bar for hand-picked wines and The Wee Whisky Bar with the most whiskies in Scotland per square foot.