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  • Glasgow, one of Europe's most vibrant, dynamic and stylish cities, has been named the number one UK destination “on the rise” by the world's largest travel site, TripAdvisor® and they've also named the city as the third best destination in the UK, in the 2013 Travellers’ Choice Destinations Awards.

  • Getting to Glasgow couldn't be easier, with three international airports, an extensive train and road network, the city is easily accessible and simple to navigate around.

    Getting Here

    Getting to Glasgow couldn't be easier, with three international airports, an extensive train and road network, the city is easily accessible and simple to navigate around.

  • Glasgow has a fantastic range of hotels to suit all budgets. So when you are planning your trip to the city, click on booking.com to see the latest deals on offer.

    Staying in Glasgow

    Glasgow has a fantastic range of hotels to suit all budgets. So when you are planning your trip to the city, click on booking.com to see the latest deals on offer.

  • Glasgow is consistently voted as the top place to shop in the UK, outside London’s West End. There is something for everyone, with over 1,500 shops to choose from, ranging from cool vintage shops, independent record stores, to well-known brand names to exclusive designers. Shopping in Glasgow

    Glasgow is consistently voted as the top place to shop in the UK, outside London’s West End. There is something for everyone, with over 1,500 shops to choose from, ranging from cool vintage shops, independent record stores, to well-known brand names to exclusive designers.

  • Looking for some inspiration on what to see and do during your visit to Glasgow? Check out our visitor itineraries to give you ideas of how to make the most of your visit to the city.

    Visitor Itineraries

    Looking for some inspiration on what to see and do during your visit to Glasgow? Check out our visitor itineraries to give you ideas of how to make the most of your visit to the city.

  • There are plenty of fantastic restaurants to explore in Glasgow after a busy day, every taste is catered for from traditional Scottish fare and Italian to Indian and Thai. Eating Out in Glasgow

    There are plenty of fantastic restaurants to explore in Glasgow after a busy day, every taste is catered for from traditional Scottish fare and Italian to Indian and Thai.

  • An easy way to see the sights in Glasgow and beyond - choose from coach, walking, taxi and seaplane tours to fully discover the city and further afield.

    City Tours

    An easy way to see the sights in Glasgow and beyond - choose from coach, walking, taxi and seaplane tours to fully discover the city and further afield.

  • Download the official FREE destination app for the city of Glasgow - a city guide at your fingertips!

    Free City Guide App

    Download the official FREE destination app for the city of Glasgow - a city guide at your fingertips!

  •   Riverside Museum

    At Riverside Museum there are over 3,000 objects on display, compared with 1,300 objects at the previous Museum of Transport. These include some old favourites along with some new exhibits to the Collection.

  •   Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

    Scotland's most popular free visitor attraction. Kelvingrove welcomes families with children, and its displays have been designed with children in mind. There are lots of interactives throughout the museum that will appeal to younger audiences.

  •   Charles Rennie Mackintosh

    The Glasgow born architect, designer and artist, is celebrated around the world as one of the most creative figures of the early 20th century.

  •   Merchant City

    One of the oldest quarters of Glasgow and the cultural heart of the city, the area is characterised by buzzing bars, luxury apartments, tenement flats, award winning restaurants, design shops and artist galleries.

  •   UNESCO City of Music

    As a UNESCO City of Music Glasgow hosts over 130 concerts a week in a range of great venues, such as King Tut's Wah Wah Hut and the SECC.

  • GoMA is the most visited ​modern art gallery in Scotland. It offers a programme of temporary exhibitions and workshops. GoMA displays work by local and international artists as well as addressing contemporary social issues through its major biannual projects.Gallery of Modern Art

    GoMA is the most visited ​modern art gallery in Scotland. It offers a programme of temporary exhibitions and workshops. GoMA displays work by local and international artists as well as addressing contemporary social issues through its major biannual projects.

  • Scotland's centre for architecture and design features the Mackintosh Interpretation Centre.The Lighthouse

    Scotland's centre for architecture and design features the Mackintosh Interpretation Centre.

  • FOUNDATION at the Lighthouse tells the story of Glasgow it's history, the people and the place.FOUNDATION

    FOUNDATION at the Lighthouse tells the story of Glasgow it's history, the people and the place.

  • Download discount vouchers for 23 attractions across the city including The Hampden Experience, The Lighthouse and The Tall Ship.Glasgow's Leading Attractions

    Download discount vouchers for 23 attractions across the city including The Hampden Experience, The Lighthouse and The Tall Ship.

  • A celebration of Glasgow's rich local history and heritage. See what's happening around the city - the projects, the people, the places.

    Historic Glasgow

    A celebration of Glasgow's rich local history and heritage. See what's happening around the city - the projects, the people, the places.

  • All the practical info you need in advance of your visit to Glasgow.

    Useful Info for Visitors

    All the practical info you need in advance of your visit to Glasgow.

  • Glasgow is ideally located for exploring Scotland, find out what else there is to see beyond the city.

    Beyond the City

    Glasgow is ideally located for exploring Scotland, find out what else there is to see beyond the city.

What's on

  • Explore the hidden history of Scottish football in a story 600 years in the making! From Shanghai to Sao Paulo, follow the pioneering players and dedicated fans who helped foster the modern game across the world.

    More Than A Game Exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum: Now - Aug 18

    Explore the hidden history of Scottish football in a story 600 years in the making! From Shanghai to Sao Paulo, follow the pioneering players and dedicated fans who helped foster the modern game across the world.

  • This summer, the award-winning guides at The Glasgow School of Art City Walking Tour, return with their unique walks in the city. You can ‘Discover the Glasgow Style’ and be transported back to industrial Glasgow where you will learn all about the development of Mackintosh’s style. Or you can ‘Explore the Glasgow Miracle’ and be taken on a tour that tells the story of creative regeneration in post industrial Glasgow - Two city tours that will let you see Glasgow as never before!

    The Glasgow School of Art City Walking Tours: Now - Oct 14

    This summer, the award-winning guides at The Glasgow School of Art City Walking Tour, return with their unique walks in the city. You can ‘Discover the Glasgow Style’ and be transported back to industrial Glasgow where you will learn all about the development of Mackintosh’s style. Or you can ‘Explore the Glasgow Miracle’ and be taken on a tour that tells the story of creative regeneration in post industrial Glasgow - Two city tours that will let you see Glasgow as never before!

  • The West End Festival is Glasgow's largest cultural event and every June takes over the imaginations of participants and visitors in the west end of Glasgow. Check out the hundreds of events that are on at this year's festival.

    West End Festival: Now - Jun 30

    The West End Festival is Glasgow's largest cultural event and every June takes over the imaginations of participants and visitors in the west end of Glasgow. Check out the hundreds of events that are on at this year's festival.

  • Direct from the West End and starring Jason Donovan comes the feel-good international hit sensation Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical! Priscilla is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they had ever dreamed of.

    Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the King's Theatre: Jun 17 - 29

    Direct from the West End and starring Jason Donovan comes the feel-good international hit sensation Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical! Priscilla is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they had ever dreamed of.

  • The National Road Race Championships is the biggest single day road race on the British calendar. In 2013, for the first time in its history, the National Road Race Championships will take place in the centre of Glasgow with much of the racing taking part in the heart of the city, utilising part of the proposed course for the 2014 Commonwealth Games and providing a spectacular setting for the racing.

    British Cycling National Road Race Championships: Jun 20 & 23

    The National Road Race Championships is the biggest single day road race on the British calendar. In 2013, for the first time in its history, the National Road Race Championships will take place in the centre of Glasgow with much of the racing taking part in the heart of the city, utilising part of the proposed course for the 2014 Commonwealth Games and providing a spectacular setting for the racing.

  • The jazz festival returns for its 27th year in Glasgow, with five days jam packed with a events and gigs to suit all tastes. You'll be sure to find yourself enjoying jamming sessions into the wee small hours during the festival.

    Glasgow International Jazz Festival: Jun 26 - Jun 30

    The jazz festival returns for its 27th year in Glasgow, with five days jam packed with a events and gigs to suit all tastes. You'll be sure to find yourself enjoying jamming sessions into the wee small hours during the festival.

  • For the first time ever, the Europe-wide cheerleading competition will be held in the UK. Over two days nearly 3000 competitors from 34 countries will spin, flip, pyramid and chant for the title of best cheer squad on the continent.

    ECU European Cheerleading Championships : Jun 29 - Jun 30

    For the first time ever, the Europe-wide cheerleading competition will be held in the UK. Over two days nearly 3000 competitors from 34 countries will spin, flip, pyramid and chant for the title of best cheer squad on the continent.

  • Join in the celebrations with an action-packed five days of entertainment including street art, music, dance, theatre, design, heritage, film, visual art, comedy, food & drink and much more!

    Merchant City Festival: Jul 24 - 28

    Join in the celebrations with an action-packed five days of entertainment including street art, music, dance, theatre, design, heritage, film, visual art, comedy, food & drink and much more!

  • In August 2013 Glasgow’s Sir Chris Hoy’s Velodrome​ will host the 2013 UCI Juniors Track World Championships. Competing over 5 days the future stars of track cycling will take to the circuit that will host track cycling during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

    2013 UCI Juniors Track World Championships: Aug 7 - 11

    In August 2013 Glasgow’s Sir Chris Hoy’s Velodrome​ will host the 2013 UCI Juniors Track World Championships. Competing over 5 days the future stars of track cycling will take to the circuit that will host track cycling during the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

  • Glasgow becomes the heart of the Piping world with events happening around the clock from Sunday 11 to Sunday 18 August. So make sure you don't miss the world's biggest international piping festival.

    Piping Live! 2013: Aug 11 - Aug 18

    Glasgow becomes the heart of the Piping world with events happening around the clock from Sunday 11 to Sunday 18 August. So make sure you don't miss the world's biggest international piping festival.

  • The Worlds will return to its heartland in Glasgow Green for the 2013 competition. This year the event will be in a brand new two-day format, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August. Make sure you are part of a fantastic weekend that will delight everyone, from piping fans to anyone looking for great days out.

    The World Pipe Band Championships 2013: Aug 17 - Aug 18

    The Worlds will return to its heartland in Glasgow Green for the 2013 competition. This year the event will be in a brand new two-day format, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August. Make sure you are part of a fantastic weekend that will delight everyone, from piping fans to anyone looking for great days out.

  • Watch the world's top street dancers from USA, Europe, Asia and Africa compete to become the UDO World Street Dance Champions at the SECC. There will be a host of competitions and workshops throughout the weekend including solos, duos, quads, teams and crew battles and of course the hip-hop battle finals.

    UDO World Street Dance Championships: Aug 23 - 25

    Watch the world's top street dancers from USA, Europe, Asia and Africa compete to become the UDO World Street Dance Champions at the SECC. There will be a host of competitions and workshops throughout the weekend including solos, duos, quads, teams and crew battles and of course the hip-hop battle finals.

  • Glasgow is proud to welcome the 7th World Youth Netball Championships to our world class national sports facility, the Emirates Arena, from 22 - 31 August 2013. This landmark event will see the sport of netball showcase its best players at Under 21 level from 20 countries around the world.​

    World Youth Netball Championships: Aug 22 - 31

    Glasgow is proud to welcome the 7th World Youth Netball Championships to our world class national sports facility, the Emirates Arena, from 22 - 31 August 2013. This landmark event will see the sport of netball showcase its best players at Under 21 level from 20 countries around the world.​

  • 17 sports, 11 days of competition, 1 host city. From the first moments of the opening ceremony, the eyes of the world will be on Glasgow. And for the next 11 days, sport will belong to Glasgow. The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will attract some of the world’s top athletes, challenge them mentally and physically, and keep us all on the edge of our seats.

    Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games: Jul 23 - Aug 3, 2014

    17 sports, 11 days of competition, 1 host city. From the first moments of the opening ceremony, the eyes of the world will be on Glasgow. And for the next 11 days, sport will belong to Glasgow. The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games will attract some of the world’s top athletes, challenge them mentally and physically, and keep us all on the edge of our seats.


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