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  • Glasgow is one of Europe's most exciting destinations, combining the energy and sophistication of a great international city with some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery.

  •   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 and 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.

  •   The Burrell Collection

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

  •   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.

  • Glasgow is world famous for the artists that live and study here. GoMA collects and borrows work that highlights the interests, influences and working methods artists from around the world share with those from Glasgow.Gallery of Modern Art

    Glasgow is world famous for the artists that live and study here. GoMA collects and borrows work that highlights the interests, influences and working methods artists from around the world share with those from Glasgow.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

What's on

  • We are looking forward to welcoming USA, France, Korea DPR, Columbia, Spain, Japan, Honduras, Morocco, Egypt and Belarus to Hampden Park for the London 2012 Olympic Football Tournament.

    Olympic Football Tournament: 25th July - 3rd August

    We are looking forward to welcoming USA, France, Korea DPR, Columbia, Spain, Japan, Honduras, Morocco, Egypt and Belarus to Hampden Park for the London 2012 Olympic Football Tournament.

  • Kelvingrove’s summer exhibition showcases the best of Glasgow Museums’ wonderful collection of Italian art and celebrates the launch of our first fully illustrated catalogue of Italian paintings, researched and written by Professor Peter Humfrey of the University of St Andrews.

    The Essence of Beauty - 500 Years of Italian Art - Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum: Now - Sun 12th August

    Kelvingrove’s summer exhibition showcases the best of Glasgow Museums’ wonderful collection of Italian art and celebrates the launch of our first fully illustrated catalogue of Italian paintings, researched and written by Professor Peter Humfrey of the University of St Andrews.

  • Glasgow Museums is taking part in the annual Festival of Museums, which runs in museums and galleries across Scotland 18–20 May. On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 May, all visitors are welcome to join in free activities at Glasgow Museums. Drop into an enchanted forest, a fairytale afternoon or a Coronation celebration! All events are free, and do not require advance booking.

    Festival of Museums: Sat 19th - Sun 20th May

    Glasgow Museums is taking part in the annual Festival of Museums, which runs in museums and galleries across Scotland 18–20 May. On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 May, all visitors are welcome to join in free activities at Glasgow Museums. Drop into an enchanted forest, a fairytale afternoon or a Coronation celebration! All events are free, and do not require advance booking.

  • As part of the Festival of Museums programme, this promises to be a multi-sensory menagerie of Mackintosh inspired theatre, storytelling, arts and craftiness for all the family! Inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s love of nature and fairy tales, come and take part in a range of family friendly creative activities and performances and help to uncover the hidden symbols and stories of the museum.

    The Magical World of Mackintosh: Sat 19th May

    As part of the Festival of Museums programme, this promises to be a multi-sensory menagerie of Mackintosh inspired theatre, storytelling, arts and craftiness for all the family! Inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s love of nature and fairy tales, come and take part in a range of family friendly creative activities and performances and help to uncover the hidden symbols and stories of the museum.

  • Following another successful year in 2011, this coming June sees the 17th anniversary of what is undoubtedly now Glasgow’s most popular festival, and one of the top 3 or 4 in Scotland.   Over a million people have attended free and paid events since the event started in 1996, and we have plans to make the event better than ever in 2012 and beyond.   It will be the highlight of the Glasgow calendar!

    West End Festival: Fri 1st- Sun 24th June

    Following another successful year in 2011, this coming June sees the 17th anniversary of what is undoubtedly now Glasgow’s most popular festival, and one of the top 3 or 4 in Scotland.   Over a million people have attended free and paid events since the event started in 1996, and we have plans to make the event better than ever in 2012 and beyond.   It will be the highlight of the Glasgow calendar!

  • Ideal Home Show Scotland 2012 promises to be bigger and better than ever before and with eight dedicated areas of your home under one roof, there's more than one reason to visit.

    The Ideal Home Show Scotland: Sat 2nd - Tues 5th June

    Ideal Home Show Scotland 2012 promises to be bigger and better than ever before and with eight dedicated areas of your home under one roof, there's more than one reason to visit.

  • The 7th Annual Scottish Fashion Awards will take place on Monday 11th June 2012 at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow.

    Scottish Fashion Awards: Mon 11th June

    The 7th Annual Scottish Fashion Awards will take place on Monday 11th June 2012 at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow.

  • Scottish Ballet, National Dance Company Wales and English National Ballet are joining forces for the first time in a ground-breaking national celebration of dance inspired by the 2012 London Olympics and the coming together of the British nations for 'Team GB'.

    Dance GB: Tues 19th - Sat 23rd June

    Scottish Ballet, National Dance Company Wales and English National Ballet are joining forces for the first time in a ground-breaking national celebration of dance inspired by the 2012 London Olympics and the coming together of the British nations for 'Team GB'.

  • Glasgow’s oldest amateur musical society, The Orpheus Club, is delighted to be returning to the King’s Theatre this summer  with a sparkling new production of the legendary Broadway  Tony Award-winning show, La Cage Aux Folles.

    La Cage Aux Folles: Wed 20th - Sat 23rd June

    Glasgow’s oldest amateur musical society, The Orpheus Club, is delighted to be returning to the King’s Theatre this summer  with a sparkling new production of the legendary Broadway  Tony Award-winning show, La Cage Aux Folles.

  • This year's event will take place on 23 and 24 June at Kelvingrove Park with even more live music and entertainment for all ages and cultures.

    Glasgow Mela: Sat 23rd - Sun 24th June

    This year's event will take place on 23 and 24 June at Kelvingrove Park with even more live music and entertainment for all ages and cultures.


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