Glasgow Scotland with Style

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Featuring some of the finest collections in Europe and events for all the family
Shopping
on Glasgow’s Style Mile
City Nights
Sample Glasgow’s nightlife with a selection of cafes, bars, restaurants and clubs
Merchant City
One of the oldest quarters of Glasgow and the cultural heart of the city
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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®
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.
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 to well-known brand names to exclusive designers.
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.
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.
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.
The Lighthouse
Scotland’s centre for architecture and design features the Mackintosh Interpretation Centre.
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.
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.

What’s on

Celtic Connections: Thur 17th Jan – Sun 3rd Feb

Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world music festival, Celtic Connections celebrates Celtic music and its connections to cultures across the globe. Between 17th January – 3rd February 2013, 2,100 musicians from around the world will descend on Glasgow and bring the city to life for 18 days of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, art exhibitions, workshops, and free events.
Glasgow Monte Carlo Classic Rally: Sat 26th Jan

Created in 1911, ‘The Monte’ is one of the most famous and glamorous motorsport events in the world. Glasgow will capture some of that magic as one of the four official international starting cities. Around 100 Porsches, Lancias and Holdens, from the 1920s to the 1980s, will cross the start ramp in the city.
A Season of Contemporary Japanese Films in Glasgow Every Friday in February

Japan Desk Scotland and The Japan Foundation co-organise the 14th Season of Contemporary Japanese Films on four consecutive Friday nights in February 2013 at the Gilmorehill Centre, University of Glasgow, from 6.30 pm, under the theme of Far Away from Cities. Free admission, with free tickets available from 6 pm from the box office.
The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit Exhibition – Scotland Street School Museum: Now – 24th Feb

This fascinating exhibition celebrates the 110th Anniversary of Peter Rabbit and marks the launch of a new tale in the Peter Rabbit series, written by actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson. This newly developed exhibition features original artwork, first editions and rarely-seen material from the Beatrix Potter archive, alongside artwork from the new book. Entry is Free.
Pharaoh: King of Egypt at Kelvingrove Art Galleries & Museum: Now – Sun 24th Feb

Kelvingrove welcomes a fascinating British Museum touring show, Pharaoh–King of Egypt, as the next temporary exhibition. The exhibition showcases almost 100 objects from the British Museum’s outstanding collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, which is the largest of its kind outside of Egypt.
Glasgow Film Festival: Thur 14th Feb – Sun 24th Feb

The ninth edition of Glasgow Film Festival begins on Valentine’s Day and runs until Academy Award night on 24 February. The festival’s growing popularity is anchored in the programme’s wide range of individual strands that target specific areas of interest, bringing together themed screenings, special guests and an outstanding range of citywide tie-in events to suit all audiences.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival : Thur 14th Mar-Sun 31st Mar 2013

Europe’s premier comedy event returns this Spring for it’s 12th year and is set to be bigger and better than ever before. This year’s Festival boasts another fantastic line-up of home-grown talent and from around the globe, over 18 laughter-filled days – Don’t miss out!
Alien War – The Arches : Now – Sun 14th April 2013

Get ready to step into the middle of the action and run for your life once more – by exceptional public demand, the heart-stopping, hair-raising Alien War is back, commemorating 20 years since it first opened at the venue in 1992. Now’s your chance to experience a new level of terror.
UDO World Street Dance Championships: Fri 23rd – 25th Aug

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.