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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

  • 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.

  • Glasgow International Comedy Festival : Mar 14 – Mar 31

    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!

  • More Than A Game Exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum: Mar 27 – 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.

  • Alien War – The Arches : Now – Apr 14

    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.

  • Black Watch at the SECC: Mar 28 – Apr 13

    Since its very first performances, Black Watch has received standing ovations and enjoyed sold-out performances everywhere it has appeared, nationally and internationally. John Tiffany’s production makes powerful and inventive use of movement, music and song to create a visceral, complex and urgent piece of theatre that is as relevant now as ever.

  • Aye Write! Fri 12th April – Sat 20th Apr

    Aye Write!, Glasgow’s Book Festival, will be back for its eighth outing in April. As ever, the progra​mme will celebrate Scottish and international writers, and explore a diverse range of themes, filling​ Glasgow’s iconic Mitchell Library with a variety of exciting events for adults and families alike over 10 packed days.

  • Birdsong at the King’s Theatre: Apr 8 – Apr 13

    A mesmerising story of love, courage and sacrifice is now brought to the stage in this critically acclaimed version of Sebastian Faulks’s best-selling novel. An epic tale of love and war set both before and during the Great War.

  • UDO World Street Dance Championships: Aug 23 – Aug 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.


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