recommended activities

Fancy seeing Celtic or Rangers play at home? Feel like roaming the same streets that Billy Connolly wandered in his youth? Want to admire the magnificent architecture of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and others - or visit Charles Burrell’s collection of over 8,000 pieces of art?

If the answer is yes – then take yourself to Glasgow for a city break and see it all!

The great character of Glasgow and its people, renowned the world over, has never been more ‘centre stage.’ Over the last 25 years Glasgow has been transformed into a vibrant, buzzing European city. And over these years Glasgow has built up a reputation as a world-class destination where a great experience is guaranteed if the visitor seeks culture, entertainment, good food and drink, an all-day shopping experience - or a taste of all these.

In Glasgow, a city which really never sleeps, if you are not to be won over by its stunning architecture, cultural attractions, premier shopping and legendary friendliness – you will be by the phenomenal choice of forthcoming events - whats ‘not on’ in Glasgow is closer to the truth! For our bests guide to the very best of whats on in Glasgow, look at
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Top day-time must dos
1. Enjoy acres of Clydeside waterfront with remarkable architecture and world-class attractions.
2. Find out about Glasgow’s fascinating history, architecture and culture on one of Glasgow’s guided walks & tours.
3. Go Shopping – ‘Retail therapy’ with independent boutiques, high street and designer names.
4. Soak up the culture - galleries (especially anything Charles Rennie Mackintosh) and museums with ever-changing programmes of events and exhibitions.
5. Eat out - exceptional value for money with special lunchtime menus and buffets.

Top night-time must dos
1. Dine out in one of over 30 types of cuisine offering quality and great value.
2. Hold on to your socks in Glasgow’s comedy clubs. Notably Jongleurs.
3. Check out the theatre in a city famous for, and with more theatres than any other Scottish city.
4. Music - whatever your preference, it’s on in Glasgow, so get your dancing shoes on.
5. Clubbing - Nearly 50 clubs and some of the country’s best DJs - reach for the skies!