short breaks in scotland

Glaswegians' appetite for life is legendary, and locals boast that 'you'll have more fun at a funeral in Glasgow than a wedding in Edinburgh'. Alongside its traditional hedonistic ways, however, Scotland's largest city is also undergoing a roaring renaissance.

While Glasgow washes its notoriously rough and ready past down the River Clyde, the world has been sitting up and taking notice. First, Glasgow became Europe's City of Culture in 1990, then just nine years later the European City of Design and Architecture.

With its sleek Art Nouveau edifices by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, elegant neo-Classical buildings forged on the back of the industrial revolution and the richest collection of Victorian architecture in the country, this is unmistakably a city growing comfortable in its own skin. A remarkable destination for short breaks – city breaks - in Scotland

The Pond Hotel is pleased to provide a great variety of superb value for money leisure and weekend short breaks in Glasgow, all throughout the year, ranging from midweek city breaks, to delightful romantic weekend and themed breaks. Go to our special offers section (link) for latest best deals.

Glasgow provides its visitors with such an amazing wealth of activities and attractions. Whether you are interested in culture, history, sport or the surrounding breathtaking scenery – surprisingly near especially at Loch Lomond - you will find something for you in Glasgow. Discover Glasgow with one of our great value short hotel breaks. Here are some ideas for you:-

Sporting breaks
Football enthusiasts from all over Scotland, and further afield, make regular pilgrimages to watch the best of Scottish football at the immortalized grounds of Ibrox and Parkhead, homes to Glasgow Rangers FC and Glasgow Celtic FC respectively.

Last year Royal Troon hosted the world famous Open Golf Championship. Our proximity to the motorways, combined with our on-site parking, allows you to be amongst some of the greatest links golf in Scotland along the Ayrshire coast in just over half an hour. And allows you to combine some outstanding golf with a great city experience.

Shopping breaks
Shops range from High Street chains to exclusive chic boutiques. Wander down the pedestrian Glasgow shopping zones on Sauchiehall Street , Buchanan Street and Argyll Street , or the covered malls like the outstanding Buchanan Galleries and the St Enoch Centre. Visit the wonderful new Braehead Shopping Centre. Shop till you drop.

Theatre breaks
Theatre goers are also spoilt for choice with so many great theatres within Glasgow city centre. There's the Kings, the Arches, the Pavilion, the Tron, the Ramsorn and the Citizens to name the main ones. Tickets for plays and events can be purchased through the Box Office at Candleriggs - 0141-353 8000. Useful websites are:

The Citizens Theatre
The Pavillion Theatre
The Kings Theatre
The Tron Theatre
The Theatre Royal