Welcome to Glasgow
What’s on in Glasgow - and beyond Activities, visitor attractions, museums, galleries, shows
Glasgow is one of Europe’s great cities. Always buzzing, always up for a good time, it’s fun, exciting and cultural too. Discover museums and galleries, go to gig after gig in the city’s thriving music scene, drink and eat in stylish, characterful bars and restuarants. And, of course, throw yourself into the best shopping of any UK city outside of London.
Renowned for their unique sense of humour, the ‘gallus’ Glasweigan charm will win you over every time. Whatever you’re looking for in a city break, you’ll find it right here in Glasgow - and it’s all right outside your front door.
Here are just some of the area’s highlights:
Kings Theatre
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Right on our doorstep, The King's, Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres.
Pavillion Theatre
This award-winning Theatre is Glasgow's favourite family theatre.The Pavilion Theatre has been entertaining audiences with its unique mix of variety entertainment for over 100 years.
Museum of Transport
The Museum of Transport in the Kelvin Hall is one of the most popular museums of transport in the British Isles, attracting half a million visitors a year. Founded in 1964, the museum uses its collections of vehicles and models to tell the story of transport by land and sea, with a unique Glasgow flavour. Here you will find the oldest surviving pedal cycle and the finest collection in the world of Scottish-built cars, including such world famous makes as Argyll, Arrol Johnson and Albion.
McLellan Galleries
Built in 1856, the Galleries are one of the largest high-quality, air-conditioned, temporary exhibition space outside London.
People's Palace And Winter Gardens
The People's Palace is Glasgow's social history museum and a chance to see the story of the people and city of Glasgow from 1750 to the present. You can see paintings, prints and photographs displayed alongside a wealth of historic artefacts, film and computer interactives.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove is a very special museum. For generations of people from Glasgow and the surrounding neighbourhoods, it has a deep, personal significance linked with every stage of their lives. Visits to 'the art galleries' are highlights of childhood memories; many people did their courting there; parenthood and grandparenthood see the cycle begin again.
The Burrell Collection
When Sir William Burrell and his wife, Constance, Lady Burrell, gifted his collection of over 9,000 works of art to Glasgow, the city acquired one of the greatest collections created by one person. William Burrell had been an art collector since his teens, and the collection is made up of a vast array of works of all periods and from all over the world.
You can wander round important collections of medieval art, tapestries, alabasters, stained glass and English oak furniture, European paintings, including works by Degas and Cézanne, an important collection of Islamic art, and modern sculpture including works by Epstein and Rodin.
SECC
The SECC is Scotland's national venue for public events. It's also the UK's largest integrated exhibition and conference centre: a world class facility set in one of Europe's most vibrant cities and only a short journey from some of the most beautiful countryside in the world. Its only 5minutes by taxis from the Glasgow City Hotel and a brisk 20 minutes walk
Glasgow Science Centre is one of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions - presenting concepts of science and technology in unique and inspiring ways.