Dorset Street Guidebook
Conference venue
The SSE Hydro
Stobcross RoadMusic entertain and conference venue
Museum
Excellent museum. Iconic building and free entry. Paintings, ceramics, natural history
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StExcellent museum. Iconic building and free entry. Paintings, ceramics, natural history
Fascinating museum with lots to see with interactive displays and models
194 locals recommend
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific QuayFascinating museum with lots to see with interactive displays and models
The Riverside Transport Museum has an great location on the River Clyde and full of historic vehicles of all shapes and sizes from a baby's pram to trains, cars and carriages.
344 locals recommend
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdThe Riverside Transport Museum has an great location on the River Clyde and full of historic vehicles of all shapes and sizes from a baby's pram to trains, cars and carriages.
Food scene
This legendary restaurant is only 5 minutes walk from the flat. Great for a celebratory meal to experience excellent Scottish food and hospitality
28 locals recommend
Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery
652 Argyle StThis legendary restaurant is only 5 minutes walk from the flat. Great for a celebratory meal to experience excellent Scottish food and hospitality
Local Italian restaurant. Very reasonably priced for a lunch or evening meal. Friendly staff
Villa Toscana
1080 Argyle StLocal Italian restaurant. Very reasonably priced for a lunch or evening meal. Friendly staff
Very well known local Indian restaurant. Great food and fabulous atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Mister Singh's India
149 Elderslie StVery well known local Indian restaurant. Great food and fabulous atmosphere.
Useful
Wonderful building and a great landmark to look for just near the flat. Great cafe on the ground floor
38 locals recommend
Mitchell Library
North StreetWonderful building and a great landmark to look for just near the flat. Great cafe on the ground floor
This local supermarket has both a cash machine and a good variety of food and drink. Open long hours to suit your needs
80 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
88 Woodlands RdThis local supermarket has both a cash machine and a good variety of food and drink. Open long hours to suit your needs
Glasgow' s Central station provides trains to all destinations south of the city both main line to London, Manchester etc but also locally.
19 locals recommend
Central Railway Station
Gordon StreetGlasgow' s Central station provides trains to all destinations south of the city both main line to London, Manchester etc but also locally.
Sightseeing
In the heart of the city in George Square you will find the city chambers. Dramatic building and interesting to visit if guided tours are available
38 locals recommend
Glasgow City Chambers
82 George SquareIn the heart of the city in George Square you will find the city chambers. Dramatic building and interesting to visit if guided tours are available
Atmospheric cloisters and stunning architecture make this a must see group of buildings
266 locals recommend
University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RdAtmospheric cloisters and stunning architecture make this a must see group of buildings
City advice
Customs and culture
Friendly city
Glasgow and its citizens are friendly folk who love to chat to everyone. They love their city and happy to help visitors with directions and advice on where to eat and drink.
Getting around
Walk or cycle or take the underground
Glasgow city center is compact enough to easily walk around. Try walking along the river side from one side of the city to the other. Bicycles are available to hire or alternative try the underground loop with its orange trains to travel around the western side of the city.
What to pack
What to bring ?
It is often said Glasgow gets all the seasons in one day! so be prepared for rain, wind, sun and on occasion blue skies! An umbrella can be useful but comfortable shoes for walking are essential.