Guidebook for Glasgow
Parks & Nature
Pollok Country park now offers a wide range of activities and the opportunity to explore the gardens, woodland walks and various cycle routes.
Good for a picnic, walk or to visit Pollok House, an elegant stately home set in the scenic surroundings. Home to a herd of Highland cattle.
It is an ideal place to visit by bike, being easily reached by Route 7 and 75 of the National Cycle Network, or by using the local link routes.
203 locals recommend
Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws RoadPollok Country park now offers a wide range of activities and the opportunity to explore the gardens, woodland walks and various cycle routes.
Good for a picnic, walk or to visit Pollok House, an elegant stately home set in the scenic surroundings. Home to a herd of Highland cattle.
It is an ideal place to visit by bike, being easily reached by Route 7 and 75 of the National Cycle Network, or by using the local link routes.
For a walk, swans nesting at the pond, children's play area. The park has many outstanding features including the Pollokshields Burgh Hall, former tiered Hamilton memorial fountain basin, naturalised pond & wildlife breeding habitats, ornamental summer/spring horticultural bedding displays, formal play area and a commemorative planted George Forrest display bed.
25 locals recommend
Maxwell Park station
Maxwell Park StationFor a walk, swans nesting at the pond, children's play area. The park has many outstanding features including the Pollokshields Burgh Hall, former tiered Hamilton memorial fountain basin, naturalised pond & wildlife breeding habitats, ornamental summer/spring horticultural bedding displays, formal play area and a commemorative planted George Forrest display bed.
For a walk, sometimes live music at the bandstand. The Bandstand is programmed by Glasgow Life and hosts concerts, family days, film nights and festival programming during an extensive Summer programme
367 locals recommend
Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareFor a walk, sometimes live music at the bandstand. The Bandstand is programmed by Glasgow Life and hosts concerts, family days, film nights and festival programming during an extensive Summer programme
Sightseeing
One of Scotland's most magnificent medieval buildings, Glasgow Cathedral was built during the 13th - 15th centuries. It is the only one on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation of 1560 intact.
Admire carved stone bosses on the ceiling of the Blackadder Aisle, and one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain.
Sometimes has organ practice around 1300 on a Sunday which is magnificent to behold.
203 locals recommend
Glasgow Cathedral
Castle StreetOne of Scotland's most magnificent medieval buildings, Glasgow Cathedral was built during the 13th - 15th centuries. It is the only one on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation of 1560 intact.
Admire carved stone bosses on the ceiling of the Blackadder Aisle, and one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain.
Sometimes has organ practice around 1300 on a Sunday which is magnificent to behold.
A great day out for all the family with plenty of interactive experiences. The museum tells the stories of the extraordinary human achievement and technological advances that have helped humanity overcome challenges throughout history. From Helen Sharman’s iconic space suit to Amy Johnson’s marvellous Gipsy Moth aeroplane, these incredible stories help ignite curiosity, encourage scientific endeavour and spark the imagination.
194 locals recommend
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific QuayA great day out for all the family with plenty of interactive experiences. The museum tells the stories of the extraordinary human achievement and technological advances that have helped humanity overcome challenges throughout history. From Helen Sharman’s iconic space suit to Amy Johnson’s marvellous Gipsy Moth aeroplane, these incredible stories help ignite curiosity, encourage scientific endeavour and spark the imagination.
Arts & Culture
Riverside Museum is home to some of the world’s finest cars, bicycles, ship models, trams and locomotives. Interactive displays and the hugely popular historic Glasgow street scene bring the objects and stories to life.
344 locals recommend
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdRiverside Museum is home to some of the world’s finest cars, bicycles, ship models, trams and locomotives. Interactive displays and the hugely popular historic Glasgow street scene bring the objects and stories to life.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of Scotland's most popular free attractions and features 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects.
The collections at Kelvingrove are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally significant. They include natural history, arms and armour, art from many art movements and periods of history and much more.
The most famous painting on display at Kelvingrove is the Salvador Dali masterpiece ‘Christ of St John of the Cross’. Sir Roger the Asian elephant is another big museum attraction. There is even a Spitfire plane hanging from the ceiling of the west court.
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of Scotland's most popular free attractions and features 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects.
The collections at Kelvingrove are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally significant. They include natural history, arms and armour, art from many art movements and periods of history and much more.
The most famous painting on display at Kelvingrove is the Salvador Dali masterpiece ‘Christ of St John of the Cross’. Sir Roger the Asian elephant is another big museum attraction. There is even a Spitfire plane hanging from the ceiling of the west court.
GoMA is the most visited modern art gallery in Scotland. It is a unique place that uses modern art to inspire an exchange of powerful ideas about life and human experiences.
These stories and experiences are presented by identifying, collecting, creating and showing important new works of art made by artists and communities from Glasgow and beyond.
226 locals recommend
Gallery of Modern Art
111 Royal Exchange SquareGoMA is the most visited modern art gallery in Scotland. It is a unique place that uses modern art to inspire an exchange of powerful ideas about life and human experiences.
These stories and experiences are presented by identifying, collecting, creating and showing important new works of art made by artists and communities from Glasgow and beyond.
The Lighthouse is housed in the former Glasgow Herald building, the first public commission completed by world famous Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and is the perfect place to begin a Mackintosh tour of Glasgow. The Mackintosh Interpretation Centre also charts the life and work of Mackintosh and allows access to the Mack Tower, providing unrivalled views of Glasgow.
144 locals recommend
The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell LnThe Lighthouse is housed in the former Glasgow Herald building, the first public commission completed by world famous Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and is the perfect place to begin a Mackintosh tour of Glasgow. The Mackintosh Interpretation Centre also charts the life and work of Mackintosh and allows access to the Mack Tower, providing unrivalled views of Glasgow.
Located in the Gorbals area of Glasgow, the Citizens Theatre is internationally reputed for its repertoire. It is one of the few self-producing theatres in Scotland which presents a mixture of contemporary versions of classic plays and new Scottish drama. They work with writers, directors and companies that have a reputation for producing outstanding work to deliver truly inspirational live theatre.
52 locals recommend
Citizens Theatre
119 Gorbals StLocated in the Gorbals area of Glasgow, the Citizens Theatre is internationally reputed for its repertoire. It is one of the few self-producing theatres in Scotland which presents a mixture of contemporary versions of classic plays and new Scottish drama. They work with writers, directors and companies that have a reputation for producing outstanding work to deliver truly inspirational live theatre.
Getting Around
To Glasgow Central: 43 minutes past the hour
From Glasgow Central: 45 minutes past the hour
Check Sunday timetable.
23 locals recommend
Pollokshields West station
To Glasgow Central: 43 minutes past the hour
From Glasgow Central: 45 minutes past the hour
Check Sunday timetable.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
2 Darnley Rd 5 minutes walk from the apartment for most essentials.
Morrisons
10 minutes walk from the apartment for all your supermarket needs.
LaTeaDOH Cafe and Patisserie
136 Nithsdale RdLocal deli and coffee shop
Zucchini
128 Nithsdale RdFruit and vegetables, artisan breads and small deli selection.
Food Scene
La Lanterna is Glasgow's oldest family-run Italian restaurant. Named 'Best Restaurant' and 'Best Wine List' at the 2016 Italian Awards. An old family favourite since it opened in 1970, we reckon it is the best Italian food in Glasgow. Manly portions, try the gamberoni en crosta!
16 locals recommend
La Lanterna
35 Hope StLa Lanterna is Glasgow's oldest family-run Italian restaurant. Named 'Best Restaurant' and 'Best Wine List' at the 2016 Italian Awards. An old family favourite since it opened in 1970, we reckon it is the best Italian food in Glasgow. Manly portions, try the gamberoni en crosta!
With its high, intricately corniced and pillared ceilings and elaborately grand entranceway – all reminders of the premises’ past as home to the shipping company of the same name – the Anchor Line. Pull up a stool at the marble island bar and get in the spirit with a classic cocktail mixed by a smart-looking bartender in tie and waistcoat. The dining room lays on the nautical heritage with colourful old cruise posters and photos.
20 locals recommend
The Anchor Line
12–16 St Vincent PlWith its high, intricately corniced and pillared ceilings and elaborately grand entranceway – all reminders of the premises’ past as home to the shipping company of the same name – the Anchor Line. Pull up a stool at the marble island bar and get in the spirit with a classic cocktail mixed by a smart-looking bartender in tie and waistcoat. The dining room lays on the nautical heritage with colourful old cruise posters and photos.
Whether a stop-off for a glass of fizz, a working lunch, or a romantic meal, this upmarket brasserie ticks all of the boxes in its prime city centre location.
Urban Bar And Brasserie
23-25 St Vincent PlWhether a stop-off for a glass of fizz, a working lunch, or a romantic meal, this upmarket brasserie ticks all of the boxes in its prime city centre location.
Loks Bar & Kitchen is on Newlandsfield Road in Glasgow’s Shawlands. A family-run bar with a separate restaurant and function suite, it offers comfortable, contemporary decor and a lively weekend programme of tribute nights, dinner dances and murder mysteries. A wide range of craft beers, cocktails and wines keep thirst at bay while the wood-burning stove means everything is toasty during the more chilly months. The chefs at Loks Bar & Kitchen like to use as much local produce as possible over their three main menus including 28 day, dry-aged Scotch beef. All the baking is done in-house.
6 locals recommend
Loks Bar and Kitchen
16 Newlandsfield RdLoks Bar & Kitchen is on Newlandsfield Road in Glasgow’s Shawlands. A family-run bar with a separate restaurant and function suite, it offers comfortable, contemporary decor and a lively weekend programme of tribute nights, dinner dances and murder mysteries. A wide range of craft beers, cocktails and wines keep thirst at bay while the wood-burning stove means everything is toasty during the more chilly months. The chefs at Loks Bar & Kitchen like to use as much local produce as possible over their three main menus including 28 day, dry-aged Scotch beef. All the baking is done in-house.
Rated in the top 7 restaurants in Scotland. A contemporary restaurant in Finnieston, with an appealing Scottish-inspired menu, inventive cooking and a cool bar. With just five starters and five mains the menu is compact but very well considered.
50 locals recommend
The Gannet
1155 Argyle StRated in the top 7 restaurants in Scotland. A contemporary restaurant in Finnieston, with an appealing Scottish-inspired menu, inventive cooking and a cool bar. With just five starters and five mains the menu is compact but very well considered.
Nice cosy restaurant. Good value for good food. Italian and Arabic influences with a few Scottish dishes so lots to choose from. Great cakes and desserts. Friendly staff. Wine selection not the usual bog standards which is nice.
22 locals recommend
Moyra Janes
18-20 Kildrostan StNice cosy restaurant. Good value for good food. Italian and Arabic influences with a few Scottish dishes so lots to choose from. Great cakes and desserts. Friendly staff. Wine selection not the usual bog standards which is nice.
the GRIND house
184 Darnley StDrinks & Nightlife
Loud, brash and decadent nightclub spread over 2 floors with a VIP booth area and rotating DJ acts.
18 locals recommend
The Shed
26 Langside AveLoud, brash and decadent nightclub spread over 2 floors with a VIP booth area and rotating DJ acts.