Guidebook for Glasgow
Arts & Culture
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum houses one of Europe's great art collections. It is amongst the top three free-to-enter visitor attractions in Scotland and one of the most visited museums in the United Kingdom outside London.
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum houses one of Europe's great art collections. It is amongst the top three free-to-enter visitor attractions in Scotland and one of the most visited museums in the United Kingdom outside London.
The award-winning Riverside 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. Located next to the Tall Ship on the shore of the River Clyde
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Musée Riverside
100 Pointhouse RdThe award-winning Riverside 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. Located next to the Tall Ship on the shore of the River Clyde
Situated in the heart of the City Centre, GoMA is Scotland's most visited modern art gallery displaying work that highlights the interests, influences and working methods of artists from around the world. http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/GoMA/Pages/default.aspx
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Gallery of Modern Art
111 Royal Exchange SquareSituated in the heart of the City Centre, GoMA is Scotland's most visited modern art gallery displaying work that highlights the interests, influences and working methods of artists from around the world. http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/GoMA/Pages/default.aspx
Parks & Nature
Sir Joseph Paxton designed park is a classic example of a Victorian park. Its design and setting on the banks of the River Kelvin enhance and compliment the magnificent Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery - see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvingrove_Park
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Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareSir Joseph Paxton designed park is a classic example of a Victorian park. Its design and setting on the banks of the River Kelvin enhance and compliment the magnificent Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery - see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvingrove_Park
One of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions Mugdock is a moorland park only 3 miles from the West End. Activities include
Walking
Cycling
Horse Riding
Archery
Orienteering
Trails
Shopping & Eating
Children's Play
See http://www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk/planavisit.html
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Parc rural de Mugdock
One of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions Mugdock is a moorland park only 3 miles from the West End. Activities include
Walking
Cycling
Horse Riding
Archery
Orienteering
Trails
Shopping & Eating
Children's Play
See http://www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk/planavisit.html
Founded in 1817 and home to the iconic Kibble Palace, "the botanics" is one of Glasgow's best loved public spaces. Beautifully tended and perfect for kids, couples or anyone wanting a day out in the park.
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Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdFounded in 1817 and home to the iconic Kibble Palace, "the botanics" is one of Glasgow's best loved public spaces. Beautifully tended and perfect for kids, couples or anyone wanting a day out in the park.
Sightseeing
The fourth oldest university in the UK, since 1870 the main University campus has been located at Gilmorehill in the West End of the city. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott it is the second-largest example of Gothic revival architecture in Britain, after the Palace of Westminster. Its quadrangles and cloisters are reminiscent of Oxford or Cambridge and students have recently dubbed it 'Hogwarts'. It also has stunning views over the Art Gallery and the whole of the city.
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University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RdThe fourth oldest university in the UK, since 1870 the main University campus has been located at Gilmorehill in the West End of the city. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott it is the second-largest example of Gothic revival architecture in Britain, after the Palace of Westminster. Its quadrangles and cloisters are reminiscent of Oxford or Cambridge and students have recently dubbed it 'Hogwarts'. It also has stunning views over the Art Gallery and the whole of the city.
The world's largest equine sculptures, each of the Kelpies stands up to 30 metres tall and weighs over 300 tonnes. They form a gateway at the eastern entrance to the Forth and Clyde canal, less than 30 minutes drive from Glasgow.
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Les Kelpies
The HelixThe world's largest equine sculptures, each of the Kelpies stands up to 30 metres tall and weighs over 300 tonnes. They form a gateway at the eastern entrance to the Forth and Clyde canal, less than 30 minutes drive from Glasgow.
Drinks & Nightlife
A hub of nighttime activity, Ashton Lane has bars, restaurants, cafes, music and the Grosvenor, Glasgow's only fully-licensed cinema. See https://www.designmynight.com/glasgow/bars/bars-on-ashton-lane
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Ashton Lane
Ashton LaneA hub of nighttime activity, Ashton Lane has bars, restaurants, cafes, music and the Grosvenor, Glasgow's only fully-licensed cinema. See https://www.designmynight.com/glasgow/bars/bars-on-ashton-lane
Food Scene
Neighbourhood restaurant - casual dining and all day coffee and cakes. 200m from the apartment. http://thehyndlandfox.co.uk/
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The Hyndland Fox
43 Clarence DrNeighbourhood restaurant - casual dining and all day coffee and cakes. 200m from the apartment. http://thehyndlandfox.co.uk/
Another local restaurant - high class food and all day coffee and drinks. Booking essential for Friday and Saturday evenings. See http://www.nickswestend.co.uk/
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Nick's Neighbourhood Bar & Diner
168 Hyndland RdAnother local restaurant - high class food and all day coffee and drinks. Booking essential for Friday and Saturday evenings. See http://www.nickswestend.co.uk/
Cafe/restaurant with stylish interior and great location on Hyndland Road. Suitable for al fresco dining on sunny days. http://www.epicuresofhyndland.co.uk/
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Epicures
159 Hyndland RdCafe/restaurant with stylish interior and great location on Hyndland Road. Suitable for al fresco dining on sunny days. http://www.epicuresofhyndland.co.uk/
Top class food at the classic and iconic One Devonshire Gardens. Try the bar for early evening cocktails. https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/glasgow/bistro/
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Hotel du Vin Glasgow
1 Devonshire GardensTop class food at the classic and iconic One Devonshire Gardens. Try the bar for early evening cocktails. https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/glasgow/bistro/
A local success story, Tinderbox makes some of the best cappuccinos around. Just a great place to relax and read a paper or chat.
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Tinderbox
189 Byres RdA local success story, Tinderbox makes some of the best cappuccinos around. Just a great place to relax and read a paper or chat.
Avenue Coffee
Perhaps the best coffee on Byres Road (IMHO).
Shopping
Containing just about everything, including a John Lewis, Buchanan Galleries sits at the top of Buchanan Street, start of Glasgow's "Style Mile" and the second largest collection of shops in the UK. http://buchanangalleries.co.uk/
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Buchanan Galleries
220 Buchanan StContaining just about everything, including a John Lewis, Buchanan Galleries sits at the top of Buchanan Street, start of Glasgow's "Style Mile" and the second largest collection of shops in the UK. http://buchanangalleries.co.uk/
Essentials
Open from 9am to 10pm Peckhams is a local deli and fruit and veg store, home to 'life's little luxuries'. 400m from the flat
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Peckhams
43 Clarence DrOpen from 9am to 10pm Peckhams is a local deli and fruit and veg store, home to 'life's little luxuries'. 400m from the flat
Closest convenience store. Also contains a Post Office with very long opening hours and currency exchanges
Hyndland Post Office & Premier Express
37 Clarence DrClosest convenience store. Also contains a Post Office with very long opening hours and currency exchanges