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Glasgow, Scotland
CLIMB ABOARD: Glasgow's harbor contains historic ships that have been restored and offer tours (courtesy, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau)

Glasgow Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen
  • Enjoy the hands-on exhibits at the Science Centre
  • Board a restored 1896 sailing ship in the harbor
  • Stroll the beautiful gardens at Bellahouston Park
  • Browse the trendy shops along Buchanan Street and in Princes Square
  • Take a day trip to Stirling Castle

Glasgow Overview

By Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

No longer dependent on heavy industry, despite the few remaining shipyards, Glasgow now has a reputation as a technological, academic, and cultural center, and is home to four universities—University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, the Glasgow Caledonian University, and the University of Paisley.

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Hotels

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One Devonshire Gardens
One Devonshire Gardens
Glasgow, Great Britain (UK)
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 4.0 Miles
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Glasgow Marriott Hotel
500 Argyle Street, Anderston
Glasgow, Great Britain (UK)
Hotel Class: 5 class stars
Distance: 1.7 Miles
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HILTON GLASGOW HOTEL
1 WILLIAM STREET
GLASGOW, Great Britain (UK)
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 12.2 Miles
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Attractions

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Museum of Transport
Kelvin Hall
1 Bunhouse Rd
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Distance: 3.0 Miles (from destination center)
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Stirling Castle
Upper Castle Hill
Stirling, United Kingdom
Distance: 22.8 Miles (from destination center)
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Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Glasgow Vacation Rentals

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Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Sleeps: 8
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Greenacres House - 16
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Fireplace
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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: No Pets, Swimming Pool
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