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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)

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Glasgow Family Travel Tips

  • 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.


Family Overview: Glasgow, Scotland

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. Read More

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Hotels

Hotel Du Vin One Devonshire

1 Devonshire Gardens
Glasgow G12 0UX Map

Distance: 4.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Glasgow Marriott Hotel

500 Argyle Street, Anderston
Glasgow G3 8RR Map

Distance: 1.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 5 class stars

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4.0

HILTON GLASGOW HOTEL

1 WILLIAM STREET
GLASGOW Map

Distance: 12.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars
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Attractions

Museum of Transport

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Kelvin Hall
1 Bunhouse Rd
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Distance: 3.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This museum contains a collection of all forms of transportation and related technology.... Read More

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Stirling Castle

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Upper Castle Hill
Stirling, United Kingdom

Distance: 22.9 mi. (from destination center)

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There are traces of a 7th-century royal habitation of the Stirling area, and on the right bank... Read More

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Science Centre

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50 Pacific Quay
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This was called Britain's most successful "millennium project"—although there were so... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Airports

Major Airports near Glasgow

Distance (mi.)
Glasgow International Airport 3.4 map
Edinburgh Airport 35.8 map
Belfast International Airport 108.7 map

Other Smaller Airports near Glasgow

Distance (mi.)
Glasgow Prestwick Airport 26.5 map
Campbeltown Machrihanish Airport 60.1 map
St Andrews Leuchars Airport 64.9 map



Glasgow Vacation Rentals

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from: $69

Overlooking Loch Lomond

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 5
Amenities: BBQ, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Internet Access, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, Private Parking, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Utensils
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from: $52

5 Bedroom VACATION HOME in GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Central heating, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Hot Tub, Microwave, Pets OK, Phone, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels
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from: $82

1 Bedroom VACATION HOME in GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM

Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: BBQ, Central heating, DVD Player, Full kitchen, Lounge, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, TV, Towels

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