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  • Glasgow's cultural offerings run the gamut from fine art at the popular Burrell Collection and Kelvingrove Art Gallery to more edgy fare at the Gallery of Modern Art. Big-name rock bands perform regularly at the SECC and Barrowlands Ballroom.
  • Football, aka soccer, is a national obsession in Scotland, and Glasgow is the powerhouse of the game here. If you can, watch city rivals Rangers (in blue) and Celtic (in green) square up, or catch the national team play at storied Hampden Park (tours and museum also available).
  • Glaswegians love to drink and party, so there is no shortage of good pubs and clubs. And, contrary to popular belief, the food is not all haggis and deep-fried Mars bars. Top places to eat include the Ubiquitous Chip, Stravaigin, and The Buttery, all with local flavors and flair.
  • Glasgow is a much bigger city than Edinburgh, so plan on taking buses, cabs, or trains to get to some of the more far-flung attractions. The main train stations, Central and Queen Street, are located within a few blocks of central George Square.
  • Take a day out of Glasgow to experience the scenic countryside nearby, most notably at Loch Lomond, where the scenery is a great taster if you don't have time to go all the way to the Highlands. Stop by the Glengoyne Distillery on the way home for a snifter of the best local single malt.

Glasgow Travel Guide

Given the contrasting reputations of Edinburgh and Glasgow, any traveler who hasn't examined a map of Scotland might be forgiven for thinking that they are separated by hundreds of miles. In fact, Scotland's two primary cities are only about 72km (45 miles) apart, but almost everyone who visits them will be struck by their differences. Read More

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Hotel Du Vin One Devonshire

1 Devonshire Gardens
Glasgow G12 0UX Map

Distance: 4.0 mi.
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Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Quality Hotel Glasgow

99 Gordon St.
Glasgow G1 3SF Map

Distance: 1.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Hilton Glasgow hotel

1 William Street
Glasgow G3 8HT Map

Distance: 2.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 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)

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

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

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The Burrell Collection

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Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws Rd
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Distance: 2.1 mi. (from destination center)

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This custom-built museum houses many of the 9,000 treasures left to Glasgow by Sir William... Read More

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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

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