Things to Do in Glasgow

It is the largest city in Scotland, as well as an award-winning city. It prides in self in holding awards such as the European City of Culture (1990), the United Kingdom’s City of Architecture and Design (1999) as well as being recognised as one of the world’s friendliest cities. With its rich treasure trove of breathtakingly beautiful attractions and legendary historical significance, Glasgow is definitely a tourist’s paradise. 

There are many things to do in Glasgow. So many in-fact, that you would have a rough time figuring out where to start. One good place to start would be to hop onto a sightseeing bus. This will give you a fun and wholesome introduction into the culture and the history of the city of Glasgow. The good thing is you can get on and off the bus at your own transgression from between 9:30am and 4:30pm. In addition to that, if you are into the supernatural then you could tune in the Ghostly Glasgow Tour. A family ticket would cost you just £26, while a two-day family ticket would cost you an additional £4.

If you liked the Ghostly Glasgow Tour, then you ought to visit the Glasgow Cathedral, which is a stone church that was built in 1197. What’s more, the site it was built on was once a stone church said to date back to the early 12th century during the reign of David 1. The cathedral is bound to thrill you with its Scottish Gothic architecture. Alternatively, you could edge closer to the ancestral inhabitants of the town at the Necropolis, which is a gothic themed cemetery, which has been in existence since 1833.

You may already know that the city was home to one of the most celebrated architects, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. But did you know that literally every corner of the city has a Mackintosh souvenir? Well, why not visit the Willow Tea Rooms and see why he was so famed. While there, make sure to refresh yourself with some Mackintosh themed afternoon tea. Other Mackintosh influenced attractions include the Lighthouse and the Glasgow Information Centre. Unfortunately, the Glasgow School of Art, widely regarded as Mackintosh’s masterpiece was ravaged by a fire in 2014 and is still closed.

If afternoon tea is not your cup of tea, then head down to one of Glasgow’s famed breweries for something stronger. Wellpark Brewery for example will gift you a free pint of one of the most popular lagers in Scotland. Alternatively, you could opt for the Drygate Brewery, which boasts 24 beers on tap that rotate, as well as an additional 200 in bottles. You could also get to watch one of Scotland’s most famous teams, Celtic F.C in action.