World Pipe Band Championships In Glasgow: The Pinnacle Of Piping
The World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green this weekend. Bands travel from near and far to compete. Canadian piper Zephan Knichel explains why.
The World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green this weekend. Bands travel from near and far to compete. Canadian piper Zephan Knichel explains why.
Glasgow is a city rich with history and known for its unique character. Here are some fascinating facts about one of Scotland's main cultural hubs...
Opened in 2011 and located on the banks of the River Clyde, the world-class Riverside Museum is a great day out. The building was designed by acclaimed architect, Zaha Hadid. […]
If you want to tread the very same creaky boards where Stan Laurel made his stage debut in 1906, and debonair, Clark Gable once danced, then head to this wonderful […]
For the best chill-out spot in the city head to the Zen Garden at St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art. Situated slap bang in the middle of the […]
If you’d like to knit one, purl one and sip one, we’ve got the perfect spot. The Yarn Cake is Scotland’s only dedicated knitting cafe. Situated on Queen Margaret Drive, […]
Fancy a wok on the wild side? Then head to Glasgow’s most authentic Chinese restaurant. Just don’t expect to find any chow mein or spring rolls on their menu, though. […]
Would you like to do a city tour at your own pace and in your own time with no tight crowds? Well, with Walking Heads, you can. Their interactive self-guide […]
The best bookshop in the city, this place is not for the obsessively tidy. It’s literally rammed to the rafters with great books. Manoeuvring around this dishevelled delight of a […]
The University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Take a wander at your leisure through the stunning Neo-Gothic cloisters designed by George Gilbert Scott, or […]
Tucked away down a cobbled lane in a former 19th century stables is the best teashop in town. With mismatched chairs, ceramic lamps, floor cushions and hessian screens, this place […]
We can safely say that this mechanical theatre in the city’s Trongate is like nothing else you’ve ever seen in your life! The batty brainchild of Russian sculptor, Eduard Bersudsky, […]
Just 10 minutes from the city centre, this little-known gem is the only church building in the world designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is a must-see for his fans. […]
The majority of visitors to the city head to Pollok Park for one thing and one thing only – The Burrell Collection. While this amazing collection of over 8,000 artifacts […]
In a city full of exciting eateries this Sauchiehall Street restaurant has created a real buzz. In fact, it can be easier catching Monica Galetti cracking a smile, than it […]
Glasgow’s city of the dead is the earliest example of a Scottish garden cemetery. Before it was built in 1833, town graveyards were not places to hang out in, let […]
As the name suggests, The Meat Bar in Glasgow city centre takes its steak very seriously. A specials board shows the butcher’s cuts of the day with the meat sourced […]
For some of the best views of the city, head to The Lighthouse. This impressive building is in the centre of town – just off the shopping ”Style Mile.” It […]
Glaswegians love their glad rags – the city is coat hanger high in trendy boutiques and up-market designer stores. But it’s the vintage clothes shops that that help many of […]
Café D’Jaconelli is a perfect example of that Scottish/Italian combination of fry-ups and ice cream. Very little has changed in this wonderful Maryhill café in over 90 years. A regular […]
Glasgow has won the Curry Capital title more often than any other Scottish city. It’s also the city that gave us chicken tikka masala. What better place to perfect your […]
Like everything else it tends to do, when it comes to museums, Glasgow goes LARGE! Founded in 1807, by collector extraordinaire, Dr William Hunter, the University’s Hunterian is Scotland’s oldest […]
If you want to try a true Glasgow institution you absolutely need to head to Café Gandolfi. Opened in 1979 on the site of an old cheese market in the […]
Glasgow is a foodie heaven with gorgeous cafes and restaurants on every corner. But with new culinary hotspots popping up all the time, it can be difficult to keep up. […]
Pub then movie? How about pub AND movie? EatFilm is a fun weekly film screening at Glasgow’s oldest bar. The city centre watering hole is something of an institution, having […]
Fed up staring at the sports channels in your local? Then head to Drygate Brewing Co. Here you can pull up a chair next to the floor-to-ceiling window into the […]
Forget Ewan McGregor and the back streets of Auld Reekie. When it comes to proper trainspotting, there’s only one place to go and that’s Glasgow’s Central Station. With over 106,000 […]
Fancy some private pampering? Then head to the secret sanctuary that is the Arlington Baths Club. Built in 1870, this community club is the oldest of its kind in the […]
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