Attractions

from In & Around Glasgow Guide : September 2020

by Downtown CityMaps & Guides

Merchant City

1-5 DAY HIGHLAND

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Email: tours@rabbies.com Web: rabbies.com 0131 226 6066 Tel: 0131 226 3133 www.timberbushtours.com

CITY SIGHTSEEING BUS TOUR George Square G1 3BJ Attractions & Sights 0141 204 4400 www.citysightseeingglasgow.co.uk Open top bus tours. The perfect way to see Glasgow. Tickets valid for two days. Hop on Hop off as often as you like with live or translated GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE Pacific Quay G51 1EA commentary available. 0141 420 5000 www.glasgowsciencecentre.org BUCHANAN STREET SQUARE 1 GEORGE Experience hundreds of fun hands on science exhibits, shows and challenges in an amazing building right on the banks of the River Clyde with GALLERY OF MODERN ART fantastic views over the city skyline 11 GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE Royal Exchange Square G1 3AH 0141 287 3050 www.glasgowlife.org.uk Glasgow is famous for the artists who have worked AUCHENTOSHAN DISTILLERY CENTRE & VISITOR and studied here. GoMA collects and highlights By Dalmuir, Clydebank G81 4SJ the interests, influences and working methods 01389 878561 www.auchentoshan.com artists from around the world share with those from Visit Glasgow’s nearest distillery and see the magic Glasgow. behind the making of the world’s No.1 Triple

BUCHANAN STREET 1 GEORGE Distilled Lowland malt. A unique experience set in SQUARE beautifully kept surroundings .

THE LIGHTHOUSE 11 Mitchell Lane G1 3NU 0141 276 5360 www.thelighthouse.co.uk Scotland’s centre for design and architecture houses permanent exhibitions including Foundation, a unique history of Glasgow, as well as design exhibition and The Lighthouse Shop.

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THE HAMPDEN EXPERIENCE Hampden Park G42 9BA 0141 616 6139 www.scottishfootballmuseum.org. uk See more than 2500 exhibits in 14 galleries, walk among footballing legends in the hall of fame, and take the Stadium Tour. It’s who we are!

THE RIVERSIDE MUSEUM 100 Pointhouse Place G3 8RS 0141 287 2720 www.glasgowlife.org.uk A vast collection of Glasgow’s transport heritage assembled under one roof showcases the city’s important contribution to transportation through ship building, locomotive construction and car making.

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THE TALL SHIP 100 Pointhouse Place G3 8RS 0141 357 3699 www.thetallship.com Glenlee – the only Clydebuilt windjammer still afloat in the UK. Fully restored to her former glory, a visit will take you back in time to experience life in the days of sail on the high seas.

PARTICK 12 RIVERSIDE MUSEUM PEOPLE’S PALACE & WINTER GARDENS Glasgow Green G40 1AT 0141 276 0788 www.glasgowlife.org.uk The People’s Palace is Glasgow’s social history museum charting the story of the people & city of Glasgow from 1750 to present day.

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GLENGOYNE DISTILLERY & VISITOR CENTRE Drumgoyne G63 9LB 01360 550254 www.glengoyne.com Set in stunning scenery just outside Glasgow, Glengoyne offers visitors unique distillery tours and a superb whisky shop at what some regard as Scotland’s most beautiful distillery. SCOTTISH FOOTBALL MUSEUM Everything about Scottish football past & present including Hall of Fame. GLASGOW CATHEDRAL 2 Historic wonder including St.Mungo Museum nearby. GALLERY OF MODERN ART 1 Great exhibitions and a nice place to stop for coffee!

KELVINGROVE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 16 Glasgow’s most visited attraction and easy to see why. GLASGOW UNIVERSITY 14 Home of the Hunterian Museum

BOTANIC GARDENS 15 Somewhere tranquil to walk and enjoy the amazing displays. GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART 20 Part of the architectural history of the city

Attractions & Sights

THE CLYDESIDE DISTILLERY 100 Stobcross Road, Glasgow, G3 8QQ T. 0141 212 1401 www.theclydeside.com Glasgow’s stills are flowing once again at The Clydeside Distillery. Discover how our craftsmen handcraft our whisky the timehonoured way. Experience the stunning views down the River Clyde from our picturesque Still House. See the fascinating history come to life on our Tours and learn about the heyday of Glasgow’s Queen’s Dock. Unwind in our sumptuous Clydeside Café with platters and whisky flights. Browse our selection of rare and regional malts in our Whisky Shop.

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Photo courtesy of Glasgow Life

CITY CHAMBERS George Square. G1 1DU 0141 287 2000. www.glasgow.gov.uk Glasgow City Chambers is one of the most important and prestigious buildings in the city. City Chambers is an impressive symbol of the Glasgow's political strength and historical wealth. The interior boasts stunning architecture as well as beautifully ornate staircases and stairs. A must visit!

BUCHANAN ST 1 GEORGE SQ GLASGOW CENTRAL STATION TOUR Gordon Street. G1 3SL 07734 647381 www.glasgowcentraltours. co.uk One of Glasgow's iconic landmarks. On the tour you will be given an exclusive, behind the scenes look at Glasgow Central Station. You will walk in subterranean passageways beneath Glasgow's streets and visit railway vaults that drove Glasgow's industrial expansion to become "The Second City Of The Empire". A truly unique tour not to be missed.

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www.glasgowmusiccitytours.com info@glasgowmusiccitytours.com GMCT provide guided walking tours of the city's past and present music scene. By visiting existing venues and disturbing the ghosts of long gone venues, we explore the people, places and performances which helped Glasgow become a UNESCO City of Music. Tours run Saturdays at 11am and 2pm and last two hours. ◄ Guide Fiona Shepherd outside St Andrew’s in the Square II. Merchant City Tour. Photo by Jannica Honey

HOUSE FOR AN ART LOVER Bellahouston Park, Dumbreck Road, G41 5BW T. 0141 483 1600 www.houseforanartlover.co.uk Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, House for an Art Lover provides an excellent cultural attraction and tourist destination, while also being one of the city’s finest wedding and events venues. The House is home to the popular Art Lovers Café, Gallery and Shop, and within the grounds you will also find the Studio Pavilion and Heritage Centre as well as a beautiful Walled Garden. The Art Lover’s Café is open 10am until 4pm with morning bites from 10am, Lunch from noon and Afternoon Tea from 2pm.

THE MERCHANTS HOUSE 7 West George St, Glasgow, G2 1BA T: 0141 221 8272 www.merchantshouse.org.uk The Merchants House is one of the oldest social enterprises in Scotland, dating back to 1605 it has consistently supported charities within Glasgow and West of Scotland. Our grant aid can support foodbanks to musical projects. Based at the corner of George Square, the Merchants House is an ideal base for an event; Host your conference, meeting, private party – rooms to suit all, with profits being returned to our social giving. House-for-an-Art-Lover @HouseArtLover @houseforanartlover

MACKINTOSH AT THE Photo courtesy of WILLOW Glasgow Life 215-217 Sauchiehall Street. G2 3EX T. 0141 332 7696 www.willowtearoomstrust.org Miss Cranston’s original Willow Tea Rooms were designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1903. Mackintosh at the Willow operates as a not-for-profit social enterprise creating training, learning, employment and other opportunities and support for young people and communities in partnership with The Prince’s Trust. Prince’s Trust trainees are part of the customer facing and kitchen teams. Through our Learning and Education activities they also work with local schools and community groups. So, when you visit, you’re also contributing to creating positive change. As well as the iconic tearooms they offer meeting and events spaces, a creative learning and education department, an exciting exhibition and retail store.