Guidebook for Glasgow
Arts & Culture
Pollok Country Park - Glasgow’s largest park and the only Country Park within the city - features the impressive Pollok House as well as the renowned Burrell Collection.
203 locals recommend
Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws RoadPollok Country Park - Glasgow’s largest park and the only Country Park within the city - features the impressive Pollok House as well as the renowned Burrell Collection.
The Burrell Collection is one of the greatest art collections ever amassed by one person and consists of more than 8,000 objects.
158 locals recommend
The Burrell Collection
The Burrell Collection is one of the greatest art collections ever amassed by one person and consists of more than 8,000 objects.
Arts venue in postindustrial space hosting visual and performance art, music, film and theatre. There is also a bar and restaurant
104 locals recommend
Tramway
25 Albert DrArts venue in postindustrial space hosting visual and performance art, music, film and theatre. There is also a bar and restaurant
Glasgow Science Centre is a great family attraction that presents science and technology in unique and inspiring ways.
194 locals recommend
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific QuayGlasgow Science Centre is a great family attraction that presents science and technology in unique and inspiring ways.
Cinema complex within reasonable driving distance from the apartment.
38 locals recommend
Odeon Cinema Glasgow Quay
Springfield QuayCinema complex within reasonable driving distance from the apartment.
Bellahouston Park is the location of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s House for an Art Lover, a variety of formal gardens and an impressive range of sporting facilities.
53 locals recommend
Bellahouston Park
16 Dumbreck RoadBellahouston Park is the location of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s House for an Art Lover, a variety of formal gardens and an impressive range of sporting facilities.
The Scottish Football Museum has established itself as a "must see" for football fans from all over the globe.
Scottish Football Museum
The Scottish Football Museum has established itself as a "must see" for football fans from all over the globe.
Pollok House is a grand country house in Pollok Country Park and gives a real flavour of life in the 1930s as well as boasting an outstanding art collection.
19 locals recommend
Pollok House
2060 Pollokshaws RdPollok House is a grand country house in Pollok Country Park and gives a real flavour of life in the 1930s as well as boasting an outstanding art collection.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of Scotland's most popular free attractions and features 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StKelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of Scotland's most popular free attractions and features 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects
Tron Theatre
63 TrongateTheatre venue located in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City.
Riverside is home to some of the world’s finest cars, bicycles and in 2013 won the European Museum of the Year award and it is free to enter.
344 locals recommend
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdRiverside is home to some of the world’s finest cars, bicycles and in 2013 won the European Museum of the Year award and it is free to enter.
The Tenement House provides a rare glimpse of life in Glasgow in the early 20th century, in the form of a faithfully restored house lived in by Miss Agnes Toward for over half a century.
60 locals recommend
The Tenement House
145 Buccleuch StThe Tenement House provides a rare glimpse of life in Glasgow in the early 20th century, in the form of a faithfully restored house lived in by Miss Agnes Toward for over half a century.
Centre for Contemporary Arts is Glasgow’s hub for creative activity. Our year-round programme includes cutting-edge exhibitions, film, music, literature, spoken word, festivals, Gaelic and much more.
82 locals recommend
Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA)
350 Sauchiehall StCentre for Contemporary Arts is Glasgow’s hub for creative activity. Our year-round programme includes cutting-edge exhibitions, film, music, literature, spoken word, festivals, Gaelic and much more.
Everything Else
Scottish Ballet
25 Albert DrHeadquarters of Scottish Ballet
Entertainment & Activities
Maxwell Park station
Maxwell Park StationLovely park
Queen's Park was laid out by the world-renowned Joseph Paxton and was dedicated to the memory of Mary Queen of Scots. They also have free tennis courts!!
54 locals recommend
Queens Park station
Queens Park StationQueen's Park was laid out by the world-renowned Joseph Paxton and was dedicated to the memory of Mary Queen of Scots. They also have free tennis courts!!
Rouken Glen Park, at 143 acres, is one of the largest parks in Scotland and in the top 10 most visited.
22 locals recommend
Rouken Glen Garden Centre
Rouken Glen RoadRouken Glen Park, at 143 acres, is one of the largest parks in Scotland and in the top 10 most visited.
Kelvingrove Park is a classic Victorian park by the River Kelvin and has a range of sporting facilities as well as being next to the renowned Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery.
367 locals recommend
Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareKelvingrove Park is a classic Victorian park by the River Kelvin and has a range of sporting facilities as well as being next to the renowned Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery.
Sightseeing
Scotland Street School was designed by the renowned Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is now a museum that is a must-see for Mackintosh fans.
49 locals recommend
Scotland Street School Museum
225 Scotland StScotland Street School was designed by the renowned Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is now a museum that is a must-see for Mackintosh fans.
Holmwood House is a unique villa that has been described as the finest domestic design of the renowned Scottish architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson.
14 locals recommend
Holmwood House
61-63 Netherlee RdHolmwood House is a unique villa that has been described as the finest domestic design of the renowned Scottish architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson.
Greenbank Garden is a tranquil celebration of the gardener’s art in the grounds of a Grade-A listed Georgian house.
Greenbank Garden
Flenders RoadGreenbank Garden is a tranquil celebration of the gardener’s art in the grounds of a Grade-A listed Georgian house.
Glasgow Green is by far the oldest of the city's parks and is within easy walking distance of the city centre.
195 locals recommend
Glasgow Green
Greendyke StreetGlasgow Green is by far the oldest of the city's parks and is within easy walking distance of the city centre.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens is in the heart of the city’s West End by the River Kelvin and contains a variety of plant collections, woodland copses and riverside walks as well as the famous Kibble Palace.
432 locals recommend
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdGlasgow Botanic Gardens is in the heart of the city’s West End by the River Kelvin and contains a variety of plant collections, woodland copses and riverside walks as well as the famous Kibble Palace.
The National Piping Centre serves as the centre for excellence for the Great Highland Bagpipe and its music. The Centre is host to The Museum of Piping, The Highland Library, and The School of Piping.
8 locals recommend
The National Piping Centre
30-34 McPhater StThe National Piping Centre serves as the centre for excellence for the Great Highland Bagpipe and its music. The Centre is host to The Museum of Piping, The Highland Library, and The School of Piping.
This award-winning museum is named after Glasgow’s patron saint who brought the Christian faith to Scotland in the sixth century.
42 locals recommend
St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
2 Castle StThis award-winning museum is named after Glasgow’s patron saint who brought the Christian faith to Scotland in the sixth century.
Visitors discover Mackintosh's story at the GSA, examine the exteriors of this architectural gem and discover GSA's unique collection of original furniture with a student-led guded tour.
100 locals recommend
The Glasgow School of Art
167 Renfrew StVisitors discover Mackintosh's story at the GSA, examine the exteriors of this architectural gem and discover GSA's unique collection of original furniture with a student-led guded tour.
Social museum showing Glasgow life from 100 years ago.
165 locals recommend
People's Palace and Winter Gardens
The GreenSocial museum showing Glasgow life from 100 years ago.
Food Scene
The Glad Cafe C.I.C
1006A Pollokshaws RoadCafe and events venue.
House for an Art Lover was designed by the internationally renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is situated in Bellahouston Park.
101 locals recommend
House for an Art Lover
10 Dumbreck RdHouse for an Art Lover was designed by the internationally renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is situated in Bellahouston Park.
Bell & Felix
248 Kilmarnock RdBistro, casual food.
Eat Café
Burgers, specials, brunch, coffee, etc.
ORO
85 Kilmarnock RdWell established Italian restaurant and pizzeria.
Dnisi
265 Kilmarnock RdCoffee, Italian food, etc.
The Brooklyn Cafe
Minard RoadCoffee, light food, etc.
Di Maggio's Shawlands
Pollokshaws RoadPizzeria.
Newlands Cafe
262 Kilmarnock RdCup of tea and a scone.
Maria's Good Food
51 Kilmarnock RdItalian, some vegan and gluten free.
Excellent take out fish and chips, small seating area so not really a restaurant.
Guido's Fish & Chips
74 Coustonholm RdExcellent take out fish and chips, small seating area so not really a restaurant.
Ranjit's Kitchen
607 Pollokshaws RdIndian bistro.
Gusto & Relish
729-731 Pollokshaws RdCoffee, deli.
The Bungo - Southside
Nithsdale RoadVaried menu.
Buongiorno
1012 Pollokshaws RdFamily run Italian restaurant.
Moyra Janes
18-20 Kildrostan StCoffee, soup, sandwiches, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
The butterfly and the pig South
1039-1041 Pollokshaws RoadBar, coffee, casual food.
The Granary
10 Kilmarnock RdBar with bistro food.
Mulberry St Bar/Bistro
778 Pollokshaws RdBar with bistro.
Waverley Tea Room
18 Moss-Side RdBar with bistro.
The Rum Shack
657-659 Pollokshaws RdCaribean bar and food.
Essentials
Morrisons
Large supermarket close to the apartment.
Lidl
2 Hopehill RdSupermarket close to the apartment.
Tesco Express
17 Millbrae RdSmall branch of Tesco less than 5 minutes away.
Sainsbury's Local
88 Woodlands RdSupermarket on Kilmarnock Road.
The Co-operative Food
447 Alexandra ParadeSupermarket.
Stalks & Stems
1045 Pollokshaws RdSell fresh fruit and veg, variety of gluten free, spices, etc.