Glasgow Things to Do

This is a fine commercial gallery laid out over three floors. Most of the work is contemporary and 20th century Scottish painting, but they also feature sculpture and applied arts. A wide range of art can be admired by buyers a... more

This suburban park lies quite far to the south-west of the city center. Formal gardens, woodland walks and attractive greenery surround a charming Georgian house, which was built in 1764 for a local merchant and is now home to... more

A good quality 18-hole parkland course in a pleasant suburb, this is nevertheless a slightly more forgiving course than some. However, it is perfectly acceptable to accomplished golfers who will find enough challenges along the... more

Scotch whisky is generally associated with the Highlands and this distillery near Loch Lomond produces the most southern Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky. The name derives from the Gaelic Glen Guin, which means Glen of the Wi... more

The emphasis here is firmly on comfort, with colourful sofas that give way in the right places and don't have wonky springs to distract drinkers from their pints. As well as the obligatory pool table and big screen tv (which is... more

The center provides a performance space to puppet companies from across the globe. From Mexican dancing dolls to Japanese mask theatre, this is the place to see it. The center also runs courses in puppet-making and puppeteering... more

This Italian-style hall once housed the cheese, fruit and vegetable market, illustrated by the sculpted basket of fruit on the roof. It also became a venue for entertainment, with Charles Dickens reading from his own work on on... more

Nicknamed "The Armadillo" for its intriguing design, the Clyde Auditorium is the place for exciting concerts in Glasgow. It has hosted performances by Bob Dylan, Simply Red and Blondie and is a popular venue for parties and co... more

For fantastic atmosphere, unpretentious company, and reasonable prices, find your way to The Lab. It's a hole-in-the-wall, so you may not happen upon it otherwise. If you want to experiment, The Lab is the place to go. You'll f... more

This is a stylish cafe-bar that attracts a stylish crowd - Princes Square shoppers predominate at weekends and younger business people during the week. Weekend evenings are popular with the pre-club crowd taking advantage of th... more