Taking the Mackintosh "Trail" and Discovering Greek Thomson -- Architecture in Glasgow has not always been appreciated, and city planners after World War II had a mind to accomplish what German bombers had not: that is, knock down the city's glorious Victorian structures. Luckily they were stopped. In the 19th century, the city spawned two singular stars of architecture with the now-famous Charles Rennie Mackintosh as well as lesser-known, but equally talented, Alexander "Greek" Thomson.
Visiting the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Burrell Collection -- The artistic pièces de résistance of Glasgow (and some say in all of Scotland), the Kelvingrove -- restored in 2006 -- and Burrell are two of the city's major attractions. The former showcases the excellent municipal art collection. The latter shows what a virtually unlimited budget, acquired during the lifetime of shipping baron Sir William Burrell, can purchase.
Hanging Out in the West End -- From dining in trendy bistros to shopping at vintage clothing or antiquary book shops -- or just strolling the streets near the University and around the Botanic Gardens, Glasgow's West End is bound to have something to interest the erudite explorer.
Downing a Dram in a Glasgow Bar -- Whether sipping a 12-year-old single malt whisky from the island of Islay or nursing a pint of lager, you should find that Glasgow's many bars are the best places to connect with the local population. In contrast to the essay by the 20th-century poet Hugh MacDiamid, the city's drinkers are generally not "dour" but rather friendly if occasionally direct.
Glasgow Travel Experiences
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Scotland 2 - Belgium 2
Glasgow doesn't have the same scenery and archictecture that Edinburgh has, but it's a funkier city and the nightlife is better (and Edin... Continue reading »
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Bonnie Scotland & Family
A visit to Scotland is a must on my round the world journey. I have not been there for several years and the draw to Brian and Mar... Continue reading »
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Glasgow - Day 3
On our third day in Glasgow we took it easy and relaxed for a while. Much of the day was spent booking hostels and planes. We had no idea... Continue reading »
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Cold Sunday in Glasgow
Spent the morning with Stewart who lived in Napier last year working in Manna cafe. Was good to see him and catch up. Then went to Modern... Continue reading »
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Kicking it off in Glasgow - Day One
After a long and tedious plane ride (One delayed flight, one missed one, and no record of Christy even having tickets) we arrive in Glasg... Continue reading »
Popular Glasgow Hotels
- Ambassador Hotel
- Express By Holiday Inn Glasgow City Centre
- Express By Holiday Inn GLASGOW CITY-RIVERSIDE
- Thistle Glasgow
- The Brunswick Merchant City Hotel
- Millennium Glasgow
- Crowwood House Hotel
- ALEXANDER THOMSON HOTEL
- Holiday Inn Theatreland
- Quality Hotel Glasgow
Popular Glasgow Things to Do
- Glasgow Cathedral
- Time Capsule (The)
- Burrell Collection (The)
- Slater Menswear
- Celtic Park
- Busby Equitation Centre
- Archaos
- Greaves Sports
- Easterton Equestrian Centre
- House of Fraser
Popular Glasgow Restaurants
- Wee Curry Shop
- Battlefield Rest
- Mother India
- Sizzlers Steakhouse
- Shimla Pinks
- Shish Mahal
- Loon Fung
- Cafe Gandolfi
- Thai Siam
- Kama Sutra
