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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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 »
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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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Dumbarton Castle
It was a beautiful day in Dumbarton today, with no clouds in the sky. Meaghan, Karin, Christy, Helena and I made our way to Dumbarto... Continue reading »
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Glasgow - Day Four
Today was another beautiful day in Scotland. Karin had a stomach ache and decided to take a day off to rest, so I hit the center of Glasg... Continue reading »
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Campbell Stronghold - YAR!
Before arriving in Glasgow, we took a small detour ...the opposite way, infact, to Dollar, where we visited Castle Campbell.Once we arriv... 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
