- Burrell Collection: The contents of this collection were accumulated through the exclusive efforts of one Sir William Burrell (1861-1958), who basically spent his fortune on collecting art and artifacts -- then ensured it all went to the city of Glasgow. Now on display in a postmodern building on Glasgow's Pollok Country Park, it's one of Scotland's most admired museums, with a strong focus on medieval art, 19th-century French paintings, and Chinese ceramics.
- Hunterian Art Gallery: This museum owns much of the artistic estate of James McNeill Whistler, as well as housing a re-creation of the home of Scotland's most famous architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. On display are grand oils by Whistler, Reubens, and Rembrandt as well as one of the country's best collections of 19th-century Scottish paintings.
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: Reopened in 2006, this diverse collection of art and antiquaries is in the second most visited gallery and museum in the U.K. outside of London.
Glasgow Travel Experiences
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Update #14
Well the last time we were speaking I was sitting in an Internet Café listening to the Swans play West Coast in the first round of the fi... 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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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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Glasgow - Day Two
Today we headed out early to Stirling Castle, about a forty minute drive from Dumbarton, with Meaghan, Adam, and Meaghan's cousin. T... 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 »
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
