A Day In Glasgow
Written by Graeme Johncock
With the excitement to get out and explore Scotland’s lochs, mountains, highlands and islands, it’s easy to forget about the country’s vibrant cities. Glasgow might not be the capital, but it is the largest city and so it’s no surprise there’s plenty to keep you busy!
Personally, I hate driving around the maze of one-way streets, so if you’re planning on spending a day in Glasgow, then this is how to do it on foot.
Buchanan Street
Whether you arrive in Glasgow via bus or train, you’ll likely begin your day around Buchanan Street! This is the bustling heart of a modern city and you can expect to hear buskers and street performers as you wander around. If you’re looking to go on a shopping spree then...
George Square & City Chambers
Not far away, George Square is a Victorian masterpiece in city planning, surrounded by historic statues and lavish buildings. One of those is particularly impressive and worth a look on the inside! Glasgow City Chambers shows off the wealth that Glasgow once brought in, filled with expensive marble and mosaics.
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Murals of St Mungo & St Enoch
As you head towards the oldest part of Glasgow, you’ll spot modern street art telling a historic story. On either gable end of a row of tenement buildings, huge murals portray the founder of Glasgow, St Mungo, and his mother St Enoch. Both created by artist Smug, they have quickly...
Glasgow Cathedral
You’ve now reached the very oldest part of Glasgow, where St Mungo founded the church that would blossom into Scotland’s largest city. Nothing survives of that original 6th century building with the cathedral dating back to the 1100s. It’s free to enter and marvel at the enormity of the building.
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Glasgow Necropolis
Head through some ornate gates, then cross over the Bridge of Sighs and enter the incredible Glasgow Necropolis. This vast graveyard, sprawling across a low hill, is often called a city of the dead! Established in 1832, around 50,000 souls were laid to rest here although less than 10% actually...
Lunch At Drygate Brewery
Kill two birds with one stone by sampling some locally made beers and grabbing lunch at Drygate Brewery. They’ve got a surprisingly large menu with pub classics and an especially good vegan selection.
Buchanan Street Subway Station
Retrace your steps and hop on the famous Glasgow subway at Buchanan Street, riding just a few stops to Kelvinhall Station. Known locally as the Clockwork Orange, this is the third oldest underground railway in the world and considered an attraction in itself!
Kelvingrove Gallery & Museum
In the Kelvingrove, Glasgow has one of the best museums in Scotland with 8000 objects in 22 different galleries. The building itself is beautiful and fascinating in equal measure, constructed in the late 1800s and carefully refurbished around 20 years ago.
The collection of arms and armour is incredible as is...
University of Glasgow
Finish your day with a wander around the grounds of the University of Glasgow. It’s the second oldest university in Scotland and the fourth in the English-speaking world, so there’s a lot of history to soak up as you explore. The architecture is absolutely astounding, especially in the cloisters and...
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