Glasgow
Glasgow
If you’re looking for a city break that’s full of history, culture and plenty of things to see and do, Glasgow is the perfect destination. Here are our top tips on what to do during your time in Scotland’s largest city:
Start your visit at the top and explore Glasgow Cathedral. This stunning Gothic building dates back to the 12th century and is well worth a visit.
Next, make your way to the Gallery of Modern Art. This impressive museum is home to an ever-changing selection of contemporary art, making it well worth a visit whether you’re an art lover or not.
For a dose of history, head to the Hunterian Museum. This museum is dedicated to the works of one of Glasgow’s most famous sons, John Hunter - a surgeon who acquired one of the world’s most impressive medical collections.
No trip to Glasgow would be complete without visiting some of its famous Victorian architecture. Make sure you check out both the Royal Exchange Square and George Square while you’re in town.
And if you’re looking for something to do in the evening, why not head to one of Glasgow’s many pubs or bars? There’s something for everyone in this vibrant city!
Created: 12 November 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Glasgow
Local History around Glasgow
There are some historic monuments around including:
Antonine Wall, Cawder House access road to canal towing path Roman: Antonine Wall SM7550Antonine Wall, Roman temporary camp 450m W of Buchley Farm Roman: Antonine Wall SM3203Antonine Wall, NE corner of Balmuildy Road to Cawder House access Roman: Antonine Wall SM7548Antonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery to field boundary S of Boclair Roman: Antonine Wall SM7342Antonine Wall, Balmore Road to Summerston Roman: Antonine Wall SM7496Forth and Clyde Canal, Port Dundas canal basin, Glasgow Industrial: inland water SM6689North Woodside Flint Mills,Garriochmill Road,North Kelvin Industrial: pottery SM3883Antonine Wall, 120m NE of Balmuildy Cottages to 270m S of Buchley Roman: Antonine Wall SM7543Glasgow, remains of Bell's Pottery, Kyle Street Industrial: pottery SM7353Forth and Clyde Canal: Bishopbriggs Golf Course Industrial: inland water SM6772Glasgow Cathedral, precinct and graveyard Ecclesiastical: burial ground, cemetery, graveyard SM90150Govan, carved stones and Old Parish Church graveyard Crosses and carved stones: tombstone; Ecclesiastical: burial ground, cemetery, graveyard SM10393Cathcart Castle Secular: castle SM2105Antonine Wall, field boundary S of Boclair to Crow Hill Roman: Antonine Wall SM7480Antonine Wall, Crow Hill to Balmore Road Roman: Antonine Wall SM7479Forth and Clyde Canal: Cleveden Road - Bishopbriggs Golf Course Industrial: inland water SM6773Forth and Clyde Canal: Glasgow Branch Industrial: inland water SM6771Antonine Wall, 270m S of Buchley to 25m SW of Buchley Lodge Roman: Antonine Wall SM7547Antonine Wall, New Kilpatrick Cemetery Roman: Antonine Wall SM7341Antonine Wall, River Kelvin to 120m NE of Balmuildy Cottages Roman: Antonine Wall SM7542Antonine Wall, Summerston to River Kelvin Roman: Antonine Wall SM7497.
