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PARKS & GARDENS
The word Botanic Gardens evokes images of green, serene open spaces where you can just stop for a while as the world keeps spinning. The Botanic Gardens in Glasgow is one such place and won’t disappoint.
Bellahouston Park is a lovely spot to spend time in when in Glasgow. With 169 acres to explore and discover, you’ll enjoy many of the facilities it has to offer including gardens, bowling greens and all-weather pitches for the more energetic activities.
When the weather permits, there’s no where nicer than Kelvingrove Park to spend a few hours. A place to watch the world go by, the park is exceptionally beautiful in the spring and summer months.
A well known and visited park in the heart of the city, it has a picnic area, skatepark, tennis courts and pond to keep everyone happy.
Standing at 100ft tall, The Kelpies are a remarkable sight. These largest equine sculptures in the world took a decade to create and have become one of the most visited attractions in Scotland in recent years. Get up close and personal at The Kelpies and enjoy taking a selfie! Approx. 40 minutes by car from Glasgow.
How amazing to think Glasgow Green, located on the east side of Glasgow and covering 136 acres is one of the city’s oldest parks? Hosting several events this year, it is also home to the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens. Open daily, check what events may be happening before you visit.
Just a short journey of six miles south from Glasgow’s lively city centre leads you to Rouken Glen Park, an expansive 143-acre sanctuary dating back to the 16th century. Esteemed for its facilities, this park features a variety of attractions encompassing sports amenities like a skate park and tennis courts, idyllic walled gardens, tasty food to purchase and charming picnic areas, guaranteeing a delightful day out for all.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
The word Botanic Gardens evokes images of green, serene open spaces where you can just stop for a while as the world keeps spinning. The Botanic Gardens in Glasgow is one such place and won’t disappoint.
Bellahouston Park
Bellahouston Park is a lovely spot to spend time in when in Glasgow. With 169 acres to explore and discover, you’ll enjoy many of the facilities it has to offer including gardens, bowling greens and all-weather pitches for the more energetic activities.
Kelvingrove Park
When the weather permits, there’s no where nicer than Kelvingrove Park to spend a few hours. A place to watch the world go by, the park is exceptionally beautiful in the spring and summer months.
Queens Park
A well known and visited park in the heart of the city, it has a picnic area, skatepark, tennis courts and pond to keep everyone happy.
Glasgow Green
How amazing to think Glasgow Green, located on the east side of Glasgow and covering 136 acres is one of the city’s oldest parks? Hosting several events this year, it is also home to the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens. Open daily, check what events may be happening before you visit.
The Kelpies
Standing at 100ft tall, The Kelpies are a remarkable sight. These largest equine sculptures in the world took a decade to create and have become one of the most visited attractions in Scotland in recent years. Get up close and personal at The Kelpies and enjoy taking a selfie! Approx. 40 minutes by car from Glasgow.
Calderglen Country Park
We all crave a day out to the countryside to get close to nature. Here at Calderglen Country Park you and your family will marvel at the local wildlife and get lost in time as you relax in the grounds of what also houses a children’s zoo and courtyard café. Ticket prices start at a very reasonable £1.95 for adults and £0.95 per child.
Rouken Glen Park
Just a short journey of six miles south from Glasgow’s lively city centre leads you to Rouken Glen Park, an expansive 143-acre sanctuary dating back to the 16th century. Esteemed for its facilities, this park features a variety of attractions encompassing sports amenities like a skate park and tennis courts, idyllic walled gardens, tasty food to purchase and charming picnic areas, guaranteeing a delightful day out for all.
BIKE & WALKING TOURS
An unusual yet popular tour, the Necropolis in Glasgow offers walking tours for visitors to who want to learn about the fascinating history of this 37-acre cemetery. Due to limited numbers permitted on each tour, early booking is advised.
Eco friendly tours following COP26 in Glasgow resonate so much more with tourists now. Bike tours in Glasgow are not just for the super fit, anyone willing to get on a bike will really enjoy visiting the main visitor attractions on two wheels!
Every major city in the world has their own version of the hop-on-hop-off tours, and so does Glasgow. Take in the sites at your own pace or enjoy a fast-paced tours of the city if you are time poor.
Glasgow is a city made for walking. You’ll find a local Glaswegian expert who can bring the city to life right before your eyes and have some great banter and fun along the way. Not surprisingly the Glasgow Pub Tour and City Centre Tours are top sellers.
Necropolis
An unusual yet popular tour, the Necropolis in Glasgow offers walking tours for visitors to who want to learn about the fascinating history of this 37-acre cemetery. Due to limited numbers permitted on each tour, early booking is advised.
Bike Tours in Glasgow
Eco friendly tours following COP26 in Glasgow resonate so much more with tourists now. Bike tours in Glasgow are not just for the super fit, anyone willing to get on a bike will really enjoy visiting the main visitor attractions on two wheels!
Hop- on Hop- off tours
Every major city in the world has their own version of the hop-on-hop-off tours, and so does Glasgow. Take in the sites at your own pace or enjoy a fast-paced tours of the city if you are time poor.
Walking Tours in Glasgow
Glasgow is a city made for walking. You’ll find a local Glaswegian expert who can bring the city to life right before your eyes and have some great banter and fun along the way. Not surprisingly the Glasgow Pub Tour and City Centre Tours are top sellers.
GOLF COURSES
Operating year-round, Cathcart Castle offers exceptional golf facilities. Positioned between Clarkston and Whitecraigs, it enjoys a sought-after location on the south side of Glasgow. For those seeking a challenging experience, it’s a great choice, featuring six holes with par 3 opportunities. Visitors are warmly welcomed Monday to Friday, with golf and catering packages starting from £47.50 per person.
Choose Haggs Castle Golf Club, and you’ll enter glorious parkland and the charm of Pollok Country Park all in one visit. With a history of over 100 years, the course has been a constant source of challenges and enjoyment for golfers. Having been the venue for European Events featuring golf legends Bernard Langer and Ken Brown, it stands proudly as one of Glasgow’s premier courses. Its location, a mere 10-minute drive from the West End of Glasgow, enhances its appeal.
This golf course in Glasgow enjoyed a makeover in 1994 and has breath-taking views of our splendid city. Golf enthusiasts of all skill levels can relish a round here, and both groups and individuals are invited to play. For pricing and availability, it’s advisable to reach out to the course in advance. Locate the club at 301 Barrhead Road, Glasgow.
Located just ten minutes east of Glasgow, Sandyhills Golf Club is a club well known for attracting golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. Following a round of golf, patrons can unwind in the restful clubhouse, savouring refreshments with a picturesque view of the course. Visitors should contact the club in advance to secure a tee time.
Dundonald Links in Ayrshire invites you to a premier golfing experience, just a day trip from Glasgow. Revel in the splendour of this magnificent course, featuring expansive fairways and a challenging par 74 layout. With a £25 million development in 2019, it has earned its place as a “must-play” destination for those touring Glasgow and Ayrshire. The luxurious clubhouse beckons visitors to unwind and dine in style. Conveniently book your tee time online for a 9 or 18-hole game.
Topgolf offers a weatherproof, high-tech setting for golf enthusiasts, providing year-round play and practice across three floors and 70 all-weather hitting bays, unaffected by rail, hail, or snow. Your booking includes complimentary clubs, and the venue’s bar and restaurant facilities contribute to a memorable day or night out. Located in Rutherglen, Glasgow, please observe the 2-hour playtime limit, catering to groups of all sizes.
Bishopbriggs Golf Club, graced by a beautifully landscaped golf course, is a local gem known for its friendly atmosphere and commitment to being family friendly. Visitors can take advantage of the warm-up area conveniently located near the first tee, along with accessible male and female changing rooms. The club provides affordable rates for both individuals and groups, with the option to secure tee times online in advance.
Discover a venue where golfers and non-golfers can come together and enjoy some healthy competition! Grab the opportunity to play golf and partake in the ever-popular game of padel. Whether you decide to play a round on the 9-hole course or spend time practicing at the driving range, the choice is yours. Alternatively, explore the excitement of padel, one of Europe’s fastest-growing sports. Located just a short 10-minute drive away on Cumbernauld Road from our property.
Haggs Castle Golf Club
Choose Haggs Castle Golf Club, and you’ll enter glorious parkland and the charm of Pollok Country Park all in one visit. With a history of over 100 years, the course has been a constant source of challenges and enjoyment for golfers. Having been the venue for European Events featuring golf legends Bernard Langer and Ken Brown, it stands proudly as one of Glasgow’s premier courses. Its location, a mere 10-minute drive from the West End of Glasgow, enhances its appeal.
Cathcart Castle Golf Club
Operating year-round, Cathcart Castle offers exceptional golf facilities. Positioned between Clarkston and Whitecraigs, it enjoys a sought-after location on the south side of Glasgow. For those seeking a challenging experience, it’s a great choice, featuring six holes with par 3 opportunities. Visitors are warmly welcomed Monday to Friday, with golf and catering packages starting from £47.50 per person.
Sandyhills Golf Club
Located just ten minutes east of Glasgow, Sandyhills Golf Club is a club well known for attracting golf enthusiasts of all skill levels. Following a round of golf, patrons can unwind in the restful clubhouse, savouring refreshments with a picturesque view of the course. Visitors should contact the club in advance to secure a tee time.
Cowglen Golf Club
This golf course in Glasgow enjoyed a makeover in 1994 and has breath-taking views of our splendid city. Golf enthusiasts of all skill levels can relish a round here, and both groups and individuals are invited to play. For pricing and availability, it’s advisable to reach out to the course in advance. Locate the club at 301 Barrhead Road, Glasgow.
Dundonald Links
Dundonald Links in Ayrshire invites you to a premier golfing experience, just a day trip from Glasgow. Revel in the splendour of this magnificent course, featuring expansive fairways and a challenging par 74 layout. With a £25 million development in 2019, it has earned its place as a “must-play” destination for those touring Glasgow and Ayrshire. The luxurious clubhouse beckons visitors to unwind and dine in style. Conveniently book your tee time online for a 9 or 18-hole game.
Topgolf Glasgow
Topgolf offers a weatherproof, high-tech setting for golf enthusiasts, providing year-round play and practice across three floors and 70 all-weather hitting bays, unaffected by rail, hail, or snow. Your booking includes complimentary clubs, and the venue’s bar and restaurant facilities contribute to a memorable day or night out. Located in Rutherglen, Glasgow, please observe the 2-hour playtime limit, catering to groups of all sizes.
Golf IT
Discover a venue where golfers and non-golfers can come together and enjoy some healthy competition! Grab the opportunity to play golf and partake in the ever-popular game of padel. Whether you decide to play a round on the 9-hole course or spend time practicing at the driving range, the choice is yours. Alternatively, explore the excitement of padel, one of Europe’s fastest-growing sports. Located just a short 10-minute drive away on Cumbernauld Road from our property.
The Bishopbriggs Golf Club
Bishopbriggs Golf Club, graced by a beautifully landscaped golf course, is a local gem known for its friendly atmosphere and commitment to being family friendly. Visitors can take advantage of the warm-up area conveniently located near the first tee, along with accessible male and female changing rooms. The club provides affordable rates for both individuals and groups, with the option to secure tee times online in advance.
Things to see and do in Glasgow
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Charles Rennie Mackintosh continues to gather new fans of his work, and his legacy continues as visitors gather to enjoy tours, trips and attractions all in the name of this design genius.
Top Attractions
We want you to get to know Glasgow and love it as much as we do. With so many tourist attractions to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding where NOT to visit. As a city break destination Glasgow has everything you need and more.
Food and Drink in Glasgow
The diversity of restaurants, bars and innovation happening in the food and drink scene in Glasgow is astounding. Local producers thrive in showcasing the best of both Scottish and international cuisines.
Shopping
If shopping is your preferred pastime, then Glasgow is where to go. We’ve got the “Style Mile”. We’ve got numerous shopping centres and of course a wide range of independent and vintage shops.
Outdoor Activities
Glasgow has an amazing array of public parks and green spaces both within and in the surroundings, especially around the West End.
Event Venues in Glasgow
Glasgow is renowned for its buzzing event and festival schedule. Night and Day 365 days of the year there’s live music, theatre performances and sports events taking place.
WHAT'S ON
Your essential guide to all the latest events, festivals, gigs in Glasgow and more.
Tours
Whatever your preferred mode of transport Glasgow has a range of tours to enjoy by bus, bike, coach, car or on foot.
Things to do
As cities go, Glasgow really does cater for everyone from babies through to the elder years.
