We’ve listed some practical and fun tips to help you make the most of your visit to Glasgow.
Useful Information
- Check out People Make Glasgow’s list of useful information, for everything you need to know from currency conversions to Glasgow’s climate!
- Download your free Glasgow city guide app and be the first to know what’s happening in the city. Available from iTunes and Google Play just search “Glasgow’”.
- Check out these sample itineraries from People Make Glasgow for some visitor inspiration.
Did You Know?
As the largest retail centre in the UK outside London, Glasgow has a wealth of shops, from high street favourites to designer and vintage stores. A number of city centre Style Mile retailers are open until 8pm on Thursdays.
Many restaurants in Glasgow offer pre-theatre menus which, usually run between 5pm-7pm and offer cheaper 2 or 3 course meals from a pre-set menu.
Glasgow has over 90 parks and gardens. The West End is home to the impressive Kelvingrove Park, set on the banks of the River Kelvin, and the picturesque Glasgow Botanic Gardens, known internationally for its beautiful glasshouse and extensive tropical plant collections.
Glasgow’s Leading Attractions offer discount vouchers for a number of top attractions across the city and beyond. Download a voucher booklet from their website or pick up a copy from the Glasgow Visitor Information Centre.
If you want to immerse yourself in true Scottish culture – anything from golf to ceilidh dancing – you can experience some of the best in and around Glasgow. Visit People Make Glasgow for more information on Scottish cultural experiences.