Guidebook for Glasgow
Food Scene
Crazy Wok
173 Dumbarton RdExcellent food, just downstairs (Southern Chinese, fast food), in the same block
Mother India's Cafe
1355 Argyle StKnown to be one of the best Indian restaurants in Glasgow
Excellent Vietnamese food (on the other side of Byers Road from Ashton Lane)
84 locals recommend
The Hanoi Bike Shop
8 Ruthven LnExcellent Vietnamese food (on the other side of Byers Road from Ashton Lane)
In Ashton Lane: Above the cinema, this place certainly feels like a cinema, but tastes like a restaurant. Well worth a visit.
123 locals recommend
Grosvenor
24 Ashton LnIn Ashton Lane: Above the cinema, this place certainly feels like a cinema, but tastes like a restaurant. Well worth a visit.
Epicures
159 Hyndland RdQuality restaurant with a mezzanine level and wonderful atmosphere.
Entertainment & Activities
A good number of events and community connections, including English classes, International & cultural events, and regular Sunday services. The church meets at 25 Bath Street, 73 Claremont Street (south Kelvingrove area), and also in Queenspark. The history of the church dates back to 1687 (although some of the members have changed during that time). From 1940 until 2013 the church met on Buchanan Street in the SGT building (St Georges Tron).
The Tron Church Glasgow
25 Bath StA good number of events and community connections, including English classes, International & cultural events, and regular Sunday services. The church meets at 25 Bath Street, 73 Claremont Street (south Kelvingrove area), and also in Queenspark. The history of the church dates back to 1687 (although some of the members have changed during that time). From 1940 until 2013 the church met on Buchanan Street in the SGT building (St Georges Tron).
Buchanan Street
Buchanan StreetMain shopping street in Glasgow, easily accessible by subway
The SSE Hydro is a multi-purpose indoor arena located within the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland. It is next to the Armadillo, on north bank of the Clyde
134 locals recommend
The SSE Hydro
Stobcross RoadThe SSE Hydro is a multi-purpose indoor arena located within the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, Scotland. It is next to the Armadillo, on north bank of the Clyde
Parks & Nature
Great to have a big park right in the heart of the city. Bowling greens are free to use April through September.
367 locals recommend
Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareGreat to have a big park right in the heart of the city. Bowling greens are free to use April through September.
Just a really quiet place with lots to see, including the underground dis-used railway station (if you can find it). The river kelvin runs alongside, deep under the road local system linking the Botanics with Kelvingrove Park.
432 locals recommend
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdJust a really quiet place with lots to see, including the underground dis-used railway station (if you can find it). The river kelvin runs alongside, deep under the road local system linking the Botanics with Kelvingrove Park.
Arts & Culture
Transport about everything except planes - A fantastic way to spend half a day & great views of the Clyde. No entry charge.
344 locals recommend
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdTransport about everything except planes - A fantastic way to spend half a day & great views of the Clyde. No entry charge.
Definitely worth a visit on the south bank of the Clyde next to the BBC Centre.
194 locals recommend
Glasgow Science Centre
50 Pacific QuayDefinitely worth a visit on the south bank of the Clyde next to the BBC Centre.
UK's 4th oldest university, in the heart of Glasgow's West End.
266 locals recommend
University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RdUK's 4th oldest university, in the heart of Glasgow's West End.
A very diverse museum with loads of different exhibits, with some famous ones to. Right next to Kelvingrove Park. No entry charge.
841 locals recommend
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StA very diverse museum with loads of different exhibits, with some famous ones to. Right next to Kelvingrove Park. No entry charge.
Sightseeing
University of Glasgow main campus is a must visit and has great views southwards to the river Clyde.
266 locals recommend
University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton RdUniversity of Glasgow main campus is a must visit and has great views southwards to the river Clyde.
With two viewing platforms, this is a great way to spend an hour of your time. Lots to see inside and outside. No entry charge.
144 locals recommend
The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell LnWith two viewing platforms, this is a great way to spend an hour of your time. Lots to see inside and outside. No entry charge.
Only 30 minutes drive from Glasgow. (A bit further to Luss or Balmaha). From there you can climb one of the nearby hills/munros, sit on the shore of the loch, or take a boat across to one of the islands, such as Inchcailloch.
254 locals recommend
Loch Lomond
Only 30 minutes drive from Glasgow. (A bit further to Luss or Balmaha). From there you can climb one of the nearby hills/munros, sit on the shore of the loch, or take a boat across to one of the islands, such as Inchcailloch.
An engineering masterpiece linking the Forth and Clyde Canals (which are at different heights)
31 locals recommend
Falkirk Wheel Visitor Centre station
An engineering masterpiece linking the Forth and Clyde Canals (which are at different heights)
On a warm sunny day this is a really fun way to spend the time. Combine it with a trip to the Falkirk Wheel, no entry charge.
158 locals recommend
The Kelpies
The HelixOn a warm sunny day this is a really fun way to spend the time. Combine it with a trip to the Falkirk Wheel, no entry charge.
Not widely known until the TV series, Outlander, made it quite famous. From the road, you can see nothing with virtually no signposts and very few parking spaces, but off the road and 150 steps down, into a 70ft gorge reveals a stunning place to explore. Well worth a visit but remember that emergency services are sometimes called to rescue people. In 2017 the BBC was accused of putting lives at risk by promoting a 'dangerous gorge as one of the most "magical" and "fun" places to explore in Scotland.' (The Express, 27 Aug 2017)
Note: even when it has been dry for 6 weeks, there are risks involved with wet surfaces on uneven steps, and rocks falling down the sides of the gorge.
8 locals recommend
Finnich Glen
Not widely known until the TV series, Outlander, made it quite famous. From the road, you can see nothing with virtually no signposts and very few parking spaces, but off the road and 150 steps down, into a 70ft gorge reveals a stunning place to explore. Well worth a visit but remember that emergency services are sometimes called to rescue people. In 2017 the BBC was accused of putting lives at risk by promoting a 'dangerous gorge as one of the most "magical" and "fun" places to explore in Scotland.' (The Express, 27 Aug 2017)
Note: even when it has been dry for 6 weeks, there are risks involved with wet surfaces on uneven steps, and rocks falling down the sides of the gorge.
About an hour south of Glasgow, access to the grounds is free and parking is also free if you park at the beach (Maidens) and walk up into the grounds. Incredibly scenic and often the weather is mysteriously different from other parts of West Scotland.
106 locals recommend
Culzean Castle
About an hour south of Glasgow, access to the grounds is free and parking is also free if you park at the beach (Maidens) and walk up into the grounds. Incredibly scenic and often the weather is mysteriously different from other parts of West Scotland.
Essentials
Tesco Express is the nearest (small supermarket) - just a few metres away.
120 locals recommend
Tesco Express
17 Millbrae RdTesco Express is the nearest (small supermarket) - just a few metres away.
Lidl
2 Hopehill RdA block behind the flat, Lidl is a short walk away.
Morrisons large supermarket is about 7 minutes walk away, next to Partick subway/railway station.
130 locals recommend
Morrisons
Morrisons large supermarket is about 7 minutes walk away, next to Partick subway/railway station.
Kelvinhall Subway
170 Dalcross PassKelvinhall subway is really close: just across the road.