A small-format, full-color guide to discovering Glasgow on a short trip.
All the keys to discovering Glasgow during a short stay.
Scotland's largest city boasts many architectural gems (including works by Mackintosh, champion of the Glasgow Style, the Scottish branch of Art Nouveau) and is renowned for its dynamism, gastronomy, wild nightlife, and the joviality of its inhabitants. A city full of character and very endearing.
A guide divided into five districts, each with a comprehensive selection of sites to visit, places to eat, drink, go out and shop.
Highlighted must-sees: the cathedral, the town hall, the Burrell Collection, the Gallery of Modern Art, in front of which stands the statue of the Duke of Wellington wearing his famous traffic cone, several museums, an astonishing automaton theater... While waiting for the reconstruction of the Glasgow School of Art, which perished in a fire and is not expected to reopen before 2027.
In each district, walking tours to optimize your stay, quickly take in the city or discover lesser-known aspects: the Victorian architecture of Central Glasgow; the artist's life; destination Barras; stroll in Merchant City; window shopping on the Style Mile; the essentials of the West End...
Thematic pages to live the best experiences in Glasgow according to your desires: gastronomy (Glasgow is the city of fine beers in Scotland), pubs and bars (craft beers and warm encounters), cultural outings (theaters and concert halls), activities (walking and cycling in the city and surroundings, sea trips), architecture, museums, parties and festivals, with children.
Tips for responsible travel in this green city, which has been committed to sustainable development for several years: eat in one of the many vegetarian restaurants, take the electric bus network, shop in second-hand stores, etc.
Clear maps to help you find your way around, as well as a detachable plan to make getting around easier.
