Glasgow Things To Do

The KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM,is the best and largest museum in Glasgow,or even in the whole United Kingdom and one of best of Europe aswell.Unfortunatelly i didn't see the inside of this nice museum because it is closed for a very big restoration,will be closed for three years and will be open again un summer of 2.006.
The most important collection on this museum,was originary all paintings left to the city by Archibald McLellan.There are also other diferents galleries as:Arms and Armour,Archealogy,Natural History,Art,Sculpture and a few more.
Apart of the museum,the building is also beautiful and is one of favorite buildings for Glasgwegians,really it looks like an european palace and it worth a visit.

Next to the main building ,don't miss a visit to Kelvingrove Park,there is also a very big area for children's playground.
This is a picture of Kelvingrove Museum.

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Directions: West End

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	Museums: All Glasgow Museums are FREE Tip Rating:

on May 20, 2004

Kelvingrove. Glasgow's Museums
- Free Admission

You will need lots of energy to see them all.

Its very impressive - Look:

The Burrell Collection.
Fossil Grove.
Gallery of Modern Art.
Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery.
Martyr's School.
McLellan Galleries.
Museum of Transport.
People's Palace & Winter Gardens.
Pollock House.
Provand's Lordship.
Scotland Street School Museum.
St Mungos Museum of Religious Life & Art.

phew! I'm not planning to tell you about all these - except to say, they are free admission and there must be something for everyone!

For all the information, go to the brilliant website below, but don't forget my other tips ;-)

Address: Glasgow

Directions: Various.

Website: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/index.cfm

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	Shopping: SHOPPING TIME!!. Tip Rating:

By Hosell

on September 7, 2005

Glasgow is the second best city for shopping in the United Kingdom after London.This picture was taken at SAUCHIEHALL STREET,this is main shopping street in the city.Apart of all nice shops that you can see along the street,at the end you will find the largest Departament Store in the city THE BUCHANAN GALLERIES.Also there is another very nice shopping area next the riverside.
As you can see on the picture this street is always crowded!!!.

Also in Glasgow you will find a few more huge shopping centres and department stores,see my shopping tips for more information for shopping in Glasgow.

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	Gallery of Modern Art: GALLERY OF MODERN ART Tip Rating:

Updated By Hosell

on September 8, 2005

The GALLERY OF MODERN ART is located next to George Square.Is another very good museum to visit in the city,even though i don't like very much the modern art,i enjoyed my visit to this museum.
During my visit to the city it was holding on this museum a vey interesting exposition by Barbara Kruger.

There is also another nice place to see on that area it is called : THE LIGHTHOUSE, is another new museum in the city,it is The Scotland's Centre for Architecture,and Design,sometimes there are some very good expositions here.

The Ligthouse is located just next to the Central Station.Don't miss it!.

Address: Queen Street

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	Glasgow University: GLASGOW UNIVERSITY Tip Rating:

By Hosell

on September 6, 2005

If you are walking right now by Kelvingrove Museum area,another very nice and interesting place to see is Glasgow's University.
The University it is located just in front of Kelvingrove Museum and is very easy to reach the main building of the University walking through Kelvingrove Park.
As you can see on the picture,just seeing the exterior of this beautiful building it worth a visit,this is one of most beautiful and oldest buildings of Glasgow University.
Many main rooms of the building are open to public and inside you can see another very interesting museum.......THE HUNTERIAN MUSEUM,don't hesitate and come to see the oldest museum in Scotland!.

Also there are other rooms and interior patios that can be visited.
This is an exterior view of the main building.

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	George Square: Escape the Traffic - in George Square and Look Up! Tip Rating:

on May 18, 2004

George Square - A good focal
point and rest place

Away from the traffic, you can look up and admire the beautiful architecture of Glasgow's grand buildings, and nowhere is better to do this than George Square.

Its also got lots of information points (see picture), statues and tourist guides, and seats to rest on. Many times in the year it hosts events (like ice skating in winter).

Once you have found George Square and Sauchiehall Street, you can find your way around the centre faily easily. On its north side is the Queens Street train Station (for trains north and east) and Buchanan Street (leading to the coach station). Most of interest, is south and west of the Square.

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Address: George Square

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	Gallery of Modern Art: Go GOMA - Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Tip Rating:

on May 20, 2004

Gallery of Modern Art,
Glasgow, plus Traffic
Cone!

Thought provoking. Good to look at from the outside, as well as inside. An inspiring place to be.

Opened in 1996, and second only to London, the Gallery mixes modern with neo-classical architecture.

Famous for the statue of The Duke of Wellington outside, forever wearing an orange traffic cone (see my other picture for a good close up!) and sometimes other decoration, the site is a must see, for all its social commentary, the traffic cone, the buildings, the exhibits and the people.

Rooftop cafe. Also has a cafe with internet access and library, in the basement.

Address: Queen Street

Directions: Exchange Square - Queen Street, just south of George Square and Queen Street railway station. 3 minute walk east from Central Station, via Buchanan Street.

Website: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=3

Other Contact: www.multimap.co.uk

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	Provands Lordship: oldest house in glasgow! Tip Rating:

Updated By willy_wonka

on August 10, 2005

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provand's lordship

provand's lordship is a medieval building built around the 15th century. glasgow's most historic building, this is definitely worth a look as you can take a peek at domestic scottish life during this era.

the wonderful thing about the provand's lordship is that it is free (although a small donation can be given). it is thanks to the historic scotland and the provand lordship society that we can enter for free and that this building has been saved from ruin.

Address: Castle Street

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	Shopping: buchanan galleries Tip Rating:

Updated By willy_wonka

on August 10, 2005

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buchanan galleries - shopping
heaven!

on a sunday afternoon, the pedestrian mall of buchanan street was alive and kicking with shoppers and people strolling around enjoying a lazy sunday arvo.

at the northern end of buchanan street mall you will see the glasgow royal concert hall. the central bus station is just behind this. all along the strip there are little pubs, shops, malls and of course, more shops!

the buchanan street mall ends at st eunoch square.

Address: buchanan street!

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	Scottish Exhibition Centre: SCOTTISH EXHIBITION CENTRE Tip Rating:

By Hosell

on September 6, 2005

The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre is located in the other side of Clyde River just in front of the Science Centre.Is a new and impressive building,i didn't had the time to see this place for the inside,i took that picture crossing the river by the bridge.It looks beautiful isn't? the first time i saw this building i was thinking in the Opera House in Sydney it looks very similar isn't??? .