Glasgow Area Local Attractions

Local Attractions

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• Auchentonshan Distillery Triple distilled lowland single malt scotch whisky. Springburn Bond, Carlisle Street, Glasgow, G21 1EQ.

• Bar Hill Roman Fort Site of Roman fort on the line of the Antonine Wall: Historic Scotland. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Barochan Cross A fine free-standing early medieval cross that formerly stood in Houston parish, west of Paisley. In Paisley Abbey.

• Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve Just a short distance from Motherwell, Baron's Haugh nature reserve has something for you to see in all seasons. Nearest town: Motherwell.

• Bearsden and Milngavie Highland Games

• Bearsden Roman Baths Roman baths unearthed in an urban setting: Historic Scotland. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• The Burrell Collection Home to the art collection gifted to Glasgow by Sir William Burrell. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Cadzow Castle Constructed between 1500 and 1550, Cadzow Castle was known as the Castle in the woods of Hamilton. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page).

• Carfin Lourdes Grotto Scotland's National Shrine. St Francis Xavier Church, Reliquary Centre, Taylor Avenue, Carfin, Motherwell, ML1 5A.

• Chatelherault Country Park STB 5 Star Attraction. Ferniegair, by Hamilton, ML3 7UE.

• Clyde Waterfront Heritage Discover the history and heritage of Glasgow's River Clyde from the ancient park of Glasgow Green, through the city centre and down the river to Clydebank, Renfrew and Dumbarton.

• Clydebank Titan Crane 800 ton shipyard crane open to the public. Queens Quays, Clydebank, G81 1NX.

• Clydebuilt, Scottish Maritime Museum at Braehead The River Clyde runs through three hundred years of history at Clydebuilt. Kings Inch Road, Glasgow, G51 4BN.

• Coats Observatory A unique attraction, housing astronomical equipment and displays. 49 Oakshaw Street West, Paisley, PA1 2DE.

• Collins Gallery An integral part of the University of Strathclyde presenting a cultural interface between the University and the city. University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, G1 1XQ.

• Craft Daft (on a raft) Drop in craft studio on a canal boat with a huge range of craft activities for all ages and abilities. Forth and Clyde Canal, The Stables, Glasgow Road, Kirkintilloch, G66 1RH.

• Crookston Castle The altered ruin of an unusual 15th-century castle. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• David Livingstone Centre Celebrating the live of the explorer and missionary: NTS. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Bothwell Castle Red stone castle towering over the River Clyde south east of Glasgow: Historic Scotland. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Finlaystone Country Estate Langbank, Renfrew, PA14 6TJ.

• Fossil Grove The remains of an ancient forest, around 330 million years old. Victoria Park Glasgow.

• Gallery of Modern Art The second most visited contemporary art gallery outside London. Royal Exchange Square Glasgow, G1 3AH.

• Glasgow Cathedral Scotland's best preserved large medieval church. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Glasgow Necropolis Showcase cemetery close to Glasgow Cathedral. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Glasgow Police Museum Museum of Britain's First Police Force, 1800-1975. 68 St. Andrew's Square, Glasgow. STB 3 Star Museum.

• Glasgow Park Ranger Service Guided Walks The Park Ranger Service provides guided walks within many of Glasgow's parks. These walks assist in introducing the public to the wealth of history attached to the parks. Groups of all ages are welcome.

• Glasgow Science Centre STB 5 Star Visitor Attraction. 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EA.

• Glasgow School of Art Charles Rennie Mackintosh's greatest architectural achievement, still a working art school. 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G3 6RQ.

• Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust A working museum where historic buses, coaches and commercial vehicles can be seen in various stages of restoration. 76 Fordneuk Street, Glasgow, G40 3AH.

• Greenbank Garden An educational garden to inspire and educate visitors on how to grow a very wide range of more unusual plants which are available. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Holmwood House This exquisite little gem located in the Cathcart area of Glasgow is Alexander "Greek" Thomson’s domestic masterpiece. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• House for an Art Lover STB 4 Star Visitor Attraction. House designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow, G41 5BW.

• Hunter House Museum The original Long Calderwood Farm and possibly the oldest building in East Kilbride. Maxwellton Road, Calderwood, East Kilbride, G74 3LW.

• Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery The oldest public museum in Scotland. Glasgow University.

• Hutchesons' Hall A chance to take a look inside one of Glasgow city centre’s landmark buildings. 158 Ingram Street, Glasgow, G1 1EJ.

• Kelvingrove Museum One of the best museums anywhere. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• The Lighthouse An unrivalled opportunity to experience Architecture and Design through a changing programme of exhibitions. 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU.

• Low Parks Museum and Hamilton Mausoleum A fascinating insight into this part of the Clyde Valley. 129 Muir Street, Hamilton, ML3 6BJ.

• The Mackintosh Church Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Queen's Cross, 870 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G20 7EL.

• M&D's Theme Park Set within 20 acres in beautiful Strathclyde Country Park. Strathclyde Country Park, Motherwell, ML1 3RT.

• Martyrs' School One of the earliest buildings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Parson Street Glasgow, G4 0PX.

• McLean Museum and Art Gallery One of the best small municipal museums in Scotland. 15 Kelly Street, Greenock, PA16 8JX.

• Motherwell Heritage Centre Featuring the award-winning 'Technopolis' audio-visual display on the area's heritage. 1 High Road, Motherwell, ML1 3HU.

• Mugdock Country Park A great countryside experience. Craigallian Road, Nr. Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 8EL. STB 4 Star Visitor Attraction.

• Museum of Rural Life Celebrating Scottish country life on the dedge of East Kilbride: NTS. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Museum of Transport Devoted to Galsgow's transport history. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• National Piping Centre An educational charity with a museum. 30-34 Macphater Street, Glasgow, G4 0HW.

• Newark Castle Castle on the banks of the River Clyde. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Paisley Abbey Magnificent church. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Paisley Museum and Art Galleries High Street, Paisley, PA1 2BD.

• People's Palace & Winter Gardens Museum and glasshouse located within Glasgow Green. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Provan Hall Medieval mansion house on the north east side of Glasgow. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Provand's Lordship Possibly Glasgow's oldest house. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Pure Dead Brilliant Tours For visitors who are looking for something different to do in Glasgow. 71 Coplaw Street, Glasgow, G42 7JG.

• Renfrew Museum Displays about the history of Renfrew and local people. The Brown Institute, 41 Canal Street, Renfrew, PA4 8QA.

• Royal Highland Fusiliers Regimental Museum A collection of uniforms, paintings, medals, library and archive which portrays the life of the regiment from 1678. 518 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3LW.

• Scotland Street School Museum The history of education in Scotland as a genuine school experience. 225 Scotland Street Glasgow, G5 8QB.

• Scottish Football Museum The world’s most impressive collection of football memorabilia. Hampden Park, Glasgow, G42 9BA.

• Sma' Shot Cottages The story of Paisley's weaving heritage. 11/17 George Place, Paisley, PA1 2HZ.

• St Mungo' Museum Museum of religious life close to Glasgow Cathedral. (Undiscovered Scotland Feature Page)

• Summerlee Heritage Park Scotland's museum of industrial life. Heritage Way, Coatbridge, ML5 1QD.

• The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour Visit the S.V Glenlee one of a group of 10 Clydebuilt steel sailing vessels produced to a standard design for a Glasgow shipping firm.

• Tenement House An authentic 19th Glasgow tenement house, the home, for over fifty years, of Miss Agnes Toward, an ordinary lady who kept all sorts of things others would have thrown away. 145 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow, G3 6QN.

• Titan Clydebank Trust Visit the A listed, award winning Titan Crane at the once world famous John Brown shipyard. Take the lift 150ft to the top, admire the views down the Clyde and learn of the yard's history.

• Waverley Excursions A charity organisation operating Pleasure Steamers Waverley and Balmoral departing from various ports around the UK from Easter to October.

• Weaver's Cottage With original working looms and spinning wheels, the traditional weaver’s craft comes vividly to life. Built in 1723, the weaver’s cottage houses the last of 800 handloms once working in the village of Kilbarchan. The Cross, Kilbarchan, PA10 2JG.

• The Willow Tea Rooms Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1904. 217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EX & 97 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 3HF.

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