From the airport
Bus: Arriva Glasgow Flyer Bus (500 from Stance One) to Glasgow Buchanan Street station departs every 10 minutes.
Shop
The gift shop at the Willow Tea Rooms sells Rennie Mackintosh tea towels, mugs, books, jewellery, silk scarves and ties, light fittings, clocks, mirrors and more.
Voltaire & Rousseau is a wonderful second-hand bookshop not far from Kelvingrove Park.
At St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, the Gallery of Religious Life explores the world's six main religions. Beside the museum you will find Britain's first permanent Zen garden.
Patrick is a bustling community at the south end of Byres Road, full of great second-hand shops, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Museum of Transport.
Step back in time at the oldest house in Glasgow, Provand's Lordship, built in 1492. The top floor is a wonderful gallery of paintings and photographs from Glasgow's past.
Many locals regard Buchanan Galleries as the best shopping centre in the heart of Glasgow. Located at the junction of Sauchiehall and Buchanan streets, it has more than 80 shops.
Visit: the Lighthouse. A chic, contemporary exhibition space promoting the legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and that of modern Scottish artists, the Lighthouse also features the newest world-class trends in design.
Day trip
Helensburgh. The renowned 'Garden City of the Clyde' is only a few minutes from Loch Lomond and just a train ride from Glasgow Queen Street (lower level). The beautifully laid out Victorian seaside town is home to Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Hill House.
Loch Lomond Shores. The gateway to Scotland's first National Park. In a spectacular spot overlooking the majesty of Loch Lomond, with shopping, eating and leisure activities (frm an aquarium to kayaking and mountain biking). Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Balloch.
Bus: Arriva Glasgow Flyer Bus (500 from Stance One) to Glasgow Buchanan Street station departs every 10 minutes.
Shop
The gift shop at the Willow Tea Rooms sells Rennie Mackintosh tea towels, mugs, books, jewellery, silk scarves and ties, light fittings, clocks, mirrors and more.
Voltaire & Rousseau is a wonderful second-hand bookshop not far from Kelvingrove Park.
At St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, the Gallery of Religious Life explores the world's six main religions. Beside the museum you will find Britain's first permanent Zen garden.
Patrick is a bustling community at the south end of Byres Road, full of great second-hand shops, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Museum of Transport.
Step back in time at the oldest house in Glasgow, Provand's Lordship, built in 1492. The top floor is a wonderful gallery of paintings and photographs from Glasgow's past.
Many locals regard Buchanan Galleries as the best shopping centre in the heart of Glasgow. Located at the junction of Sauchiehall and Buchanan streets, it has more than 80 shops.
Visit: the Lighthouse. A chic, contemporary exhibition space promoting the legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and that of modern Scottish artists, the Lighthouse also features the newest world-class trends in design.
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| St Andrew's Cathedral reflecting in the River Clyde |
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| George Square dominated by the 80ft column and statue of Sir Walter Scott |
Day trip
Helensburgh. The renowned 'Garden City of the Clyde' is only a few minutes from Loch Lomond and just a train ride from Glasgow Queen Street (lower level). The beautifully laid out Victorian seaside town is home to Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Hill House.
Loch Lomond Shores. The gateway to Scotland's first National Park. In a spectacular spot overlooking the majesty of Loch Lomond, with shopping, eating and leisure activities (frm an aquarium to kayaking and mountain biking). Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Balloch.
