With its impressive list of new museums, galleries and cultural attractions, Glasgow is shaking off its reputation as an industrial powerhouse, and becoming known for its architecture and creative energy. It has a number of recognisable contemporary buildings — including the beloved Armadillo — but it also has a charming collection of Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian architecture. Some of these historic buildings have now been converted into hotels (one or two with on site parking and some luxury options), and our pick of the best places to stay in Glasgow includes the old RAC building, an old church, Georgian and Victorian townhouses, and a Gothic mansion.
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Glasgow is the UK’s fourth largest city so it's not surprising that there are so many impressive museums and galleries. It has a Concert Hall, a Gallery of Modern Art, a Museum of Architecture, the Burrell Collection, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum, and the Riverside Museum. The city is also known for its art school, and for the Arts and Crafts treasures created by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Glasgow also has a number of theatres and live venues, and a huge shopping precinct. This whole area is crammed with great places to eat, drink and be merry.
If you’re travelling with kids, the best places to stay in Glasgow might be on the South Side of the Clyde River, close to the Glasgow Science Centre and many of Glasgow’s numerous green spaces, including Pollok Country Park. Families may also be drawn to the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, in Hillhead, and The People’s Palace Museum on Glasgow Green close to Merchant City, which is where the big shopping and theatre precinct is. Our Gurus’ final recommendation is to check out the Barras, Glasgow's now legendary weekend flea market.