Kelvingrove Park - Designed by Sir Joseph Paxton, this one is a classic instance of a Victorian Park. Its arrangement of careful curves follows the River Kelvin, which it crosses at various places. More than anything else, the Park gives an enormous experience of Victorian grandeur.
Gallery of Modern Art – This Gallery opened in 1996 and is housed in a graceful, neo-classical building in the hub of Glasgow city centre. It is the second most visited modern art gallery outside London. It offers an inspiring arrangement of short-term exhibitions and workshops. The gallery displays art work by both local and international artists.
Necropolis - This is one of the oldest Glasgow burial grounds, and while it is not a fun place to tour, it does draw a good crowd of tourists. Among those buried here are a few famous Glasgow traders and one named William Miller, the man who wrote about Wee Willie Winkie.
People's Palace - Running beside the banks of the Clyde, this park was opened in 1662 and is one of Glascow’s oldest. Tropical and sub tropical plants thrive in the large winter backyard. A museum in the People's Palace demonstrates the growth of industry and business, the women's movement, the trade unions, sports and amusement.
Burrell Collection - This honored building is home to world-famous collections contributed to Glasgow by William Burrell. Various art objects from Egypt, Iraq, Italy and Greece can be seen. On display are Wall-hangings, textiles, furniture, ceramics, and drawings created as early as the fifteenth century.
Provands Lordship - Sited nearby Glasgow Cathedral, this is the oldest surviving medieval house in Glasgow. Built in 1471 as the rectory for the St Nicholas Hospital, the house is known to have been occupied by Mary, Queen of Scots in 1566 during a visit to Glasgow. Today it is a museum and houses a vast collection of medieval furniture and artifacts.
St. Mungo's Museum – This museum’s objective is to examine all the world's major religions and to support understanding and reverence between different followers. The building is located in Cathedral Square and was built in 1989 on the place of a medieval Bishop's citadel.
The Barras – Operating on Saturdays and Sundays, The Barras is a gigantic outdoor and indoor flea bazaar. See that you reach here early morning before the place gets jam-packed. The market sells everything from antique items to latest gadgets, DVDs, records, clothes, and more.
Scottish Exhibition Centre - The Scottish Exhibition Centre is a massive venue, straddling 64 acres on River Clyde’s banks. The centre hosts shows, various trade fairs, and conventions. Its highlight is the "armadillo" building – an incredible architectural piece that adds glory to Glasgow.
Pollok Park/House - This has been the residence of the Maxwell household ever since the middle of the 13th century. Currently, it comes across as an extraordinary 18th century manor, packed with magnificent compilations of traditional furniture, Spanish paintings, ceramics and silverware.
The Lighthouse - Scotland's first state-run centre for design and structural design, the Lighthouse, was inaugurated in 1999 by Queen Elizabeth. The building covers an exhibition area of 21,500 square feet and conducts at least 12 exhibitions annually. It is also home to a dedicated education floor. |
