Guidebook for Glasgow
Parks & Nature
Walk through the fabulous garden grounds and follow the pathways down by the River Kelvin. On sunny days it's where Glaswegians go to hang out. Don't miss the glasshouses including the famous Kibble Palace which was donated to the city in 1871 by the Victorian entrepreneur John Kibble.
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Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western RdWalk through the fabulous garden grounds and follow the pathways down by the River Kelvin. On sunny days it's where Glaswegians go to hang out. Don't miss the glasshouses including the famous Kibble Palace which was donated to the city in 1871 by the Victorian entrepreneur John Kibble.
Another one of Glasgow's "Dear Green Places". Well-loved by families, joggers, dog walkers et al. Perhaps take in a concert at the recently refurbished bandstand.
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Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' SquareAnother one of Glasgow's "Dear Green Places". Well-loved by families, joggers, dog walkers et al. Perhaps take in a concert at the recently refurbished bandstand.
Arts & Culture
I could spend all day, every day in Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum and never tire of it's collection of treasures. It's an easy 10 minutes walk from my apartment. Head east along Dumbarton Road, past the junction of Byres Road. FREE ENTRY!
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StI could spend all day, every day in Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum and never tire of it's collection of treasures. It's an easy 10 minutes walk from my apartment. Head east along Dumbarton Road, past the junction of Byres Road. FREE ENTRY!
The new development for the Glasgow Museum of Transport completed in 2011 and Winner of European Museum of the Year 2013 - FREE ENTRY!
An easy walk from the flat along a shared pedestrian / cycle path which you can follow into the centre of Glasgow.
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Riverside safn
100 Pointhouse RdThe new development for the Glasgow Museum of Transport completed in 2011 and Winner of European Museum of the Year 2013 - FREE ENTRY!
An easy walk from the flat along a shared pedestrian / cycle path which you can follow into the centre of Glasgow.
Essentials
Sainsbury's
110 Kings Inch DrMorrisons
Marks & Spencer West End Glasgow Simply Foods
Crow RoadGetting Around
Merkland Street, Patrick - 2 minutes walk from the flat. Head east on Dumbarton Road and it's on the right after the railway bridge. You can get the local electric train into Glasgow City Centre, or take a train directly to Edinburgh. Head west to Balloch and Helensburgh. Hop on the Underground for a fast trip into the city, take a local bus, or pick up the Airport Bus.
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Partick station
Merkland Street, Patrick - 2 minutes walk from the flat. Head east on Dumbarton Road and it's on the right after the railway bridge. You can get the local electric train into Glasgow City Centre, or take a train directly to Edinburgh. Head west to Balloch and Helensburgh. Hop on the Underground for a fast trip into the city, take a local bus, or pick up the Airport Bus.
Shopping
Buchanan Galleries
220 Buchanan StSt Enoch
55 St Enoch SquareIngram Street
Ingram Streetpart of Glasgow's Style Mile and the place to find the designer stores
Buchanan Street
Buchanan StreetHigh Street shopping, bars and restaurants
Drinks & Nightlife
My favourite local bar. Great beer & live music. Mix with the locals !
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The Sparkle Horse
16 Dowanhill StMy favourite local bar. Great beer & live music. Mix with the locals !
Enjoy a drink out on the patio on Gordon Street and eat 2-for-1 great pizza!
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Bier Halle
9 Gordon StEnjoy a drink out on the patio on Gordon Street and eat 2-for-1 great pizza!