Welcome to The Glasgow Directory

You could say that Glasgow has the best of both worlds, with all the attractions which an international city has to offer, plus some of the most glorious, spectacular scenery right on its doorstep.

There is a very clever mix of ancient and modern, too. While accepting the need to keep abreast of constantly changing needs and aspirations, past historic glories are never forgotten. There are some things that have not been allowed to change. For example, Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street and Argyll Street are still the heart of a city which has also astutely turned back the clock by regenerating its most important artery, the river Clyde, so that it now boasts exciting visitor attractions and concert halls along its banks, as well as river-front walkways where visitors can explore the mesmerising maritime heritage.

The landmark sandblasted Victorian Buildings also remains, but where there used to be offices and warehouses now there are restaurants, art exhibitions, lunchtime recitals and a thriving, bustling nightlife.

In other words, like many other of the once-thriving industrial cities, Glasgow has embraced the leisure and tourist industry in order to regain its stature as an area of major importance. It has taken a lot of hard work and commitment over the last 20 or 30 years but now Glasgow is acknowledged as one of Europe's most exciting and popular destinations.

You would need a weekend, at least, to savour just the fraction of the delights that the city itself has to offer, let alone the natural, breathtaking beauty that surrounds it.

For instance, there is the colossal Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Musem, the most popular free visitor attraction in Scotland; the Gallery of Modern Art, the most visited modern art gallery in Scotland; Riverside Museum, an iconic building on the banks of the Clyde which is home to a world-class transport collection; the Burrell Collection, located in the woodland setting of Pollok Country Park; Historic Glasgow, which celebrates the city's rich history and heritage; the Style Mile, where you can experience every fashion thrill, from outlandish to mainstream; and attractions such as The Hampden Experience, the Lighthouse Experience and The Tall Ship.
In addition, as a UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow hosts more than 130 concerts a week in a range of such wonderful venues as King Tut's Wah Wah Hut and the SECC. The pounding music scene is undoubtedly one of the best in Britain.

All this, and an appetising array of restaurants which cater for every taste from traditional Scottish fare – including the renowned haggis - to Italian, Indian and Thai.

Accommodation

As a major city, Glasgow has it's fair share of amazing and special places to stay - read about the best places with our Glasgow Accommodation Guide...

• Glasgow Accommodation

Tourist Attractions

Glasgow has more than a normal city when it comes to attractions, we have found the best for you!

• Tourism in Glasgow