Welcome to Glasgow, Scotlands friendliest city. Things to do in Glasgow? Well where do we start? There's lots to do and see here and we love to show you around, below are some of the more unique things to do in Glasgow
The Glasgow River Festival
www.glasgowriverfestival.co.ukOver the past few years the most popular of the things to do in Glagow has been the unique river festival. You can visit lots of attractions based on a nautical theme, ships, boats, jetski racing and all sorts. You can take a fast blast on the river on one of the Seaforce powerboats from our base at The Tall Ship, it's a turn up and go on this special weekend with special rates offered. If you are looking for things to do in Glasgow on the weekend of the River Festival then check it out its great fun!
SEAFORCE
www.seaforce.co.ukSeaforce offer powerboat rides, training and safety boat cover on the clyde. With trips ranging from the half hour Clyde Ride, the first high-speed city-centre boat ride in world, to the four to five hour Clyde Estuary Tour with a stop at Kilcreggan for lunch, this wonderful experience is both unique and customisable. One of the best things to do in Glasgow!
SEAFORCE
www.seaforce.co.ukDuring the dark winter nights one of the most memorable things to do in Glasgow at night is to go on a nightime "bridges" powerboat ride with Seaforce powerboats, Kitted out with all your warm gear on you can go on a fast ride under all the bridges in Glasgow and see the city lights from the unique vantage point of the River. This has got to be one of the best things to do in Glasgow!
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NEW! JETSKI RIDES AND FUN DAYS
This has got to be one of the most exciting things to do in Glasgow city centre. Why not come and try a fast run on the river with one of our qualified jetskiiers and enjoy the excitement of these versatile craft for yourself? We also offer jetski fun days where we take the jetskis and a boat away for a half days or a full day blast on the Clyde Estuary. Available for anyone from 8 years of age upwards.
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Seaplane Flights
www.lochlomondseaplanes.com/Talk about exciting things to do in Glasgow! A brand new one of the things to do in Glasgow specials, is take a flight on a seaplane from the River Clyde. As far as we are aware the seaplane service will put Glasgow and the West of Scotland in the same league as the Maldives, Vancouver, Seattle and Sydney..This has got to be one of the more exciting things to do in Glasgow
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The Tall Ship
www.thetallship.comOne of the most historical things to do in Glasgow city centre is visit The Glenlee, she is one of the last surviving clyde-built steel hulled sailing ships in the world. She is situated at Glasgow Harbour on the Clyde and offers a range of activities to suit almost everybody. From parties to conferences, from exhibitions to weddings, the Tall Ship certainly offers lots of things to do in Glasgow. At this years Glasgow River Festival the Tall Ship is the place to be, It's FREE entry!!!! Lots of food, fun, and music with a great party atmosphere!!
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Lothian Helicopters
http://www.lothianhelicopters.co.uk/Lothian Helicopters offers you the chance to tour many cities including Glasgow or Edinburgh by Air! A definate must do tour when looking for exciting things to do in Glasgow
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City Sightseeing Bus Tours
http://www.citysightseeingglasgow.co.uk/One of the more relaxed and traditional things to do in Glasgow is an open top tour bus ride. Great on a lovely sunny day and you can sit downstairs in the warm and dry on the more wilder days that we get. The best thing is that the ticket lasts for 2 days and you can hop on and off as you like. The good thing about choosing the open top but tour as one of your things to do in Glasgow is that it stops right outside our front door!!
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Glasgow Climbing Centre
www.glasgowclimbingcentre.com Another of the more exciting things to do in glasgow is try your hand at climbing! Get vertical on a variety of surfaces from ground level to 12m (40ft) inverted lead climbs. If you're already a climber, you'll appreciate the relaxed atmosphere combined with constantly changing variety and challenge. If you've never climbed before, the Glasgow Climbing Centre is your gateway to a whole new world.things to do in glasgow
The Paddle Ship Waverly
http://www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk/Ok, our nautical theme continues in our list of unusual and different things to do in Glasgow. Literally across the river from SEAFORCE sits at her new berth the PS Waverly, a truly beautifully restored fully operational sea going paddle ship. In fact the last sea going paddle ship still in service. It's a great day out for all the family believe us.
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The Glasgow Tigers Speedway
www.glasgowspeedway.co.ukHow about yet another of the exciting things to do in Glasgow? Do something different and check out the world of speedway. A visit to the Glasgow Tigers Speedway over in Ashfield stadium is a great family activity especially as kids under 12 get in free with a paying adult.
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The Science Centre
www.glasgowsciencecentre.orgJust across the river from SEAFORCE is the science centre,one of the most modern places with lots of things to do in Glasgow, with everything from lasers to cockroaches. It's a great learning experience for kids and adults and also features the IMAX, a huge 3D cinema.
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Museum of Transport
www.glasgowmuseums.comWith a myriad of classic cars, bikes, old trams, steam trains, tube trains, aeroplanes, model ships and a period reconstructed street and cinema, the Transport Museum is one of Glasgows biggest attractions. And it's free to all.
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
www.glasgowmuseums.comKelvingrove museum is host to many major world exhibitions and has one of the most diverse collections of themes in the World.The fabulous newly refurbished museum is now opened and it has been voted as one of the most unique things to do in Glasgow.
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The Burrell Collection
www.glasgowmuseums.comA beautiful exhibit donated by the family of shipowner, Sir William Burrell after his death. Having collected art for over 80 years of his life his collection is now shown to any one interested in art from many parts of the world, like most of the museums it is free entry, making it one of many money saving options for things to do in Glasgow
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Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA)
www.glasgowmuseums.comThe GoMA is a must see on anyones list of things to do in Glasgow, just a 5 minute walk from the train station, the GoMA exhibits some of the best pieces of art from our generation. So for those with a taste for unique and beautiful art, the GoMA is definately the best place for you.
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The Botanic Gardens
http://www.glasgow.gov.ukIf you want to escape the loud noise of any of the other things to do in Glasgow, a trip to the Botanic Gardens should be right up your street. With an extensive range of tropical plants and the views you can experience while walking along the side of the Kelvin River, it really is a relaxing and beautiful day out for everyone.
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Fossil Grove
www.glasgowmuseums.comAmongst the most ancient attractions in our things to do in Glasgow list is a visit to a unique treasure, situated in beautiful Victoria Park in the west of the city, the fossil trees uncovered by removal of the surrounding rocks are the remains of an ancient forest, around 330 million years old. Scottish Natural Heritage has designated the grove a site of Special Scientific Interest. These fossilised tree stumps were discovered in 1887 when an old quarry was being landscaped as part of the work during the creation of the park. Careful excavation of the site uncovered the fossil remains and a building was erected to protect them from the elements. What can you see there today? You will see a a small corner of a vast ancient forest, preserved in stone.
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Martyrs' School
www.glasgowmuseums.comOne of the earliest buldings by Glasgow architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Martyrs' School offers visitors the chance to see and experience life in a 19th Century School. Like other things to do in Glasgow it is free to all.
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Glasgow City Bus Tour
http://www.activitypoint.co.uk/en/e00/00376.htmWhy not see more than one of the things to do in Glasgow all in one trip? Sitting in an opened top bus, Glasgow city bus tours offers passengers the chance to visit 21 different locations, but don't worry if you feel you won't be able to experience them all in 1 day, your ticket is valid for 2 days!
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The Arches
http://www.thearches.co.uk/The Arches offers the most lively night out if you are wanting something more entertaining when looking for things to do in Glasgow. With live music, clubs, a theatre and much more you will never be bored with the many artists and bands performing.
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Anatomy Museum
www.hunterian.gla.ac.ukThe Anatomy Museum at Glasgow University is an unique experience to say the least. It is certainly not for the weak of stomach or faint hearted. With specimens of almost every human organ from almost every age it is a one of a kind, irreplaceable collection. Of all the things to do in Glasgow, this is possibly the most odd.
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Zoology Museum
www.hunterian.gla.ac.ukThe Zoology Museum, also at Glasgow University presents to us the diversity of life on our planet and how important this is. There are preserved specimens and a few live ones too. Definitely worth a look on your list of things to do in Glasgow if you've an interest in conservation or animals.
Done all the things to do in Glasgow? What's on our doorstep?
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(well almost!)Historic Dumbarton Castle
http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index.htmAnother of the things to do in Glasgow is pay a visit to Dumbarton Castle. It lies between Glasgow and Loch Lomond. Dumbarton Castle guards the point where the River Leven joins the River Clyde. Its recorded history reaches back 1,500 years. At that time the place was known as Alt Clut, ‘Rock of the Clyde’. Later it became known by the Gaelic name Dun Breatann, ‘Fortress of the Britons’, from which the name Dumbarton is derived. The history surrounding Dumbarton Castle is amongst the oldest recorded in Europe. From a Dark Ages citadel, a Medieval castle to a Garrison Fortress Dumbarton Castle has plenty to say to the interested visitor.
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M & D's (Strathclyde Park)
http://www.scotlandsthemepark.com/One of the most exciting things to do in Glasgow, M & D's offers the whole family the chance to enjoy rides, see Scotlands only indoor tropical rainforest, Amazonia, an 18 hole adventure golf course and a wide range of indoor activities including bowling and a huge amusement arcade!
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The Time Capsule
http://www.thetimecapsule.info/The Time Capsule offers an exciting day out for all the family, with swimming pools and ice sports it is a fun day out for all when looking for things to do in Glasgow
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Xscape
http://www.xscape.co.ukOk so if you type into your search engine things to do inglasgow you might not come up with this one but its a great day out, the indoor skiing is fantastic, the cold so realistic that it catches your breath. Xscape, located at Braehead, has fun for the whole family, restaurants, bars, arcades, shops and fun activities including a cinema, golf, bowling and football. A must see place full of entertainment. With this many things to do in Glasgow you'll wonder where the time went!
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The Lighthouse
http://www.thelighthouse.co.uk/The Lighthouse is Scotlands centre for Architecture, design and the city. Lots of stunning exhibitons take up almost 6 floors and theres a great cafe for some refreshments. Definitely one of the things to do in Glasgow if you are lover of great architecture!
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The Titan Crane
http://www.titanclydebank.comThe Titan Crane is one of the newer visitors attractions when you are looking for things to do in Glasgow, it is a few miles from Glasgow city centre. The view from the top is spetacular and the walkway is something else...very exciting! Why not give it a try when you are hunting for things to do in Glasgow.
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The Time Capsule
http://www.thetimecapsule.info/The Time Capsule offers an exciting day out for all the family, with swimming pools and ice sports it is a fun day out for all when looking for things to do in Glasgow
things to do in glasgow
Xscape
http://www.xscape.co.ukPeoples Palace
http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=9Another of the things to do in glasgow is a visit to the Peoples Palace. Discover the Glaswegians' story in the People's Palace, through this exhibition that documents social and industrial life through the ages. Originally a cultural centre for the working class, this red sandstone edifice was built in 1898. Today it contains many interactive exhibits that kids will enjoy, including listening posts where you can compare different Scottish accents. The adjacent Winter Gardens suffered fire damage in 1998, but the greenhouse is back in business with a collection of beautiful exotic plants on display
The Glasgow Style Gallery
http://www.seeglasgow.com/seeglasgow/museums-and-galleriesnew/charles-rennie-mackintosh/the-glasgow-style-galleryGlasgow is the city of style, when your looking for things to do in glasgow its well worth checking this link to the fantastic exhibition in the Kelvingrove museum!
