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Glasgow, Scotland · population 626,410 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Days out & attractions in Glasgow
Days out around Glasgow – viewpoints, museums, parks, lidos and more. Each comes with a description, photo, address and map where available.
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🌄 Viewpoints
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🏛️ Museums
Glasgow Science Centre
Stobcross · 0.6 miles
Located on the south bank of the River Clyde within the Clyde Waterfront Regeneration area, the Glasgow Science Centre serves as a science-focused museum near Stobcross. The complex comprises three distinct structures – the crescent-shaped Science Mall, the rotating Glasgow Tower and an IMAX cinema – each wrapped in a different metal skin. As a registered Scottish charity it attracts visitors who pay an admission charge, and it also oversees the visitor centre at Whitelee Wind Farm. The attraction carries a five-star rating from VisitScotland. Opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 5 July 2001, the centre formed part of the Pacific Quay redevelopment that followed the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival. The architects Building Design Partnership designed the Science Mall, while the tower’s original concept came from Richard Horden with engineering by Buro Happold. Inside the Mall, three floors host more than 250 interactive exhibits, a planetarium with a 15-metre dome, a children’s area called The Big Explorer, and themed galleries such as Powering the Future, Idea No59 and BodyWorks. The ground floor houses ticketing, cafés, a gift shop and a cloakroom, together with flexible spaces for education and events. The Glasgow Tower, intended as the world’s tallest freely rotating tower, was closed from August 2010 until July 2014, and the IMAX cinema – Scotland’s first – seats 370 patrons before a 24 × 18 metre screen capable of 3D presentation. A 2021 “Connect: Outer Space” project added a two-way cycle lane, expanded greenspace and outdoor science exhibits along the waterfront.
Pacific Quay 50, Glasgow G51 1EA
Nov 04-Mar 30 We-Fr 10:00-15:00; Nov 04-Mar 30 Sa,Su 10:00-17:00; Mar 31-Aug 31 10:00-17:00; Apr 02,Apr 04,May 03,May 08,May 14,Jun 03,Jun 06,Jun 13,Jun 18,Jul 02,Jul 14 10:00-16:00; Sep 30 off
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Scotland Street School Museum
Kingston · 0.6 miles
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvinhaugh · 0.6 miles
Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG
Mo-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Hunterian Museum
Hillhead · 0.6 miles
Mo off; Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
Days out
🌳 Parks & gardens
Elizabeth Street Park
Ibroxholm · 1.2 miles
landscaped area with seats and dog park
sunrise-sunset
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🏊 Lidos & swimming pools
Western Baths
Hillhead · 1.2 miles
Cranworth Street 8-12, Glasgow G12 8BZ
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🗿 Monuments & memorials
Mosaic
Kingston · 0.6 miles
Mosaic created by local primary schools in 2010 to commemorate 50th anniversary of deadly bonded warehouse fire
La Pasionaria
Tradeston · 0.6 miles
The City of Glasgow and the Labour Movement's tribute to the British Volunteers of the International Brigade who fought in the Spanish Civil War
James Watt
City Centre · 0.6 miles
James Watt 1736-1819 Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer. Unveiled in 1832, his statue was the work of Chantrey.
Robert Peel Statue
City Centre · 0.6 miles
Sir Robert Peel 1788 - 1850 Prime Minister who repealed the Corn Laws. Lord Proctor of Glasgow University in 1836. Designed by Mossman, the monument was erected in 1859
Robert Burns Statue
City Centre · 0.6 miles
Robert Burns born 1759 died 1796 - This statue is maintined with the generous assistance of the Glasgow and district Burns Association
Sir John Moore Statue
City Centre · 0.6 miles
To commemorate the military service of Lieutenant General Sir John Moore K.B. native of Glasgow his fellow citizens erected this monvment 1819
Sir Walter Scott column
City Centre · 0.6 miles
1771 - 1832 Designed by Greenshields, the statue was completed in 1837
Field Marshal Lord Clyde Statue
City Centre · 0.6 miles
Field Marshal Lord Clyde C.C.B: K.S.I Born in Glasgow 20 October 1972 This memorial of his distinguished military service is erected by his fellow citizens 1867
Dr. Thomas Graham Statue
City Centre · 1.2 miles
Dr. Thomas Graham 1805 - 1869 Brilliant experimental chemist. His statue was gifted by James (Paraffin) Young.
James Oswald Statue
City Centre · 1.2 miles
James Oswald 1779 - 1852 One of the first Glasgow MPs to reformed Parliament, in 1831. Unveiled in 1856 in Charing Cross, Marochetti's statue was moved to the Square in 1875.
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🏚️ Ruins
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🖼️ Galleries
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre/Gallery
Merchant City · 1.2 miles
A theatre of kinetic sculpture, where hundreds of carved figures and pieces of old scrap perform an incredible choreography to haunting music and synchronised light.
Trongate 103, Glasgow G1 5HD
Mo-Tu off; We 17:00-17:45; Th 17:00-20:10; Fr 13:00-13:45; Sa 15:00-15:
Arteries Gallery
North Woodside · 0.6 miles
Great Western Road 425, Glasgow G4 9JA
Hunterian Art Gallery
Hillhead · 1.2 miles
Mo off; Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-16:00
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📸 Landmarks & sights
The Clydeside Distillery
Kelvinhaugh · 0.6 miles
Stobcross Road 100, Glasgow G3 8QQ
Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Distances are as the crow flies from Glasgow.
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