UK f'list - I've got about two days in total to spend in Glasgow. What should I do/see/eat? I like funky architecture, historical landmarks, museums, vintage shopping, good (cheap) food, and old pubs.
I'm afraid I don't know Glasgow at all!! I've driven through it twice and that's it. But I gather that all the things you want are available there.
I know if I was going I'd want to see:
*the refurbished dock area including the 'squinty' bridge (the Clyde Arc) and the Clyde Auditorium, localy known as the armadillo - all close to the centre
*the Charles Rennie Mackintosh house and collection (owned by the Hunter University) - I saw a TV programme about it and it's on my list of 'one day' things
*the Barrowlands market (only, I think, open at weekends)
*Trongate 103 - an arts studio and trading venture
*the Lighthouse Museum of Architecture, itself in an interesting building
*Buchanan Street, which is supposed to be the most upmarket shopping streets outside London in UK
*Glasgow Green, with churches, fountains, and a 'people's palace' glass house
The city centre has magnificent buildings but most of them are Victorian - the mediaeval city is virtually destroyed.
These were great suggestions, thanks! Sadly I didn't get them till I was back from Glasgow, but I did make it to the Kelvingrove Museum, The Hunterian and Mackintosh House, the Necropolis and the Cathedral.
I had amazing food in the West end, but sadly didn't really get to do any shopping. Next time!
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I know if I was going I'd want to see:
*the refurbished dock area including the 'squinty' bridge (the Clyde Arc) and the Clyde Auditorium, localy known as the armadillo - all close to the centre
*the Charles Rennie Mackintosh house and collection (owned by the Hunter University) - I saw a TV programme about it and it's on my list of 'one day' things
*the Barrowlands market (only, I think, open at weekends)
*Trongate 103 - an arts studio and trading venture
*the Lighthouse Museum of Architecture, itself in an interesting building
*Buchanan Street, which is supposed to be the most upmarket shopping streets outside London in UK
*Glasgow Green, with churches, fountains, and a 'people's palace' glass house
The city centre has magnificent buildings but most of them are Victorian - the mediaeval city is virtually destroyed.
Have a lovely time!!
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Cheers!
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I had amazing food in the West end, but sadly didn't really get to do any shopping. Next time!
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