Guidebook for Glasgow
Drinks & Nightlife
A must on a stay in Glasgow for the cool bars and restaurants. A great vibe. Check out the 'Wee Curry shop' above Jinty's. Blink and you'll miss it.
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Ashton Lane
Ashton LaneA must on a stay in Glasgow for the cool bars and restaurants. A great vibe. Check out the 'Wee Curry shop' above Jinty's. Blink and you'll miss it.
Great pubs and cool vibe. Nice selection of decent restaurants as well.
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Finnieston
Great pubs and cool vibe. Nice selection of decent restaurants as well.
Lebowskis
1008 Argyle StCool bar and suitable any time of the day for a social drink.
Great bars and clubs and restaurants. The Cosmopolitan area of Glasgow
but still affordable night out.
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Merchant City
97-99 CandleriggsGreat bars and clubs and restaurants. The Cosmopolitan area of Glasgow
but still affordable night out.
Great variety of bars clubs and restaurants in a very bohemian setting. Make sure you explore the hidden gems in Ruthven Lane! A walk up round Glasgow University is nice as well.
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Byres Road
Byres RoadGreat variety of bars clubs and restaurants in a very bohemian setting. Make sure you explore the hidden gems in Ruthven Lane! A walk up round Glasgow University is nice as well.
This is where they shot the pub scenes for Danny Boyles Trainspotting 2. Beside the flat
The Douglas Hotel
1 N Douglas StThis is where they shot the pub scenes for Danny Boyles Trainspotting 2. Beside the flat
Hillhead Bookclub
17 Vinicombe StGreat bar with quirky layout. Good food, drink and music.
Great for a late drink and has a night club down stairs. Converted church and a beautiful venue. Also does good food and has daily arts sessions (A play a pie and a pint). Great beer garden that looks on to Byres road and the Botanic gardens.
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Oran Mor
Byres RoadGreat for a late drink and has a night club down stairs. Converted church and a beautiful venue. Also does good food and has daily arts sessions (A play a pie and a pint). Great beer garden that looks on to Byres road and the Botanic gardens.
Vibrant part of town with loads of clubs, pubs, restaurants, and parks. close to the city centre. Great for a wee change. best night club in the area 'The Shed' great spot for a laugh and the best pub - The Granary
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Shawlands
Vibrant part of town with loads of clubs, pubs, restaurants, and parks. close to the city centre. Great for a wee change. best night club in the area 'The Shed' great spot for a laugh and the best pub - The Granary
If you want to try Scotch whiskey this is the place. set in an old style authentic bar. my favourite
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The Pot Still
154 Hope StIf you want to try Scotch whiskey this is the place. set in an old style authentic bar. my favourite
Fantastic Whiskey distillery day tour, close to the property
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Auchentoshan Distillery
Great Western RoadFantastic Whiskey distillery day tour, close to the property
Famous distillery used in many films and programmes. great tour
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Glengoyne Distillery
Famous distillery used in many films and programmes. great tour
Lismore
206 Dumbarton RdOne of the best bars in Glasgow
Jinty McGuinty's Irish Bar
29 Ashton LnGreat wee Irish pub on Ashton lane
The world famous Sub Club... If you like House, Techno and Electronica then this is an essential place to visit. Great atmosphere and great people, the DJs aren't bad either ;)
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Sub Club
22 Jamaica StThe world famous Sub Club... If you like House, Techno and Electronica then this is an essential place to visit. Great atmosphere and great people, the DJs aren't bad either ;)
Legendary night club that is always popular and suits all tastes in music. A good neutral club
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The Buff Club
142 Bath LnLegendary night club that is always popular and suits all tastes in music. A good neutral club
The butterfly and the pig
153 Bath StCool pub below the buff club. Very popular venue.
Another neutral bar/night club that caters for everyone. Good place to start your night
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Hummingbird
186 Bath StAnother neutral bar/night club that caters for everyone. Good place to start your night
Great pub / music venue. Has a cavern style and is a famous mod/northern soul venue.
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McChuills
80 High StGreat pub / music venue. Has a cavern style and is a famous mod/northern soul venue.
MacSorley's
42 Jamaica StFamous pub / music venue in town. A good place for before the Sub Club
Malone's Irish Bar Glasgow
57-59 Sauchiehall LnGreat Irish bar and live music upstairs and downstairs. Always lively.
Cool place with great atmosphere situated in a great location for the park, museum and gigs. They have all their own world famous craft beers. Some much stronger than others so be warned...
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BrewDog Glasgow
1397 Argyle StCool place with great atmosphere situated in a great location for the park, museum and gigs. They have all their own world famous craft beers. Some much stronger than others so be warned...
Great wee place hidden from the street and over looking the kelvin river. Usually have DJ's playing and serves food. Great for drink outside and away from the hustle and bustle of the streets above.
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Inn Deep
445 Great Western RdGreat wee place hidden from the street and over looking the kelvin river. Usually have DJ's playing and serves food. Great for drink outside and away from the hustle and bustle of the streets above.
A must visit for evening drinks or food. So many cool places under one roof. O'Neil's Irish bar is always lively.
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Bar Square
5 Bell StA must visit for evening drinks or food. So many cool places under one roof. O'Neil's Irish bar is always lively.
Cool pub with decent food and beautiful decor. Well worth a visit.
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Blackfriars
36 Bell StCool pub with decent food and beautiful decor. Well worth a visit.
Food Scene
Great food at a great price and right beside loch Lomond. Really old style restaurant which is full of character. One of my favourites and great when coming back after a long walk. Situated at the other side of the river as you come out of Balloch train station.
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The Balloch House
Balloch RoadGreat food at a great price and right beside loch Lomond. Really old style restaurant which is full of character. One of my favourites and great when coming back after a long walk. Situated at the other side of the river as you come out of Balloch train station.
Great food at a great price close to Loch Lomond. This restaurant is beside Balloch train station. Get there in 20 mins if driving and only a short trip away from Clydebank station (beside the flat), if you are not.
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Tullie Inn
Balloch RoadGreat food at a great price close to Loch Lomond. This restaurant is beside Balloch train station. Get there in 20 mins if driving and only a short trip away from Clydebank station (beside the flat), if you are not.
Mother India's Cafe
1355 Argyle StBest curries in Glasgow
Leven Valley Stonehouse
7 Allerdyce CtCheap carvery and pizza, big food on a budget! Great value
Amazing food and lovely walks in the area. Close to Kelvingrove museum and Glasgow University.
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Stravaigin
28 Gibson StAmazing food and lovely walks in the area. Close to Kelvingrove museum and Glasgow University.
Beer hall and pizza place a cool spot and cheap! Right in the centre of town beside Glasgow Central train station.
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Bier Halle
9 Gordon StBeer hall and pizza place a cool spot and cheap! Right in the centre of town beside Glasgow Central train station.
The Hanoi Bike Shop
8 Ruthven LnAmazing Thai food. A must and reasonably priced
One of my favourite restaurants. Italian with a good vibe and great food. Great after a days shopping.
Di Maggio's
21 Royal Exchange SquareOne of my favourite restaurants. Italian with a good vibe and great food. Great after a days shopping.
Best fish and chips in Glasgow served on a boat. Minutes walk away from the flat and they do deliveries.
McMonagles
1 Argyll RdBest fish and chips in Glasgow served on a boat. Minutes walk away from the flat and they do deliveries.
Tony Macaroni Glasgow West End
4 Byres RdGreat Italian
Class place with bar and restaurants. A labyrinth inside that has a wow factor and is totally unique. Food is good but can be expensive.
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Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton LnClass place with bar and restaurants. A labyrinth inside that has a wow factor and is totally unique. Food is good but can be expensive.
Stunning upmarket steak house. Amazing venue and worth the price. Top class cocktails
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill Glasgow
75 Waterloo StStunning upmarket steak house. Amazing venue and worth the price. Top class cocktails
Up Market place for food. Great for a special night after long day or for a special occasion.
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Duck Bay Hotel
Auchendennan RoadUp Market place for food. Great for a special night after long day or for a special occasion.
Fine dining for a special occasion. Stunning place in a stunning setting.
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Cameron House
Fine dining for a special occasion. Stunning place in a stunning setting.
Shopping
Clyde Shopping Centre
Beside property with, loads of shops and restaurants as well as cinema
cinemas, shopping, restaurants, coffee, skiing, snowboarding, amusement arcades, bowling, all under one roof. Great place for everyone ..
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Braehead Shopping Centre
King's Inch Roadcinemas, shopping, restaurants, coffee, skiing, snowboarding, amusement arcades, bowling, all under one roof. Great place for everyone ..
High end fashion and gifts on the banks of loch Lomond. Great day out and there are pedelows and activiites like go ape for the kids
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Loch Lomond Shores
Ben Lomond WayHigh end fashion and gifts on the banks of loch Lomond. Great day out and there are pedelows and activiites like go ape for the kids
A must see... just wander in off Buchanan street you'll be amazed
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Princes Square
48 Buchanan StA must see... just wander in off Buchanan street you'll be amazed
Buchanan Galleries
220 Buchanan StMost popular for shoppers
Everything and anything here... Something different and worth a look
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Isitolo saseBarras
244 GallowgateEverything and anything here... Something different and worth a look
Great market at the weekends with an eclectic mix and then go for a nice drink in Sloans pub.
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Sloans
108 Argyle StGreat market at the weekends with an eclectic mix and then go for a nice drink in Sloans pub.
A must see with all the hidden eclectic shops and antique dealers...
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Ruthven Lane
Ruthven LaneA must see with all the hidden eclectic shops and antique dealers...
Everything Else
Buchanan Street
Buchanan StreetEverything here and amazing shopping. Must see
Amazing sculptures (huge) and plenty of other things to do at the Helix. Get the train from Clydebank to Queen street and then to Falkirk high. Then get the bus from High Station Turning Circle to Almond Rd. The Kelpies are a short walk away.
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The Kelpies
The HelixAmazing sculptures (huge) and plenty of other things to do at the Helix. Get the train from Clydebank to Queen street and then to Falkirk high. Then get the bus from High Station Turning Circle to Almond Rd. The Kelpies are a short walk away.
GO Outdoors
Livingstone StreetOutdoor gear specialist
One of the oldest taverns in Scotland and surrounded by stunning hills and waterfalls, also right beside the Falls of Falloch... An hours drive from the property or get the train from Clydebank to Crianlarich and then a bus. The quickest way if you don't have a car is by bus from Clydebank to Fortwilliam and get off at the Drovers during the journey.
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The Drovers Inn
One of the oldest taverns in Scotland and surrounded by stunning hills and waterfalls, also right beside the Falls of Falloch... An hours drive from the property or get the train from Clydebank to Crianlarich and then a bus. The quickest way if you don't have a car is by bus from Clydebank to Fortwilliam and get off at the Drovers during the journey.
Sightseeing
One of my favourite exhibits in Scotland with stunning views from the top and a surprise inside... Easy to get to by car and if using the train go to Queen St and then to Stirling. Go to bus stance B and get a bus towards Tillycoultry and get off close to the Monument where you will have a 15 min walk to the monument.
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Indlu yokubhukuda yaseNational Wallace
Hillfoots RoadOne of my favourite exhibits in Scotland with stunning views from the top and a surprise inside... Easy to get to by car and if using the train go to Queen St and then to Stirling. Go to bus stance B and get a bus towards Tillycoultry and get off close to the Monument where you will have a 15 min walk to the monument.
One of the best castles in Scotland and close to the Wallace monument. Straight forward 45 mins drive away and easy to get to by train. Clydebank to Queen St then to Stirling.
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Stirling Castle
Castle WyndOne of the best castles in Scotland and close to the Wallace monument. Straight forward 45 mins drive away and easy to get to by train. Clydebank to Queen St then to Stirling.
Over 1000 years old and still going strong. A must see and is easy to get to. Take a train to High Street.
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IKathidrali ye-Glasgow
Castle StreetOver 1000 years old and still going strong. A must see and is easy to get to. Take a train to High Street.
Minutes to drive here or a short trip to Partick from Clydebank. Fantastic museum and all free as is every museum and park in Glasgow. One of the best art collections in the world. Check out Salvador Dali's 'Christ of St John on the cross.'
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StMinutes to drive here or a short trip to Partick from Clydebank. Fantastic museum and all free as is every museum and park in Glasgow. One of the best art collections in the world. Check out Salvador Dali's 'Christ of St John on the cross.'
All forms of transport from throughout history and a tall ship. Minutes to drive there or a short 10/15 min trip on the train to Partick.
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I-Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse RdAll forms of transport from throughout history and a tall ship. Minutes to drive there or a short 10/15 min trip on the train to Partick.
Beautiful castle built on a huge rock so great views up and down the Clyde. Close to the property and close to Balloch for lunch afterwards. Get a train from Clydebank to Dumbarton East and then a short walk.
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I-Dumbarton Castle
Castle RoadBeautiful castle built on a huge rock so great views up and down the Clyde. Close to the property and close to Balloch for lunch afterwards. Get a train from Clydebank to Dumbarton East and then a short walk.
National football stadium and the tour is good. Train from Clydebank to Mount Florida and then a 5 min walk
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Hampden Park
Letherby DriveNational football stadium and the tour is good. Train from Clydebank to Mount Florida and then a 5 min walk
Amazing ruin of an ancient castle. Lovely river walks as well and some great restaurants in Bothwell Village. Lovely place and only a short drive away. If getting the train, get the train from Clydebank to Glasgow Central then get a train to Uddingston. From there castle is a 20 min walk. Lovely area to walk round.
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Bothwell Castle
Castle Avenue Amazing ruin of an ancient castle. Lovely river walks as well and some great restaurants in Bothwell Village. Lovely place and only a short drive away. If getting the train, get the train from Clydebank to Glasgow Central then get a train to Uddingston. From there castle is a 20 min walk. Lovely area to walk round.
Best shopping in Scotland and second only to London in the UK. Aim for Buchannan St and Argyle St. The underground service will take you anywhere in minutes.
city center
Best shopping in Scotland and second only to London in the UK. Aim for Buchannan St and Argyle St. The underground service will take you anywhere in minutes.
Parks & Nature
Loch Lomond
Amazing place with everything for the tourist. This is a must!
Close to the flat and great for a short hike. *See my final picture in the profile album. Amazing views where the city ends and the wilderness begins... The gateway to the highlands.
Kilpatrick Hills
Close to the flat and great for a short hike. *See my final picture in the profile album. Amazing views where the city ends and the wilderness begins... The gateway to the highlands.
Great park with walking and mountain bike trails . New Mountain bikes can be hired for £10 for 2 hrs. Great place
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Mugdock Country Park
Great park with walking and mountain bike trails . New Mountain bikes can be hired for £10 for 2 hrs. Great place
Izindawo zezithole zeGlasgow
730 Great Western RdBeautiful walks and regular exhibits.
Sharks and all other kinds of sea and fresh water fish at the local aquarium on the banks of loch Lomond. The giant sea turtle steals the show...
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Sea Life
Ben Lomond WaySharks and all other kinds of sea and fresh water fish at the local aquarium on the banks of loch Lomond. The giant sea turtle steals the show...
Amazing excursion, take the steam boat tour across the loch which is mind blowing. You can also hire bikes an take them across and then cycle the 19 miles back. To do this you need to get the early boat which leaves at 10.30 am. It is advisable to book online or by phone before you go. There are also afternoon sailings and plenty of places to cycle to if you don't do the main morning excursion. No public transport to this location so you will need a car.
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Loch Katrine Visitor Centre
Amazing excursion, take the steam boat tour across the loch which is mind blowing. You can also hire bikes an take them across and then cycle the 19 miles back. To do this you need to get the early boat which leaves at 10.30 am. It is advisable to book online or by phone before you go. There are also afternoon sailings and plenty of places to cycle to if you don't do the main morning excursion. No public transport to this location so you will need a car.
Easy hill to get you started over looking loch Lomond. 3 hrs up and down and a fantastic and reasonably priced restaurant at the bottom. The top of conic hill is breath taking and will give you pictures of loch Lomond to die for. A short drive by car. By train, you get a train from Clydebank to Balloch and then get the 309 bus towards Balmaha. If doing the hill in the afternoon make sure you leave time to catch the last buses back to Balloch.
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Conic Hill
West Highland WayEasy hill to get you started over looking loch Lomond. 3 hrs up and down and a fantastic and reasonably priced restaurant at the bottom. The top of conic hill is breath taking and will give you pictures of loch Lomond to die for. A short drive by car. By train, you get a train from Clydebank to Balloch and then get the 309 bus towards Balmaha. If doing the hill in the afternoon make sure you leave time to catch the last buses back to Balloch.
One of the most popular hill walks in the area. Go for the Cobbler which is spectacular. 45 mins away by car and the quickest way by public transport is by bus. Get the 926 to Campbeltown from Clydebank and get off at Braeside shores in Arrochar.
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Arrochar
One of the most popular hill walks in the area. Go for the Cobbler which is spectacular. 45 mins away by car and the quickest way by public transport is by bus. Get the 926 to Campbeltown from Clydebank and get off at Braeside shores in Arrochar.
The biggest munro in the area, tough going but worth it at the top. Take proper hiking gear and boots. Just over an hours drive away through stunning scenery.
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Ben Lomond
The biggest munro in the area, tough going but worth it at the top. Take proper hiking gear and boots. Just over an hours drive away through stunning scenery.
Great park and walk ways... Check out the Mansion house and Gardens.
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Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws RoadGreat park and walk ways... Check out the Mansion house and Gardens.
Beach Road
Beach RoadBeautiful beach and drive and only 50 mins away.
Beautiful park close to the flat. Great for running or walking and don't forget to pay a visit to Fossil Grove which is very interesting.
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I-Victoria Park Pond
Beautiful park close to the flat. Great for running or walking and don't forget to pay a visit to Fossil Grove which is very interesting.
Great views and lots to do around the picturesque village of Luss. This was used for films and the famous Scottish soap opera 'Take the High Road'. Luss has lovely walks and lovely shops and you can also book short or long boat trips around Loch Lomond. *The old graveyard is very interesting and you can get a real history lesson from reading all the old gravestones.
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Luss
Great views and lots to do around the picturesque village of Luss. This was used for films and the famous Scottish soap opera 'Take the High Road'. Luss has lovely walks and lovely shops and you can also book short or long boat trips around Loch Lomond. *The old graveyard is very interesting and you can get a real history lesson from reading all the old gravestones.
Arts & Culture
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
TrongateGlasgows hidden gem...
Tron Theatre
63 TrongateAlways something good on
Music venue always good bands playing. The major artists play here
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The SSE Hydro
Stobcross RoadMusic venue always good bands playing. The major artists play here
Music and culture venue. Look up in the guide to see whats on.
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Isifunda se-SEC
Music and culture venue. Look up in the guide to see whats on.
Indlu yabafundi bomzekelo
10 Dumbreck RdBeautiful mackintosh house and park gardens
Citizens Theatre
119 Gorbals StGreat venue with regular shows for all tastes.
Always a surprise to be had here... Surrounded by good restaurants as well.
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Gallery of Modern Art
111 Royal Exchange SquareAlways a surprise to be had here... Surrounded by good restaurants as well.