Glasgow

How to Get to Glasgow

Glasgow is fairly easy to get to via plane or trane.

You can either fly directly into Glasgow, or take the train up from Edinburgh or London.

Fly into Glasgow Airport, and take the Glasgow Airport Express 500 bus directly into the city in less than 20 minutes!

The main train station is Glasgow Central Station, which is in the center of the city.

What to Do in Glasgow

Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city and is a bustling urban metropolis!

Take a walk down Buchanan Street – the main pedestrian street in the center of town, full of shops and places to eat!

Visit Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis! This beautiful Cathedral from the 1100s is next to a Victorian Era Necropolis.

See the city via the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus! Glasgow is a large city and it can be difficult to get around to all the highlights, so this is the perfect way to do it! Get your tickets here.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is free to visit and has 22 state of the art galleries! Check opening hours and current displays here.

Spend the afternoon enjoying the Glasgow Botanic Gardens! These beautiful gardens are absolutely free to visit!

Are you a Football/Soccer fan? Take in a game at Celtic Park! For game day information, visit the website here.

Take a day trip out of the city and enjoy the beauty of Glen Coe, Oban, & the Scottish Highlands! This trip is absolutely phenomenal! Reserve your spot here.

Experience the beautiful Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye on this 3-day tour of the nation’s most beautiful landscapes! Accommodation is included! This is a once in a lifetime experience for an amazing price! Reserve your spot here.

Take a day trip to Stirling Castle and discover Scotland’s dramatic history! Wind through the Scottish Highlands to Stirling Castle – former home of Mary, Queen of Scots. Hear about the legendary battles that took place there, then continue on to Doune Castle and Trossachs National Park and take a cruise on Loch Lomond! Reserve this phenomenal day trip here.

Take a boat cruise on the famous Loch Ness and soak in the Scottish Highlands on this highly recommended excursion. Reserve your spot here.

Want to see more of Scotland? Visit Isle of Skye or Edinburgh!

Where to Eat in Glasgow

Ox and Finch is the most highly rated restaurant in Glasgow!

The Buttery is another absolute favorite in Glasgow and serves traditional Scottish cuisine in a beautiful tartan setting.

Hungry for Italian? Check out La Lanterna – a highly recommended Italian restaurant.

The Spanish Butcher is a hot-spot in town for delicious Spanish cuisine.

Looking for Vegetarian/Vegan cuisine? Mono is the most highly rated vegetarian/vegan restaurant in town!

These restaurants have been rated the Best Restaurants in Glasgow according to google reviews.

If you are looking for the top Michelin star rated restaurants in Glasgow, look no further than here.

Where to Stay in Glasgow

There are so many great hotel options in Glasgow! I suggest trying to stay in the city center if you are looking to walk everywhere.

If you are looking for luxury hotel recommendations, I recommend –

All are fabulous places to stay!

For more great hotel options, check out the recommendations further down the page. Prices and availability vary depending on the season.

Weather in Glasgow

The weather here varies depending on what time of year it is and the current weather patterns.

The warm season lasts from June to September, with an average daily temperature above 62°F. The hottest month of the year in Glasgow is July, with an average high of 66°F and low of 51°F.

The cool season lasts from November to March, with an average daily temperature below 48°F. The coldest month of the year in Glasgow is January, with an average low of 34°F and high of 43°F.

Teddy's Tips for Kids in Glasgow

Traveling with kids? Teddy Traveler has compiled a list of his favorite activities for you and your kids to do while here! Here are some of his favorites –

Take a family boat ride on Loch Ness and soak in the Scottish Highlands on this highly recommended activity! Reserve your spot here.

An easy way to see the city with kids is via Hop-On Hop-Off Bus! Glasgow is a large city and it can be difficult to get around to all the highlights, so this is the perfect way to do it as a family! Get your tickets here.

Take your kids to get their wiggles out at Gravity Active Trampoline Park!

Pretend you are princes & princesses at Stirling Castle! Kids will love exploring the castle & castle grounds. Reserve this fun family day out here!

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