An upland bog, with recovering heather and bog vegetation communities from a period of overgrazing. It is managed by sheep grazing for breeding waders and wintering hen harriers.
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The altered ruin of an unusual 15th-century castle. The property consists of a central tower with four square corner towers, set within 12th-century earthworks. Affords excellent views of south-west Glasgow. Strong footwear recommended. ...
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 ...
GoMA is the most visited contemporary art gallery in Scotland. The Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) is the most visited modern art gallery in Scotland.It is housed in an iconic building located in the heart of Glasgow, which it shares with the city ce ...
Covering an area of 2137 sq m, the Kibble Palace (dating from 1873) is one of the largest glasshouses in Britain and contains a marvellous collection of tree ferns from Australia and New Zealand and plants from Africa, the Americas and the Far East. ...
Head church of the diocese of Glasgow Glasgow Cathedral stands majestically in the heart of Scotland’s largest city. It is the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland to have survived the Protestant Reformation of 1560 virtually ...
Things to do in Glasgow – with City Sightseeing. Let CitySightseeing show you all the things to do in Glasgow, from excellent museums, art galleries and beautiful parks, there is something for all ages in this exciting Scottish city. In additio ...
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is the store for the museums' collections when they're not on display at our venues. It's a vast building with rooms full of fantastic objects, from animals to armour, fine art to fossils, and much, much more ...
There are many elements that make Glasgow Science Centre one of Scotland's must-see visitor attractions.
The Centre is home to hundreds of interactive exhibits in the Science Mall, Scotland's only IMAX cinema, a Science Show Theatre, Climate Chan ...
Glasgow Ski & Snowboard Centre is the place to ski and board in the West of Scotland. In Bellahouston Park, only minutes away from central Glasgow, you will find a club with a modern floodlit dry slope, unrivalled instruction, and snowsport activitie ...
Situated in a beautiful parkland setting and adjacent to magnificent Victorian Walled Gardens, House for an Art Lover is a truly unique venue.
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, House for an Art Lover represents one of the most exciting pieces ...
A chance to take a look inside one of Glasgow city centre's landmark buildings. Before entering, take a moment to look up at the imposing 1805 facade complete with statues from an earlier building of 1641. Once inside you'll be swept up the magnifice ...
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of Scotland's most popular free attraction. It has 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects. The collections are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally-significa ...
People's Palace The People’s Palace tells the story of Glasgow and its people The People’s Palace, set in historic Glasgow Green, tells the story of the people and city of Glasgow from 1750 to the end of the 20th century. Explo ...
Step into the magnificent mahogany and marble hallway at Pollok House and it's hard to believe you're only a few miles from Glasgow's vibrant city centre. The ancestral home of the Maxwell family who lived on the site for over six centuries, the pres ...
Step back in time and discover Glasgow’s unique history with a visit to the oldest house in the city. Provand’s Lordship was built in 1471. It was originally part of a hospital. It is one of only four medieval buildings to survive in Glasgow. ...
At Riverside Museum there are over 3,000 objects on display, compared with 1,300 objects at the previous Museum of Transport. These include some old favourites along with some new exhibits to the Collection. One of the new exhibits is the recently ...
Scotland Street School was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh between 1902-1906. Mackintosh is Glasgow’s most celebrated architect, and Scotland Street School was a functioning school up until 1979. It is now a museum. It tells th ...
The award-winning St Mungo Museum is a haven of tranquillity in a bustling city. This museum is named after Glasgow's patron saint, who brought the Christian faith to Scotland in the 6th century. The building was built in 1989 in Scottish b ...
The Tenement House is an authentic 19th Glasgow tenement house, the home, for over fifty years, of Miss Agnes Toward, an ordinary lady who kept all sorts of things others would have thrown away. ...
In the heart of Pollok Country Park, this award-winning building houses a unique collection in a beautiful woodland setting. Our displays range from work by major artists including Rodin, Degas and Cézanne, to important examples of late medieval ...
The Open Museum is Glasgow Museums’ outreach service The Open Museum is based at Glasgow Museums Resource Centre. It takes Glasgow's museum collections beyond the museum walls and out into the community. There are object handling kits, di ...
The Tall Ship continue's to be a cultural asset for the city of Glasgow that offers both local people and visitors the opportunity to discover more about the maritime heritage of the city. This will be a dynamic experience with changing exhibitions a ...
Welcome aboard the Pleasure 'Steamers' WAVERLEY & BALMORAL. Let us take you on an unforgettable journey aboard these wonderful historic ships. Sailing from over 100 ports and piers around the U.K, there is a destination and cruise to suit everyone. ...