The City of Glasgow receives millions of tourists annually due to the multitude
of festivals, events and world-renowned tourist attractions that this vibrant
city has to offer. Please find below, a list of leading Glasgow Attractions
near the Clifton Hotel.
Botanic Gardens
Established in 1817 and famous for its Kibble Palace, Begonias, Orchids
and Ferns. A "Bard in the Botanics" festival is held in the
Gardens early summer celebrating the works of William Sheakespeare.
Oran Mor Theatre and Multi Arts Venue
Oran Mor translated is the "great melody of life". It is the
former Kelvinside Parish Church and includes a bar, restaurant and multi
arts venues.
Hunterian Art Gallery
Opened to the public in 1902 as the city's principal art gallery and museum,
attracts over one million visitors per year.
Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery
Reopened in July 2006 following a massive restoration project. Better
displays, shop and facilities can be enjoyed by all.
Glasgow Museum of Transport
A fascinating insight into all modes of transport over the years. Directly
opposite the Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery.
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC)
On Glasgow's Clydeside, the SECC is the place for exhibitions and conferences.
Listings of events and performances are widely publicised and can be found
on the SECC website.
Glasgow Science Centre
Exhibits, science shows and interactive workshops. Choose between the
Science Mall or Imax Cinema for unique 3D technology.
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| Going Out in Glasgow |
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Glasgow has a vibrant pub and club scene with a multitude of bars
and nightclubs dotted throughout the City Centre and West End. At
weekends, a large contingency of the city's pubs play host to live
music and open-mike sessions ranging from Scottish and Irish Folk
to Jazz and Alternative Rock. The city enjoys a plethora of festivals
and cultural events throughout the year and Celtic Connections is
the crème de la crème, attracting over a hundred thousand
people celebrating Celtic performing arts and culture. This leading
UK destination is proud of its rich cultural diversity, its heritage
and of showcasing an extraordinary array of attractions and entertainment
to see and hear in Glasgow. This cosmopolitan city never fails to
surprise visitors who are undoubtedly spoiled for choice.
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| Glasgow Shopping Breaks |
There is an excellent provision of shopping malls within the Glasgow
City Centre including the St Enoch Centre renowned as the largest
glass covered mall in Europe, the fairly recent Buchanan Galleries
and Princess Square offering a more selective and upmarket shopping
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