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George Square in Glasgow at sunset, with a crowd of people gathered in the foreground and the illuminated City Chambers building and statues in the background.

Glasgow, the UK's friendliest city

A city full of warmth, character and culture. Discover vibrant streets, welcoming locals and a spirit that makes it truly unique.

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Over 30 colourful murals to discover across Glasgow, brightening up the city rain or shine.
City centre mural trail
Mural of a black taxi cab floating with balloons, as a man reaches out to it.
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Over 90 parks and gardens, green spaces that thrive in every season.
Parks and gardens
A large pond in a park with a tall church steeple in the background, with people walking and cycling on a path.
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More than 29 museums and galleries. Most of them are free, so you can dodge the rain in style.
Museums in Glasgow
The historic tall ship Glenlee moored on the River Clyde with the modern, zig-zag roof of the Riverside Museum behind it.

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For music lovers

The famous Barrowland sign which says the word Barrowland surrounded by shooting stars is lit up against a dusk sky. People mingle at the front of the venue.

For foodies

A dark wooden table set with four plates of artfully plated modern Scottish dishes, accompanied by wine and cocktails.

On a budget

The Stewart Memorial Fountain in Kelvingrove Park with the Glasgow University main building's spire visible in the background.

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Hamilton Winner of 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical, 7 Olivier Awards, the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2016 Grammy Award for Best...

Tue 25 Nov - Sat 27 Dec 2025
£50.50 - £184.75
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Hamilton

Hoolie in the Hydro

Sat 13 Dec 2025
Hoolie in the Hydro

Scottish Opera - The Great Wave

Thu 12 Feb - Sat 14 Feb 2026
£23 - £115
Scottish Opera - The Great Wave

Sara Pascoe

Sat 7 Mar 2026
£30.60
Sara Pascoe

Where will Glasgow take you?

An aerial view of the grand, red sandstone Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum set within large green parklands.

Visiting Glasgow for the first time? Discover everything you need to know for your first visit, from must-see attractions to local tips that will help you feel right at home.

Discover Glasgow

48 hours in Glasgow Squeezed for time? Check out our guide on how to make the most out of your visit to Glasgow.

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A bright red double-decker city sightseeing bus in Glasgow, with passengers on the top deck, passing the grand Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
A group of young musicians plays traditional instruments in a cozy pub with a Scottish flag hanging on the wall.

Bars in Glasgow with free live music As a UNESCO City of Music, Glasgow has a lively music scene. You're never far from a friendly trad session or jazz bar.

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Getting here

A turquoise First Bus double-decker bus for the Glasgow Airport Express 500 service parked in front of the main terminal building at Glasgow Airport.

Where to stay

Modern apartment-style room at Native Glasgow with a king-size bed, large windows overlooking George Square, and stylish mid-century furnishings in warm tones.

Accessibility

A person in a wheelchair is using the ramp to board a bus with "First Bus" written in large white letters on its purple side.

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A beautiful view of the University of Glasgow's main building, a striking gothic-style tower with a tall spire, on a sunny day. A wide shot of the Glasgow Necropolis, a Victorian cemetery with many ornate stone monuments, set on a green hillside under a blue, cloudy sky. Glasgow Cathedral and the statue of David Livingstone surrounded by greenery. A beautifully presented dish of food at Ocho, a Glasgow restaurant, featuring a fried egg, avocado, and other toppings on a dark plate. A bright red double-decker city sightseeing bus in Glasgow, with passengers on the top deck, passing the grand Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. A large, detailed mural of a bearded man in a red hat with a robin on each side of him, painted on the side of a building. A charming cobbled alleyway in Glasgow's West End, lined with twinkling fairy lights and pubs, captured at dusk. A historic, stone-built hotel in Glasgow, showing a central ornate doorway with a royal crest and a statue of a helmeted figure.