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A cobblestone lane in Glasgow called Ashton Lane is decorated for Christmas with string lights overhead and illuminated trees outside The Grosvenor Picture Theatre and Brel bar.

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

Overhead view of a variety of colourful Asian dishes, including rice, stir-fry, and curry, served on a dark marble table

On a budget

People stand on a balcony with a checkered floor, looking at a large, ornate organ in a grand hall.
The arched stone cloister of the University of Glasgow adorned with strings of golden fairy lights in the evening.

Top things to do in winter Glasgow has world-class events, excellent shopping and fantastic places to eat and drink. Discover the top things to do in the city this winter.

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Opening Night: World Connections Celtic Connections 2026 launches with World Connections - a vibrant celebration of global traditions and local talent. This genre-spanning...

Thu 15 Jan 2026
£23.90 - £35.10
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Opening Night: World Connections

Scottish National Whisky Festival

Sat 24 Jan 2026
£51.40
Scottish National Whisky Festival

Scottish Opera - The Great Wave

Thu 12 Feb - Sat 14 Feb 2026
£23 - £116.50
Scottish Opera - The Great Wave

Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Wed 11 Mar - Sun 29 Mar 2026
Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Where will Glasgow take you?

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

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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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Panoramic view of the historic University of Glasgow building, with trees in the foreground and city skyline behind. A path through the Glasgow Necropolis, a Victorian cemetery, with people walking amongst gravestones and lush cherry blossom trees. The grand exterior of Glasgow Cathedral with its spire reaching into a blue sky with white clouds, surrounded by green trees. A chef's hands are plating dishes of roasted corn on the cob and other food on a metal counter in a restaurant kitchen. A bright red double-decker city sightseeing bus in Glasgow, with passengers on the top deck, passing the grand Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Bright pink building with a large mural of Billy Connolly in a fantastical, colourful costume with a horned helmet. A cobblestone lane in Glasgow, Ashton Lane, lit by hanging fairy lights and lanterns, with people walking along it at dusk. Elegant bedroom at The Alamo Guest House featuring a wooden sleigh bed, freestanding bathtub with mood lighting, and classic décor with ornate furnishings.