Have you ever visited Glasgow? There is so much to see and do in our little corner of Scotland you’ll be overwhelmed. We’ve put together a list of the best free attractions in Glasgow, so you don’t miss anything too important or blow your budget! All of the below attractions are close to your ideal accommodation in Glasgow – PREMIER SUITES PLUS Glasgow George Square.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
No, you’re not seeing things, most of the main galleries and museums in Glasgow are free to visit, including Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. This stunning building is home to 22-state of the art galleries and an amazing 8000 artifacts. Discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to famous Scots and a lot of exhibitions are interactive so both you and the kids will be entertained. Take your time and spend a day exploring Kelvingrove and its wonders.
The Gallery of Modern Art
The Modern Art Gallery is Scotland’s most visited art gallery and is home to some truly stunning collections of unusual and unique art. There is a mixture of local and international artists displayed here, each with their own unique style and interpretation. The permanent exhibition is based on the history of the building and gallery and there are often temporary and changing exhibitions to behold.
The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
The former winner of the European Museum of the Year 2013’, Riverside has an expansive collection of the world’s finest cars, trains, bicycles and other forms of transport. The museum has plenty of interactive exhibitions and even an old-style cobbled street so you can get a feel of Glasgow in the olden days. Berthed outside is the UK’s only floating Clyde-built sailing ship, also free to enter.
Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace
Glasgow’s beautiful botanic gardens are located in the center of the city and are free to enter year-round. Learn about the many tropical florae contained within, as well as the herb garden, the world rose garden and the UK’s largest Tree Fern collection. There are several glasshouses onsite, most notable of which is Kibble House, a remarkable structure designed by John Kibble in the 19th Century and recently refurbished.
Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis
Set in the most magnificent locations in the city, it is said that the site where the cathedral stands is also where the city started to form. The church was built in the 1100s and is a breath-taking example of medieval architecture at it’s finest. Slightly to the east of the Cathedral is the iconic 37-acre Necropolis. While it may seem strange that a graveyard is one of Scotland’s biggest attractions, this stunning site is home to over fifty-thousand individuals, many with remarkable headstones and all enjoying a fantastic view of the city.
People’s Palace and Winter Gardens
The People’s Palace is set in the historic Glasgow Green and its collection of artifacts and pictures gives a unique insight into how Glaswegians lived, worked and played in years gone by. Take a trip down memory lane and look at some of the products, toys, and machines typically found in households from the 1740s to today.
Parks & Public Spaces
Did you know that Glasgow means ‘Dear Green Place’ in Gaelic? It really lives up to its name with no less than 90 parks and green spaces to explore, many containing the cities best attractions. Among those is Glasgow Green- the city’s oldest park, Kelvingrove park – a classic example of a Victorian Park and Victoria Park which is definitely one of the prettiest. The largest of these is Pollok Country park, ideal for an adventure trail.
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