The Lighthouse
 The Lighthouse is a Speciality museum and is Scotland's centre for architecture both past and present. Spanning six floors. The Lighthouse provides an unrivalled opportunity to experience Architecture and Design through a changing programme of exhibitions, education and life long learning, networking, events and initiatives.
The Lighthouse also contains the award winning Mackintosh Centre and Mackintosh Tower with stunning city views, Vitra Conference Suite, form: The Lighthouse Shop and the doocot (dovecot) our stylish rooftop café/bar.
Glasgow School of Art
 The influential architect Charles Mackintosh designed the Glasgow School of Art in 1896. Today, more than one hundred years later, the Mackintosh's Glasgow School of Art remains a functional working building as he always intended it to be. Visitors may Tour this Educational site and Building of renowned Architecture.
The Burrell Collection
 An art museum which houses the private collection of Sir William Burrell. The collection of over 9,000 works of art, of all periods from all over the world, is the greatest collection created by one person.
The collection is housed in Pollok House in 360 acres of Pollok Estate which is 16 miles from the centre of Glasgow. The park and woodland offer plenty of outdoor activities too - why not come for a walk and a picnic, or see the changing seasons reflected in the trees?
The Burrell Collection is an experience not to be missed.
Glasgow Cathedral
 Glasgow Cathedral is a Religious and Historic site which is open to visitors at varying times throughout the year.
The Summer Guiding season starts on 1st May 2006. There are several volunteer guides available to show visitors round the Cathedral. The bookstall is open and staffed. Guidebooks in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish are available at a cost of £3 as well as Post Cards and appropriate souvenir
During the Winter months there are no guides and the bookstall is closed. Guide Leaflets and Post Cards are available from a display stand on a trust basis for payment. The leaflets are printed in 12 different languages.
The Historic Scotland Bookshop is usually open when the Cathedral is open to the public.
For specific information on the availability of guides and tours, please contact Historic Scotland on 0141 552 6891.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
First opened in 1901 and then refurbished at the cost of £27.9 million between 2003 and 2006, the Kelvin grove now contains some 8,000 objects of the UK's best examples of British and European art in its magnificent Victorian interior.
The new exhibition includes a fully restored Spitfire from the City of Glasgow Squadron and the world renowned painting Christ of St John of the Cross.
The Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum is Admission Free.
Museum of Transport
 Is Admission Free and is housed within the Kelvin Hall. Depicting the history of transport on road, rail and sea over the centuries, the museum houses steam locomotives, electric and horse drawn trams, buses and cars.
A splendid addition is the recreation of a Glasgow Street scene from 1938 which the visitor is able to explore. Glasgow's Underground railway history is faithfully recreated in its own unique underground station. On the upper level, the history of bicycles and motor cycles is displayed and leads visitors to the beautiful "Clyde Room" where 250 original shipyard models of the Clyde's proud past from the Comet of 1812 to the Queen Elizabeth 2 are exhibited.
The Museum of Transport has been a firm favourite with generations of Glasgow children and their parents. For an entertaining day out it really has something for all the family.
The Kings Theatre
 The King's, Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres.
It opened in 1904 as one of the most brilliant designs of the prolific theatre architect Frank Matcham and has played host to top stars and shows ever since. It is home to possibly the very best Christmas pantomime to be seen in the United Kingdom which over the years has featured the Scottish greats including Stanley Baxter, Jimmy Logan, Rikki Fulton, Jack Milroy, Elaine C Smith and Gerard Kelly.
The King's provides Glasgow's flourishing amateur groups with a high profile stage and was the location for the opening ceremony of Glasgow's European City of Culture events in 1990. Above all, it continues to pack in appreciative audiences performance after performance and throughout the year.
Martyrs' School
Please note: Martyrs' School  is now open by appointment only. To book a visit, please telephone St Mungo Museum on: 0141 553 2557.
Martyrs' School is a hidden architectural gem that deserves to be better known. It is one of the earliest buildings by Glasgow's most famous and influential architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928).
When the school was commissioned in 1895 Mackintosh was a junior assistant with Honeyman and Keppie, having just completed his apprenticeship. It is perhaps the first building in which his distinctive style can be recognised.
While not a museum as such, much of this magnificent example of Mackintosh's early work is open to the public, while other parts are now used as offices for Glasgow Museums staff. Inside the building you can admire the fine tile work and spectacular roof trusses. The iron work of the balconies is particularly fine. The exterior is distinguished by the balance of the walls and windows, and the detailing of the red sandstone
People's Palace and Winter Gardens
 The People's Palace is Glasgow's social history museum and a chance to see the story of the people and city of Glasgow from 1750 to the present. You can see paintings, prints and photographs displayed alongside a wealth of historic artefacts, film and computer interactives.
There is: dancing and holidaying; home life during the Second World War; and a trip to the steamie to get the clothes washed. Visit the 'single end' and discover how a family lived in this typical one-room Glasgow tenement family home of the 1930s.
See the amazing banana boots worn by Billy Connolly on stage in the 1970s. Have a look at the Glassford family portrait and find out the history of this painting of a tobacco lord and his family and why one figure was painted out. Discover the political history of the city through some of the superb and unique banners on display.
On the top floor is the Glasgow history painting series made by artist Ken Currie in 1987. The series commemorates the massacre of the Calton Weavers, which marked the birth of the trade union movement and visually presents the political history of working class struggle in the city.
The Winter Gardens is an elegant Victorian glasshouse attached to the People's Palace. Here you can relax among the tropical plants and enjoy the café. There is a programme of temporary exhibitions and events throughout the year.
The Tall Ship
 Berthed at Glasgow Harbour is one of Glasgow's leading visitor attractions. Whether you are looking for an educational day out or a fun place to explore, The Tall Ship has it all, from Pirates and Mermaids to exhibitions and conferences you can be sure that The Tall Ship has something for everyone!
The Glasgow Barras
 Shortly after the turn of the century, a young woman got her first taste for business at the tender age of 12 in the East End of Glasgow, she thrived in this environment and saved up enough money to open a small fruit shop. She married and set up another business in the Calton district before acquiring more ground in Moncur Street where they rented out static barrows to traders to trade to the public on Saturday mornings
This area has now become renowned throughout the world as; The Barras. The site includes numerous market stalls and the Barrowland Ballroom.
Glasgow Science Centre (GSC)
 GSC is one of Scotland's must-see attractions. The Centre has over 300 interactive exhibits, shows, workshops, labs, the Scottish Power Planetarium, Scotland's only IMAX Cinema and the 127m Glasgow Tower. GSC encapsulates the world of science and technology in new, fun and exciting ways.
You’ll be intrigued, challenged and have a great day out!
Restaurants
 Glasgow Restaurateurs offer a wide choice of culinary style, price ranges and ambience, but what they all have in common is a real commitment to quality, value and a desire to offer all visitors to Glasgow a very warm welcome.
The range of cuisine on offer across our restaurants will satisfy every taste.
The City's café society gives a strong cosmopolitan feel with Glasgow's restaurants covering the complete style and taste spectrum from traditional Scottish fayre to the very latest 21st Century fusion.
The Glasgow Guide
Glasgow is one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe. The city has been reborn as a centre of style and vitality set against a backdrop of outstanding Victorian architecture. Glasgow boasts world famous art collections, the best shopping in the United Kingdom outside London, and the most vibrant and exciting nightlife in Scotland.
A must see is the splendour of Scotland's best known architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose style adorns many unique attractions throughout Scotland's largest and greatest city. This guide details Maps, Pubs, Clubs, Food, Shops, Hotels and more.
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