The City Outside
Right beyond our doors, Glasgow gets on with being Glasgow. Bold. Creative. A little unexpected. This is a city with personality, and we’re proud to call it ours.
Consider this your local lens. These are the places we love. The ones we recommend. The ones that feel properly local.
Start exploring.
WHAT'S ON
Glasgow doesn’t sit still. There’s always something happening.
Still Glasgow — Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA)
29 November 2025 – 13 June 2026
A Play, A Pie and A Pint — Òran Mór
23 February 2026 – 27 June 2026
Kelvingrove Organ Recitals — Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
17 January 2026 – 20 December 2026
Scotland World Cup Matches
14 June 02:00 vs Hati | 19 June 23:00 vs Morocco | 24 June 23:00 vs Brazil
(all local UK time)
The Barras Market
Every weekend. Loud, local, legendary. 10am – 4pm.
Music
Glasgow’s music scene isn’t background noise — it’s the heartbeat.
OVO Hydro
Exhibition Way
Big name tours and world-class live performances that light up the city’s skyline. When there’s a show on, you can feel the energy ripple through the city.
King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
272A St Vincent Street
An intimate, legendary venue where global careers often begin. Raw, iconic and packed with local energy, it’s a rite of passage for music lovers.
Barrowland Ballroom
224 Gallowgate
Neon glowing, crowd singing. Live music the Glasgow way. Sweaty, electric and unforgettable, it’s a venue that feels woven into the city’s story.
Eat
Good food. No fuss. Just the places we’d visit ourselves.
Gordon Street Coffee
79 Gordon Street
Just moments from the station and the coffee you’ll taste in your room, too. A proper Glasgow blend to start the day right.
Bare Bones Chocolate
111 King St
Small-batch chocolate made in Glasgow with bold flavours and careful craft. A sweet stop for something a little different.
Ox and Finch
920 Sauchiehall Street
Lively small plates made for sharing. Creative, flavour-packed and perfect for long, relaxed evenings that stretch into something more.
Cail Bruich
725 Great Western Road
Refined Scottish dining with a Michelin star and a warm welcome. Elegant, precise and memorable in all the right ways.
Tantrum Doughnuts
28 Gordon Street
Bold flavours, soft centres and a loyal local following. Not just a sweet treat, a proper Glasgow indulgence.
The Ubiquitous Chip
12 Ashton Lane
An iconic Glasgow restaurant tucked into Ashton Lane. Atmospheric, characterful and woven into the city’s dining story.
Art
Immerse yourself in Glasgow’s creativity and visit galleries, exhibitions, and public art.
GOMA
Royal Exchange Square
Bold exhibitions and thought-provoking work reflecting Glasgow’s creative edge. Set in Royal Exchange Square, it’s as much about conversation as it is about art.
Art Pistol
86 Mitchell Street
An independent gallery championing Scottish artists. The pieces on our own walls come from here — because we love supporting local creativity.
Hidden Lane
Finneston
A colourful courtyard of artists’ studios, makers and small creative businesses. Ceramics, prints, jewellery and pieces you won’t find anywhere else. Tucked away, but worth seeking out.
Green Spaces
Need air? We’ve got parks and gardens full of character.
The Necropolis
Castle Street
Climb the hill behind the cathedral for sweeping views across rooftops and spires. It’s peaceful, dramatic and unmistakably Glasgow.
Kelvingrove Park
Park Terrace
Walks along the river, impromptu picnics and summer performances at the bandstand. A green escape that still feels connected to the city’s buzz.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western Road
A West End oasis with winding paths and the glass-domed Kibble Palace at its heart. Perfect for slowing the pace for an hour or two.
Shop
Discover independent boutiques, vintage finds, and creative corners.
The Barras Market
244 Gallowgate
A Glasgow institution full of character and history. Wander beneath the famous market lights to discover vintage finds, street food and independent traders. One of the city’s most unmistakably local experiences.
Monorail Music
95 King Street
Independent vinyl, gig tickets and serious music knowledge. A proper city institution where you can lose an hour and leave with a new soundtrack.
The Clydeside Distillery
100 Stobcross Road
Whisky, locally made gifts and design-led keepsakes. Industrial heritage meets contemporary craft, with the River Clyde right outside.