Ishbel’s guidebook

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Ishbel’s guidebook

Good times in Glasgow

This is a must visit when in Glasgow. The building in itself is worth visiting, and there are 22 galleries displaying art, natural history and lots more. There is also a restaurant/cafe.
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath St
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This is a must visit when in Glasgow. The building in itself is worth visiting, and there are 22 galleries displaying art, natural history and lots more. There is also a restaurant/cafe.
This has recently re-opened after being refurbished and I am excited to visit again. https://burrellcollection.com
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The Burrell Collection
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This has recently re-opened after being refurbished and I am excited to visit again. https://burrellcollection.com
Wonderful park for excellent walking. It does not feel like a city park at all, and there are Highland Cows here.
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Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws Road
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Wonderful park for excellent walking. It does not feel like a city park at all, and there are Highland Cows here.
A wonderful park to walk in with a lovely variety of trees, birds and plant life. Also, good for people watching and a bit of quiet. I would recommend taking the park to the west end via University Avenue.
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Kelvingrove Park
6 Professors' Square
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A wonderful park to walk in with a lovely variety of trees, birds and plant life. Also, good for people watching and a bit of quiet. I would recommend taking the park to the west end via University Avenue.
This is a really fun thing to do to get a feel for the city and to learn about the main sights. Hop on and off.
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City Sightseeing Glasgow
George Square
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This is a really fun thing to do to get a feel for the city and to learn about the main sights. Hop on and off.
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Náměstí George
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A Unesco World Heritage site. Well worth a visit, and the cafe does great tea and cakes! The trails around are great for walking too.
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New Lanark Visitor Centre
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A Unesco World Heritage site. Well worth a visit, and the cafe does great tea and cakes! The trails around are great for walking too.
Piles of second hand books, a treasure trove! Right next to the Tchai Ovna teahouse which is also worth a visit.
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Voltaire & Rousseau
12 - 14 Otago Ln
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Piles of second hand books, a treasure trove! Right next to the Tchai Ovna teahouse which is also worth a visit.
The heart of Glasgow's west end, near the university. Lots of charity shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
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Byres Road
Byres Road
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The heart of Glasgow's west end, near the university. Lots of charity shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants.
I love this bookshop - a great selection of 2nd hand books and some gifts.
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Oxfam
171 Byres Rd
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I love this bookshop - a great selection of 2nd hand books and some gifts.
Sadly, this street isn't what it used to be with lots of businesses having closed down, especially since the pandemic. But this is an iconic street in Glasgow and it has a very vibrant energy. It is great for a wander during the day and for shopping. It does get a little rowdy at night!
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Sauchiehall Street
Sauchiehall Street
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Sadly, this street isn't what it used to be with lots of businesses having closed down, especially since the pandemic. But this is an iconic street in Glasgow and it has a very vibrant energy. It is great for a wander during the day and for shopping. It does get a little rowdy at night!
A lovely train station. I have heard the tour here is really good but have not done it myself. https://www.glasgowcentraltours.co.uk
Central Station
A lovely train station. I have heard the tour here is really good but have not done it myself. https://www.glasgowcentraltours.co.uk
I haven't visited this distillery, but I have enjoyed the whisky here and think a distillery tour is a must during a trip to Scotchland!
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Glengoyne Distillery
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I haven't visited this distillery, but I have enjoyed the whisky here and think a distillery tour is a must during a trip to Scotchland!
Great venue for musical theatre
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King's Theatre
297 Bath St
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Great venue for musical theatre
Walking and cycling by the Clyde is recommended.
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River Clyde
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Walking and cycling by the Clyde is recommended.
My favourite cinema in Glasgow. It shows mostly art house films. The building has wonderful Art Deco features and is a listed building.
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Glasgow Film Theatre
12 Rose St
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My favourite cinema in Glasgow. It shows mostly art house films. The building has wonderful Art Deco features and is a listed building.
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Katedrála v Glasgow
Castle Street
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Nice for a wander, and you can do a self-guided tour https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/visit/attractions/
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University of Glasgow
89 Dumbarton Rd
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Nice for a wander, and you can do a self-guided tour https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/visit/attractions/
Wonderful venue for concerts.
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Král. koncertní síň v Glasgow
2 Sauchiehall St
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Wonderful venue for concerts.

Neighbourhoods

A bustling and vibrant area with lots of cafes, independent shops, restaurants and bars.
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Finnieston
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A bustling and vibrant area with lots of cafes, independent shops, restaurants and bars.
A great part of town, very vibrant, multi-cultural and increasingly trendy and hipster.
Glasgow South
A great part of town, very vibrant, multi-cultural and increasingly trendy and hipster.

Food scene

Vegan cafe near the flat, with great coffee and food.
MAYZE
974 Argyle St
Vegan cafe near the flat, with great coffee and food.
Excellent coffee and bakes.
Willow Grove Coffee
531 Sauchiehall St
Excellent coffee and bakes.
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Fanny Trollopes
1066 Argyle St
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Fine dining
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Ox and Finch
920 Sauchiehall St
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Fine dining
Excellent Pakistani & Indian home cooking in the south side of Glasgow.
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Ranjit's Kitchen
607 Pollokshaws Rd
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Excellent Pakistani & Indian home cooking in the south side of Glasgow.
Excellent Indian food.
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Mister Singh's India
149 Elderslie St
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Excellent Indian food.
A cool pub with excellent vegan food. This is also a live music venue so worth checking out what's on at night before you go.
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The 13th Note
50-60 King St
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A cool pub with excellent vegan food. This is also a live music venue so worth checking out what's on at night before you go.
Brilliant vegan cafe, bar, restaurant, music venue and record shop.
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Mono
King Street
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Brilliant vegan cafe, bar, restaurant, music venue and record shop.
A pub with a huge selection of whiskies and well-informed staff. Hosts regular live music sessions.
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Ben Nevis Bar
Argyle Street
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A pub with a huge selection of whiskies and well-informed staff. Hosts regular live music sessions.
This is a cool and laidback bar very near to Central Station. Friendly staff and great drinks & prices. Have not tried the food here but it looks good!
Mezcal
104 Hope Street
This is a cool and laidback bar very near to Central Station. Friendly staff and great drinks & prices. Have not tried the food here but it looks good!
Pub serving vegan food and drinks. Good for beer and hanging out, but food is pricey for what it is - vegan burgers, hot dogs & bar food.
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The Flying Duck
142 Renfield St
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Pub serving vegan food and drinks. Good for beer and hanging out, but food is pricey for what it is - vegan burgers, hot dogs & bar food.
A taste of Highland life in Glasgow! This is one of the Highland pubs I would visit to hear live music and get a taste of Highland and Island life when I miss it.
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The Park Bar
1202 Argyle St
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A taste of Highland life in Glasgow! This is one of the Highland pubs I would visit to hear live music and get a taste of Highland and Island life when I miss it.
For fish & chips! This place also has vegan options and is near the flat.
The Kent Fish & Chip Shop
218 Kent Road
For fish & chips! This place also has vegan options and is near the flat.
My go-to chippy in Finnieston!
The Grove Fish & Chips
1092 Argyle Street
My go-to chippy in Finnieston!
I have not sat in here, but have had takeaway and really enjoyed it.
Temaki
113 Hope Street
I have not sat in here, but have had takeaway and really enjoyed it.
Deliciously fresh Indian Street Food. Highly recommended!
Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food
426 Sauchiehall St
Deliciously fresh Indian Street Food. Highly recommended!
Amazing falafel! Fast food and cheap.
Falafel To Go
116 Sauchiehall St
Amazing falafel! Fast food and cheap.
Classic cafe in Glasgow - you will find Tinderbox in other parts of Glasgow too. Serves great coffee, hot chocolate, tea and eats.
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Tinderbox
189 Byres Rd
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Classic cafe in Glasgow - you will find Tinderbox in other parts of Glasgow too. Serves great coffee, hot chocolate, tea and eats.
A cozy whisky pub with real ales and a varied clientele.
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The Pot Still
154 Hope St
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A cozy whisky pub with real ales and a varied clientele.
A nice traditional pub very near the flat that does good pub food and has a great selection of real ales.
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Bon Accord
153 North St
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A nice traditional pub very near the flat that does good pub food and has a great selection of real ales.

Outdoors

If you like hiking, you could do this whole 96 mile trail or a day trip. I walked the whole thing over a period of a couple of years with a friend, going on day trips or a couple of days at a time and taking public transport back to Glasgow or the Highlands.
West Highland Way
West Highland Way
If you like hiking, you could do this whole 96 mile trail or a day trip. I walked the whole thing over a period of a couple of years with a friend, going on day trips or a couple of days at a time and taking public transport back to Glasgow or the Highlands.
A beautiful loch not far from Glasgow. It would be worth taking a day trip here for a walk or taking a boat trip. https://www.cruiselochlomond.co.uk
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Loch Lomond
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A beautiful loch not far from Glasgow. It would be worth taking a day trip here for a walk or taking a boat trip. https://www.cruiselochlomond.co.uk
These are a popular attraction and could be combined with a trip to the Falkirk Wheel.
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Kelpies
The Helix
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These are a popular attraction and could be combined with a trip to the Falkirk Wheel.
A fun day trip!
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Falkirské kolo
Lime Road
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A fun day trip!

City/town information

It is great to go through to Edinburgh for the day from Glasgow. You can jump on a train from Charing Cross station with is only a few minutes walk from the flat, or take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station and be there in a little over an hour.
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Edinburgh
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It is great to go through to Edinburgh for the day from Glasgow. You can jump on a train from Charing Cross station with is only a few minutes walk from the flat, or take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station and be there in a little over an hour.