GLASGOW

As a major European cultural capital, Glasgow is also a great place to visit. It has been established as an
excellent place to live, work, rest and play. Glasgow has a vibrant nightlife where one can visit
restaurants, pubs, clubs and cafes in the city. or a more restful pace there are a number of free !useums
and Galleries to choose from and over "# parks and gardens spread across the city where you will be able to
find your own personal oasis.
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HUNTERIAN MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY

University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Website: http://www.gla.ac.u/hunterian
!pening hours: "ues#ay to $atur#ay, 1%.%%a& ' (.%%p&
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(he +unterian, 'cotland2s oldest public museum, was established through the be3uest of 0illiam +unter
45"5675"689. In 5"68 0illiam +unter be3ueathed his substantial and varied collections to the ,niversity of
Glasgow. +unter2s collection is a rare survival of an eighteenth:century picture cabinet and includes
masterpieces by ;ean:<aptiste 'im=on &hardin, $hilips de >oninck, .embrandt, George 'tubbs and rans
'nyders. (he unrivalled 0histler collection is centred on the artist2s estate and includes student work,
nocturnes, seascapes, street views, and portraits 'cottish art from the nineteenth century to the present is well
represented with important works by 0illiam !c(aggart? the Glasgow <oys? 'cottish &olourists? and
subse3uent generations, including ;oan Eardley, .obin $hilipson, $aolo@@i 4sculpture9 and &hristine <orland.
The Mackintosh House
/unterian .rt Gallery, 82 /illhea# $treet, University !f Glasgow, G12 8QQ
Web: http://www.gla.ac.uk/hunterian/collections/permanentdisplays/themackintoshhouse/
(he +unterian Art Gallery houses one of the most important collections of the work of 'cottish architect,
designer and artist, &harles .ennie !ackintosh 456A6:5BC69 and his artist:wife, !argaret !acdonald
!ackintosh 456AD:5B889. (he couple lived at "6 'outhpark Avenue 4originally A lorentine (errace9 from 5B#A
to 5B5D. (he principal interiors were decorated in his distinctive style, remarkable then, and now, for the
disciplined austerity of the furnishings and decoration. (he house was demolished in the early 5BA#s, but the
original fixtures were preserved and reassembled. (he architects took pains to ensure that the se3uence of
rooms exactly reflected the original. (he interiors have been furnished with the !ackintoshesE own furniture, all
to !ackintoshEs design.
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
.rgyle $treet, G0 8.G
Web: http://www.glasgowlife.org.u/&useu&s/elvingrove/1ages/#efault.asp2
!pening hours: -on#ay to "hurs#ay an# $atur#ay 1%a&'(p&
3ri#ay an# $un#ay 11a&'(p&
.#&ission: free
)ne of the finest civic collections in Europe is housed within this Glasgow landmark. +ere you can explore
collections that include everything from fine and decorative arts to archaeology and the natural world. /ou can
admire 'ir .oger the Elephant or wonder at 8##:million:year:old fossils of marine life from the Glasgow area.
(he distinctive building that houses the collections is located in the beautiful surroundings of >elvingrove $ark
in Glasgow2s 0est End. It was opened in its present form in 5B#C and remains the greatest achievement in the
,> of the *ictorian !unicipal !useum !ovement. (he >elvingrove Art Gallery and !useum attracts more
than one million visitors each year. It is the second most popular visitor attraction in 'cotland and the most
visited museum in the ,> outside %ondon.
Museum Of Transport (Riverside Museum)
1%% 1ointhouse 1lace, G0 84$
Web: http://www.glasgowlife.org.u/&useu&s/riversi#e/1ages/#efault.asp2
!pening /ours: -on#ay to "hurs#ay an# $atur#ay 1%a&'(p&+
3ri#ay an# $un#ay 11a&'(p&
.#&ission: free
(he museum uses its collections of vehicles and models to tell the story of transport by land and sea, with a
uni3ue Glasgow flavour. +ere you will find the oldest surviving pedal cycle and the finest collection in the
world of 'cottish:built cars, including such world famous makes as Argyll, Arrol ;ohnson and Albion.
(he breadth of the collection is impressive, featuring all forms of transport from horse:drawn vehicles to fire
engines, from motorcycles to caravans. In the &lyde .oom are some CG# fascinating ship models, representing
the gigantic contribution of the .iver &lyde and its shipbuilders and engineers to the world of maritime trade.
(he museum has become European !useum of the year C#58.
The Tall Ship
Website: http://www.thetallship.co&/in#e2.asp2
!pening hours: 1%a&)(p&
.#&ission: free
(he &lyde .iver is renowned for its ship building heritage, with some of the most famous ships in the world
being built on the riverEs banks. (he Glenlee is a tall ship, launched onto the &lyde in 56BA. After sailing
throughout the world for over 6# years, the ship has returned home and is now a maritime museum. *isitors can
tour the uni3ue ship and sample a piece of GlasgowEs shipbuilding past. (he (all 'hop is located at (he
.iverside !useum.
Glasgow Science Centre
(% 1acific Quay, G(1 15.
Web: http://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/
!pening hours: -on#ay through $un#ay between 1%a& an# (p&
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Science Mall at Glasgow Science Centre1 (he heart of G'& is the 'cience !all. (he gleaming titanium
crescent overlooking the &lyde has three floors packed with exhibits, cafes and shop. Explore and discover
over 8## hands:on exhibits, interactive workshops, live science shows, labs, the ama@ing *irtual 'cience
(heatre, E:%earning &entre and 'cottish $ower 'pace (heatre, one of the finest planetaria in the world.
IMAX at Glasgow Science Centre: (he I!AH shows CF and 8F films that will ama@e and astound you.
(he I!AH camera looks at the world 7 and the universe 7 in a different way. After seeing an I!AH film you2ll
never see a standard cinema the same way either.
Tower at Glasgow Science Centre: (he Glasgow (ower is the worldEs first tower capable of revolving
through 8A#I from the ground up. 'tanding at over 5CCm 4D## feet9 in height, the Glasgow (ower displays on
the cityEs past as well as future development, together with a viewing platform that can give views of some D#
mile 4AD km9 north and south.
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Gallery of Modern Art
4oyal 52change $:uare, Queen $treet, G1 0./
Web: http://www.glasgowlife.org.u/&useu&s/go&a/1ages/#efault.asp2
!pening /ours: -on#ay to We#nes#ay an# $atur#ay 1%a&'(p&+ "hurs#ay 1%a&'8p&+
3ri#ay an# $un#ay 11a&'(p&
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Go!A is the second most visited contemporary art gallery outside %ondon, offering a thought:provoking
programme of temporary exhibitions and workshops. Go!A displays work by local and international artists as
well as addressing contemporary social issues through its major biannual projects. )pened in 5BBA, the Gallery
of !odern Art is housed in an elegant, neo:classical building in the heart of Glasgow city centre. .efurbished
to house the city2s contemporary art collection, the building is an appealing combination of old and new
architecture, incorporating a number of artists2 commissions.
Glasgow Cathedral & Glasgow Necropolis
,astle $treet//igh $treet, G* %Q;
Web: http://www.glasgowcathe#ral.org.u/
Opening Hours:
!onday : 'aturday, B.8#am : G.8#pm? 'unday1 5.##pm : G.##pm
Admission free
Glasgow &athedral is built on the site where 't >entigern, or !ungo, the first bishop within the ancient <ritish
kingdom of 'trathclyde, was thought to have been buried in AF A5C. (he present cathedral was built during the
58th to 5Gth centuries and is the only medieval cathedral on the 'cottish mainland to have survived the 5GA#
.eformation. Glasgow &athedral is on the eastern edge of Glasgow city centre and is accessible on foot from
the centre by walking north up +igh 'treet from Glasgow &ross 4!erchant city9, or by going east along
cathedral 'treet from <uchanan 'treet. (he -ecropolis is on high ground adjacent to Glasgow &athedral and is
not very accessible to anyone who has difficulty walking up steep and sometimes soft paths.
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If you would like more information on Museums and Galleries in Glasgow, please visit
http1JJwww.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.ukJ.
;une launches the beginning of annual West End festival: Glasgow2s largest multi:cultural event. If
you would like to become a part of it, please visit www.westendfestival.co.uk to find out more information
on the events taking place.
Glasgow is the second largest shopping centre in the ,>. (he city centre has three pedestrianised main
thoroughfares1 Sauchiehall Street, and Argyle Street, running parallel to each other and joined by Buchanan
Street where you can find a wide variety of store and specialty shops, including craft and anti3ue shops to
suit every taste and interest.
Glasgow2s parks and gardens are a wonder to explore : not only can you experience a relaxing and
refreshing stroll, but you can enjoy sport and activities, explore fascinating attractions and see exotic plants.
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