Glasgow

Kelvingrove Museum in Glasgow is an ideal destination for those with limited time to explore the city, offering free admission to its imposing premises in a leafy Victorian park bearing the same name. With 22 galleries spanning diverse themes, the museum caters to a wide range of interests and is also particularly child-friendly. Visitors can immerse themselves in natural history, art, local history and explore a vast array of artifacts from around the globe, with highlights that include works by Salvador Dalí and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

This floral haven in West End is the place to end all city walks and give rest to your senses amidst a plant collection spreading over 20 hectares. Visit the imposing Kibble Palace, join guided tours and follow the events organised for various ages, all free of charge.

With the first stones laid in 1136, Glasgow Cathedral is the oldest in mainland Scotland, but its origins date back even earlier to the 6th century. Here you can immerse yourself in the details of Gothic architecture and the relics of medieval history.

Established in 1823, Auchentoshan Distillery proudly proclaims its ties to a city with such history as Glasgow, the establishment also being an essential part of the local heritage. Through various guided tours and tasting events, visitors can explore the history and the whisky-making process of this single malt distillery, while also indulging in unique cocktail creations and a remarkable gift selection.

East of the city's prominent cathedral, the Glasgow Necropolis is where fifty thousand — including numerous prominent figures — found eternal rest over the course of the 19th century. Guided tours are available to explore the architecture and stories preserved in this 15-hectare Victorian cemetery.

Designed inside and out by the internationally acclaimed Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the House for an Art Lover is an arts centre in Southside's spectacular Bellahouston Park. The venue is also a popular choice for private celebrations, and houses a café that well lives up to its environment, making for a sublime location for afternoon tea.

The Celtic Football Club was founded in Glasgow in the late 1880s by two Irish priests in a bid to raise money in the city's poor East End. The club has since become one of the most successful in Scotland and is the winner of over 50 Scottish League Championships and dozens of other cups, including one European Cup. Celtic Park is the perfect place to get a taste of the spirit surrounding the club, and other events too are hosted here at times.

Through guided tours or individually, visitors can stroll through this imposing campus and explore its 500-year history. On-site landmarks include the Hunterian Museum, Art Gallery and the Zoology Museum — or why not just soak up vibes at the students' favourite cafés and restaurants.

This train journey from Glasgow to Mallaig — and through another branch to Oban — transports you into the breathtaking wilderness of western Scotland not many eyes get to see. Admire the highlands, lakes, national parks and some of the smallest stations in the network, and keep your eyes peeled for the Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous in Harry Potter movies.

When it comes to architecture in Glasgow, Charles Rennie Mackintosh is the name you'll hear time and again. Best known for his work in the Art Nouveau style, Mackintosh left an indelible mark on the city, with the 1898 Glasgow School of Art as the crown jewel. Nowadays, the school isn't just about educating the next generation of artists — it's also about appreciating its rich history.

With a mission to bring science to all kinds of audiences, Glasgow Science Centre on the south bank of the River Clyde houses numerous events, workshops and exhibitions. Surely they have IMAX, but it has some serious competitors on the entertainment front, such as the bodyworks show and the science theatre.