In the very heart of Glasgow stands one of the city’s most important and prestigious buildings – the City Chambers. A grand and imposing edifice overlooking George Square, the City Chambers is an impressive symbol of Glasgow’s political strength and historical wealth. Completed in 1888, for over a hundred years it has been the headquarters of successive councils serving the City of Glasgow.
As one of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions, the magnificent Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a stunning location for any formal or informal gathering. The building boasts an art collection of international significance which includes works by Rembrandt, Botticelli, Van Gogh and Lippi.
The Burrell Collection houses a world-famous collection gifted to Glasgow by Sir William Burrell. As well as exhibiting the finest tapestry collection outside Paris, visitors can see art objects from Iraq, Egypt, Greece and Italy. This award winning building displays a fine collection of furniture, textiles, ceramics, medieval European sculptures, drawings and a stunning collection of stained glass.
Situated in Royal Exchange Square in the heart of Glasgow, the Gallery of Modern Art houses a fine collection of lively national and international exhibits from the world of Modern Art. Previously home to the Stirling's Library, the building has a Neo-classical exterior with contemporary interior.
The Gallery of Modern Art is on five floors encompassing the Earth Gallery, Air Gallery and the Water Gallery.
St Mungo's Museum of Religious Life and Art is the UK's first dedicated museum to religion. Situated in the concourse of Glasgow Cathedral, near the historical Provand's Lordship and world renowned Glasgow Royal Infirmary, the museum offers visitors the chance to see Glasgow's multi-cultural heritage at it's very best.
Glasgow’s latest museum due to open in 2011 is situated by the historic River Clyde and brings the treasures of the well known Glasgow Transport Museum to a new and exciting environment designed by the universally acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid.
The Tall Ship is one of Glasgow’s most enduring riverside attractions. Built on Clydeside in 1896 and named the ‘Glenlee’, the Tall Ship began life as a cargo vessel and circumnavigated the world four times before her return to Glasgow where she was completely renovated by Clyde Maritime Trust in 1993.
This amazing building is one of the most prestigious iron and glass structures remaining from the Victorian era. The building has a fascinating history, part of it having originally formed a conservatory at John Kibble’s home at Coulport, Loch Long from the 1860’s to the early 1870’s.
Opened in 1898, the People's Palace tells the rich story of Glasgow's heritage, its people, and its impact on the world from 1175 to the present day. The museum houses important collections relating to the tobacco and other industries as well as the fantastic historical and political recollections of the temperance, woman's suffragette and socialist movements. Glasgow's popular past is brought to life with gritty realism in this fine collection.
Situated in the heart of Queens Park, the Pavillion hosts a world class collection of temperate & tropical roses.
One of Glasgow’s best kept secrets, Tramway is one of Europe’s most significant multi-purpose performance and exhibition venues.