George Square is the main civic centre in Glasgow. The square hosts several major events throughout the year and is home to many historical monuments.
Glasgow’s main war memorial is sited at one end of the square in front of the Glasgow City Council Chamber and attractions including the city’s modern art gallery are within a short walking distance.
The Tiree Music Festival (TMF) is a Scottish folk music event hosted annually on the Inner Hebridean island of Tiree.
The TMF was founded by a member of the band Skerryvore and has gained a cult following since the first event was held in 2010.
A variety of music styles are played across three days and visitor facilities include food stalls, gift shops and arts and crafts workshops.
The St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art is located near Glasgow Cathedral where it showcases a varied collection of religious artefacts from across the globe.
The museum offers a very good café and gift shop in addition to the displays and exhibits in its multi-level historic building.
Discover Glasgow’s St. Mungo Museum with this complete visitor guide.
Melrose Abbey is located near the village of Melrose on the River Tweed. It was founded in 1136 as Scotland’s first Cistercian monastery and is famous for being the burial site of Robert the Bruce’s heart.
The abbey is managed by Historic Environment Scotland. Paid entry is available for all visitors but HES members can enter for free. Discover Melrose Abbey with this complete visitor guide.
The Riverside Museum of Transport showcases transport memorabilia from across the globe. It is located next to The Tall Ship on the River Clyde at Pointhouse Place in Glasgow.
Visitors can view exhibits including steam trains, historic cars, trams, motorbikes and much more. Entry is free.
Discover Glasgow’s Riverside Museum of Transport with this visitor guide.
The Necropolis is a Victorian garden cemetery sited on a hill overlooking Glasgow Cathedral. It is the final resting place of fifty thousand people and it was one of the first multi-faith graveyards in the world.
The Necropolis is well-known for the elaborate monuments and gravestones that cover the 37-acre site. It is free to visit and guided tours are available on request.
Discover the Glasgow Necropolis with this complete visitor guide.
The Tall Ship is a 19th-century fully-restored sailing ship and museum moored up at Pointhouse Quay next to The Riverside Transport Museum in Glasgow.
The floating museum features a restored interior with authentic displays of life at sea in the Victorian era. The attraction also houses a shop and a café. It is currently free to visit.
Discover the Tall Ship with this complete visitor guide.
The Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art (known locally as the GOMA) features temporary and permanent exhibitions of Scotland’s greatest modern artworks.
The gallery is located in a former city mansion and is regarded as one of the finest collections of modern art in Scotland.
Discover the GOMA with this complete visitor guide.
