Glasgow

2 Best Sights in Glasgow, Scotland

As cities go, Glasgow is contained and compact. It's set up on a grid system, so it's easy to navigate and explore, and the best way to tackle it is on foot. In the eastern part of the city, start by exploring Glasgow Cathedral and other highlights of the oldest section of the city, then wander through the rest of the Merchant City. From there you can just continue into the City Centre with its designer shops, art galleries, and eateries. From here you can either walk (it takes a good 45 minutes) or take the subway to the West End. If you walk, head up Sauchiehall Street. Once in the West End, visit the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, Glasgow University, and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. A walk through Kelvingrove Park will being you to the Finnieston area. You can take a taxi to the South Side to experience Pollok House. For Glasgow’s East End, walk down High Street from the cathedral to the Tron Cross; from there you can walk to the Barras market and Glasgow Green.

National Museum of Rural Life

Fodor's choice

Set in a rural area, this lovely museum exploring every aspect of the country's agricultural heritage is slightly off the beaten track but well worth the trip. It is a whole day out. In a modern building resembling a huge barn you learn about how farming transformed the land, experience the life and hardships of those who worked it, and see displays of tools and machines from across the ages. Take a tractor ride to a fully functioning 1950s farmhouse. There are also some great exhibits geared toward children and a range of summer events.

Glasgow Police Museum

Merchant City

Occupying an upstairs space on Bell Street, this small museum is something of a hidden gem in the city, with exhibits that reflect a unique and grisly history of Glasgow through the eyes of the city's police force. Established in the 1800s, it's the longest running police force in the United Kingdom. Visitors can learn about historical crime waves in the city, prominent serial killers (including the city's notorious Bible John, who is suspected of murdering at least three women in the 1960s), and more wholesome details such as the force's uniforms over the years.

Glasgow

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