WHAT TO SEE

Glasgow is full of sights, attractions and buildings for you to admire, experience and explore. Browse through the categories below or use the search bar to see what sights the city has to offer

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Famous Sights

Museums & Galleres

Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Alexander 'Greek' Thomson

Theatres & The Arts

Schools & Universities

Sports

Religious

Cemeteries

Street Art & Murals

Parks & Gardens

Statues

Victorian

Industrial

Modern

Hidden & Historic

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FAMOUS SIGHTS

Glasgow's highlights for those who only have a couple of days to spend in the city

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museums &
galleries

Glasgow has a vast selection of museums and galleries for you to explore and enjoy

charles
rennie
mackintosh

Discover the buildings designed and inspired by Scotland's best known architect

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alexander
'greek'
thomson

This pioneer of sustainable building designed many of the buildings in Glasgow

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theatres &
the arts

Explore the creative hubs in Glasgow that celebrate theatre and other performing arts

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schools &
universities

Discover the old school buildings and that shaped the city's education system

SPORTS

Though its known primarily for football, Glasgow is home to many different sports

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RELIGIOUS

Though founded on Christianity, modern Glasgow is home to

all religions

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cemeteries

Glasgow's cemeteries are places of rest where every headstone has a story to tell

street art
& MURALS

Whether official or not, Glasgow's streets have many hidden artworks and murals to find

parks &
gardens

Escape the urban city in Glasgow's hidden gardens and vast country parks

STATUES

Discover the statues that watch over Glasgow like guardians of the past

VICTORIAN

Discover the best examples of Victorian architecture that Glasgow has to offer

industrial

As a shipping portal, Glasgow was at the centre of Scotland's Industrial Revolution

modern

Marvel at these modern architectural gems designed by local Glasgow firms

hidden & historic

Uncover the sights that are hidden away and consigned to the

history books