Places to Visit in Glasgow

Art Gallery & Museum
Argyle Street
Glasgow
G3 8AG
Most popular free visitor attraction in Scotland with over a million visitors a year. From fine art or dinosaurs.

Phone: 0141 287 2699
Fax: 0141 287 2690
Opening Times: Mon-Thu & Sat 1000-1700, Fri & Sun 1100-1700

Phone: 0141 578 0144
Fax: 0141 578 0140
Opening Times: Tue-Sat 1000-1300 & 1400-1700, Closed Sunday & Monday

Phone: 0141 578 0152
Opening Times: Tue-Sat 0900-1700, Closed Sunday & Monday

Barshaw Park
Glasgow Road
Paisley
Renfrewshire
PA1 3TJ
Tennis, bowling, golf, crazy golf, bouncy castles, a model railway, nature corner, boating pond and a walled garden.

Phone: 0141 840 2908
Opening Times: Open daily 0800 til dusk

Biggar Museum Trust
Moat Park Heritage Centre
Kirkstyle
Biggar
South Lanarkshire
ML12 6DT.
The Trust has museums in Biggar: Moat Park Heritage Centre, Gladstone Court, Greenhill Farmhouse, The Gasworks, Brownsbank Cottage, The John Buchan Centre.

Phone: 01899 221 050
Fax: 01899 221 050
Opening Times: Phone for Information about each venue.

Bothwell Castle
Castle Avenue
Uddingston
South Lanarkshire
G71 8BL
The largest and finest 13th Century stone castle in Scotland.

Phone: 01698 816 894
Fax: 01698 816 894
Opening Times: Open Oct-Mar, Mon-Wed & Sat 0930-1630, closed Thu, Fri & Sun; Apr-Sep Mon-Sun 0930-1830
Admissions: Adult £2.00 Child £0.75 OAP/Student £1.50

Bothwell Parish Church
Main Street
Bothwell
South Lanarkshire
G71 8PQ
Historically important Parish church and the 'Cathedral of Lanarkshire'.

Phone: 01698 853 189
Fax: 01698 853 229
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 1000-1600

Broughton Gallery
Broughton
Biggar
South Lanarkshire
ML12 6HJ
Sir Basil Spence town house in 16th Century style built i 1938. Hosts arts and crafts exhibitions.

Phone: 01899 830 234
Opening Times: Open Apr to Mid-Oct 1030-1800, Closed Wednesday

The Burrell Collection
Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws Road
Glasgow
G43 1AT
Over 8,000 art exhibits accumulated and donated by the Glasgow shipping
owner Sir William Burrell set in Pollok Country Park.

Phone: 0141 287 2550
Fax: 0141 287 2597
Opening Times: Mon-Thu & Sat 1000-1700, Fri & Sun 1100-1700

Calderglen Country Park Visitor Centre
Strathaven Road
East Kilbride
South Lanarkshire
G75 0QZ
Has a children`s Zoo, conservatory, ornamental gardens, play areas, nature trails, café and visitor centre. Fun for all the family!

Phone: 01355 236 644
Fax: 01355 247 618
Opening Times: Apr-Sep, Mon - Fri 1030-1700, Sat & Sun 1130-1830; Oct-Mar,
1130-1600 daily.

Carfin Grotto and Pilgrimage Centre
100 Newarthill Road
Carfin
Near Motherwell
North Lanarkshire
ML1 5AL
Looks at the world-wide history of pilgrimage covering a number of faiths. Carfin Grotto is a replica of the Lourdes Shrine.

Phone: 01698 268 941
Opening Times: Open daily 1000-1700
Admissions: Adult £1.50 Child £0.80 Family (2+2) £4.00

Celtic Football Club Visitor Centre
Celtic Park
Glasgow
G40 3RE
Historically important football club has the largest stadium in Britain. Contains Waldorf Restaurant and Celtic Superstore.

Phone: 0141 551 4308
Fax: 0141 551 0086

Opening Times: Phone for info.

Chatelherault
Carlisle Road
Ferniegair
Hamilton
South Lanarkshire
ML3 7UE
A hilltop visitor centre in Hamilton with exhibition gallery, adventure playground, gift shop, café, woodland walks and function and conference facilities.

Phone: 01698 426 213
Fax: 01698 421 532
Opening Times: Visitor Centre: Mon-Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1200-1700; Hunting Lodge: Mon-Thu & Sat 1030-1630, Sun 1230-1630; Park: daylight hours all year.

Clyde Muirshiel Country Park
Muirshiel Visitor Centre
Lochwinnoch
Renfrewshire
PA12 4LB
Great scenery and inspiring walks in 102 acre site.

01505 842 803
Opening Times: Jul-Sep, Open Daily 1200-1630, Apr-Jun & Oct-Mar, weekends only.

Clydebuilt
The Scottish Maritime Museum
King's Inch Road
Braehead
Glasgow
G51 4BN
The story of Glasgow and the Clyde's rise to become an industrial shipbuilding giant...and the accompanying decline.

Phone: 0141 886 1013
Fax: 0141 886 1015
Opening Times: Open daily Mon-Sat 1000-1800, Sun 1100-1700

Coats Observatory
49 Oakshaw Street West
Paisley
Renfrewshire
PA1 2DE
Fine Victorian observatory with exhibits covering astronomy,
astronautics, seismology and meteorology.

Phone: 0141 889 2013
Fax: 0141 889 9240
Opening Times: Tues - Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1400-1700

Thomas Coats Memorial Church
High Street
Paisley
Renfrewshire
PA2 9NH
One of Europe's finest Baptist churches.

Phone: 0141 889 9980
Opening Times: May-Sept Mon, Wed & Fri 1400-1600

The Comet Replica
Town Centre
Port Glasgow
Inverclyde
Replica of the Europe's first commercial paddle steamer built in 1962, 150 years after the real thing. Currently being refurbished (check before visiting).

Cornalees Bridge Centre
Loch Thom
Greenock
Inverclyde
PA16 9LX
A site of scientific interest with beautiful walks through Schielhill Glen.

01475 521 458
Opening Times: Visitor Centre closed 1st Nov- Apr, open Apr-Oct, times to be confirmed.

Craignethan Castle
Castle Cottage
Tillietudlem
Blackwood
South Lanarkshire
ML11 9PL
Overlooking the picturesque River Nethan, this 16th Century tower house has some lovely views.

Phone: 01555 860 364
Fax: 01555 860 364
Opening Times: Apr-Sep, open daily 0930-1830, Oct-Nov, Mon,Tue, Wed & Sat 0930-1630, Thu 0930-1230, Sun 1400-1630, Closed Fridays & Dec-Mar.
Admissions: Adult £2.00 Child £0.75 OAP/Student £1.50

Crookston Castle
Crookston
Glasgow
G52
12th and 15th Century castle in the south of Glasgow has links with Mary
Queen of Scots.

Phone: 0141 883 9606
Opening Times: Open Apr-Sep Daily 0930-1830

David Livingstone Centre
165 Station Road
Blantyre
South Lanarkshire
G72 9BY
Birthplace of the famous Scottish explorer has information about his life in the very tenement he was born in.

Phone: 01698 823 140
Fax: 01698 821 424
Opening Times: Apr-Sep, Mon-Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1230-1700, Oct-March, Mon-Sat 1030-1600, Sun 1230-1600.
CLOSED Jan-25 May 2000
Admissions: Adult £3.00, Child £2.00, Senior £2.00

Discover Carmichael Visitor Centre
Carmichael Estate Office
Biggar
South Lanarkshire
ML12 6PG
Wax models Scottish historical characters. The heritage estate has: wind energy; deer farm; pony trekking; history and environment centre.

Phone: 01899 308 169
Fax: 01899 308 481
Opening Times: Open daily 0930-1730
Admissions: Adult £3.25 Child/Concession £2.25

Eastwood Park
Rouken Glen Road
Giffnock
East Renfrewshire
Has a recreation centre, function suite, theatre and mansion house with
conference, meeting and wedding facilities. All set in luscious parkland.

Phone: 0141 577 3913/3912
Opening Times: Dawn `til dusk

Finlaystone Country Estate
Finlaystone House
Langbank
Renfrewshire
PA14 6TJ
Set in beautiful woodlands, has a tearoom and a visitor centre with doll collection.

Phone: 01475 540 505
Fax: 01475 540 285
Opening Times: Grounds open daily 1030-1700. Visitor Centre hours vary, please phone to check.
Admissions: Adult £2.50. Child £1.50, Concessions £1.50.

Freeport Leisure Scotland Ltd
Five Sisters
Westwood
West Calder
West Lothian
EH55 8QB
Scotland's first outlet village with a range of shops from designer outlets, high street names and independent retailers. Also has children's leisure facilities and restaurants.

Phone: 01501 763 488
Fax: 01501 762 409
Opening Times: Open daily from1000-1800 (Thu 1000-2000)

Friends of Govan Old Parish Church
C/O Pearce Institute
840 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51
This group helps maintain Old Govan Parish Church as an interesting historical site.

Phone: 0141 445 1941

Gallery of Modern Art
Queen Street
Glasgow
G1 3AZ
City centre location with four floors of modern painting, sculpture and installations from around the world. Includes works by Peter Howson, Beryl Cook and Sean Reid.

Phone: 0141 229 1996
Fax: 0141 204 5316
Opening Times: Mon-Thu & Sat 1000-1700, Fri & Sun 1100-1700

Glasgow Botanic Gardens
730 Great Western Road
Glasgow
G12 0UE
A highly popular tourist attraction is a centre education, conservation and research set in a fine glass house structure.

Phone: 0141 334 2422
Fax: 0141 339 6964
Opening Times: Dawn til dusk

Glasgow Cathedral
Cathedral Square
Glasgow
G4 0QZ
A magnificent medieval building with a rich history.

Phone: 0141 552 6891
Fax: 0141 552 0988
Opening Times: Apr-Sep, Mon-Sat 0930-1830, Sun 1400-1830, Oct-Mar, Mon-Sat 0930-1630 & Sun 1400-1630

Glasgow City Chambers
City Chambers
George Square
Glasgow
G2 1DU
Famous 19th Century municipal building with sumptuous interior.

Phone: 0141 287 4018
Fax: 0141 287 5666
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 0830-1700, Guided tours Mon-Fri 1030 & 1430

Glasgow Green
Greendyke Street
Glasgow
G40
Glasgow's oldest park has a very interesting social, historical and sporting history and is thought to be where James Watt first thought of the separate condenser for steam engines. Also site of the Peoples' Palace.

Phone: 0141 553 1092
Opening Times: Dawn `til dusk

Glasgow Necropolis
Castle Street
Glasgow
G4
Next to Glasgow Cathedral, this impressive cemetery has a large number of spectacular tombs.

Phone: 0141 287 3961
Fax: 0141 287 3960
Opening Times: Gates open dawn 'til dusk

Glasgow School of Art
167 Renfrew Street
Glasgow
G3 6RQ
Mackintosh's most famous work is still a functioning art school. Guided tours available.

Phone: 0141 353 4526
Fax: 0141 353 4746
Opening Times: Guided tours only: Mon-Fri 1100 & 1400, Sat 1030 & 1130
Closed Sunday except in July & August (1000-1500).
Admissions: Adults £5.00, Students/OAP £3.00

The Glasgow Science Centre
60 Pacific Quay
Glasgow
G51 1EA
Will feature modern science exhibits, film theatre and a 120 seat
planetarium.

Phone: 0141 420 5000
Fax: 0141 420 5001
Opening Times:Scheduled Opening: Easter 2001

Glengoyne Distillery
Dumgoyne
Nr Killearn
G63 9LB
One of Scotland's most famous distillery's and possibly the most beautiful.. Guided tours and VIP tours available.

Phone: 01360 550 254
Fax: 01360 550 094
Opening Times: Open all year Mon-Sat 1000-1600, Apr-Nov, Sun 1200-1600.
Admissions: £3.50 Adults, £2.50 Child/Concs, £3.50

Gleniffer Braes Country Park
The Lodge House
Glenfield Road
Paisley
Renfrewshire
PA2 8TE
Panoramic views of Paisley and Glasgow with organised guided walks and special events.

Phone: 0141 884 3794
Opening Times: Open 0800 `til dusk

Govan Old Parish Church
The Pearce Institute
840 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51
A 9th Century Sarcophagus is among one of the exhibits worth a visit.

Phone: 0141 445 1941
Opening Times: Wed 1030-1230; Wed, Thu, Sat 1300-1600, Services Mon-Fri 1000 & Sun 1100

Greenbank Garden
Flenders Road
Off Mearns Road
Clarkston
East Renfrewshire
G76 8RB
Beautiful gardens and house to inspire any committed gardener.

Phone: 0141 639 3281
Fax: 0141 616 0550
Opening Times: Gardens open all year 0930-Sunset, House open Apr-Oct, 1400-1600 Sundays only

Greenock Custom House Museum
Custom House Quay
Greenock
Inverclyde
PA15 1EQ
Get an interesting and informative look into the world of the Customs & Excise Service.

Phone: 01475 881 450
Fax: 01475 881 455
Opening Times: Mon-Fri 1000-1600. Tours are by prior arrangement only.

Hamilton Mausoleum
c/o Chatelherault
Carlisle Road
Hamilton
South Lanarkshire
ML3 7UE
Built for Alexander the 10th Duke of Hamilton.

Phone: 01698 426 213
Fax: 01698 421 532
Opening Times: Tours: Summer Sat, Sun & Wed 1500; Winter Sat, Sun & Wed
1400. Other times by appointment

Hampden Park Stadium
Hampden Park
Mount Florida
Glasgow
GT42 9BA

Phone: 0141 620 4000
The home of Scottish football and a stadium with a very rich history. Is currently being re-developed, but has a 55, 000 all-seated capacity. Will host 2002 European Champions' League Final and the Tyson fight in 2000.

Heatherbank Museum of Social Work
Caledonian University Library
City Campus, Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
An unusual museum looking mainly at the social needs of the disadvantaged in society.

Phone: 0141 331 8637
Fax: 0141 331 3005
Opening Times: Open all year Mon-Fri 0900-1700, Admission Free

The Hill House
Upper Colquhoun Street
Helensburgh
Argyll & Bute
G84 9AJ
A Charles Rennie Mackintosh domestic masterpiece, with furniture and fittings designed and built for the publisher William Blackie and his family.

Phone: 01436 673 900
Fax: 01436 674 685
Opening Times: Open daily 1330-1700, Apr-Oct (last entry 1700)
Admissions: Adults £6.00, Concessions £4.50, Family £15.50. National Trust
and National Trust for Scotland members free.

Holmwood House
61-63 Netherlee Road
Cathcart
Glasgow
G44 3YG.
Alexander Greek Thomson house in classical Greece style from 1858.

Phone: 0141 637 2129
Fax: 0141 571 0184
Opening Times: Apr-Oct Open daily 1330-1730,
Admissions: Adult £3.50, Child/Conc £2.50

House For An Art Lover
Bellahouston Park
10 Dumbreck Road
Glasgow
G41 5BW
Charles Rennie Mackintosh inspired recreation, set in the beautiful parkland next to walled gardens.

Phone: 0141 353 4770
Fax: 0141 353 4771
Opening Times: For Mackintosh Rooms: Sat & Sun 1000-1600. Mon-Fri: please
call on 0141 353 4449 as times vary. Cafe/Design Shop & Contemporary
Exhibitions: Daily 1000-1700
Admissions: £3.50 Adult, £2.50 Conc, £3.00 Group, £1.00 Child.

Houston Brewing Company
South Street
Houston
Renfrewshire
PA6 7EN
Part of the Fox and Hounds pub and restaurant. Include details of their award-winning Killellan 3.7% and Barochan 4.1% ales.

Phone: 01505 612 620
Fax: 01505 614 133
Opening Times: Brewery tours by appointment.

Hunter House Museum
Maxwellton Road
Calderwood
East Kilbride
South Lanarkshire
G74 3LW
History of John and William Hunter, famous medical pioneers of the 18th Century, using a range of interactive technology. Also a display on East Kilbride.

Phone: 01355 261 261
Opening Times: Apr-end Sep: Weekdays 1200-1600, Weekends 1200-1700.

Hunterian Art Gallery
University of Glasgow
82 Hillhead Street
Glasgow
G12 8QQ
Exhibits include paintings, drawings and prints by J.A.M Whistler, and furniture and drawings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Phone: 0141 330 5431
Fax: 0141 330 3618
Opening Times: Mon - Sat 0930-1700 (Mackintosh House closed daily 1230-1330)

Huntershill Village
100 Crowhill Road
Bishopbriggs
East Dunbartonshire
G64 1RP
Focus on political martyr's and a memorial to Thomas Muir. Also has a garden centre, picture framer, gallery, aquatic and pet centre. Coffee shop and local artefacts. Disabled facilities.

Phone: 0141 762 5100
Fax: 0141 772 7490
Opening Times: Open daily 1000-1730

Hunterston Visitor Centre
Hunterston B Power Station
British Energy
West Kilbride
North Ayrshire
KA23 9QJ
See the workings of a nuclear power station, with exhibitions and videos.

Phone: 0800 838 557
Fax: 01294 826 008
Opening Times: Feb-Oct Mon-Fri 0930-1630. Guided tours 1030, 1330 & 1500.

Hutchesons' Hall
158 Ingram Street
Glasgow
G1 1EJ
A very distinctive Glasgow landmark in the city centre. An 'A Listed' building by David Hamilton with a rich history.

Phone: 0141 552 8391
Fax: 0141 552 7031
Opening Times: Open all year (except public holidays and 24 Dec-6 Jan)

International Purves Puppets
Biggar Puppet Theatre
Broughton Road
Biggar
South Lanarkshire
ML12 6HA
With a touring company is also available for UK and Worldwide theatre, school and community venue bookings.

Phone: 01899 220 631
Fax: 01899 220 750
Opening Times: Mon-Sat 1000-1700, Sun 1400-1700, Jan-10 March only open Saturdays. Easter-August open daily.
Admissions: Plays: Adult £4.90, Child £3.90