Glasgow City Breaks - Insider's Guide

Make sure you get the most out of your Glasgow city break by following up our top ten insider tips - Glasgow experiences that only the locals would be able to tell you about!

Uisge Beatha
Prepare yourself for kilted barmen and walls festooned with unusual taxidermy. But much more interesting than that are the range of 125 single malts that are just waiting to be sampled. More info

The Lansdowne
Cosy, laid back pub with good music and friendly people. The food is also excellent and is prepared using a fusion of local ingredients and produce from further afield. What more could you want? More info 

Tchai-Ovna
Tea shop on Otago Lane, West End, which serves tea from every part of the world. The staff here offer an extensive knowledge of all things tea-related and as you already know, there's nothing better than a nice cup of tea. Or two. More info 

The Ben Nevis
One of the West End of Glasgow's best-kept secrets, it's fast becoming renowned on the Scottish traditional music scene for its regular and spontaneous sessions, uniquely Scottish design, great whisky and Guinness, and a truly welcoming atmosphere. More info

Glasgow Tower Abseil with Glasgow University
If you've got a head for heights and a fearless streak then this event is for you. This happens only once or twice a year but then, would you want to do it more often?! More info

Glasgow Necropolis
A fitting tribute to Glasgow's dearly departed, there are monuments here designed by major architects and sculptors of the time, including Alexander 'Greek' Thomson, Charles Rennie Macintosh and JT Rochead, created for the prominent and wealthy entrepreneurs of the "Second City of the Empire."
The Glasgow Necropolis still has a wonderful atmosphere and offers great views across the city. More info

At the top of the (Cine)World
At the very top of the Cineworld Cinema on Renfrew Street, there's a little lounge on the 18th floor with amazing views across the city. Not many people know about it, but that only adds to the allure. More info

Babbity Bowsters
Very old pub in the Merchant City, popular with locals so you'll get authentic views from Glasgow drinkers.

Kelvingrove Park
This Sir Joseph Paxton designed park is a classic example of Victorian elegance. Its design and setting on the banks of the River Kelvin enhance and complement the many magnificent buildings which surround and the world renowned Art Gallery and Museum. And when it's sunny, Glaswegians head there to sunbathe and watch the world go by. More info

The Golf Lounge
Play the Old Course, Pebble Beach and Valderrama without ever leaving Glasgow at Scotland's first indoor golf venue & bar on West George St. Hone your swing with advice from the resident professional or simply have a swing at some of the most iconic courses throughout the world. More info