There’s no other city like Glasgow. We’re the best folks, it must be said - but what makes Glasgow so great?
We boast a rich, multi-cultural heritage and an incredibly varied history that encompassed religion, trade, and industry - many of the artefacts we have from these times are what makes the city so unique.
There’s no shortage of things going on in Glasgow - it’s very busy, we’re always creating new experiences that you can’t see anywhere else - like the Wonka Chocolate Experience for example.
Whether you want to take a step back in time in Garnethill or discover forgotten parts of the city, this guide will let you see a different side to Glasgow that you won’t be able to see anywhere else.
9. Stone of Destiny
There’s been a pub on this site on Woodlands Road since 1860 The Arlington Bar in Woodlands Road in Glasgow claims to be the home of the real Stone of Destiny which sits proudly in the bar. Whether this is true or another Glaswegian pub landlord tall tale is anyone’s guess at this point. | Contributed
10. Empire Sign
The neon sign found on New Wynd which links Trongate to Osborne Street was designed by Turner Prize-winning artist Douglas Gordon who was inspired by Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 masterpiece Vertigo. | Supplied
11. Sighthill Stone Circle
Sighthill Stone Circle has been attracting tourists and members of the Pagan community since it was completed in 1979. This astronomically-aligned stone circle was the first of its kind to be built in the UK in 3,000 years. | Supplied
12. Investigate the Glasgow Police Museum
The Glasgow Police Museum is a private museum which is run by volunteer members of The Glasgow Police Heritage Society. The attraction covers Britain’s first police force from the years 1800 to 1975. Here, visitors can enjoy a lifetime collection of fascinating police artefacts and other memorabilia. | via WikiCommons