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Top spots in Glasgow
Glasgow Necropolis
OutdoorsEast End
Victorian 'City of the Dead' with 50,000 monuments and cathedral views.
Pollok Country Park
OutdoorsSouth Side
Highland coos and the new Burrell Collection in 360 acres.
Barrowland Ballroom
NightlifeGallowgate
Sprung-floor gig venue on every band's bucket list since 1934.
Where to eat
Cail Bruich
$$$$Modern Scottish · West End
Glasgow's only Michelin star — produce-driven tasting menu.
Ox and Finch
$$Small Plates · Finnieston
Open-kitchen small plates from a wood-fired Josper grill.
Mother India
$$Indian · Westminster Terrace
Glasgow curry institution — tapas-style small dishes.
Crabshakk
$$$Seafood · Finnieston
Tiny tin-bar with the freshest west-coast shellfish in the city.
Live & on stage
TRNSMT Festival
Glasgow Green · Jul 11–13 · Festival / Pop-rock
Celtic Connections
Royal Concert Hall · Jan 16 – Feb 2 · Folk / World
OVO Hydro
OVO Hydro · Year-round · Arena tours
Glasgow Mela
Kelvingrove Park · Jul 6 · Multicultural Festival
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Glasgow Necropolis, Pollok Country Park, Barrowland Ballroom. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Glasgow and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.