Glasgow - a city of culture

Glasgow is many things to many people. As well as being one of the friendliest and most welcoming cities in the world, it also offers a wide range of cultural attractions. As the birthplace of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the internationally renowned architect (who designed Glasgow School of Art, pictured right), designer, artist and pioneer of the European Art Nouveau movement, Glasgow has a wealth of stunning architecture and 'must see' attractions to suit all tastes.

Museums, Galleries & Visitor Attractions

Glasgow is home to some of the most wonderful museums, galleries and visitor attractions in the world. Some of the main attractions include;

• Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum (pictured right)
• The Burrell Collection
• Glasgow Cathedral
• Gallery of Modern Art
• Peoples Palace
• Glasgow Science Centre
• House for an Art Lover
• St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art

Theatres and Arts

Glasgow has a thriving arts scene with a wide variety of theatres and performing arts venues throughout the city. Whatever your taste, whether it be film, theatre, ballet, opera, or even live music (including piping, as pictured to the right), Glasgow has something to offer. Key venues include:

• The Theatre Royal
• Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
• Glasgow Film Theatre
• The Tron Theatre
• Citizens Theatre
• Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre
• Clyde Auditorium
• King’s Theatre

Pictures by kind permission of Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley Tourist Board - www.seeglasgow.com