1. Go on a day trip to the Scottish Highlands: One of the most memorable things you can do in Glasgow is to book a tour of the world-famous Scottish Highlands, which will take you to places like Glen Coe and Loch Ness. You can drive through rolling green fields and explore some of the most beautiful historical valleys that exist here to this day. You can also visit ancient cathedrals, churches, castles and much more.
Location: Kintyre House St Andrews Cres Glasgow Airport, Paisley PA3 2TQ, United Kingdom
Timings: Monday to Sunday (7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
2. Take a Whiskey Tour: Scotland makes some of the best whiskey in the world and the headquarters of some of the most famous brands of whiskey can also be found right here in the city. Even if you are not much of a whiskey enthusiast, the process of distilling the golden amber liquid and packaging them while getting a little taste of the most premium whiskey should definitely be on your bucket list when you are visiting Glasgow.
The detailed tour takes you to the storage facility and even curates other premium items like chocolate and tobacco that elevate the flavour for maximum impact.
Location: Glengoyne Distillery, Dumgoyne, Killearn, Glasgow G63 9LB, UK
3. Visit the Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis: If you want an insight into the beautiful history and culture of Glasgow, there is no better place than the Glasgow Cathedral and the adjacent Necropolis Graveyard and Garden to do so.
The property dates back to the 12th century and is one of the best specimens of British and Scottish architecture that has survived in the region. The garden is also very peaceful and the headstones of the people buried there also give you a rare insight into the lives of the past natives.
Location: Castle St, Glasgow G4 0QZ, United Kingdom
Timings: Monday to Friday (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
4. Catch the view from The Lighthouse: If you are on the hunt for the most gorgeous view of the city of Glasgow, you can head right to The Lighthouse, which is one of the more recent additions to Glasgow's inventory of tourist places. The Lighthouse was built by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and is defined by its sharp architectural design, the romantic winding staircase that leads to the top and the quaint cafe that is situated on the ground floor of the building.
Location: 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU, United Kingdom
Timings: Monday to Saturday (10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), Sundays (12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.)
5. Go on a food tour: One thing that tourists in Glasgow are always surprised by is the sheer range of great food that is available. You can check out many wonderful restaurants like Mono - where there is a thriving indie music scene and some exceptional vegan food or even head to places like Glaschu and The Botany that serve classic Scottish dishes with a modern twist.
Surprisingly, Glasgow is also known as the “Curry Capital of the UK”, which means you will find some of the best Chicken Tikka Masala in that part of the world only in Glasgow.
Location: Glasgow
Timings: Approximately Monday to Sunday (11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
6. Go shopping! : Glasgow is a shopping hotspot where you can find almost anything that you are looking for, including high fashion, streetwear, thrifted clothes, recycled clothes, independent stores and large chains from where you can get some great bargains. Buchanan Gallery, Princes Square and St Enoch Centre are considered the high street for fashion and shopping in the city.
However, if you are looking for some steal deals and are open to exploring the local designers and independent traders in the city, then you can head to places like the Scottish Design Exchange or The Hidden Lane where you can get some unique buys.
Location: Glasgow
Timings: Monday to Sunday (11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.)