Glasgow Travel Forum

Hi, Going to Glasgow(Hotel Central) on the 25th Oct for 3nts with my wife and 2 kids (11,8).
I would love to hear the best places to get some good food.Kid's are good eaters and enjoy a varied diet,though my daughter (11)has quite a list of allergies.
Looked at loads on the net and would love to hear from someone with local knowledge...good pub grub,restaurants e.t.c.
Thankyou.
David.

im going to Glasgow for my 30th does anyone know how near clyde view apartments clyde street is to the citycentre before i book it???

Could anyone live in Glasgow could advise where can I find a short parking (3 to 4 hours) near the Glasgow Cathedral.

Driving from Windermere to Fort William, we plan to have a stop at Glasgow to take the lunch and have a quick visit to some interesting points. Anyone here could give tips and advice of where can I find the car park for my car and sugguestion for the visit.

I know this is really a tip rather than question but wasn't sure where to post it - There's a great event on in Glasgow in the week between 15 and 21 September, where there are loads of free events on and access to many of Glasgows most interesting buildings. More information at www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com/default.aspx.
If I were to pose a question it would be - where should I have posted this?!

Hello Glasgow,

Next week I’m attending a training course at the Stow College Campus on Hotspur Street, Maryhill.

Any advice on anything would be useful (things to do, things not to do, places to eat etc) and any info on hotels near the venue would be particularly welcome.

Regards

Mark

is it possible for a 1-2 days tour in the famous highland? either guided service or by rail. it's our first trip to scotland, we are not self-driving or hiking, the only convenient transport we have is Britrail Pass. can you tell me which is the quickest way from one of the hub cities to the wildness and uniqueness? if the way is guided service, we hope it's not costing too much.. any suggestion and advice is appreciated. thanks.

How would I get from Glasgow to Arran? Also, do you know what the cost of entry is into the botanic gardens? Any other recommendations for nature/scenery lovers visiting Glasgow for three days? We will be going over to Edinburgh for five days after. Thanks again for all of your help.

Hi everyone, We are getting ready for our 2nd trip to Scotland...my favorite place to travel to (never been to Glasgow, though)! We will be flying into Prestwick and staying at the Jury's Inn. We will be getting in at 21:00 and we would like to know what is the best way to get to the hotel. Should we be concerned about traveling at dark? Also, we will be there for three days...any recommendations on what to see? We are forty and like the outdoors, not really into the nightlife scene. Lastly, any good/inexpensive recommendations for places to eat? The hotel charges $20.00 per person for breakfast and that is not going to happen. Any grocery stores around there?
Thanks in advance.

What is the best way to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh via public transport?
Are there any sights on the track, which would be worth to be visited or even to make a detour?

1.Can please someone advise me if it is wise to take along kids to this place.....would they like it.
2.Besides, what are their attractions which is targeted to children and how many days do I need to stay there for me to be able to see most of the interesting places?
Thank you.

Hi friends:

Next August I will go to Glasgow, and O'd like to ask you:
. How can I get from the International airport to South Street?
- How to get from the city centre to South Street?
- How to find accommodation nearby?, I mean, what is the name of the area?

Thanks.

Santi

Hi there

Well my parents are visiting in summer and I have booked 4 of us to go to Glasgow, some questions to fellow travelers,

1. Whats the best area to reside as short stay tourists?

2. My wife and mom would like to see a castle where as myself and dad would like to go visit a brewery, how can I book a brewery visit, are there any breweries close to the city center? He's an avid fan of scotch whiskey so I really want him to see one.

3. we are visiting on the 2nd week of July, any festivals or similar events?

4. should we go to Edinburgh for 1/2 day as well?

Thanks

ER

Can someone please tell me if it has WIFI? it would be great to go and do all nighters there for writing essays etc!

this is a question that just popped into my mind when I was thinking of my last trip to Scotland -- I was driving back from the Isle of Skye and arriving in the Greater Glasgow area shortly before sunset. I will never forget the view of the city lights from a road somewhere in the area of Bearsden/Milngavie.

Now my question: which other places do you know of that have wonderful vistas of the twinkling city lights? Given the fact that Glasgow is low-lying and surrounded by hills there should be more!

I'm visiting friends in england and have decided to take a cheap flight up to Glasgow for just two days what part of town is the best to stay to have good access to nightlife,shops,restaurants?Price is less a concern than convenience(walking)and fun.

Couldn't find one in central Glasgow. Can you reccommend?

Hello all,

My fiance and I are traveling to Glasgow via Edinburgh Airport (don't ask...), and we would like to know the easiest way to get from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow. We will have a lot of baggage so we would really like to avoid multiple stops and transfers. What do you all recommend?

Thanks in advance!

Hi all

I'm coming to Glasgow later this month but a severe travel addiction means that I don't have much money for accommadation. I was thinking of staying in the Etap hotel at Springfield Quay. However, although it does not look too far from the centre I did notice on the map that the Clyde and the M8 stand between the hotel and the city centre. How easy is it to get around? Anyone know about public transport?

Is Glasgow bigger than Dublin?

I would like to take an early morning swim in a public swimming bath not far from the National Express Coach station, strathclyde. Can you give me details of where and how to get there? Also how does a person get from Glasgow to Craigluscar,Bike Trail,Dunfermline, Fife, by public transport?

Hello friends:

Could anybody tell me good travel agencies in Glasgow (mostly specializing in Iceland)

Thanks.

Santi

I'm visiting some family over paddys day & i was just wondering if anyone knew of any good pubs or clubs in central Glasgow in which to celebrate? Live music venues would be good too, i like a bit of the Wolfe Tones! :-)

Myself and a couple of friends are thinking of working for the summer in Britain. There're a few cities we are considering going to and to help us narrow our (very long) list I was just wondering if anyone would like to offer some input as to whether or not Liverpool would be a good choice for the summer.
We'd be looking for somewhere where
- Job availibility won't be a problem
- A decent nightlife for 20 year olds
- Cheap cost of living, or at least, not expensive
- There's a nice amount of touristy things to do.

Really, REALLY appreciate feedback!

Hello,

I will be staying at the Travel Lodge Central 11 Hill Street, Glasgow.
Can we walk there from Glasgow Central station or from Buchanan Bus station?

please advise,

cheers!

Hi!

In Mid May we will be 2 female travellers heading to Glasgow City Center. We need affordable accomodation for a month and was wondering if anyone new of a Hostel that could do this or a place that can rent fully furnished appartments at a reasonable price for that length of time?

Thanks in advance!!

I am going to spend the holidays in Scotland and wondering if there are tours going over Christmas. I am thinking a 2 or 3 days highlands tour.
Thank you

I am going to Glasgow for a conference but I have extended my stay to go sightseeing. Besides the museums, art galleries and shops I have checked already I want to know if there is any day trip available to go to Loch Ness in Winter (I am going in November...).
And any other off the beaten path info people who have been there already want to share, regarding culture and scottish customs.
Thank you.

I would like to know which airlines are the best and most reliable, as well as economical, for booking on-line tickets to Glasgow from Athens, Greece. Are there possibly any direct flights? My friend here in Athens wants to go to Glasgow on the 23rd October and return to Athens on the 30-31st October.

Does anyone possibly know of any good discount or package deals at this time of the year?

Thank you for your help in advance. Janet in Athens

Seeking advice in the interests of International Relations....

I've got a friend coming over from India to visit us in Oxford next month and he's posed a tricky question for me??

After seeing us, he's off on a business trip to Glasgow to see a cusomer on Friday and then he's got a weekend to kill before taking the train back down to Leeds for some more business on Monday.

He's asked me what I would suggest he does with his weekend in Glasgow I think he's looking for a break into the country. Not knowing the area that well I've suggested Loch Lomond but not sure if thats a bit far.

Another thing I have to bear in mind is that he's not going to be getting a hire car or anything like that so he's reliant on public transport.

I know this is a bit vague but he's only over for a short while and I don't want to spoil his trip by giving him a bum steer!!!

Any advice I can pass on would be appreciated??

Cheers

Jason.