Glasgow Travel Forum

Can someone please help me... I need to get from Glasgow Airport to Inverness, i really dont want to catch a flight i would rather do it another way. I have a book on Scotland but it is not to helpful with this sort of thing. I arrive into Glasgow around Midday, if that makes any difference to what i can do.

Hi I am flying to Glasgow in May for a weekend with 10 lads. Can anyone suggest anywhere outside Glasgow to stay, town or countryside. Doesnt have to be too lively, but with something to do or visit and a few welcoming bars that wouldnt mind a group. We are using Glasgow International so anywhere within a reasonable distance. Many thanks.

hi there,

I am planning to stay one night in a hotel at the airport. can someone recommend a good one even though it's just for 1 night. Do most airport hotels offer shuttle bus to the airport for freer?

Thanks
glen

Hi there,

I'm flying in from Amsterdam to Glasgow with British Airways. Which airport do I fly in to?

Can someone let me know if this hotel is centrally located. How far is the international airport from this hotel?
Acorn Hotel ... Overview
140 Elderslie Street, Glasgow, G3 7AW.
Tel : 0141 332 6556
Fax: 0141 332 4074

Thanks
Glen

Just wanted to know what currency is used is it pounds or euro? Also how much would you think would be decent for a month trip, i wont be needing any accomodation as i will be with family. i'd say that i will be getting driven most places. Any ideas??

Hello,

I am from Australia, I am travelling to Scotland/Glasgow in August. I just need some help how i can get around and if anyone knows somewhere i can stay for one night? I also need to get from Glasgow to Inverness... are there buses ? is that how it works. Im pretty freaked out as i will be travelling alone for part of the trip

Thanks

Can anyone tell me if there is a go-karting centre near Glasgow City centre that couyld take a group of lads, 12-15, on a Saturday afternoon. Ora nything similkar.

Cheers in advance.

Woulod any one be able to help my sister out with the following question She is trying to organise a 6 week trip over and its a bit tricky doing it from Australia .And she know I rave about how helpful VT's are so her question is
- has anyone hired a car in Glasgow - toured Scotland, taken the car across on the ferry to Belfast - toured Northern Ireland then returned to Scotland,

If so what hire car company did they use and was the car covered by insurance whilst on the ferry to and from Northern Ireland.

This is what we want to do but trying to find a hire car company who will let us take the car on the ferry is very difficult.
We would appreciate any advice thankyou

Im organising a stag weekend in Glasgow in May for 10-12 lads aged 27 to 60 approx. Can anyone suggest good spots for a bit of crack and a good drink or anywhere else we should go or for that matter, avoid.

Our hotel is in the city centre.

It will be a lively group but no idiots. All hints or suggestions welcome.

Cheers

with the keltic connections festival where else can offer such good facilities at these budget rates?

This is probably a dumb question, but I'm wondering what the weather in Glasgow is normally like around X-mas and New Years... I know it's cold, but because it's cold, is there much snow? I know it rains a lot, but is the rain like Seattle or Southern California (when we get rain)? Seattle rain is more of a constant mist that is just in the air with a few down pours. So Cal rain is more like it comes down hard for about 10 minutes, and then dissipates.

I'm not worried about the weather. Just curious so I can pack the right gear to protect my camera.

Thanks,

Jim

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?