Glasgow by train
Discover Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, is known for its industrial heritage and vibrant arts scene. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum showcases treasures from the city past, while the modern Riverside Museum celebrates Glasgow’s maritime past. George Square and the University of Glasgow reflect the city’s architectural grandeur. With its lively music scene and warm hospitality, Glasgow is a cultural powerhouse with a welcoming vibe.
Explore neighbourhoods in Glasgow
Neighbourhoods in and around Glasgow
Holidays by land and sea
Glasgow train holidays
Gateway to the Isles
Oban, Glasgow
Spend a few nights in lively Glasgow before staying in the seaside town of Oban, the perfect base to explore the many surrounding islands.
Glasgow
Glasgow
Scotland’s largest city houses some of the UK’s most prestigious cultural institutions, from the historic to the contemporary, all topped off with world-class nightlife.
Glasgow and Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Glasgow
Two Scottish cities. Enough galleries, restaurants, and live music to make you go back for more.
Activities and neighbourhoods in Glasgow
Pollok Country Park
Enjoy the oasis of calm and quiet at Pollok Country Park (15-minutes by train from Glasgow), with its manicured gardens, wide fields, a peaceful river, Highland cows and Clydesdale horses.
Gallery of Modern Art
Wander the impressive art galleries scattered across the city; the Gallery of Modern Art is particularly spectacular.
West End cafés
Sit outside at the tiny Tchai-Ovna tea house, inspired by Czech Cajovna, or book a quirky brunch at the Hillhead Bookclub, for ping-pong, retro computer games, and cocktails in gramophones.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Visit the Botanic Gardens, which since 1841 have flourished with exotic flora and fauna, and offer botanical history inside the impressive domed and teak glasshouses (open in the afternoons only).
Why visit Glasgow with Byway?
Expertly routed
Powered by two million miles of expertise
Support, not supervision
Disruption replanning, journey guide and in-trip chat
More sustainable, by design
Land and sea journeys with locally-owned stays
Looking for something else?
Build my own trip
Tell us what you’re after. Our tech will create a personalised holiday for you.
Build a trip