Guidebook for Glasgow

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Guidebook for Glasgow

Arts & Culture

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum houses one of Europe's great art collections. It is amongst the top three free-to-enter visitor attractions in Scotland and one of the most visited museums in the United Kingdom outside London.
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath St
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum houses one of Europe's great art collections. It is amongst the top three free-to-enter visitor attractions in Scotland and one of the most visited museums in the United Kingdom outside London.
The award-winning Riverside is home to some of the world’s finest cars, bicycles, ship models, trams and locomotives. Interactive displays and the hugely popular historic Glasgow street scene bring the objects and stories to life. Located next to the Tall Ship on the shore of the River Clyde
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Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse Rd
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The award-winning Riverside is home to some of the world’s finest cars, bicycles, ship models, trams and locomotives. Interactive displays and the hugely popular historic Glasgow street scene bring the objects and stories to life. Located next to the Tall Ship on the shore of the River Clyde
Situated in the heart of the City Centre, GoMA is Scotland's most visited modern art gallery displaying work that highlights the interests, influences and working methods of artists from around the world. http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/GoMA/Pages/default.aspx
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Галерея современного искусства
111 Royal Exchange Square
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Situated in the heart of the City Centre, GoMA is Scotland's most visited modern art gallery displaying work that highlights the interests, influences and working methods of artists from around the world. http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/GoMA/Pages/default.aspx

Parks & Nature

Sir Joseph Paxton designed park is a classic example of a Victorian park. Its design and setting on the banks of the River Kelvin enhance and compliment the magnificent Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery - see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvingrove_Park
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Парк Kelvingrove
6 Professors' Square
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Sir Joseph Paxton designed park is a classic example of a Victorian park. Its design and setting on the banks of the River Kelvin enhance and compliment the magnificent Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery - see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvingrove_Park
One of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions Mugdock is a moorland park only 3 miles from the West End. Activities include Walking Cycling Horse Riding Archery Orienteering Trails Shopping & Eating Children's Play See http://www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk/planavisit.html
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Mugdock Country Park
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One of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions Mugdock is a moorland park only 3 miles from the West End. Activities include Walking Cycling Horse Riding Archery Orienteering Trails Shopping & Eating Children's Play See http://www.mugdock-country-park.org.uk/planavisit.html
Founded in 1817 and home to the iconic Kibble Palace, "the botanics" is one of Glasgow's best loved public spaces. Beautifully tended and perfect for kids, couples or anyone wanting a day out in the park.
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Ботанические сады Глазго
730 Great Western Rd
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Founded in 1817 and home to the iconic Kibble Palace, "the botanics" is one of Glasgow's best loved public spaces. Beautifully tended and perfect for kids, couples or anyone wanting a day out in the park.

Sightseeing

The fourth oldest university in the UK, since 1870 the main University campus has been located at Gilmorehill in the West End of the city. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott it is the second-largest example of Gothic revival architecture in Britain, after the Palace of Westminster. Its quadrangles and cloisters are reminiscent of Oxford or Cambridge and students have recently dubbed it 'Hogwarts'. It also has stunning views over the Art Gallery and the whole of the city.
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Университет Глазго
89 Dumbarton Rd
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The fourth oldest university in the UK, since 1870 the main University campus has been located at Gilmorehill in the West End of the city. Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott it is the second-largest example of Gothic revival architecture in Britain, after the Palace of Westminster. Its quadrangles and cloisters are reminiscent of Oxford or Cambridge and students have recently dubbed it 'Hogwarts'. It also has stunning views over the Art Gallery and the whole of the city.
The world's largest equine sculptures, each of the Kelpies stands up to 30 metres tall and weighs over 300 tonnes. They form a gateway at the eastern entrance to the Forth and Clyde canal, less than 30 minutes drive from Glasgow.
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Келпи
The Helix
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The world's largest equine sculptures, each of the Kelpies stands up to 30 metres tall and weighs over 300 tonnes. They form a gateway at the eastern entrance to the Forth and Clyde canal, less than 30 minutes drive from Glasgow.

Drinks & Nightlife

A hub of nighttime activity, Ashton Lane has bars, restaurants, cafes, music and the Grosvenor, Glasgow's only fully-licensed cinema. See https://www.designmynight.com/glasgow/bars/bars-on-ashton-lane
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Эштон Лейн
Ashton Lane
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A hub of nighttime activity, Ashton Lane has bars, restaurants, cafes, music and the Grosvenor, Glasgow's only fully-licensed cinema. See https://www.designmynight.com/glasgow/bars/bars-on-ashton-lane

Food Scene

Neighbourhood restaurant - casual dining and all day coffee and cakes. 200m from the apartment. http://thehyndlandfox.co.uk/
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The Hyndland Fox
43 Clarence Dr
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Neighbourhood restaurant - casual dining and all day coffee and cakes. 200m from the apartment. http://thehyndlandfox.co.uk/
Another local restaurant - high class food and all day coffee and drinks. Booking essential for Friday and Saturday evenings. See http://www.nickswestend.co.uk/
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Nick's Neighbourhood Bar & Diner
168 Hyndland Rd
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Another local restaurant - high class food and all day coffee and drinks. Booking essential for Friday and Saturday evenings. See http://www.nickswestend.co.uk/
Cafe/restaurant with stylish interior and great location on Hyndland Road. Suitable for al fresco dining on sunny days. http://www.epicuresofhyndland.co.uk/
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Epicures
159 Hyndland Rd
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Cafe/restaurant with stylish interior and great location on Hyndland Road. Suitable for al fresco dining on sunny days. http://www.epicuresofhyndland.co.uk/
Top class food at the classic and iconic One Devonshire Gardens. Try the bar for early evening cocktails. https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/glasgow/bistro/
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Hotel du Vin Glasgow
1 Devonshire Gardens
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Top class food at the classic and iconic One Devonshire Gardens. Try the bar for early evening cocktails. https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/glasgow/bistro/
A local success story, Tinderbox makes some of the best cappuccinos around. Just a great place to relax and read a paper or chat.
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Tinderbox
189 Byres Rd
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A local success story, Tinderbox makes some of the best cappuccinos around. Just a great place to relax and read a paper or chat.
Perhaps the best coffee on Byres Road (IMHO).
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Avenue Coffee
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Perhaps the best coffee on Byres Road (IMHO).

Shopping

Containing just about everything, including a John Lewis, Buchanan Galleries sits at the top of Buchanan Street, start of Glasgow's "Style Mile" and the second largest collection of shops in the UK. http://buchanangalleries.co.uk/
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ТЦ Buchanan Galleries
220 Buchanan St
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Containing just about everything, including a John Lewis, Buchanan Galleries sits at the top of Buchanan Street, start of Glasgow's "Style Mile" and the second largest collection of shops in the UK. http://buchanangalleries.co.uk/

Essentials

Open from 9am to 10pm Peckhams is a local deli and fruit and veg store, home to 'life's little luxuries'. 400m from the flat
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Peckhams
43 Clarence Dr
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Open from 9am to 10pm Peckhams is a local deli and fruit and veg store, home to 'life's little luxuries'. 400m from the flat
Closest convenience store. Also contains a Post Office with very long opening hours and currency exchanges
Hyndland Post Office & Premier Express
37 Clarence Dr
Closest convenience store. Also contains a Post Office with very long opening hours and currency exchanges