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Glasgow is home to two of Scotland’s biggest football teams, Celtic and Rangers. Their stadiums, Celtic Park and Ibrox, are must-visits and you might even be lucky enough to see a match! With passionate and dedicated fans, it is an incredible experience. It’s even better if you can see them play each other in the Old Firm Derby, in what is one of the most famous sporting rivalries.

Glasgow is home to two of Scotland’s biggest football teams, Celtic and Rangers. Their stadiums, Celtic Park and Ibrox, are must-visits and you might even be lucky enough to see a match! With passionate and dedicated fans, it is an incredible experience. It’s even better if you can see them play each other in the Old Firm Derby, in what is one of the most famous sporting rivalries.

Going to see a film at the retro Glasgow Film Theatre is a great way to spend a couple of hours. The theatre started out as a single screen cinema over 40 years ago and is now the best attended independent cinema in Scotland, while also acting as the main hub for the Glasgow Film Festival.

Enjoy a performance in one of Scotland’s oldest theatres. Opened in 1904, Kings Theatre has played host to the world’s biggest stars while also providing amateur performers a world-class stage. And if you’re there around Christmas you can check out their famed pantomime!

Are your kids thrill-seekers? A walk through the Glasgow canal might not be enough. Play Port allows them to experience the Forth and Clyde Canal in an unforgettable fashion. It has packages that let you go canoeing, scooting, white-water tubing, BMX-riding, wakeboarding, skateboarding, and more. And you get to do this all in the heart of the city.

Don’t go to Scotland without riding the acclaimed Hogwarts Express, otherwise known as the Jacobite Steam Train. The train begins at Fort William, which is only two and a half hours from Glasgow. 

The scenic tour includes incredible views of Ben Nevis,  Britain’s highest mountain, the cosy village of Arisaig, with a final stop in fishing port Mallaig. In between, you’ll see the country’s picture-perfect lakes. The round trip is a magical 84 miles.

Tree Top Rocks is essentially a social enterprise that provides a fun, exciting way to let people love the environment. It teaches kids and kids-at-heart how to climb trees and rocks safely, acting as a platform to enhance people’s knowledge of the ecosystem, as well as their physical and mental health.

The medieval Glasgow Cathedral is a truly beautiful place to visit. The first stone block was laid in 1136 and the building was consecrated in 1197. During its entire history, the cathedral has remained roofed and it has acted as a place of worship for over 800 years.

What better way to get to know a city than being guided through its buildings, monuments and history by an expert? Walking Tours in Glasgow offers this exact service and has not one, but four different tours to choose from! The tours range from £12 to £35 and you can choose from walking in the city centre, going on a street art tour or even a whiskey tasting experience!

Calling all foodies, this is the perfect tour for you. The Wee Food Tour takes you on a walking food adventure through Glasgow. You will experience tastings in six different establishments around Glasgow and try twenty different tasters! The tour is £90 with £5 of each tour donated to local food banks.

Glasgow has plenty of unique experiences but none more so than the Waverly Excursions. Enjoy a trip on the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer. Built on the Clyde she made her maiden voyage in 1946. Though much has changed in the world since then, this steamer has kept going strong.

Glasgow botanist Thomas Hopkirk founded the historic Glasgow Botanic Gardens in 1817 and it’s expanded much since then. Kids and parents can take guided tours through the glasshouse fauna or follow the marked trails to try and spot some of the area’s wildlife. You’ll have a blast even if you just run around plan-free.

When in Scotland you’ll never run out of green spaces to stretch your legs and breathe in the fresh air. Pollock Country Park is the largest of these parks and flaunts stunning woodlands and sprawling gardens. You can participate in riverside strolls or walks through the forest. There are restaurants in and around the park, as well as picnic stations.

Just outside the city centre is the Tall Ship, a floating museum in a 125-year-old Clydebuilt vessel. It takes you through the logistics of being on a boat. It has a coffee shop, a play area, a mini cinema, and a souvenir shop.

The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a must-visit in Glasgow. It is suitable for all ages with a family-friendly atmosphere and was listed in Lonely Planet’s top 500 things to see and do in the world in 2020. Enjoy a journey through history at Kelvingrove with 22 galleries covering everything from Scottish history to ancient Egypt to dinosaurs.

The Glasgow Women’s Library is the UK’s only accredited museum dedicated to women’s lives, histories and achievements. These fascinating stories are shared through heritage walks, exhibitions, film screenings, archives and programmes. The museum is also a fully operational lending library.

The Hunterian was founded in 1807 and is Scotland’s oldest public museum and art gallery. Located on the University of Glasgow campus, it is one of Scotland’s most important cultural assets. The museum is home to over a million different items and artefacts featuring galleries dedicated to Rome, ancient history and the history of medicine in West Scotland.

The Scottish Football Museum is a must visit for every footie fan. Founded in 2021, the museum is one of the top visitor attractions in Scotland. It has 14 galleries which detail the history of the game in Scotland from its beginnings in the 19th century to the current day. One superb bit of memorabilia on show is the Scottish Cup, the world’s oldest surviving football association trophy.

Riverside Museum is an award-winning transport museum that lets you get a feel of the country’s shipbuilding history plus so much more. On display are everything, from skateboards to a Stormtrooper. Your kids will love jumping in to sit in old-fashioned vehicles and can even put out a fire with its interactive fire engine.

Set in the city’s marvelous Glasgow Green, the People’s Palace introduces the country’s long history via artefacts, paintings, photographs, digital displays and other exhibits. Outside, kids can marvel at the restored Doulton Fountain or just roam free on the Green, the oldest public space in town.

Cheekily named Fore Play Crazy Golf, this is a fun experience for couples in Glasgow. Combining crazy golf, drinks and street food, it’s sure to be an unforgettable experience. Fore Play Crazy Golf is the only one of its kind in Scotland so what are you waiting for?

For something a little different, why not go retro and head to R-Cade? A £6 one-hour pass allows you to play as many different consoles and games as you wish. Gamers and non-gamers alike will love this blast from the past.

Are you a puzzle master? Love escape rooms? Then this is the activity for you. Escape Reality is Glasgow’s number one escape room.You’ll have sixty minutes to “solve puzzles, overcome challenges and defeat your doubts”. Are you up to the task?