Glasgow Discovery Private tour from Edinburgh

People’s Palace

Founded in 1898, the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens is a museum, public space, and glasshouse in Glasgow. It was created to give the East end of Glasgow a new outlook for a deprived and polluted history. As a tribute to Queen Victoria’s reign, the Royal Doulton company built the Duloton fountain in 1888 in honor of Queen Victoria. Today the People’s Palace offers a living history museum but the glasshouse is closed infedinately.

Glasgow Cathedral

Known also as St Mungo’s Cathedral, the oldest Cathedral in Mainland Scotland is also the oldest building in Glasgow. The Cathedral dates from the 12th century. There is a lot to say about how the Cathedral has evolved through the centuries of Christianity, the Reformation, and the modern world. You can access the nearby Necropolis graveyard across the ‘Bridge of Sighs’, which is a unique experience to the city.

Clydeside

The Clydeside shipyards were the centre of industrial Scotland throughout the last two centuries and earned Glasgow the nickname ‘The Second City of the British Empire’. Over 30,000 ships were built for international trade, pleasure and warfare. All but a few reminders of that industry are lost, but you still get a sense of the heritage and pride that the river gave the city.

We might be able to see the Waverley paddle steamer. This is one of the last remaining examples of pleasure cruisers that once plied the River Clyde and the west coast of Scotland.

On the site of disused docklands, the Scottish Exhibition Centre and SSE Hydro music venue have been built as a shining example of regeneration over the past few decades. They host concerts, exhibitions and events throughout the year and attract visitors from all over the country.

Kelvingrove

As part of the Glasgow International Exhibition in 1901, this impressive Victorian museum and botanical garden were built. This gorgeous sandstone building is home to 22 galleries and displays. The museum is regarded as one of the finest examples of late Victorian public works in Scotland. At 1pm every day, you will be treated to a grand organ performance in the atrium.

Glasgow University

Charles Rennie Mackintosh

It is likely that Charlies Rennie Mackintosh is the best known Glaswegian of all time. He was a famous architect and designer who lived in Glasgow during the early 1900s. Many of his buildings are located throughout the city, including the Glasgow School of Art, the Willow Tearooms, Scotland Street School, and the Lighthouse. His style is also reflected in The House for an Art Lover which was built in 1996. Unfortunately, the Glasgow School of Art was destroyed in a fire in 1996, but there is a restoration project being undertaken.

Merchant City

Glasgow’s trading district was a pivotal site in the development of the British Empire that dates back to 1750. In addition to trendy boutiques and exciting restaurants and bars, the impressive Merchant City used to be lined with warehouses and offices.

Narby there’s a vibrant community in the East end of Glasgow, where you can find iconic cultural landmarks like the Barrowland Ballroom and Barras market, where you can grab a deal on market days!

Victorian Mansions

Built in the 1880’s, the wealthy parkland neighbourhood of the Southside of Glasgow offers an insight into how Glaswegian merchants lived in the past. It is some of the finest Victorian private mansions in the United Kingdom.

Glasgow Murals

In the past few years 29 murals have been painted on the urban landscape of Glasgow, depicting Glasgow life and Scottish heritage, in a beautiful new way that represents the spirit of the city and the heritage of the nation. These original murals have transformed previously bland areas of the city with beautiful expressions of Glasgow life and Scottish heritage.