~ TOP ATTRACTIONS IN GLASGOW ~

Thank you for choosing to stay at the Embassy Apartments, Glasgow. As one of the McQuade group of properties, we want your stay to be as enjoyable and hassle free as possible. We’ve put together a guide below on all things “Glasgow” to save you time and make sure your experience is so good, that you’ll want to come back repeatedly. Glasgow is a city that gives and receives in equal measure to its visitors and inhabitants. We hope that you will enjoy it as much as us.

If planes, trains, automobiles, and ships are something you or your family love, then you’ll have to pay a visit to The Riverside Museum and Tall Ship, located at the junction of Rivers Kelvin and Clyde. It really is such an interesting place to visit and is a part of the cities past, present, and future.

We’ve noticed an increase in the number of guests who stay with us attending a gig, or concert at the Ovo Hydro. With so many incredible acts playing here, be sure to book your tickets and overnight stay with us well in advance. We are only 3 miles away or 12 minutes by taxi.

Just a 20-minute walk away and you’ll arrive at Glasgow’s most visited visitor attraction The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Entry is free and you can browse through 22 galleries of art sourced from around the world. Open daily, opening hours may vary.

Accessible for all, ‘GoMA’ is a city centre gallery in the stylish Merchant City area of Glasgow. Individuals and small groups are welcome to visit at any time, but due to its popularity, educational groups must call in advance. Stay for as little or as long as you wish.

Temporarily closed, Glasgow council are announcing an opening date this museum to open. St. Mungo was responsible for bringing Christianity to Scotland, and the museum houses some important and stunning works of art that represents the importance of faith in our lives. Check back on their website for details.

An iconic, beautiful building that draws many visitors each year, Glasgow Cathedral is worthy of a visit just to marvel at its sheer beauty. Due to its popularity early booking for guided tours is advised.

The Glasgow Botanic Gardens have been designed, nurtured, and cared for with locals and visitors to enjoy. Step into this oasis in the city and enjoy its relaxing nature trails, gardens, and events. Free entry.

2022 was the year that the Glasgow Science Centre celebrated its 21st ‘Birthday’ The staff work hard to ensure that visitors of all ages are educated and entertained as they wander through a vast array of exhibits and discovery areas. Don’t’ miss the Bodyworks and Imax cinema.

Glasgow’s street artists continue to create amazing street murals throughout the city centre. Forgotten buildings and unkempt streets have been given a new lease of life. This city tour is one like no other to experience and see Glasgow through a different lens.

If you’ve hesitated about visiting an art gallery during your visit to Glasgow, The Burrell Collection is one that we know will love. Recently reopened following a careful renovation, the revitalised space offers people of all ages the opportunity to experience art exhibits like never before.

The Mackintosh House is in the Hunterian Art Gallery and is open Tuesday to Sunday. Enjoy a self-guided visit and marvel at the style and interior design that was Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and his wife chose for their family home. Admission is £8.