12 September 2026
48 Hours in Glasgow: A Weekend Plan
Two days is enough to see the best of Glasgow if you plan it well. Here is how we would spend a Friday evening, a full Saturday and a Sunday morning in the city.
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Stories from the city
Longer reads from our archive: the history of the river that made Glasgow, the football rivalry that defines it, the West End at its liveliest, and Christmas in Scotland’s best shopping city.
20 August 2026
Where to Hear Live Music in Glasgow
Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music with something on almost every night. Here is how to find the gig you want, from arena shows to back-room bands.
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18 July 2026
Five Day Trips from Glasgow
Lochs, castles and islands, all within an easy day of the city. Five trips you can do from a Glasgow base without hiring a car for the whole week.
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25 June 2026
Following Charles Rennie Mackintosh Around Glasgow
Glasgow’s most famous designer left his mark all over the city. A walkable trail of Mackintosh buildings, interiors and details you can see in a day.
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22 May 2026
The Vibrant West End
Glasgow’s West End is a thriving and vibrant area of the city which is a must-visit if you spend any length of time in Glasgow.
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10 April 2026
Glasgow made the Clyde
Some cities are inextricably linked with the rivers on whose banks they stand and that is definitely the case with Glasgow and the River Clyde.
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14 March 2026
Glasgow’s Old Firm
If there is one sporting event which is synonymous with Glasgow, and famous throughout the known universe, it is the football derby between the city’s two major clubs, Celtic and Rangers.
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5 December 2025
Christmas in Glasgow
Glasgow has some of the best shopping in Britain and along with its Christmas Markets makes it an ideal city for a short shopcation.
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21 November 2025
10 Things about St Andrew
St Andrew’s Day is the one day of the year when us Scots celebrate the life of our patron saint — the man who inspired our flag.
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