| Glasgow Town Guide |
| Museum of the Royal Highland Fusiliers | St Mungo's Museum of Religious Life and Art |
| Museum of Transport |
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| The designer and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh is one of Glasgow's most famous sons, and today you can see his influence all over the city. Mackintosh was born in 1868 and went on to study at the prestigious Glasgow School of Art where he developed his distinct style. He was inspired by the Art-Nouveau movement and his work is characterised by long vertical lines with abstract allusions to nature. Today his famous typeface is used all over the city - and as a result you may hear locals use the affectionate nickname "Mockintosh". If you want to see some of Mackintosh's work, try visiting one of the following: |
| Mackintosh House Scotland Street School Willow Tearooms Glasgow School of Art |
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| The area of Glasgow known as Merchant City is located to the east of George Square. It was laid out in the 18th century in a grid system, based on the layout of Chicago. As the name suggests, this was essentially the focal point of the city's commerce in the late 18th century, when trade with the West Indies made Glasgow prosper. Unlike the poorer East End, Merchant City began life as a wealthy and prosperous district for this was where the warehouses that stored the goods were located, and where the traders themselves lived. However, with Glasgow's decline in the early 20th century Merchant City went into decline. The warehouses became derelict and the homes vacant. But with the rejuvenation of Glasgow in recent years Merchant City has seen a dramatic transformation. The warehouses have been cleaned up and converted into luxury apartments, and the designer stores and trendy cafés have moved in. Today Merchant City is one of the focal points of the "new look" Glasgow, and is a nice place to head for. Look out for the interesting Trades House which was an important part of Glasgow's commercial history. |
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| Located on Sauchiehall Street in Merchant City, this excellent museum is a must for any fan of military history. It tells the story of Scotland's famous Royal Highland Fusiliers, who have been awarded more honours than any other British regiment. The Regimental Museum of the Royal Highland Fusiliers is open from 9am to 4.30pm Mondays to Thursdays and from 9am to 4pm on Fridays. Admission is free. |
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| This excellent and award-winning Museum, appropriately located opposite Glasgow Cathedral in Cathedral Square, is well worth a visit. The collection comprises art and paraphernalia from all of the world's major religions, combining to make an extremely interesting exploration of the subject. There is also a section dedicated to the history of religion in Glasgow, a city famous for its secular divisions, most visible in the intense rivalry between the Protestant Rangers and the Catholic Celtic football teams. St Mungo's Museum of Religious Life and Art is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Admission is free. |
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| Glasgow's Museum of Transport is located in the heart of Glasgow's West End, opposite the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. A must for all lovers of old vehicles, this is considered by many to be considered the best transport museum in the whole of the UK. As you would expect there are plenty of old cars, buses, trams, bikes and trains, and they are displayed in imaginative and interesting ways. For example there is a complete reconstruction of an early 20th century street, complete with shops. And appropriately enough a separate section is dedicated to Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage. The Museum of Transport is open daily from 10am to 5pm, except for Tuesdays. Admission is free. |
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