Glasgow’s a city of various personalities: through its middle runs the history-infused Clyde River; to its north the cityscape crumples into crooked hills, while the city centre is lined with rows of grand architecture and the gleaming “Style Mile” – the city’s upscale shopping district. West of the city centre, desirable and hip Finnieston is the city’s undisputed foodie quarter, while the edgier – and newly regenerated – east end is enlivened with street art.
This is an easy city to get around. Its districts have a compact and walkable feel while the metro – the third oldest underground train network in the world – speedily whisks you from end to end. Just as well when there’s so much to do: from ticking off key Rennie Mackintosh sites, to sampling the urban whisky scene, this is a city that will keep you on your toes.
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Glasgow’s poster child, Rennie Macknitosh’s legacy is woven throughout the city – so much so that you could fill a whole trip just following a pilgrimage trail of his masterpieces. The much-loved Glasgow School of Art may still be recovering from a sequence of devastating fires but there’s plenty of other Mackintosh treasures still to see. Take tea at Mackintosh at the Willow, explore the House for an Art Lover, or head to The Lighthouse where the
Mackintosh Interpretation Centre celebrates the architect’s life and work. While at The Lighthouse, don’t miss the chance to take in the panoramic city views from the top of the Water Tower. The tower originally held a working dovecot where carrier pigeons used to deliver the afternoon’s sports results to the building’s Glasgow Herald journalists.
Also firmly on the Mackintosh trail should be the Kelvingrove Museum. Among a collection of artefacts and artworks, this striking Gothic style palace also holds the world’s largest permanent Mackintosh exhibition.