Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
A grand red-sandstone museum with collections of art, natural history and design. Admission is free.
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Glasgow: airports, things to do and where to stay
Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, is known for its Victorian architecture, free museums, music scene and the legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Glasgow airports
From the airport to central Glasgow
Glasgow airport is about 11 km from central Glasgow.
Glasgow Airport Express
A direct bus to central Glasgow, stopping at Buchanan bus station. About 25 min.
Autocares regionales
Several operators, such as Citylink, run coaches to other Scottish cities.
Taxi
Official rank outside the terminal. The ride to the city centre takes about 20 min depending on traffic.
Glasgow
Things to do in Glasgow
Glasgow Cathedral
A Gothic medieval cathedral that came through the Reformation almost intact. The Necropolis, a Victorian cemetery on a hill, rises beside it.
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University of Glasgow
One of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world, founded in 1451. Its Gothic Revival building, with a prominent tower, dominates Gilmorehill.
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George Square & City Chambers
Glasgow's central square, presided over by the Victorian City Chambers. You can visit the interior, with its marble staircases and decorated halls.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Glasgow?
Glasgow is served by Glasgow (GLA).
How far is the airport from central Glasgow?
Glasgow airport is about 11 km from central Glasgow.
How do I get from the airport to central Glasgow?
From Glasgow airport you can take Glasgow Airport Express (bus), Autocares regionales (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Glasgow?
Highlights of Glasgow include Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow Cathedral, University of Glasgow, and George Square & City Chambers.
Photo credits
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum: Zhi Yong Lee from Glasgow, UK, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Glasgow Cathedral: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- University of Glasgow: Stinglehammer, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- George Square & City Chambers: Michael D Beckwith, CC0, Wikimedia Commons