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Attractions Nearby Glasgow (Glasgow, Scotland, UK)



Glasgow is full of many fantastic tourist attractions, but within a short journey from Glasgow city centre there are countless other superb tourist attractions. These popular tourist attractions are within easy reach from the city of Glasgow and are well worth visiting during your stay in Glasgow.

Whether you are looking for historical attractions nearby Glasgow, beautifully landscaped Glasgow gardens or parks, you can be sure that you won't have to travel far from Glasgow. Here are some of the top tourist attractions and sights nearby Glasgow.




Attractions nearby Glasgow: Edinburgh - Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Edinburgh, Scotland's impressive capital city, enjoys a particularly scenic location, surrounded by volcanic hills on the southern edge of the Firth of Forth. On the east coast of Edinburgh is Portobello, Edinburgh's popular seaside tourism resort, and to the south of Edinburgh are the Pentland Hills. The Firth of Forth is situated to the north of Edinburgh and has several elegant bridges, and Leith is also close to central Edinburgh, a large port town. You are able to see the whole of Edinburgh from the top of Edinburgh's Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano which is one of Edinburgh's top tourist attractions, attracting thousands of Edinburgh tourists each year. Edinburgh is less than one hour's drive from central Glasgow and other attractions in Edinburgh include:

• Edinburgh Experience - featuring a 3D film, which explains the history of Edinburgh
• Edinburgh Royal Observatory Visitor Centre - offering spectacular views across Edinburgh and the surrounding area
• Edinburgh Castle - one of the most famous and important landmarks in Edinburgh and in constant use for more than 1,000 years
• Edinburgh Craigmillar Castle- a substantial and atmospheric ruin managed by Historic Scotland
• Royal Yacht Britannia - now docked in Edinburgh after it was decommissioned in 1997, following 44 years of Royal service
• Edinburgh Crystal Visitor Centre - founded in 1867 with glass-blowing displays, a factory shop and a crystal glass shop
• Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre - with guided tours explaining the distillation process of this important Edinburgh whisky
• Scott Monument - created in 1846 as a monument and memorial to the famous Sir Walter Scott, with almost 300 steps to the highest gallery
• Calton Hill - in central Edinburgh, home to the Nelson Monument and Edinburgh's National Monument
• Palace of Holyroodhouse - built by James IV, with antique furniture, tapestries, paintings, historic artefacts from several centuries and the lavish private apartment of Mary, Queen of Scots
• The Royal Mile - the oldest part of Edinburgh, marking the road running directly from Edinburgh Castle down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse

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Attractions nearby Glasgow: Paisley - Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Paisley is a small town nearby Glasgow, in the Renfrewshire area, and is most famous for its fabric design known as the 'Paisley Pattern'. This west suburb of Glasgow grew up around its large abbey and by the 19th century, Paisley was a major producer of stylish, printed cotton and woollen cloth. Fernie Guided Tours of Paisley run two-hour walking tours from Paisley Abbey and these interesting tours of Paisley operate from Monday to Saturday at 10:45 and at 13:30. Attractions at Paisley, near Glasgow, include:

• Barochan Cross - a 10th-century Celtic monument
• Paisley Museum and Art Gallery - containing a large display of Paisley shawls and the history of this design
• University of Paisley - an important building in Paisley, featuring impressive architecture
• Thomas Coats Memorial Church - a glorious Paisley church, with many interesting features
• Coats Observatory - containing displays about astronomy, earthquakes, weather and climate
• Sma' Shot Cottages - including a charming 18th-century weaver's cottage and a 19th-century artisan's house
• Paisley Arts Centre - housed in a converted church, with a theatre, bar and popular bistro

Attractions nearby Glasgow: Kilbarchan - Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Kilbarchan is located in the Renfrewshire area and is just of the A737 Glasgow to Irvine road, around 8 km / 5 miles from Glasgow. This small town has a population of around 4,000 and a number of interesting tourist attractions, including:

• Weaver's Cottage - dating from 1723, this historic, thatched building features video presentations about fabric making, period furnishings and demonstrations of handloom weaving
• Boobins - serving excellent food, this is the perfect spot for a snack in Kilbarchan

Attractions nearby Glasgow: Greenock - Glasgow, Scotland, UK
The town of Greenock, in the Inverclyde area of Scotland, is situated on the west coast of Glasgow. The Greenock Cut is a popular 8 km / 5 mile walk from Overton, through the surrounding hills above the town, following an aqueduct. Tourist attractions in this area nearby Glasgow include:

• Clyde Marine - with regular cruises from Greenock Victoria Harbour during the summer months
• Free French Memorial - commemorating the sailors who lost their lives during the Battle of the Atlantic in World War II
• Customshouse Quay - containing a number of interesting shops, cafés and bars
• McLean Museum and Art Gallery - charting the history of steam power and shipping in the Clyde area
• HM Customs and Excise Museum - tracing the interesting history of the area's Customs and Excise service

Attractions nearby Glasgow: Gourock - Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Gourock is a popular seaside resort 5 km / 3 miles to the west of Greenock and is within easy reach from Glasgow. With pleasant suburbs and an important location, attractions in Gourock include a ferry terminal, small shops, cafés and restaurants, often with scenic views.

Attractions nearby Glasgow: Wemyss Bay - Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Wemyss Bay is situated 13 km / 8 miles from Gourock and is close to Glasgow, Rothesay and the Isle of Bute. With regular ferries and a Victorian train station, Wemyss has good transport connections and a number of tourist attractions.

 
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