A piece of Downton Abbey in Glasgow Pollok House is only three miles away from Glasgow City Centre but is surrounded by grounds that even after a lifetime of exploring, I still haven’t covered all of it! It is beside the M77 motorway and has two railway stations within easy reach, plus a bus stop…
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Pollok Park
How to get there and what to expect to see at Pollok Park Pollok Park was gifted to the City of Glasgow in 1966 alongside the house. Read more about Pollok House and the Maxwell family here and read about the Burrell Collection here, which is situated within Pollok Park. The park is Glasgow’s largest park…
Burrell Collection, Glasgow
Everything you need to know when visiting the Burrell Collection in Glasgow Since opening in 1983, The Burrell Collection has planted itself firmly into the minds of Glaswegians. Speaking as someone who grew up picking conkers in the park, sitting on the creaky leather seats and drawing pictures of what I now know is Ibis,…
Glasgow’s first winter spa launches soon
Scandi inspired luxury at Kimpton Blythswood Square Winter Spa Garden, THAW, launches at the famous Kimpton Blythswood Square this November, where guests at the five-star destination hotel can look forward to immersing themselves in the elements at the pop-up spa Residents at the hotel can enjoy the new outdoor experience seven days-a-week, alongside the spa’s full 55-minute…
Essential What to wear in Glasgow
A comprehensive packing list for what to wear in Glasgow You have booked your trip to Glasgow and now it’s time to pack. But what to wear in Glasgow, whether you visit in Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter, we have you covered. KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT It’s no joke that the British love to talk…
Getting around Glasgow
TRAVEL AROUND GLASGOW BY BUS, FOOT OR EVEN BIKE So you are here but how do you travel around Glasgow? Getting around Glasgow is easy. The city centre is compact and the public transport system includes the third oldest subway in the world, railway, bus, taxi and even bikes for hire. Here are links to…
Getting to Glasgow
Essential transport information on getting to Glasgow You have decided to visit Glasgow, here are the transport options available for getting to Glasgow. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and has excellent transport links. It has three international airports within reach of the city and is only an hour away, by flight, from London….