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Antonine Wall Bearsden © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Antonine Wall Bearsden (HS)

Bearsden, Glasgow, G61

This Roman fort has a well preserved bath house. Here the various elements: the hot, dry room; three steam rooms and hot bath; and the cold plunge bath can be clearly identified.

Crookston Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Crookston Castle (HS)

Pollok, Glasgow, G51 3

This unusual tower-house was built in the early 15th century. It was besieged in 1489, with Mons Meg, the Great Cannon, being dragged from Edinburgh to take part in the assault. Superb views from the top of the tower.

Forth and Clyde Canal
Forth and Clyde Canal

Dumbarton, North Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK

Linking Grangemouth on the Firth of Forth to Bowling on the Clyde, the canal opened in 1790. It closed to freight traffic in 1962. At Bowling there is a basin, sea locks and a custom house.

Clydebuilt - Scottish Maritime Museum
5 stars Clydebuilt - Scottish Maritime Museum

Braehead, Glasgow, G51 4BN

Experience the fascinating story of Glasgow and the Clyde from the days of labour trading to shipbuilding. Suitable for all ages. Riverside café and shop.

Hutchesons' Hall (NTS)
Hutchesons' Hall (NTS)

Glasgow, G1 1EJ

One of the most elegant buildings in Glasgow's city centre, it takes its name from the 'hospital' built on this site in 1641 by the Hutcheson brothers.

Piping Centre
Piping Centre

30-34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, Glasgow, G4 0HW

We serve as a national and international centre of excellence for the instrument and its music.

Provand's Lordship
3 stars Provand's Lordship

Glasgow, G4 0RB

Provand's Lordship - The oldest house in Glasgow, set in the heart of the most ancient part of the city. Provand's Lordship has been extensively restored to give a real flavour of life in medieval Glasgow.

Glasgow Cathedral © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Glasgow Cathedral (HS)

Glasgow, G4 0QZ

One of the most magnificent buildings of mediaeval Scotland, and the only Scottish cathedral to have survived the Reformation complete. In central Glasgow.

Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour
4 stars Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour

Glasgow, G3 8QQ

Explore the Clydebuilt tall ship Glenlee (1896). Learn about life at sea through exhibitions and interpretation. Unique riverside location with restaurant, children's activities and function facilities.

Pollok House and Country Park (NTS)
3 stars Pollok House and Country Park (NTS)

Glasgow, G43 1AT

Edwardian country house with a superb collection of Spanish paintings and fascinating servants' quarters. Large country park with walled and woodland gardens.

Holmwood House (NTS)
4 stars Holmwood House (NTS)

Cathcart, Glasgow, G44 3YG

Holmwood is possibly the finest domestic design by Alexander 'Greek' Thomson, Glasgow's greatest Victorian architect.

Tenement House (NTS)
4 stars Tenement House (NTS)

Garnethill, Glasgow, G3 6QN

A typical Victorian tenement flat of 1892, it presents a fascinating time capsule of life in Glasgow during the early 20th century.

Glasgow City Chambers
Glasgow City Chambers

Glasgow, G2 1DU

In the very heart of Glasgow stands one of the city's most important and prestigious buildings - the City Chambers.

Glasgow Necropolis
Glasgow Necropolis

50 Cathedral Square, Glasgow, G4 0UZ

Adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral, this spectacular cemetery is renowned for it's beautifully designed tombs and excellent views over the City. The Necropolis is modelled on the famous Pere La Chaise Cemetery in Paris.

Govan Old Parish Church
Govan Old Parish Church

Govan, Glasgow, G51 3UU

Inside Govan church is one of the finest collections of Early Christian stones in Scotland. They date from 900 - 1200 AD and include a sarcophagus, hogback tombstone, upright crosses and recumbent slabs.

1 Antonine Wall Bearsden (HS) Bearsden, Glasgow, G61
2 Crookston Castle (HS) Pollok, Glasgow, G51 3
3 Forth and Clyde Canal Dumbarton, North Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
4 Clydebuilt - Scottish Maritime Museum Braehead, Glasgow, G51 4BN 5 stars
5 Hutchesons' Hall (NTS) Glasgow, G1 1EJ
6 Piping Centre 30-34 McPhater Street, Cowcaddens, Glasgow, G4 0HW
7 Provand's Lordship Glasgow, G4 0RB 3 stars
8 Glasgow Cathedral (HS) Glasgow, G4 0QZ
9 Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour Glasgow, G3 8QQ 4 stars
10 Pollok House and Country Park (NTS) Glasgow, G43 1AT 3 stars
11 Holmwood House (NTS) Cathcart, Glasgow, G44 3YG 4 stars
12 Tenement House (NTS) Garnethill, Glasgow, G3 6QN 4 stars
13 Glasgow City Chambers Glasgow, G2 1DU
14 Glasgow Necropolis 50 Cathedral Square, Glasgow, G4 0UZ
15 Govan Old Parish Church Govan, Glasgow, G51 3UU

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