Thursday, September 15, 2011

Five Not to Miss Places in Glasgow

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. It's a city that is full of rich history. It's also a city that has a lot of things to attract people to it. If you are planning on visiting this lovely city any time soon there are some places that you need to be sure not to miss. You want to make sure to schedule plenty of time to take everything in.

Glasgow Science Centre. This is a great place to take your kids. It is packed full of over 300 interactive exhibits, so kids will have plenty of chances to run around and try everything out. It is also home of the only IMAX theater in Scotland and a planetarium. It's a great place for kids and adults alike to learn more about science and technology.

Glengoyne Distillery. For some grown up fun check out this distillery. Before you go on their guided tour you can sit in their lounge and look at the glen it's named for, complete with its own waterfall. After your tour make sure that you stop at their whiskey shop for all kinds of goodies.

Greenback Garden. If you like to garden then you need to stop and check out this garden. It's an educational garden that has more than 20 areas that you can wander through. There are more than 3,000 plants and trees for you to get inspired by.

Greenhill Covenanters House. To learn more about Glasgow's history you should stop by this museum. It specializes in the time around Scotland's civil war and the signing of the national covenant. It also talks about how people would get arrested for worshiping in a field instead of a church.

Glasgow Cathedral. This has been called the most beautiful medieval building in the entire country of Scotland. It's also a complete pre-Reformation Catholic church, something that is very are in the United Kingdom. Once the Reformation took place many of the Catholic churches were torn down, or stripped.

There are many other places to see when you go on vacation to Glasgow. There are plenty of things to do whether it's family fun, or an adults only get away. There are plenty of art galleries, museums and festivals. This city has everything that anyone could wish for. Make sure to plan to spend plenty of time around the city so that you don't miss any attraction.