Places of Interest in Glasgow : Top Tourist and Visitor Attractions
The following places of interest, top tourist and Glasgow visitor attractions
are all within easy of our Glasgow Guest House.
What to do and see while staying at the Argyll Guest House
Scottish
Exhibition and Conference Centre
Within a ten minute walk of the Argyll Guest House the SECC hosts a variety
of Exhibitions, Concerts and Conferences.
Kelvingrove
Art Galleries and Museum
Located across from the Angus Hotel, Kelvingrove Park's 85 acres were laid out by Sir Joseph Paxton in 1852 and are situated between Glasgow University and the Art Gallery and Museum. Features include commemmorative statues, fountains, tennis, bowling and a fine herbaceous border.
Tel: 0141 287 2699
Glasgow University and · Hunterian
Art Gallery and Museum : Mackintosh House and University Visitor Centre
Internationally renowned collections of paintings, drawings and prints
by Whistler, and furniture and drawings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Old master paintings and Scottish art from 18th century to present.
The Tall
Ship Glasgow Harbour
The focus of this new attraction is the 103 year old sailing ship, "Glenlea",
one of only 5 built sailing ships left in the world. 10 minute walk from
the Angus Hotel.
The
Willlow
Tea Rooms
Behind the re markable facade which Mackintosh created for Kate Cranston,
tea and light meals are still served in the Room de Luxe and on The Gallery.
Many of the original features survive.
The ground floor houses Hendersons the Jewellers.
So much to do, so much to see!
Glasgow
Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay Glasgow G51 1EA Opens Fully Spring 2001 "Scotlands Flagship
Visitor Centre"
Glasgow
City Sightseeing Bus Tour
While in Glasgow do not forget to take a trip on the original Glasgow
City Tour. The hop on hop off service allows easy access to most of Glasgow's
Visitor Attractions. Catch the bus within minutes of the Angus.
Loch
Lomond
Within a 40 minute drive of Glasgow you shall reach the astounding beauty of Loch Lomond. Take a boat trip on the loch, collect some Scottish souvenirs or just sit back and enjoy the scenery.
Glasgow - an unrivalled shopping experience.
Princess Square
- Buchanan Street. Set in a renovated square dating from 1841, the city's most unique shopping experience combines the best in contemporary and classic fashion, gifts, accessories, crafts and affordable luxuries. Cafes/restaurants, exhibitions and entertainment.
Buchanan Galleries
- Buchanan Street 600,000 square feet of retailing at the top of Glasgow's most stylish shopping thoroughfare.
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