How to while away 24 hours at Glasgow Airport?

[oldnick]

10 out of 10 for the hotel !

[David's8]

Welcome to the city of culture!
For a cultural tour I would suggest:
1. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery andMuseum for paintings, (they have the Salvador Dali painting "Christ of St John on the Cross" which even as an unbeliever, is truly stunning in the flesh; the "Glasgow Boys" and many outstanding others) plus lots of other museum type stuff - Spitfire, Dinosaurs! (some stuff loaned from the Burrel Collection whilst the latter is undergoing refurb).
2. The Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum (right in city centre) house collections of, amongst other things, CR Mackintosh work. (see The Macintosh House).
3. Gallery of Modern Art (what it says on the tin).
4. The Peoples Palace - collection of objects, photos etc of how Glaswegians lived, worked and played. (Billy Connolly's big Banana Boots included!)
4. The Riverside Museum is worth a visit (used to be the Transport Museum) but has been subject to modern practice of arranging things for people with ADHD. i.e. there is no theme such that you could follow through the development of the railway locomotive or ship building industry in Glasgow. Stuff is just presented out of any context alongside other random stuff. The "Glenlee" ( a large barque) is good.

Take tea in the Willow Tea Rooms in city centre (aka Miss Cranstons tea room) - all things CR Macintosh.

Some good pubs and restaurants in the Merchant City - too many to list.

If you are after other recommends just ask

[HPsauce]

Thanks David, a good list there.

We're only passing through so will have Monday evening and Tuesday morning/lunchtime up to about 1pm. What would you prioritise?

I'd guess most "cultural" venues will be closed in the evening anyway, especially on a Monday, but maybe pub/restaurant/club/theatre?

Originally Posted by oldnick

10 out of 10 for the hotel !

Which one and why?

[David's8]

Well, on the evening you can check out whats on at the Concert Hall (dont know what dates you are thinking of here - Celtic Connections 18th Jan - 4th Feb) (nothing to do with fitba' ). Or look at the multiplex Cineworld Cinema (both the Concert Hall and cinema at the top of Buchanan St). Or saunter in Merchant's City for a meal/drink (dont know enough to recommend anywhere particular).
Tuesday, I would say the Kelvingrove (take the tube aka "the clockwork Orange" or the Hunterian - a (fair) walk away from the hotel/Central station.

[tintin]

My tuppence worth to add to the already excellent list/suggestions above (as a native, ex-pat, and more-than-regular visitor/tourist...).

Firstly, I think Miss Cranston's is currently closed for refurbishment (or was a few weeks ago..). An alternative MacIntosh fix (as his Art School is also closed to visitors, post-fire) would be the House for an Art Lover in Bellahouston Park - excellent tours, but a bit out of the way if you're not in a car - I think Ibrox is the closest tube station, from memory.

You said "Spring" so I think you'll be arriving after Celtic Connections (as mentioned by David...) is on, but if not, then here's the link to the festival programme - http://www.celticconnections.com/eve...s/default.aspx (I've just booked for several of these!)

As you're only there overnight for one night, I'd suggest you consider stopping in the West End, rather than the city centre ('cos you might not do the latter justice in one night...) That would give you access to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and the Hunterian, both of which - as mentioned - are excellent.

There's also lots of other stuff to do in the West End, with good restaurants and local pubs, etc. For example at Oran Mor - a converted church: https://oran-mor.co.uk - you can eat in the restaurant, drink in the excellent bar, listen to live music, or possibly do their "Play, Pie, and a Pint" for a tenner. Other similar venues within walking distance of Byres Road - the West End hub road - are Cottiers (also restaurant/bar/music venue) or Websters (same).

Whilst in the West End, you've also got the excellent Ashton Lane, full of excellent restaurants (The Ubiquitous Chip is highly rated, and has attached bars, including a (heated!) rooftop one, though my favourite in the Hanoi Bike Shop - https://hanoibikeshop.co.uk) and loads of very good bars (not rough!), which are very popular with students and academics/arty types, and and arty cinema too. Slightly further away, but only a £5 taxi ride, there's a further large choice of very good restaurants in Finnieston.

If you do decide on the West End, I'd recommend the Heritage Hotel, a very good value, friendly and cosy townhouse-style hotel. No frills, but excellent staff and very comfortable and less than 5 minutes from most of the above. Oran Mor has also opened a similar hotel on the same block, The Alfred, but I'm not sure what that's like, as I've not stayed there.

[HPsauce]

Thanks Stephen; all looks very accessible via The Clockwork Orange as long as we choose an accessible hotel.

[47p2]

Originally Posted by HPsauce

Thanks Stephen; all looks very accessible via The Clockwork Orange as long as we choose an accessible hotel.

Only one hotel in the West End... Click

If you decide on the city centre the Horseshoe Bar in Drury Street is a good choice for some Glesca banter Click