The Best 7 Things To Do In Glasgow

The Best 7 Things To Do In Glasgow

After I finished my master’s degrees in Edinburgh, I moved to Glasgow for my first graduate job. I lived there for six months. Which were a mixed bag of feelings, I am not gonna lie. I had both good and bad experiences in Glasgow. However, if there were two things that did indeed go very well, there are who I ended up sharing a flat with and discover the city of Glasgow. Which helped me put together this list of the best 7 things do to in Glasgow.

People are obsessed with Edinburgh. Myself including. Edinburgh is the Athens of North. It is where Harry Potter was born. Edinburgh is where J.K. Rowling used to live, where Arthur Conan Doyle lived as well. It is indeed a very pretty city, although quite windy, which has a lot of Instagrammable spots and a great food scene. Thus, you got it, I feel that Glasgow is quite underrated. While it should not be, because it is so worth it! So now, let’s get into my list of those 7 must-see in Glasgow!

Top 7 things to do in Glasgow

Ashton Lane,  West End, Glasgow

Ashton Lane is the prettiest must-see in Glasgow. The street is located in the West End, behind Hillhead subway station, parallel to Byres Road. It was quite closed to where I lived (Hyndland). It is the Glasgow equivalent to Edinburgh’s Rose Street or London’s Soho. Small and pretty. The street is not that big indeed.

It is recognizable for it’s white painted walls and half-timbering. You can find fairy lights all over the street, giving it an eerie atmosphere at night. There is also a 50s-style cinema, a lot. of pubs and restaurants, which I was lucky enough to try. Not all,  but some. The Ubiquitous Chip is so far my favorite! If you carry on walking towards Great Western Road, you’ll end up onto Cresswell Lane, where you can find a lot of little indie shops! Ashton Lane is one of the best things to do in Glasgow. Just because it is super pretty but also because it offers a relaxing and charming atmosphere!

The Hanoi Bike Shop, West End

Next on that list of the best 7 things to do in Glasgow is all about food. The name of the place probably gave. away a hint, but in case you did not get it, the Hanoi Bike Shop is a Vietnamese restaurant. It is located on Ruthven Lane, a street perpendicular to Byres Road. You. may not spot it right away and might have needed the help of a local to find it, but now with this Glasgow travel guide, you are all sorted!

In you are around and looking for somewhere to it, do not go further! Back when I lived in Glasgow, it was the city’s only Vietnamese restaurant. Even if it had competition, you’d know you can’t go anywhere else. The food does not disappoint! It tastes amazing! Their Pho dishes are divine. Really! Everything on the menu sounds fabulous, which makes it hard to choose. Bonus, they also are super affordable!

Pollok Country Park,  Pollok

Another must-see in Glasgow. Sure, it is a bit further away from your ideal tourist itinerary but it is worth the sight!  Located at the South West of the. City, Pollok Park is a massive park basically!  So big, you’d think you are in the countryside! You can walk along the White Cart Water in the park and will find a lot of other little water streams.  The best way to get there is by train, from Glasgow Central,  to the Shawlands.

Glasgow is so lovely when it is sunny. A walk in the park is then the perfect thing to do. You can choose to wander in the park, visit Pollok House or go. see Highlands Cows! They are like regular cows but brown and with a lot of hair. They are quite unique to Scotland, although you can spot some in other parts of Europe. There is also a museum in the park should you feel like spending time somewhere quiet.

The Best 7 Things To Do In Glasgow

The University of Glasgow, Kelvinbridge

Let’s get more serious. Number one of the best 7 things to do is the University of Glasgow! Why? You’ll find out soon enough! Are you a fan of Harry Potter? If you are, like me, you know that the book series was born in Edinburgh where the author lived at the time. And that Victoria Street was the inspiration for Diagon Alley. What you may not know however, is that it is partly the University of Glasgow that inspired Hogwart’ architecture. Not you get what it’s a must-see in Glasgow!

Setting foot in the university is like entering Hogwarts. There is this vibe you see. And although the buildings were never used for filming, you can see the ressemblance. Another cool thing is that, first you can rent some rooms as a wedding venue (there is also a chapel). Second, the university is on top of a hill, giving you a gorgeous view of Glasgow.

Tantrum Doughnuts, Kelvinbridge

Another must-see in Glasgow, or maybe let’s call it a must-eat. The best thing about having a flatmate who’s been living in. Glasgow for ages is that she knows everything there is to know about it! She is the mind behind this blog post, sort of, since she is the one who gave me a lot of little tours of Glasgow. And she is the one who introduce me to Tantrum Doughnuts!

Who are they? What are they?   It is in the name. They do donuts! And the most delicious at that! They actually are a small café, hidden amongst the streets of Kelvinhaugh. You can go there to grab a coffee or… a doughnut! Which are delicious, super colorful and have the best flavors! They mix. sweet and savory. It’s like edible art. You can find them on Old Dumbarton Road, just opposite Kelvingrove.

Paesano Pizza, Glasgow’s Merchant City

Another amazing place my flatmate introduced me to. And a place on top of the best 7 things to do in Glasgow. Again, not so much a must-see than. a must-eat. Paesano Pizza is the best pizza I ever had in the United Kingdom! I will not dare say in my life because I lived in Italy for a year and I don’t want to piss the Italian off.  They are very proud people. And so should they. It’s like the. French and their cheese,  if you see what I mean.

I took my then-boyfriend now-husband there. My parents were also introduced to the place, when they visited from France for my graduation ceremony. They also said it was the best pizza they ever had (also since they last holiday in Italy, three years prior) and have been recommending the place to anyone thinking of visiting Glasgow ever since. The massive pizza oven is at the back of the restaurant. You can see the pizzaiolos cook and pizzas coming out of the oven every second. The place is big, doesn’t take reservation but you won’t wait long before getting a table. Paesano is fairly cheap to UK standards and really, their pizza are delicious!

Royal Botanic Gardens, Hillhead

And finally, last but not least on this list of the best 7 things to do in Glasgow: the Royal Botanic Gardens. The city offers the best walking tracks: through streets, through parks, through gardens. If you need a little wander, you’ll find one: the West End, Finniston or any of the other green spaces, which come in high quantity.

Speaking of green spaces in Glasgow, my favorite are the Royal Botanic Gardens. I absolutely love walking through the green houses and seeing all these plants and flowers from everywhere around the world. Palm trees, orchids, cacti, carnivorous plants (they fascinate me), fern, etc. It is a really relaxing walk. You can learn more about nature or just grab a coffee and read a book.

That’s all for my top must-see in Glasgow. It’s already quite a lot! Do you live in Glasgow? Or have you ever been to the city and one of those places? What did you think? Other places to recommend?

Thank you for reading. Hope you liked this post.

See you soon,
Love.
Corinne

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20 Comments

  1. February 23, 2018 / 8:06 pm

    These look amazing I’ve never been to Glasgow but always wanted to and now I wanna go even more!

  2. February 23, 2018 / 8:10 pm

    I’ve been really wanting to visit Glasgow, so if i ever do i’ll defo look into these places!

  3. February 23, 2018 / 8:19 pm

    I have visited Glasgow a few times but haven’t really explored very much mainly sticking to the shopping centres and a few visits to the science centre however there seems much more to discover! I need to ensure I visit the doughnut shop next time for sure they look delicious!
    Fantastic post thanks so much for sharing ?

  4. Sarah
    February 23, 2018 / 8:20 pm

    Pizza and doughnuts?? I’m sold ? I don’t actually think I’ve ever been to Glasgow before, but I definitely want to go now! I’m a huge Harry Potter fan too so to visit the university would be amazing!

    Sarah | http://www.justbuttonsblog.co.uk

  5. February 23, 2018 / 8:23 pm

    I‘ve been living in London for about 7 months now and I really want to visit more places in the UK! This made me really wanna visit Glasgow at some point, so thanks for sharing your recommendations!!

    xx, Valeria
    http://www.perfectblvck.blogspot.com

  6. February 23, 2018 / 8:30 pm

    I recently got obssesed with this place, it’s so beautiful! I only seen photos, but it’s definitely my dream place to visit someday. This made me want to visit Glasgow so much.

  7. February 23, 2018 / 8:30 pm

    This seems like a really beautiful place to visit. Your pictures are amazing! Maybe someday I will make it to that side of the pond 😉

  8. February 23, 2018 / 8:32 pm

    I’m a huge Harry Potter fan so I definitely need to check out the unioversity! ? My nans parents were Scottish and I’ve always said I’d love to go and explore where that part of my family came from ?

    Jade xx

  9. Mollie
    February 23, 2018 / 8:33 pm

    Love this post, there sounds like some amazing places I definitely need to visit, especially Tantrum Doughnuts! Also, your photos are gorgeous X

  10. Farrah
    February 23, 2018 / 8:33 pm

    The university looks pretty amazing. Definitely does have a Hogwarts vibe!!

  11. Leann Kelly
    February 23, 2018 / 8:36 pm

    I’ve yet to try Tantrum Donuts but heard so many good things about it & I love the name. Really enjoyed reading your places to visit in Glasgow & to hear your take on the City.

  12. February 23, 2018 / 8:46 pm

    I’ve never been to Glasgow but your photography looks amazing! Also the thought of tasty doughnuts and pizza has tempted me to visit even more! Thanks for sharing Corinne, great post! ? xx

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  13. February 23, 2018 / 8:51 pm

    I’ve been to Edinburgh but I really want to visit Glasgow at some point, looks like there are some amazing places!!x

  14. February 25, 2018 / 6:50 pm

    I always feel so bad that I live in the UK but I haven’t explored it more! Really need to visit Glasgow, it looks so nice!

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  15. February 27, 2018 / 7:17 pm

    Wow – looks fab. Glasgow has always been somewhere where I’ve been tempted to visit, and this definitely makes me want to get a trip booked!

    especially tempted by the pizza!!

  16. February 27, 2018 / 7:20 pm

    I have never really considered Glasgow as a place to go, but your post has made me add it to my ever-growing list!
    The architecture of the university looks beautiful!

    Aimsy xoxo

  17. February 27, 2018 / 7:33 pm

    I’ve just come back from a trip to Glasgow and I love it! I’d honestly consider moving there. There’s so much to do and it’s so gorgeous. I’ve only been to the uni from the places on this list but I’m definitely going again asap so I’ll keep these in mind! X

  18. February 27, 2018 / 10:25 pm

    This all looks so beautiful! Especially the uni, I’m a sucker for old architecture. I’ve never been to Glasgow (or Scotland at all actually) but I’m glad I now know where to go if I do x

    Sophie
    http://www.glowsteady.co.uk

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