Area Information

Welcome to Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow is a vibrant and compact city with plenty to offer delegates outside of conference sessions.

The city has a range of cultural attractions including many museums and art galleries offering free entry, such as the stunning Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the award-winning Riverside Museum.

Visitors can explore the works of artist and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, walk the city centre Art Mural Trail or take a stroll through one of the many parks and green spaces.

Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music with over 150 live music events per week, plus a full calendar of other exciting events and festivals throughout the year.

The food and drink scene offers something for everyone, from traditional whisky pubs to fine dining, in a variety of lively neighborhoods including Finnieston (SEC), the City Centre, the West End and Merchant City.

Things to Do

Museums and Galleries

Dining

Weather

Travel Info

Merchant Square

Things to do

From numerous musical performances, visits to parks and botanical gardens, to even spotting a location from your favorite TV show, Glasgow has it all. For everything there is to do, you can look at VisitGlasgow.com, but below are a few of our favorites!

Take a ride on one of the Hop-on, Hop-off buses in Glasgow to get a great overview.

There are many tours to highlight all the things to do in Glasgow.

Museums and Galleries

Enjoy Complimentary entry to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, which was ranked in Lonely Planet’s top 500 experiences in the world in 2020. With 22 galleries, there’s so much to discover. From art to animals, dinosaurs, Ancient Egypt, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scottish history, and more. Plus be sure to catch the organ recitals at 1pm every Monday-Friday, and 3pm on Sundays. For more information, visit GlasgowLife.

Just across the river from the SEC you can visit the Glasgow Science Centre. A great place to take the family while you are in Scotland.

The Burrell Collection, opened in 1983 houses over 9,000 objects with over 6,000 year of art and history and is free to visit!

For a virtual, up to date listing of all Glasgow’s art galleries and museums, use Glasgow Art Map!

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Ashton Lane

Dining

Known as the water of life in Gaelic, Whiskey is Scotland’s National Drink. Check out local Whiskey Pubs or Distilleries. If there’s time, there are plenty of whiskey tasting tours!

From Michelin Star dining to quaint local pubs, Glasgow has it all. There’s also a number of fantastic vegan and vegetarian restaurants in town. This Restaurant Listing will help you sort through restaurant type, cuisine and location. Don’t forget to give the haggis a try!

Weather

August in Glasgow is mild and comfortable, though rain is very likely. August also offers long daylight hours. The average high is around 18–19°C (64–66°F) with lows around 10–11°C (50–52°F).