Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is located 51 Km from Glasgow. There are rail, bus and taxi connections to Glasgow. Busses and trains leave every 30 minutes. The train takes 45 minutes and, with a 50% discount, costs approximately £2.70 one way. Two "Stagecoach" busses go to Glasgow city: the X77 (£4.15 one way, journey time is approximately 55 minutes) and the No.4 (£5.10 one way, journey time is approximately 90 minutes).

Museums & Galleries

Glasgow has an enviable portfolio of museums and galleries - many of which are free to visit. Highlights including the magnificent Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - one of the 15 most visited museums in the world, the unique Burrell Collection in its stunning parkland setting and the cool and contemporary Gallery of Modern Art.

Anyone interested in cutting-edge design should head to The Lighthouse, adults and children alike will love the futuristic Glasgow Science Centre and IMAX theatre while lovers of the beautiful game should head to the Scottish Football Museum.

Retail Therapy

As the largest retail centre in the UK outside of London, not only is Glasgow tops for shops but its compact city centre and grid system make it easy to navigate during serious retail therapy! Giant high street malls such as the ultra modern Buchanan Galleries are just a short stroll from the elegance of Princes Square and Ingram Street, as well as the designer boutiques of the Merchant City. The cobbled mews and lanes of the city’s west-end are a treasure trove for anyone hunting antiques and rare books.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the famous Glasgow architect, designer and artist is renowned internationally for his innovative and influential style which helped shape European Art Nouveau. Mackintosh has left his distinctive mark on many buildings across the city including The Glasgow School of Art, the Willow Tearooms and the Mackintosh House which is a beautiful recreation of the interior of Mackintosh’s original home.

Events & Entertainment

Glasgow’s unique style is stamped on its year-round events programme, which offers live performances, festivals and entertainment fifty-two weeks of the year and the recent designation as a UNESCO City of Music, has firmly set the seal on the city’s reputation as one of Europe’s premier cultural capitals.

Annual highlights include: Celtic Connections (January); Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival (March); Glasgow International Jazz Festival (June); Piping Live! and the World Pipe Band Championships (August) and Winterfest (Nov-Dec).

The River

The River Clyde was once at the heart of heavy industry but today Glasgow’s riverside has been transformed into a vibrant landscape with a mix of leisure activities to suit adults and children alike. Futuristic structures such as the Clyde Auditorium and Glasgow Science Centre dominate the skyline while the magnificent Finnieston Crane and The Tall Ship remain evidence of the city’s industrial past.

Take a leisurely trip ‘doon the watter’ on the Waverley paddle steamer, or for a more exhilarating experience, choose a Seaforce powerboat ride. And for the most magnificent views of some of Scotland’s breathtaking scenery, a seaplane flight is a must.