If you had a day in Glasgow, what would you do?

[PiperPadre]

Next June I'll do a week-long piping course on Skye with the Piobaireachd Society. I'd rather I had more time for travel, but, alas, vacation time is limited. After the course I'll have a free day in Glasgow before returning home.

If forum members could offer some suggestions for a good use of the day - including Highland wear shops, of course- I'd be most appreciative for the counsel.

Thanking you in advance for your consideration.

[figheadair]

No tartan or bagpipes but the Burrell Collection is phenomenal. Easy access from Central Glasgow and a must IMO.

[walkerk]

Kelvingrove Museum (afternoon organ recitals), Riverside Museum, Botanic gardens, Suchiehall Street, city bus tour. Take your pick!

[Liam]

Transportation Museum....

[PiperPadre]

Thank you, Omnes, for your kind responses!

[PiperPadre]

I just learned that the Helensburgh Highland Games will probably take place that day - so that would most likely win my attention.

[OC Richard]

If you're a craft beer person Shilling Brewing in Glasgow is a must.

Yes they brew, but beyond that their multitudinous taps feature craft beers from microbreweries from all over Scotland.

They have a pizza kitchen attached, their best pizza is their garlic cheese pizza (which as I recall is called "cheese bread" on their menu).

[OC Richard]

About Glasgow kilt shops, here's my overview of those from my week in Glasgow August 2024

https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/...-2024-a-98897/

[PiperPadre]

Thanks, Richard. Quite helpful as always.

[Tomo]

Tea at the Willow - and if you like a bit of architecture Glasgow City Chambers is pretty cool (easy to do both as part of a walking tour). The Cathedral and the Necropolis are worthwhile, with some other historic sites close by.

In terns of kilt shops - give Slanj, McCalls and MacGregor & MacDuff a try.

The Ubiquitous Chip in the Wet End is a good spot for lunch or dinner - but there are plenty of other good options and some decent whisky bars as well (if you fancy a dram or two).

If you want to do a distillery visit there are only 2 in Glasgow itself - and only the Clydesdale is open to visitors. That said there are plenty others close by, my pick would be Auchentoshan. However, if you are on Skye there are three great distilleries: Talisker and Torabhaig on Skye itself and (my favourite) Raasay only a 10 minute ferry ride away.