The arty city of Glasgow awaits you
Enjoy the area's museums, art galleries and theatre scene with a rental holiday home in Glasgow. Travellers to this welcoming city praise the shopping, live music and local tours. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a trip with friends or a romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of holiday homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Activities and attractions in and around Glasgow
Do you want to find top things to see and do while you're in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes Glasgow a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- M&Ds Theme Park (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
- M & D's Scotland Theme Park (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
- Hamilton Park Racecourse (9.2 mi / 14.8 km)
- The Westerwood Golf Course (12.8 mi / 20.6 km)
- SEA LIFE Loch Lomond Aquarium (16.6 mi / 26.6 km)
- Loch Lomond Golf Club (20.7 mi / 33.3 km)
Exploring the natural features in Glasgow
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Glasgow is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Loch Lomond (22.6 mi / 36.4 km)
- People's Palace and Winter Gardens (0.8 mi / 1.3 km)
- Glasgow Green (1.3 mi / 2.1 km)
- Kelvingrove Park (1.6 mi / 2.5 km)
- Botanic Gardens (1.9 mi / 3.1 km)
- Bellahouston Park (2.9 mi / 4.7 km)
How to get to and around Glasgow
Fly into Glasgow International Airport (GLA), the closest airport, located 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick), which is 28.1 mi (45.2 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Glasgow Queen Street Station, Argyle Street Station and Glasgow Central Station are the main stations in the city. You can get around Glasgow by jumping on the metro at Buchanan Street Station, St Enoch Station or Cowcaddens Station.