Glasgow Archive

Pollock House and Gardens – Spanish Art and Lush Landscapes

To the southwest of downtown Glasgow, a large green patch stands out on the map: Pollock House and its park.

Govan Stones – A Journey Through the Stones to the Middle Ages

Celtic knots, mysterious mythical creatures, and a sarcophagus that once held a king.

The National Piping Centre – up close and personal with the bagpipes

Ein Schotte im Kilt zeigt dem Autor von MyHighlands.de, wie ein Dudelsack gespielt wird.

A centre dedicated to the national instrument of the Scots in the heart of Glasgow: the National Piping Centre shows the history and supports musicians.

Pollock House and Gardens – Spanish art and green landscape

To the south-west of Glasgow city centre is a large green spot on the map: Pollock House and its park. A destination for nature and art lovers.

The Tenement House – the last gaslight in Glasgow

Eine Häuserfassade aus rotem Sandstein in Glasgow mit Schildern "National Trust for Scotland" und dem Schild "The Tenement House"

The entrance to the Tenement House is one of many in the street. What lies behind it, however, is unique.

The Hidden Lane – Glasgow’s hidden creative courtyard

Ein Haus mit hellblauer Fassade, an der Rosen wachsen, weiter hinten ein Haus mit roter Holzfassade.

At the end of an alley is a magical backyard. Artists and craftspeople have found a refuge here. A visit to Hidden Lane.

People’s Palace, Glasgow Green and the Doulton Fountain

People's Palace, Royal Doulton Fountain und Nelson-Säule im Hintergrund

The People’s Palace in Glasgow was designed to provide education and recreation for people in the poorest parts of the city. Today it does this for visitors from all over the world

Finnieston Crane in Glasgow – Giant crane on the River Clyde

SSE Hydro, Finnieston Crane, Clyde Auditorium

In Glasgow, the Finnieston Crane bears witness to the former heavy industry on the River Clyde. Today it is surrounded by modern architecture that is well worth seeing.

Mackintosh at the Willow – Glasgow’s most beautiful tearoom

To mark the 150th birthday of the famous architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow has reopened one of his most beautiful houses.

Clydeside Distillery – Glasgow’s whisky distillery on the River Clyde

The Clydeside Distillery is the youngest whisky distillery in Glasgow. And yet it is deeply rooted in Glasgow’s past and the River Clyde. What can you expect when you visit?