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GLASGOW VISITOR ATTRACTIONS - OUT & ABOUT IN GLASGOW
Many top Glasgow visitor attractions are within easy reach of the Argyll
Hotel
What to do and See while staying at the Argyll... The following Glasgow
attractions are all within easy reach of the hotel and many are within
a short walk.
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Scottish
Exhibition Centre
Within a ten minute walk of the Argyll Hotel the SECC hosts a variety
of Exhibitions, Concerts and Conferences.
The Argyll Hotel and Argyll Guest House offers cheap
accommodation near the SECC
We have a selection of Family Rooms which sleep from 3 - 5 person
and makes an economical means of staying in the city of Glasgow near
the SECC if attending a concert.
Billy Connolly
Tour Glasgow Tom
Jones Tour Glasgow this October! |
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Kelvingrove Art
Gallery and Museum
The city of Glasgows top visitor attraction.
Within minutes walk of the Argyll Hotel the Kelvingrove Art Gallery
and Museum play host to
The
Doctor
Who Exhibition in Glasgow. The only venue in Scotland.
It runs from the end of March 2009 until January 2010. The Argyll
Hotel is offering great family packages.
Located across from the Argyll Hotel, Kelvingrove Park's 85 acres
were laid out by Sir Joseph Paxton in 1852 and are situated between
Glasgow University and the Art Gallery and Museum. Features include
commemmorative statues, fountains, tennis, bowling and a fine herbaceous
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Glasgow
University
Glasgow University is located in the west end of the city of Glasgow.
Within the university buildings you will also find
- Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum
- Mackintosh House and University Visitor Centre
Internationally renowned collections of paintings, drawings and
prints by Whistler, and furniture and drawings by Charles Rennie
Mackintosh. Old master paintings and Scottish art from 18th century
to present. Within a short stroll through Kelvingrove Park from
the Argyll Hotel.
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Glasgow
Transport Museum
The Glasgow Transport Museum is a popular visitor
attraction located at the Kelvinhall within a five minute
walk of the Argyll Hotel. From carts and cycles to cars and
ships, the wide-ranging history of transportation in Scotland
is on show here.
Much loved by visitors from far and wide are the famous Glasgow
trams, the 'Subway' station and Kelvin Street - a reconstruction
of a 1938 street scene where you can recapture the atmosphere
of old Glasgow. A great day out for all the family!
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Willow
Tea Rooms
Behind the remarkable facade which Mackintosh created for Kate Cranston,
tea and light meals are still served in the Room de Luxe and on
The Gallery. Many of the original features survive.
The Willow Tearooms are located at 217 Sauchiehall Street and 57
Buchanan Steet.
A must for those who enjoy Afternoon Tea and are fans of Scottish
Architect -
Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
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Glasgow
Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay Glasgow G51 1EA
Opened Spring 2001 "Scotlands Flagship Visitor Centre"
The Glasgow Science Centre is located of the south bank of the river
Clyde and is within walking distance of the Argyll Hotel
The Glasgow Science Centre is a fitting tribute to all of the world
famous inventers that have come out of Scotland over the last few
decades. The Glasgow Science Centre is 3 floors of amazement and
wonder. A day out that the whole family can enjoy!
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River
Clyde Glasgow
The River Clyde in Glasgow was in the past very famous for
shipbuilding. There is now ongoing regeneration along the
river Clyde with the creation of the Glasgow Harbour district
and two new bridges in the centre of Glasgow connecting the
opposite sides of the city.
You can take a short walk from the Argyll hotel to the River
Clyde where you can take a trip "doon the water"
on the Waverley Paddle Steamer or for the more adventurous
take a trip on a seaplane.
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Loch
Lomond Seaplanes
Seaplanes returned to the River Clyde after a gap of 60 years.
Loch Lomond Seaplanes operate a seaplane service from a new
purpose-built terminal at the Glasgow Science Centre on the
River Clyde.
The Loch Lomond Seaplanes are within easy reach of the Argyll
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So much to do, so much to see!
Glasgow
City Sightseeing Bus
While in Glasgow do not forget to take a trip on the original Glasgow
City Tour. The hop on hop off service allows easy access to most of
Glasgow's Visitor Attractions. Catch the bus within minutes of the
Argyll.
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Loch
Lomond
Within a 40 minute drive of Glasgow you shall reach the astounding
beauty of the "Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond". If visiting
the city of Glasgow you should take the opportunity to visit Loch
Lomond.
There is a frequent train service from Glasgow Queen Street or Glasgow
Central to Balloch
where you canTake a boat trip on the loch, collect some Scottish
souvenirs or just sit back and enjoy the scenery.
Why not extend your stay in Scotland and take a twin break and visit
Loch
Lomond Accommodation
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Tall
Ship Glasgow Harbour
The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour is one of Glasgow's leading
visitor attractions. Glasgow's historic tall ship, the s v
Glenlee, is one of only five Clydebuilt sailing ships still
afloat and the only one that remains in the UK. It is well
worth a visit and within easy reach of the Argyll Hotel
The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour is within a ten minute walk
of the SECC |
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King Tuts Glasgow
King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow is a concert venue renowned in
Scotland as a showcase for new and emerging bands.
King Tuts Wah Wah Hut has supported some of the UK music industry's
biggest names.
This top music Venue in Scotland is within easy reach of the Argyll
Hotel.
The hotel has large family rooms which are ideal for a group of
friends attending a gig at
King Tuts and makes the stay in the city very economical. |
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Hampden
Park Glasgow
Hampden Park in Glasgow is Scotland's national stadium. Hampden
hosts many major Sports and other events including concerts. Hampden
Park. During the 2012 Olympics it will host games during the early
stages of the Olympic football tournament.
Hampden will be the key stadium of the 2014 Commonwealth Games to
be held in Glasgow and it will host the athletics during the games.
Hampden is also used for music concerts and top artists appearing
during 2009 includes
Bruce Springsteen, U2, Coldplay and Take That.
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Glasgow Rangers
Rangers Football Club : Glasgow
Rangers FC is one of two famous Glasgow football Clubs. Rangers
home ground is Ibrox statium which is in Ibrox in the south-west
area of Glasgow. Rangers has a loyal fan base with many fans around
the world.
For most of their history, Rangers have enjoyed a fierce rivalry
with their cross-city opponents Celtic and the two are collectively
known as the Old Firm. |
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Glasgow Celtic
Celtic Football Club : Glasgow
Glasgow Celitic is one of two famous Glasgow football clubs. Celtic
home ground is Celtic park which is located in the Parkhead area of
Glasgow. Celtic have a historic association with the people of Ireland
and Scots of Irish extraction and many fans from Ireland visit Glasgow
to see their team in action.
For most of their history, Celtic have enjoyed a fierce rivalry with
their cross-city opponents Rangers and the two are collectively known
as the Old Firm. |
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Hunterian
Museum Glasgow
The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery is located within Glasgow University
which is situated in the west end of Glasgow.The Hunterian Museum
is the oldest public museum in Glasgow and Scotland. The museum provides
a great day out for all the family. It is within a short stroll of
the Argyll Hotel. : Admission Free - except to Mackintosh House
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
Glasgow University
Glasgow G12 8QQ |
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Glasgow
Whisky Distilleries
Whisky is Scotland's national drink, and one of Scotland's most
famous exports. The month of May is Whisky month as part of Scotlands
Homecoming Celebrations. Glasgow has several whisky distilleries
within easy reach including Glengoyne distillery and Auchentoshan
distillery. Why not go on a whisky tour and learn how Scotland's
national drink is made.
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Botanic
Gardens Glasgow
A popular visitor attraction in Glasgow is the Botanic Gardens
which are located at the top of Byres Road on Great Western Road.
They are popular with both locals and tourists alike.The Botanic
Gardens are within a short walk of the Argyll Hotel.
This is a great place to escape the bustle of the cities west end.
Enjoy the various gardens situated within the grounds including
World Rose Garden, Herb Garden , Flower Garden, Uncommon Vegetable
Garden and Chronological Garden
The Botanic Gardens also plays host an extensive range of events
throughout the year including Exhibitions, concerts, and guided
walks
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Trades
Hall Glasgow : Let GLasgow Flourish Awards
In 1605, Incorporated Trades of Glasgow came together to form the
Trades House of Glasgow. They existed to regulate trade, commerce
and training and played a vital role in shaping and making Glasgow
the city it is today.
The 14 Incorporated Trades are Hammermen, Tailors, Cordiners, Maltmen,
Weavers, Bakers, Skinners, Wrights, Coopers, Fleshers, Masons, Gardeners,
Barbers, Bonnetmakers & Dyers. Together, they yearly elect members
of the Trades House, headed by the Deacon Convener of the Trades.
The Argyll Hotel recently one a " Let GLasgow Flourish Award"
from the incorporation of Gardners for their external floral displays.
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The
Gallery of Modern Art known
as GoMA opened in 1996 and is housed in an elegant, neo-classical
building in the heart of Glasgow city centre. GoMA is the second most
visited contemporary art gallery outside London. GoMA displays work
by local and international artists.
Gallery of Modern Art Glasgow
Royal Exchange Square
Glasgow,
G1 3AH
Tel:: 0141 287 3050
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The
Burrell Collection is situated in Pollok Country Park
on the south side of the city of Glasgow.
The
Burrell Collection is an art collection put together over many years
by Sir William Burrell, a wealthy industrialist, ship owner and
art collector who then gifted it to the city of Glasgow in 1944.
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Glasgow
Royal Concert Hall
Scotland's premier music venue, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall,
is situated at the top of Buchanan Street. At the Glasgow concert
hall you can enjoy a range of quality music – from classical
to folk, world, country, rock and pop. Check out who is on at the
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Glasgow West End
The Argyll hotel is located half a mile west of the city centre
and is within a short walk of the vibrent west end of Glasgow. Byres
Road is a popular street and has an abundance of shops, cafe's,
bar and restaurants.
The west end also holds an annual festival - the West End Festival
Many of the top visitor attractions are located in the west end
including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
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Glasgow
Art School
Glasgow School of Art is one of four independent art schools in
Scotland, situated in the Garnethill area of Glasgow. The Glasgow
school of Art still demonstrates a freshness of style and presents
a fascinating insight into turn of the century modernism.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh's competition entry has been admired
by scholars and Mackintosh enthusiasts alike over the last century. |
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House
for an Art Lover
Bellahouston Park Glasgow
Situated in a beautiful parkland setting and adjacent to magnificent
Victorian Walled Gardens, House for an Art Lover is a truly unique
venue.
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, House for an Art Lover represents
one of the most exciting pieces of recent research on Glasgow's most
famous architect and provides an excellent resource for visitors as
a cultural attraction. |
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Braehead
Xscape Glasgow
Xscape Braehead, Kings Inch Road, Braehead, Renfrew, PA4 8XQ
Xscape at Braehead in Glasgow is the ultimate entertainment destination
in Glasgow and with a fifteen minute drive of the Argyll Hotel.
A great family day or evening out Xscape offer the following facilities
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Braehead
Arena Glasgow
Braehead arena is a world-class destination for sporting events
and entertainment. Braehead is within a 15 minute drive of the Argyll
Hotel.
The Argyll hotel has family and multiple occupancy bedrooms which
are ideal forfamilies of a group of friends attending a concert
or event at Braehead Arena.
Braehead Shopping Centre is also at this location. |
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Mitchell
Library Glasgow
Libraries, Information and Learning
The Mitchell Library
North Street
Glasgow G3 7DN
The Mitchell is a state-of-the-art resource for the people of Glasgow
and a major cultural tourist attraction destination for visitors
to the city. The Mitchell Library is within a short walk of the
Argyll Hotel. |
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Scotstoun
Stadium Glasgow and Scotsoun Sports Centre is located
in the Scotstoun district of Glasgow and is within 15 minutes drive
of the Argyll Hotel.
In 2010 it is proposed that Scotstoun Stadium will become the training
ground of the Glasgow Warriors rugby team, Glasgow’s only professional
rugby team.
Scotstoun Stadium will host Table Tennis, Squash and Athletics in
summer 2014 at the
Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014.
Scotstoun Stadium Sports and Leisure Centre
72 Danes Drive
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Kelvin
Hall Sports Arena Glasgow
The Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena located in the west end
of Glasgow near the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, is a listed
Victorian building and the Kelvinhall Sports Arena is within a five
minute walk of the Argyll Hotel.
Kelvinhall Sports Arena will host boxing at the Commonwealth Games
Glasgow 2014.
Kelvin Hall Sports Arena
1445 Argyle Street
Glasgow, G3 8AW
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Kelvingrove
Park Glasgow is located directly across the road from
the Argyll Hotel in the Kelvingrove area of the west end of Glasgow.
The Park enhances the many magnificent buildings which surround it,
including Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Glasgow University.
It is ideal for riverside walks and is a great venue for guests who
like a morning jog before breakfast.
Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 : Kelvingrove Park will host Lawn
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National
Indoor Sports Arena Glasgow
The National Indoor Sports Arena Glasgow(NISA) is a new sports arena
planned for Glasgow and will become a superb legacy for Scotland.
The National Indoor Sports Arena will provide Scotland with its principal
indoor sporting venue for elite training with the flexibility to host
5,000 spectators. It will be built beside the Commonwealth Games Village
in Dalmarnock in the east of Glasgow
Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014 : The NISA will host Badminton |
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Clyde
Auditorium Glasgow
Within a ten minute walk of the Argyll Hotel the Clyde Auditorium
also known as the Armadillo hosts a variety of Concerts . Check
out who is performing this year and take a concert break in Glasgow.
We have a selection of Family Rooms which sleep from 3 - 5 person
and makes an economical means of staying in the city of Glasgow
near theClyde Auditorium if attending a concert.
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Glasgow
Warriors Rugby Team
The Glasgow Warriors, formerly Glasgow Rugby, is the only professional
rugby union team in Glasgow. There is only one other professional
rugby union team in Scotland – Edinburgh.
The Argyll Hotel in Glasgow is within easy reach of Firhill Arena,
the Home Ground of Glasgow Warriors RFC and we look forward to accommodating
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Firhill
Stadium Glasgow
Firhill Stadium is home to Partick Thistle Football Club who now share
Firhill Stadium with Glasgow Warriors, Glasgow's professional Rugby
Union team.
Located in the Maryhill district of Glasgow, Firhill Stadium is within
easy reach of the Argyll Hotel. We look forward to accommodating both
football and rugby supporters visiting Firhill. |
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Scottish
National Arena Glasgow : Near the SECC
Photograph courtesy of architects Foster and Partners.
Scotland's National Arena is a new Glasgow indoor arena currently
under construction in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland.
The new Glasgow Arena will be situated to east of the existing SECC
complex.
The new Scotlands National Arena is due for completion in 2012.
Scotlands National Arena will be within a short walk of the Argyll
Hotel in Glasgow.
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Glasgow
Cathedral
Glasgow Cathedral is one of Scotland's underrated architectural treasures
and Glasgow Cathedral is said to be the oldest building in Glasgow.
Sunday morning services are held in the Cathedral at 11.00am.
Sunday evening services are held in the Cathedral at 6.30pm.
The Society of Friends of Glasgow Cathedral was founded by the late
Very Revd Nevile Davidson, D.D. in 1936.
During the year the Society of Friends promotes Summer Music Recitals,
a Winter Lecture Series and other special events. |
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Glasgow
Necropolis
The Glasgow Necropolis is a Victorian cemetery in Glasgow, Scotland
The Necropolis has been described as a ‘unique representation
of Victorian Glasgow, built when Glasgow was the second city of the
empire. It reflects the feeling of confidence and wealth and security
of that time.’
The Necropolis is a facinating place rich in history which is popular
with visitors.
Fifty thousand individuals have been buried in approximately 3500
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Glasgow
Ferry : Glasgow Live Music Venue
The Ferry is a popular venue for gigs and club nights. Formerly
the Renfrew Ferry this floating Glasgow institution was previously
situated at Tradeston before moving to its new home at Anderston
Quay – a short walk from the Argyll Hotel.
The Ferry
25 Anderston Quay
Glasgow, G3 8BX, United Kingdom
+44 141 248 5376
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Welcome aboard the
Waverley Paddle Steamer
The Waverley is the last seagoing Paddle Steamer in the World and
offers DAY, AFTERNOON and EVENING CRUISES. Waverley sails until Aug
31 & Oct 16 -19
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You can spend the summer exploring the Lochs & Islands of Arran,
Bute & Cumbrae.
Waverley Excursions Waverley Terminal,
36 Lancefield Quay, Glasgow G3 8HA. Tel 0141 221 8152
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Glasgow
Merchant City
Glasgow Merchant City is one of the oldest areas of Glasgow. The
Merchant City is in the heart of Glasgow City Centre, seconds from
Glasgow’s busy shopping precincts, Buchanan Street and Argyle
Street.
The Merchant City is well worth a visit. It is now one of the trendy
areas of Glasgow and is full of restaurants, bars and bistros. You
will also find the Tron Theatre in the Merchant City.
You can catch a bus from outside the Argyll Hotel which will take
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Oran
mor Byres Road Glasgow
Oran mor in Byres Road, Glasgow is close to the Argyll Hotel. Oran
mor is a popular entertainments venue in the west end of Glasgow.
If you are attending a function at Oran Mor and require accommodation
close-by, the Argyll Hotel offers warm hospitality and value for money.
Òran Mór means the 'great melody of life' or 'big song'. |
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Glasgow
Harbour
Glasgow Harbour is a new district in the vibrant West End situated
on the banks of both the River Clyde and the River Kelvin. It has
a unique waterfront location only a short distance from the city
centre and provides an integrated mix of high-quality commercial,
residential, retail, leisure and public space.
Glasgow Harbour District is within a short walk of the Argyll Hotel. |
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Hill
House Helensburgh
The Hill house in Helensburgh was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Helensburgh is about 25 miles from Glasgow and regular train services
to Helenburgh Central can be caught at Glasgow Queen Street Station.
The Hill house in Helensburgh is well worth a visit.
Helensburgh is also within easy reach by car of
Loch Lomond
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Fossil
Grove Glasgow
Fossil Grove located at at Victoria Park is the oldest visitor
attraction in Glasgow.
Victoria park is located in the west end of the city and within
easy reach of the Argyll Hotel.
A great place to take a walk, see some history or just sit and
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There are many more visitor attractions and places of interest. A great
way to get about is by bicycle : See. Glasgow
Cycle Routes
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