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Scottish Exhibition
and
Conference Centre
Within a ten minute walk of the Argyll
Hotel the SECC hosts a variety of Exhibitions, Concerts
and Conferences. For further information, visit www.secc.co.uk
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Kelvingrove
Park, Art Galleries and Museum
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
border.
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Glasgow
University
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.
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The
Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour
The focus of this new attraction is the 103 year old
sailing ship, "Glenlee", one of only five
Clyde-built sailing ships left in the world. 10 minute
walk from the Argyll Hotel.
www.thetallship.com
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The
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 ground floor houses Hendersons
the Jewellers.
www.willowtearooms.co.uk
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Glasgow
Science Centre
50 Pacific Quay Glasgow G51 1EA
Opened Spring 2001 "Scotlands Flagship Visitor Centre"
www.gsc.org.uk
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City
Sightseeing Glasgow
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. www.scotguide.com |
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Loch
Lomond
Within a 40 minute drive of Glasgow you
shall reach the astounding beauty of Loch Lomond. Take
a boat trip on the loch, collect some Scottish souvenirs
or just sit back and enjoy the scenery.
Frequent train service from Glasgow
Queen Street or Glasgow Central to Balloch.
www.visit-lochlomond.com
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Scotlands
Personal Hotels
A group of Scottish Hotels where attention
to detail
is very important. Each offers something that is
missing in so many larger hotels these days -
"The Personal Touch" www.scotland-hotels.com
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Princes
Square
Buchanan Street. Set in a renovated square
dating from 1841, the city's most unique shopping experience
combines the best in contemporary and classic fashion,
gifts, accessories, crafts and affordable luxuries.
Cafes/restaurants, exhibitions and entertainment.
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Buchanan
Galleries
- Buchanan
Street 600,000 square feet of retailing at the top of
Glasgow's most stylish shopping thoroughfare. www.buchanangalleries.co.uk
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Clyde
Watersbus Services Ltd
Glasgow to Braehead
www.clydewaterbusservices.co.uk
Regular daily sailing : Glasgow to Braehead
This
extremely comfortable vessel the Pride O' The Clyde
with its own refreshments bar, shows you the sights,
ships and shipyards between Braehead Shopping
Centre and the very heart of Glasgow at the Central
Station bridge.
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