Glasgow City Break

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Glasgow



In this short post, we've put together some of the best and specific to this Scottish city offers you. 


One of our productions is situated next to the Riverside Museum this year. So, we're featuring the Wonder Woman who designed this striking and sharp-edged building: Zaha Hadid. She is most certainly a visionary thanks to her innovations in modern architecture. She's the 'Queen of Curve'! 

Zaha Hadid
Zaha Hadid (1950-2016)

Dame Zaha Hadid could be described as the most prestigious female Iraqi-British architect to date. She's won numerous prizes and medals. She was the only woman to be awarded a royal gold medal from the Royal Institute of British architects and designed the 2017 Brit award statue.

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London - Aquatic Centre 
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China - Guangzhou Opera House
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Brit award statue

Her legacy continues as the Al Wakrah Stadium is still under construction. This stadium will host the  2022 FIFA World Cup. The concept and inspiration comes from the sails of traditional Dhow boats used by pearl divers in the Persian Gulf. The outside seems as though it'll be pearlescent itself. 

Al Wakrah Stadium

Speaking of football... Glasgow has the first ever recorded international game of footy. 1872 saw Scotland and England (ironically) not playing 0-0.

Glasgow or 'Glaschu' in Gaelic means green hollow and is more than the infamous mars bar battered. Glaswegians call turnips and potatoes "neeps and tatties." These usually accompany Haggis which is their national delicacy. Onion, salt and spice help bring out the best from the sheep's liver, lungs and heart. Oatmeal is used to bind and stomach keeps it together.

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All washed down with Scotland's most notable soft drink: IRN BRU or 'ginger'.
*Note in Edinburgh "ginger" means juice but in Glasgow it's fizzy pop!

So here are a few places you can grab "a wee swally" (a small beverage), which is alcoholic. But be drink responsibly and don't get "mad wae it" (extremely inebriated.) Along with some great food we've found venues that look great. So not too far from the Riverside Museum is...

The Finnieston - a relaxed restaurant and cocktail bar specialising in locally-sourced seafood and bespoke beers.

The Finnieston      The Finnieston


Elena's Spanish Bar and Restaurant - From Santander, Elena brings to Glasgow an authentic Northern Spanish dining experience.

Elena's Spanish Bar and Restaurant
Elena's Spanish Bar and Restaurant

Elena's Spanish Bar and Restaurant


The Butcher Shop Bar and Grill - This looks like the perfect place for a steak or burger. The dark suave set up seems very inviting.

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The Butcher Shop Bar and Grill


The 78 - Not everyone is mad about meat so we've found somewhere that is "100%" vegan. It has a rustic charm with mismatching furniture, interesting animal-free dishes with plenty of drinks to choose from. This maybe the future especially now Hellmann's vegan mayonnaise is hitting UK shelves soon.

The 78
The 78

Hellmann's Vegan Mayonnaise


Like the Riverside Museum, we've found some brilliant experiences around Glasgow you can participate in without any money whatsoever. You could go see the Botanic Gardens full of lush well plant life. Or maybe you should see something spooky during the autumn period. Why not visit Glasgow's Cathedral and Necropolis?

 
Riverside Museum of  Transport and Travel 

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Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Glasgow Necropolis and Cathedral
Glasgow's Cathedral and Necropolis. 


If you're looking to treat yourself why not indulge in these: a charming cobbled street filled with bars and eateries, the largest nightclub in Scotland or a Loch (only a 20 minute drive away) suited for all your water sports wants.

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Ashton Lane

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The Garage

Loch Lomond


Hopefully we've given you a different perspective of Glasgow and pointed out some of the best things you can schedule in when visiting this surprising Scottish city! 

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