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The Hunterian Museum houses a rich collection of rare objects with scientific, historical, and cultural importance: Dinosaurs, fossils, scientific instruments, mummies, Mineral treasures, and a lot more. The exhibition is based on the collections of William Hunter (1718-1783), a Scottish anatomist and physician. He established the first Museum of Scotland, and then a few more donated their collections. The entrance is free of charge. Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10.00am – 5.00pm Sundays 11.00am - 4.00pmClosed Mondays

A beautiful and exciting museum is considered one of the most popular free attractions in Scotland. Among the thousands of objects exhibited in the galleries, you can find Christ of St John of the Cross by Salvador Dali, Mummies and Sarcophagus, Stuffed Animals and Dinosaurs bones, Scottish art, a dedicated gallery Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style, Scottish and more. I loved the museum's fresh approach to the visitors - The explanatory notes are apparent and undoubtedly suitable for children. Don't miss under any circumstances!

The Riverside Museum is a charming transportation museum on the bank of the Clyde River. Here you will find all kinds of vehicles, from different times and places: Cars, bicycles, motorcycles, trams, subway cars, boats, cartridges, and even wheelchairs. In the middle of the museum, they built a street from 1920, With many examples of typical shops and services of those times: barbershops, a saddler, a photographer shop, a pub, an old subway station, and more. It is a perfect place for children and adults, and I could only regret our kids were not here. Admission is free.

Kelvin Walkway follows the River Kelvin from Milngavie to the Glasgow Heliport on the River Clyde. It is a 14 km Walk of parks, museum galleries, and cultural landmarks. I took a short 50-min walk from the Botanic Gardens to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Walking by the river is very pleasant, and if I were not in a hurry to the museum, I would walk on for a long time.

Glasgow Cathedral is the only medieval cathedral in Scotland to have survived the Protestant Reformation without any significant damage. The temple is the oldest building in Glasgow, dated back to the 1200s, and one of the most impressive. Don't leave Glasgow without visiting it. Admission is free.

The Tallship is an excellent museum on the water. SV Glenelee is the only remaining Clyde-built sailing vessel afloat, so it is an icon of Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage. It is an excellent playground for kids, pirate lovers, and all those curious to look at the inside of the late 19th-century cargo ship. Visit the captain's cabin, go down to see the ship's engine room and the cargo cells, and read the captain's logbook. Visiting here is a delightful experience. Admission is free.

The Glasgow Science Centre is a great science playground for all ages. Hundreds of scientific games, accompanied by bright explanations and examples, guarantees hours of playing and learning. In addition, the museum contains lots of virtual games addressing the older kids and youth and a designated part for kids up to age 7. The three floors of the Science Mall deal with energy, space, the Human body and mind, physics, and a lot more. You can also go to the top of Glasgow Tower, a 127-meter tall unique structure capable of rotating 360 degrees to prevailing the wind. It cost a few pounds, and the view is excellent. Don't miss it.

The City Chambers is probably the most magnificent building in Glasgow and one of the most impressive buildings I have ever seen. Mosaic floors, marble stairs and walls, sculptures, wood decorated rooms and salons, large banquet hall, ceiling decorated with gold leaves, and stained glass dome - all merge in beautifully harmoniously and impart a sense of dignity and prestige. I took the free public guided tour, conducted twice a day. Private visitors who are not joining the tour cannot see all the floors, so I highly recommend coming on time for the visit. Lucky me, without planning, I came here for the second time. All the conference members (spouses included) were invited to a buffet dinner in the City Chambers, in the presence of the current Lord Provost, the local version of Mayor.

Glengoyne Distillery is a lovely Whisky Distillery located 20 Km far from Glasgow. It took us exactly one hour to get there by bus from Buchanan Bus Central Station. The bus stop is right in the distillery's doors, making it very easy to visit, even on a rainy day. There are several versions for guided tours, mainly depending on how much whiskey you want to drink during your stay. If the weather is reasonable, take the lovely walk in the distillery yard to a waterfall. The guided tour was excellent. We learned a lot: how to make whiskey, the importance of the ingredients, the distillery process, and the significance of the barrel to the color and flavor of the spirits.

Artist Jim Lambie made the Album Pathway in Glasgow - a list of names and dates of bands performed at Barrowlands venue since 1983. The long list is arranged like a record's shelf.

The river is one of the longest in Scotland and undoubtedly the most influential on the city's landscape. 21 bridges spread throughout the city, connecting the north and the south. Each of them is unique and exciting in itself. Although a trip on the River Clyde riverbank is a good idea in itself, there are quite a few sites worth visit or looking at on the way: Riverside Museum & the Tallship, the Science Center, the Green Park, and much more.

Glasgow's streets are full of cool street art. Just walk the city - it's everywhere.