~ TOP ATTRACTIONS IN GLASGOW ~

As our hotel is part of the McQuade group of hotels and apartments we have a lot of experience in guiding and advising our guests around where to visit, places to eat and things to do. We are delighted to share our favourites with you and look forward to welcoming you to the Albion Hotel.

A family favourite, the Riverside Museum and Tall Ship is located at the junction of Rivers Kelvin and Clyde. Here you’ll find an astonishing 3,000 objects from the city’s very well-known collections inside. Open daily, walk ins welcome.

A familiar sight on the Glaswegian skyline, the Ovo Hydro is the stomping ground of A-List acts from around the world who can entertain to more than 14,000 in one venue. It’s an atmosphere to experience like you can’t imagine.

Leaving our hotel, with the Kelvin River for company, in 20 minutes you arrive by foot at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. A free attraction it is a thoroughly enjoyable way to spend a morning or afternoon in Glasgow. *TIP The Salvador Dalí’s ‘Christ of Saint John of the Cross’, is on loan to the Spanish Gallery, part of The Auckland Project until the end of 2022

One of the most central museums in Glasgow, ‘GoMA’ is beloved by locals and visitors alike. Inside are four galleries, a library and gallery shop to browse and discover. It features artworks from Scotland and around the world for visitors to enjoy.

Not an obvious choice of venue for some to visit, yet, St. Mungo’s Museum, otherwise known as the Provand’s Lordship, is an important building and museum in Glasgow. The museum was intended to honour and respect those people of different faiths (and those of none). Certainly, worth the visit if you have time.

Individuals and groups come from everywhere to visit our spectacular Cathedral. Built in the 1100’s it continues to wow visitors with its sheer beauty and elegance. If you are looking for a guided tour, early booking is strongly advised.

Never to be taken for granted is our cherished Glasgow Botanic Gardens, one of the most visited in Europe. Open daily, this precious park and visitor attraction is open daily for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy some woodland walks, and exotic plant life all in one place. Free entry

Celebrating its 21^st year educating and entertaining visitors, the Glasgow Science centre has an incredible array of exhibitions, workshops and discovery areas to capture the imaginations of all ages. Highlights include the Bodyworks, Outer space, the Imax and Newton Flight Academy. Tickets must be booked in advance here.

Hit the streets of Glasgow and enjoy one of the most interesting city tours on offer by taking the City Centre Mural trail. Glasgow has any number of amazing street murals on its buildings, and it continues to grow and change. The City Centre murals are something to marvel at, and you’ll find out some fun and interesting facts about our city on the way.

The Burrell Collection reopened in March 2022 following an exciting renovation. Visitors have been wowed by the new experience offered, where an all-new gallery space, and interactive experiences await to display the best of Sir William Burrells private collections.

People who are not familiar with the work of world-renowned architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, usually leave the Mackintosh House with a newly found appreciation for his work. His work is timeless and classic and beautifully displayed at the Mackintosh House located in the Hunterian Musuem, Glasow.