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As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is famed for its culture, shopping and people. Spend your day exploring a wide range of fascinating free museums and galleries, enjoying the UK’s best shopping outside of London, and taking advantage of tips from friendly local people on the city’s hidden gems — then choose from 130+ weekly musical events for a special night out. Glasgow is also the perfect base for exploring more of Scotland, with great connections to the Highlands and the islands.
Restaurants in Glasgow
1. RGI Kelly Gallery
2. The Good Spirits Co.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Alanlaurie - Glasgow, United Kingdom
I have shopped here many times, both for myself and for gifts for others. Staff are on hand to offer honest advice specifically on your requirements. Highly recommended.
3. Little Birds Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
The Little Birds Market brings together over 25 exhibitors of art, craft & vintage goods e.g. candles, jewellery, cakes, clothing and other unique trinkets. It takes place inside the Sloans Ballroom, in Glasgow City Centre, monthly from 12 to 4pm (as well as 'breakout' markets in other small venues). The Market offers a unique shopping experience and Afternoon tea and meals are also provided at Sloans.
4. Jeremy Sniders Antiques
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Man_on_the_Brae - Stirling, United Kingdom
Jeremy Sniders' shop is a treasure house of fine antiques and collectables at reasonable prices. Ranging from silver, pottery, furniture, metalware and all sorts of unusual items. I have been going here and buying for nearly 30 years - always something new and fantastic. A lot of wonderful retro Scandinavian design at a fraction of London prices. I am not sure that I should have written this review as this was my secret shop.
5. The Glasgow Art Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Glasgow Art Club founded in 1867 and recently restored has occupied two handsome Georgian terrace houses since 1893. They were converted into a 19thC Gentlemen’s club. The jewel is the iconic art Gallery largely designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Reviewed By vessi80 - North Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Bit of a Goya 'Gloom and Doom' girl myself so on Glasgow Open Doors Sunday , straight up to the top of Bath Street to 185 expecting a rather 'stuffy' reception. Wrong. Almost 2 hours later, having seriously reviewed my' brushwork' and awash in pastels, watercolours, oils and the wonders of Keppie and Mackintosh, I was so so reluctant to leave. The townhouse itself is an architectural masterpiece . The gallery has been restored to the original Keppie and Rennie Mackintosh vision and the Mackintosh frieze superbly re-created. The doors; furniture; fireplaces; bell plates; door plates and check out the plates in the lavish dining rooms as well. Lovely for a function. Wandered up through luxurious rooms enjoying the Autumn Exhibition (loved the Scott Walker ) and the more permanent works on display from icons like Emilio Coia. Staff were so welcoming. knowledgeable and some so snappily dressed for the occasion that the Goyesque Glasgow sky was temporarily sunny. Well, it is the Art Club in Glasgow so a degree of flamboyance is expected. If you are a tourist, this should be on your 'must see' list. A quite exclusive Mackintosh and Keppie treasure still under the 'tourist' radar. You'll be the envy of other Mackintosh fans. See it all before the secret gets out ! The street is so easy to find! If you are local like me, then a 'wee' step out of the usual' Glasgow Comfort Zone' is well worth it. Guided tours are on Tuesday mornings and I think are a reasonable £5 including tea/coffee. Otherwise the exhibitions are open to the public from 11am to 5pm except Sundays. Probably wise to check the website. The wonderful Autumn exhibition can still be viewed until the 20th of October and there's a new exhibition of Joe Hargan's works starting on the 15th October. Can't wait !
6. TokyoToys
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By melissatravels23 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Staff are always helpful, great range of manga & merchandise! Always seem to have new stuff in too! Lots of gaming events seem to go on there too!
7. Scottish Design Exchange
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
The Scottish Design Exchange is a social enterprise business that provides space for over 300 artists and designers from all over Scotland to display their products for sale. We have many original designs from jewellery, prints, pottery, glassware and original art.
Reviewed By Slim10000
Beautiful products and friendly staff So many different arts with unique designs and quality I love this place
8. Art On Scotland
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Welcome to Art On the Exchange, Glasgow’s only Art & Design Market run by and for artists! Throughout the year, we feature a variety of lovingly handmade and designed goods to fit your fancy, with different stallholders exhibiting and selling their work every event! From Photography and Jewellery to Glassworks and Clothing, the market hopes to promote the incredible talent of local creatives.
9. The Glasgow School of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,849 reviews
The Glasgow School of Art is currently closed to visitors following a fire on 15th June 2018, with all tours cancelled until further notice. This includes access to the visitor centre, GSA Shop and exhibitions in the Reid Building, Mackintosh at the GSA Tours and Mackintosh's Glasgow Walking Tours.
