3 days in Glasgow Itinerary

Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is known for its cultural heritage and the friendliness of its people.

Get some historical perspective at Linlithgow Palace and Stirling Castle. Get a sense of the local culture at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and People's Palace and Winter Gardens. Change things up with these side-trips from Glasgow: Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (in Ayr) and The Old Town Jail (in Stirling). Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Hunterian Museum, see the interesting displays at The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, and explore the world behind art at The Burrell Collection.

To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Glasgow holiday builder tool.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Glasgow International Airport, Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Edinburgh Airport. September in Glasgow sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.