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 The Old Town Jail. Get a sense of the local culture at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and The Burrell Collection. Change things up with these side-trips from Glasgow: Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (in Ayr) and Stirling Castle (in Stirling). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel and take an in-depth tour of Hunterian Museum.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Glasgow trip website.

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.