Welcome to Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow is a vibrant and compact city with plenty to offer delegates outside of conference sessions.
The city has a range of cultural attractions including many museums and art galleries offering free entry, such as the stunning Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the award-winning Riverside Museum.
Visitors can explore the works of artist and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, walk the city centre Art Mural Trail or take a stroll through one of the many parks and green spaces.
Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music with over 150 live music events per week, plus a full calendar of other exciting events and festivals throughout the year.
The food and drink scene offers something for everyone, from traditional whisky pubs to fine dining, in a variety of lively neighbourhoods including Finnieston (SEC), the City Centre, the West End and Merchant City.
Merchant Square
Things to do
From numerous musical performances, visits to parks and botanical gardens, to even spotting a location from your favorite TV show, Glasgow has it all. For everything there is to do, you can look at VisitGlasgow.com, but below are a few of our favorites!
Take a ride on one of the Hop-on, Hop-off buses in Glasgow to get a great overview.
There are many tours to highlight all the things to do in Glasgow.
Ashton Lane
Dining
Known as the water of life in Gaelic, Whiskey is Scotland’s National Drink. Check out local Whiskey Pubs or Distilleries. If there’s time, there are plenty of whiskey tasting tours!
From Michelin Star dining to quaint local pubs, Glasgow has it all. There’s also a number of fantastic vegan and vegetarian restaurants in town. This Restaurant Listing will help you sort through restaurant type, cuisine and location. Don’t forget to give the haggis a try!
Weather
August in Glasgow is mild and comfortable, though rain is very likely. August also offers long daylight hours. The average high is around 18–19°C (64–66°F) with lows around 10–11°C (50–52°F).
