We all know it is people that make Glasgow but the city also packs in a long list of attractions which should not be missed by tourists.
Our readers shared their favourite sights to admire, whether you’re a resident of Glasgow or planning a visit to one of Scotland’s most popular and exciting cities.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End of the city is one of Glasgow’s top tourist attractions.
Admission is free and the refurbished building displays a wide collection of traditional and modern art, including works by Van Gough, a MacKintosh exhibition as well as natural history collections.
One of the most iconic features of the museum is the ‘floating heads’. More than 50 heads displaying contrasting emotions hang from the ceiling of the museum.
Duke of Wellington
The Duke of Wellington statue bearing a traffic cone is an integral part of Glasgow’s personality.
The iconic landmark takes pride of place in Royal Exchange Square, even triggering an “urgent appeal” when the traffic cone disappeared from the top.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was one of the leading military and political figures of 19th-century Britain, serving twice as prime minister before his death in 1852.
One of our readers, John Graham, said: “The statue of the guy on the horse, with the traffic cone always on his head, always makes me laugh. My wife asked why the first time she saw it, some random guy just said, 'It’s Glasgow, doll'."
Welcome to Glasgow sign on the M8
Several of our Facebook readers shared their joy at seeing the sign as they drive back into Glasgow on the motorway. There’s no place like home!
Buchanan Street buskers
Facebook reader Moira Garside named “buskers in Buchanan Street on a sunny Saturday” as one of her favourite sights.
Buchanan Street is a popular choice for buskers who are welcomed by the people of Glasgow who often enjoy stopping for a song or dance.
The rich busking culture on Buchanan Street has also attracted a host of big names including Passenger who has busked in the city twice.
Football Stadiums
Rangers, Celtic and Partick Thistle welcome thousands of fans to the city every year.
Glaswegians’ love of football is evident as our readers sent in photographs of their teams stadiums, Ibrox, Parkhead and Firhill, proclaiming them to be their favourite sight in Glasgow.
One reader, Billy Dick, said: “Firhill for thrills."
There are many more fantastic sights to see in Glasgow, as one of our Facebook readers, Brian L’ariana, added: “Too many to pick. I love my city! My heart belongs to Glasgow!”
Let us know if you would add anything to the list in the comments below.
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