Experience
Family Fun in Glasgow by Victoria Cochrane
Glasgow is well known for its shopping
scene, nightlife, and year-round music gigs and events. However, Glasgow
is also home to an array of seasonal events and festivals, many of which
are family friendly or designed for the city's younger visitors and inhabitants.
Each summer, the city of Glasgow
hosts a string of events for young children and families, ranging from
art shows and theatre performances, to literature and music events. So
why not head to Glasgow this summer with the entire family, and experience
all the family-friendly fun the city has to offer? Travelling for business?
Temporary serviced office space in Glasgow is
available here.
Take the whole family to the "All
Paws on Deck" exhibit at the Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour. Telling the
story of cat shipmates, this exhibit focuses on the feline ability to adapt
to new surroundings, control vermin, and offer companionship to countless
mariners throughout history. Visitors will learn about the history of cats
on ships, ship cats in literature and superstitions surrounding cats, as
well as about famous feline shipmates, such as Simon - the cat that lived
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Carlton
George Hotel, Glasgow
The boutique hotel, Carlton
George Hotel, has a sandstone façade and is located in Glasgow,
Scotland, just off central George Square and 250 metres from Queen Street
Station. Glasgow University is within one kilometres. The rotating menu
at the seventh-floor Windows Restaurant features such specialties as Rosemary
and Lemongrass Lamb Shank and Spinach and Wild Mushroom Ravioli. Joined
by connecting staircases and passages is the unique Waxy O'Connor's, six
bars covering three floors. The bar serves Scottish and Irish fare, live
music and all-day breakfast. George Square houses the ornate Glasgow
City Chambers, the General Post Office and Queen Street Station. The square
has been the main site for political gatherings, protests, concerts and
celebrations over the years, including Black Friday 1919, protests against
wars and the Hogmanay celebrations. |
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Crowne
Plaza Hotel Glasgow
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Glasgow
overlooks the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. The Glasgow Science Centre
is located opposite the hotel and Glasgow Central train station is one
mile away. Housed in a striking 15-storey high-rise blue-glass building,
the Crowne Plaza Hotel Glasgow offers a Leisure Club (surcharge) with an
indoor pool, a gym, sauna, spa, and Turkish bath. Massage and beauty treatments
are also available. There is currency exchange and wireless Internet access,
and 24-hour room service. Secure parking is available. The informal
One restaurant offers river views and a carvery service with additional
a la carte dishes available throughout the day. There is also a ground-floor
lounge bar. |
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Hilton
Glasgow
Hilton Glasgow is a centrally
located hotel within a mile of George Square and the multi-level Buchanan
Galleries shopping centre with over 80 shops. Guests can work out in the
gym and swim in the 15-metre indoor pool before relaxing in the sauna and
steam room. Guests can dine on modern Scottish cuisine in the grand surroundings
of the hotel's restaurant, sample the all-you-can-eat carvery or relax
in the bar. Multilingual staff at the concierge desk can advise guests
on attractions in the surrounding area and there is an onsite gift shop,
newsagent and foreign currency exchange. There are a number of cultural
attractions close to the hotel with Glasgow School of Art, Kelvingrove
Art Gallery and Glasgow Science Centre all within one mile. Glasgow Airport
is 9 miles away with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes. |
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Apex
City of Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow
Marks Hotel Glasgow is located
in Glasgow, Scotland, within half a mile of George Square and the King's
Theatre. Glasgow Cathedral and Provands Lordship are within a mile. The
nearest train station is 300 metres from the hotel. Marks Hotel is set
in central Glasgow in a bright and modern, metropolitan building that reaches
nine storeys high and overlooks the city. Guests can read complimentary
newspapers in the 24-hour lobby. Complimentary Internet access is available
throughout the hotel. One Ten Bar and Grill serves breakfast, lunch and
dinner and provides 24-hour room service; there is also a wide choice of
malt whiskies available. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and museum is less
than a mile from the hotel. There are natural history exhibits, geology,
military history, art, glass, ceramics and sculptures from around the world,
including many Scottish artists. Behind the museum is a park, which offers
a children's playground and a small lake with ducks and swans. |
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Millennium
Hotel Glasgow
The Millennium Hotel Glasgow,
a looming Victorian Building with stone façade, overlooks George
Square in Glasgow, Scotland. The modern art gallery on Queen Street is
within 500 metres. A relaxed atmosphere permeates Georgics Wine Bar, which
carries an extensive wine collection and Mediterranean-style cuisine. Loch
Fyne seafood is served at The Brasserie on George Square, and is open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cocktails and conversation swirl amidst the
sophisticated Millennium Lounge, which overlooks George Square. Soul Therapies
features the Dermalogica Skincare line and beauty, holistic and spa treatments,
including hydro-active mineral salt scrub and enzymatic sea mud wrap.
The third busiest station in Scotland, Glasgow Queen Street Railway Station
is located adjacent to the hotel. The two-level train whisks guests to
the capital of Scotland or to the southern suburbs of Glasgow. |
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Novotel
Glasgow Centre
The Novotel Glasgow Centre
is located in Glasgow, Scotland, in the city centre. The hotel is 1.5 miles
from the Royal Concert Hall, and the Burrel Collection. Loch Lomond is
18 miles from the hotel. Guests can enjoy the onsite sauna and fitness
facilities. Eight meeting rooms are available and there is wireless Internet
access throughout the hotel. Other amenities include parking and a 24-hour
front desk. The Novotel Glasgow Centre's restaurant serves international
dishes. Snacks and refreshments are served at the onsite bar. There
are 139 guestrooms. Amenities include high-speed (wired) Internet access,
36-inch satellite televisions with pay movies, hair dryers, and coffee
and tea facilities. |
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Radisson
Sas Hotel Glasgow
Radisson SAS Glasgow is
a gleaming contemporary hotel located diagonally opposite Central Station
and 100 meters from Glasgow city center, home to the largest shopping area
outside London. Dining options onsite are the Radisson Glasgow, including
Collage Restaurant, created by acclaimed artist Sir Peter Blake and chef
and restaurateur Roy Ackerman. Combining art and food, this Glasgow restaurant
draws inspiration from across Europe for its style and eclectic cuisine,
and showcases art by Sir Peter Blake, David Hockney and Patrick Caulfield,
among others. Radisson SAS Glasgow offers those looking for more informal
dining the Spanish dishes of Tapaell'ya, or a drink and snack in the hip
Collage bar. Guests can make use of the adjacent LA Fitness club with its
gym, fitness studios, 65-foot indoor pool, and massage treatments.
Glasgow is brimming with culture, music, arts and music events and staff
can advise on local events. Football teams Celtic and Ranger's home grounds
are close by, as are a host of golf courses. |
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