Location: South Side
Top Things to do in South Side
The 10 Best Things to do in South Side, Scotland
As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is famed for its culture, shopping and people. Spend your day exploring a wide range of fascinating free museums and galleries, enjoying the UK’s best shopping outside of London, and taking advantage of tips from friendly local people on the city’s hidden gems — then choose from 130+ weekly musical events for a special night out. Glasgow is also the perfect base for exploring more of Scotland, with great connections to the Highlands and the islands.
Restaurants in Glasgow
1. Fairfield Heritage
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By brianmN6820JJ
Interested in Shipbuilding? Interested in history? Interested in social history? Interested in architecture? Interested in cartography? Then visit Fairfield Heritage Centre on Govan Road. This excellent museum is open Monday to Friday 1pm-4pm. Fantastic A listed building with interactive displays of the story of life in and around the Govan area. The story of the people who built these great ships that sailed from the Clyde all around the world. Our guide was excellent as were those at reception who retold their stories of what it was like growing up when Govan was booming. So much to take in that I will be back.
2. Govan Ferry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By TikoScot - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Strongly recommended as a free (donations welcome) from Govan to the stunning Riverside transport museum - or to visit the excellent Govan Stones if heading from the Museum to the south of river -long may the ferry run.
3. Citizens Theatre
4. House for an Art Lover
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,211 reviews
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1901 and built in the attractive setting of Bellahouston Park in the 1990s, House for an Art Lover allows the visitor an insight into Mackintosh's renowned talent not just as an architect, but as a an artist, designer and pioneer of the Modern Movement. The venue runs regular arts themed events and is home to the popular Art Lover's Cafe.
Reviewed By Tinkypaws - Glasgow, United Kingdom
My partner and I very much enjoyed our recent visit to the House for an Art Lover. We felt safe, the staff were excellent, the afternoon tea scrumptious and the music room beautiful. Thank you for providing such a lovely, peaceful atmosphere.
5. Pollok Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,019 reviews
Over 360 acres of green, this lovely park is best known for its well-kept scenic running and walking trails.
Reviewed By dennissU1613AA - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This is Glasgow's biggest park. It is still beautiful but is currently suffering from neglect.The stables area leading to the River Cart weir and mill is closed off by serious fencing. The area is in a bad state of decay and has been for some time This is disgraceful. Post covid, this will once again be visited by many people from overseas who through tourism, generate much needed money for our beleaguered city. Please get it sorted. There is so much to see. Sir John Stirling Maxwell's amazing mansion built 1752 The rustic bridge over the River Cart, the river weir, the extensive gardens and endless walking paths and the famous Highland cattle which were hiding( I hope) on this visit.. Unfortunately the house is closed for visits under current covid restrictions..
6. Glasgow Central Mosque
7. Govan Old Parish Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By Sandyd264 - Kincardine, Canada
This small church houses the Govan stones. They are Viking rune and early Celtic. The church itself is fantastic. The church is 4 minutes walk from Govan subway station. I would do this, then the Fairfield shipping museum (another 5 mins walk) too. Please, don’t miss this. It is a hidden gem in Glasgow. Definitely recommend
8. The Burrell Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,226 reviews
This place is temporarily closed. The Burrell Collection is temporarily closed until Spring 2021 for refurbishment. This museum houses the collection of Sir William Burrell, gifted to the city of Glasgow.
Reviewed By BoysieW - New York City, United States
Just a shout out to this amazing collection but to let people know it is CLOSED FOR RENOVATION> Generally, it is an easy sell to get teens to see art as the building is fascinating and quirky and gets their interest. Not too large like Kelvingrove and others.
9. Linn Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By boi_wunda
Went on a sunny day with family, lots of wee trails to go on and lovely views of the waterfall. Wasn’t too busy and could easily have spent the full day here.
10. Glasgow Science Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,604 reviews
Rated 5 stars by VisitScotland, providing programs of entertaining Science theatre, Planetarium, and around 300 hands-on interactive science exhibits over three floors, to introduce science to everyone. Interaction distinguishes GSC, very few exhibits in glass cases and many opportunities to participate in Science. Included workshops and shows are a highlight, ranging from shadow puppets for youngsters to computer coding, robotics and ethical hacking for adults. "BodyWorks" examines the science behind human health and well-being, "Powering the Future" the future challenges and solutions in our energy-hungry world, and the digital planetarium allows visitors to 'leave earth' and travel through the cosmos. Science Mall admission includes free workshops and shows, with add-on charges of £3.00 for access to the Planetarium. A shop and cafe are free to access. Schools and outreach programs extend the Centre's work into the community. The Centre is a registered charity with surpluses returned to the education mission. Car parking and public transport links or a 15 minute walk along the Clyde from the City centre. The adjacent IMAX cinema is now operated by Cineworld.
Reviewed By bealehidi
We went to the centre we were a group of three adults, it was such a good way to kill time with out realising we all had great fun lots of hands on experiments, would be great.for middle aged kids but has areas for all ages and even as adults we had a great time. We loved the top floor how your body works there are so many little fitness challenges which teach you a lot about your body and can be a fun games to do between your group, definitely recommend a visit
