Location: Bearsden
Top Things to do in Bearsden
What to do and see in Bearsden, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
Bearsden (/ˌbɛərzˈdɛn/ ( listen)) is a town in East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, on the northwestern fringe of Greater Glasgow. Approximately 6 miles (10 km) from Glasgow City Centre, the town is effectively a suburb, and its housing development coincided with the 1863 introduction of a railway line. The town was named after Bearsden railway station, which was named after a nearby cottage.
Restaurants in Bearsden
1. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is Scotland's most visited free attraction. With 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects, the collections are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally-significant.
Reviewed By dyoungone - Lanark, United Kingdom
Great way to spend an afternoon.
Went primarily for two things.
1. Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition, this was very good.
2. Crucifixion of Christ. This was on lone. Disappointing :-(
Nice café with great table service.
Good fun free day out. The CRM exhibition was £7 entry but that is a small price to pay for a great museum/gallery that is all free.
Highly recommend.
2. Snow Factor
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Snow Factor Braehead is the UK's biggest indoor Snow Slope. We offer Ski and Snowboard instruction as well as Snow activities including Sledging. Coming soon - Ice Climbing Wall!! Real Snow all year round! Apres Ski - enjoy Bar Varia - authentic Barvarian meals and a range of German beer.
Reviewed By Callum C
Just had a great snowboard lesson with Alan. Top guy who helped you learn at your own pace. Will definitely be back here again. Great facilities and service!
3. Strathblane Falconry
Overall Ratings
5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By vkramaro - Brooklyn, New York
I booked what is called a "Taster Session" where you spend just an hour with different birds. And what an amazing hour that was. Graeme is full of knowledge about the birds, and he was sharing it with us during that hour. Besides getting the information about each bird, we also had a hands-on experience handling them, and that was totally amazing. Too bad we had only an hour in our schedule that we could allocate for this experience. I think if you can book a day or half-day, you will not be disappointed.
4. Kilmardinny Loch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By itchyfeet2014 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Kilmardinny loch is situated in local parkland adjacent to Mosshead, Kilmardinny and Burnbrae housing estates. It is a lovely area with paths used as shortcuts. The Loch itself has plenty of wildlife, currently a family of swans and their cygnets are in residence. It is home to The Gruffalo wooden sculpture and is visited by children and their parents. It is a pretty area to walk around.
5. Mugdock Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By Alastair N - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
This is an extensive park which is easily accessible from Glasgow and allows you to walk as far or as little as you like. There are five car parks dotted around the outskirts with the visitor centre being the main one. There are free leaflets with an easy map of the main paths and numbered attractions. There are two Castles, but Craigend Castle is fenced off because it looks like it is crumbling and would be dangerous, while Mugdock Castle, on the day we were there, was also inaccessible because it was being used by a film crew. In fact there was quite a big area cordoned off with security staff preventing people from getting near, but on a rise in the distance we could see men in kilts and on horseback as they filmed a scene for something about Robert the Bruce I believe. We still managed to walk around for 90 minutes and could have done more. The paths are clear but fairly muddy, so if it has been at all wet you should wear good boots and trousers that you are willing to get spattered with mud. It's a great place for meeting dogs, there are children's play areas and a good shop and restaurant.
6. Clydebank Titan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By ChocQueen6 - London
The website indicates it is open for visitors. We checked the website for opening dates/times and arrived at 1300 to be told the lift in the crane is out of order (and has been for some time) therefore no visitors were permitted. Suggest you ring before visiting to avoid wasting time. No date was available for when the lift would be back in service.
7. Soar Braehead
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 778 reviews
Xscape Braehead is home to one of Europe's largest indoor 'real' snow slopes, featuring beginner ski and family tobogganing sessions. Appropriate clothing can be hired if necessary. Other attractions at Xscape Braehead include a climbing wall, cinema, tenpin bowling and Soccer Circus. Food and refreshments available at a selection of restaurants.
Reviewed By Martyn K - Glasgow, United Kingdom
My girlfriend and I went ice climbing for my birthday. It was our first time ice climbing but we had a great time and seemed to pick it up pretty quickly. The specialist equipment was all provided (crampons, axes, helmets, harnesses etc). All you need is suitable (preferably waterproof) outdoor clothing.
Our instructor, Kate, was really friendly and helpful and made an effort to make us feel comfortable. I would highly recommend it for a great day out.
8. West Highland Way
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Kevin O - Glasgow
I was going to walk, however I was delighted to discover that a monorail has been installed which takes you from restaurant to restaurant so you can do the whole thing in under two hours if you were so moved, wonderful innovation. Tickets are available from Costa.
9. Jurassic Parrr Adventure Golf
Overall Ratings
4 based on 92 reviews
Visit our Adventure Golf Course in Glasgow. A great day out for all the family on our outdoor adventure golf course with near life-sized dinosaurs.
Reviewed By Rebecca W - Renfrewshire, United Kingdom
Came here Easter weekend, staff were great place was great didn't even know it was here and it's just along the road, did a great wee deal for the go ape type course and the mini golf for a tenner, can spend a good few hours here and my daughter loved it even in the cold and rain!
10. Antonine Wall Bearsden Bath House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By stefbcanada - Toronto, Canada
This is an amazing bit of history that's been really well preserved. Walking around on stones and in partial rooms that existed a thousand years ago is an awe-inspiring experience. It's a bit strange though that apartment complexes have been built so closely to the ruins. If you love history you must stop and see these ruins.
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