Art & Culture in Glasgow

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Glasgow. From museums and hidden galleries to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Discover the stunning 19th-century building Ca' D'Oro or head to The Lighthouse for the best city views. Discover these and many more cultural gems in the city!

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37 Hidden Gems

The Lighthouse

My top city view

I always pop in "The Lighthouse" in Glasgow when I'm in the area. I love climbing up the beautiful spiral tower staircase and enjoying the view...

Art & culture

Coffee & tea

Ηelene

Αudureau

Aug 11, 2025

Kothel

Grunge hipster cafe

"Kothel" in Glasgow is captivating and beautiful. It's a hpister cafe that specialises in teas... a popular stop-off for writers, artists & creatives.

Art & culture

Coffee & tea

Snacks

Phoebe

Allison

Aug 9, 2025

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Family outings

"Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum" in Glasgow is not to be missed. It's perfect for outings with the whole family, and everyone has their favorites!

Art & culture

Phoebe

Allison

Aug 9, 2025

Shelter Charity Shop

Second-hand literary treats

"Shelter Charity Shop" in Glasgow's West End has amazing bargains and the odd pure dead brilliant find & this one in particular has a great book selection.

Art & culture

Shopping

Scott

Walker

Aug 9, 2025

Tramway Theatre & Hidden Garden

Southern Gateaway

The "Tramway Theatre & Hidden Garden" are both two of the best kept secrets on Glasgow's south side. It's in a former tram depot and transport museum...

Art & culture

Relaxing

Ηelene

Αudureau

Aug 9, 2025

The Pasionaria

A symbol against fascism

"The Pasionaria" in Glasgow is a rare reminder of the connection between Spain & Scotland against fascism during the Spanish civil war. Don't miss it!

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Ηelene

Αudureau

Aug 9, 2025

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Art & Culture in Glasgow

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Caterina

Ηelene

You?

Debbie

Gill

Fraser

Phoebe

Scott

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Caterina

Ηelene

You?

Debbie

Gill

Fraser

Phoebe

Scott

The Lighthouse

My top city view

Ηelene

Αudureau

Kothel

Grunge hipster cafe

Phoebe

Allison

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Family outings

Phoebe

Allison

Shelter Charity Shop

Second-hand literary treats

Scott

Walker

Tramway Theatre & Hidden Garden

Southern Gateaway

Ηelene

Αudureau

The Pasionaria

A symbol against fascism

Ηelene

Αudureau

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