This really is a must see Glasgow landmark. The statue of Lord Wellington sits directly in front of Glasgows Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). The statue itself is that of the Duke Of Wellington (1769-1852), Napoleons conqueror, who sits proudly upon his steed.

The reason the statue has become a Glasgow treasure is due to the traffic cone which sits upon the imposing statue. The cone has become woven into Glasgow culture and represents Glasgows sense of irrevernet humour, so much so that when a Glasgow tourist book was being created and had a picture of the Wellington Statue without his cone, the Lord Provest moved to have his headwear reinstated.

The cone appeared one night (probably a prank) and authorities removed it, but after the mystery headwear kept appearing night after night they gave up and the cone is usually on display of all to see!

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The Clyde Arc also known as Glasgows squinty bridge has become a must see landmark in and around Glasgow City Centre. The new road bridge spans the River Clyde at an angle which is how it got its local nickname “the squinty bridge”.

Having been officially opened on the 18th September 2006 the Clyde Arc is the first major crossing on over the Clyde since the Kingston Bridge was built.

The bridge is part of a large scale rejuvenation of the Clydeside and cost around £20.3m

The plinth reads “better to die on your feet than live on your knees”.

Glasgow cathedral was built during the 13th to 15th centuries and is the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland to have survived the 1560 Reformation virtually complete.

The magnificent building is set in the heart of glasgow on the city’s High Street.

Its wealth of architectural treasures include the elaborately vaulted crypt with its collection of carved stones, the early 15th century stone screen and the Blackadder Aisle.

This property is managed by Historic Scotland.

Address: Cathedral Sq, Glasgow, Lanarkshire,
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The Glasgow City Chambers was contructed between the dates of 1882 and 1888 and is a stunning example of Victorian architecture. Glasgow City Chambers was constructed to highlight Glasgows increased political stature and replace the old Tolbooth in the Trongate which has become redundant due to the large expansion of Glasgow.

The buildings exterior is incredibly intricate and has a vast array of ornate decoration designed to express the diversity and sense of prosperity that the Victorians held so dear. The exterior sculpture, by John Mossman, shows human figures representing Prosperity, Art, Science and Commerce, centred around a statue of Queen Victoria.

Address: 80 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DU
Telephone: 0141 287 4018‎
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Glasgow’s Transport Museum was opened in 1964 and is popular destination which attracts half a million visitors each year. The collection is wide ranging and also spans a wide period time with vehicles from every decade for more than a century.

The Museum of Transport is housed in Kelvin Hall and has been a favourite with Glasgow families for many generations. A favourite exhibition is the old 1930’s street set, the museum also holds the oldest surviving pedal cycle.

With a large variety of exhibitions on display the Museum of Transport is a fun filled day for all the family.

Address: 1 Bunhouse Road, Glasgow, G3 8DP
Telephone: 0141 287 2720
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The Burrell Collection was opened in 1983 and was the personal belongings of Sir William Burrell, a millionaire businessman who made his fortune in Glasgows shipbuilding industry. The collection was amassed over Burrell’s lifetime of 80 years and contains around 8000 pieces which are extremely diverse and rich in culture.

Sir William Burrell’s collection was presented to the poeple of Glasgow in 1944 around with funds to construct a building to house the pieces. At any one time, there are around 3000 items are on display which include ceramics, paintings, carpets, tapestries, statues and stonework. Due to the variety of the Burrell Collection there really is something for everyone.

Address: Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park,G43 1AT
Telephone: 0141 297 2550
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Opened in 1898 by the Earl of Rosebury the People’s Palace and Winter Gardens are situated on the Glasgow Green. At the time of opening Glasgow’s eastend had the reputation of being one of the most unhealthy places in the world due to Glasgows new heavily industrialized status. The People’s Palace was opened to give the people of Glasgow’s eastend a place of retreat and create cultural hub.

The People’s Palace has become a social history museum which tells the story of Glasgow’s people from 1750 to present day in the form of pictures, paintings, photographs and a variety of historical artefacts. Items of note are Billy Connolly’s banana boots which the Glasgow Comedian wore throughout his rise to stardom in the 1960’s.

Attached to the peoples palace is an elegant Victorian glasshouse which contains the Winter Gardens where you can relax among the tropical plants or have a cup of tea in the cafe within.

Address: Glasgow Green, Glasgow, G40 1AT
Telephone: 0141 ​554 ​0223
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The Scotland Street School museum provides an incite into the educational methods of the past with a fully immersive experience that is fun for visitors of all ages. Three different classrooms provide a look into a world of the three different time periods Victorian, Second World War and the 1960’s.

The musuem itself is housed in a former school which was designed by the world renowned Charles Rennie Mackintosh the building was created between 1903 and 1906. The Scotland Street School museum is one of the greatest architectural attractions that Glasgow has to offer and also includes valuable looks into Charles Rennie Mackintosh creation of the building.

Address: 225 Scotland St, Glasgow, G5 8QB‎
Telephone: 0141 287 0500
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Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum host one of Europes finest civic art collections. The building has lately had a major £28 million refurbishment and had become the most popular free attraction in Scotland. Kelvingrove Art Gallery opened in 1901 and was constructed with funds gathers from the 1888 international exhibition.

Housed inside the beautiful sandstone building is one of the greatest collections of armour in the entire world aswell an incredibly diverse natuaral history collection. There are many priceless paintings within the gallery most notably the Christ of Saint John of the Cross by Salvidor Dali there is also works by Rembrandt, Monet and Van Gogh.

Currently a Dr Who exhibition is running and due to the vast nature of the works on display the museum has enough to keep everyone entertained, enthralled and is a great way to spend a day.

Address: Kelvingrove Art Galleries, Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8AG
Telephone: 0141 276 9500‎
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