This is one amazing litlle hidden treasure of a gallery based in the Merchant City. Owned by two of…read morethe most loveliest guys and business owners you'll ever meet, Drew and Ian. Named after the missed Virginia Galleries, the Gallery is based around the site of where this great venture once resided. The area has been spruced up and became a hive of activity with new and exciting fantastic businesses, making the original Galleries a distant happy memory. The Gallery is located at basement level under the business Luke and Jack's also owned by Drew and Ian. Don't expect a massive council sized gallery but a wonderfully quaint space. It contains just the right amount of capacity to allow many up and coming talented artists to display their art, sculptures and photographs. I have also been to a burlesque show, so plenty of room for some entertaining. They always have many exhibitions on so I'd keep an eye to see what's coming up. I would definitely keep an eye out for them at the Mechant City Festival too.

The Virgina Gallery is located below Luke & Jacks - and is owned by the same folks…read more I've been here to have a look at a couple of exhibitions. At the weekend it was for Impossible Beauty - without doubt one of the strangest exhibits I've ever seen. The gallery space is quite small, but this works really well and provides a more intimate place for the exhibitions. Definitely somewhere to keep an eye on for upcoming events.

I love a good bargain especially when sales are on, this store is well stocked with all sorts &…read moretypes of pictures, paintings, prints, that you wish to decorate your flat or apartment. A framing service is provided & advice from if required, the frames can be changed if you don't like the one chosen for the painting / print, it's no hassle here. As an art collector I see art as an investment and the frame is just as important to enhance the picture. On many times I've come here and used the picture framing service for items that I've bought at auction, and would highly recommend the service.

Shhh, there's some art in here that I plan on buying my boyfriend when it comes available. I would…read morego in to details, but who knows who reads these things! ;) Anway, this shop is very unassuming located smack dab in the middle of Buchanan Galleries. Once you walk in, you realise just how many options you have for art, even if you don't see what you want on the walls. The staff here are very friendly and although they didn't have what I wanted, they gave me the managers card to contact him regarding the art. I full plan on doing business here when what I want is available, and I suggest, if you're in the market for quality art, you should as well!

A historic building with four floors. Wide variety of contemporary art; and free. There's also a…read morelibrary where there's places to sit and read. Figure about 45 minutes for the art. I was told the exhibits change over time; so I won't talk about specifics.

I'm afraid the most impressive thing about this gallery is the building itself, the art and…read moreexhibitions for me were sparse, dull and boring.

It took me an embarrassingly long time to actually visit The Lighthouse, and I'm even more…read moreembarrassed to admit that I *still* haven't been up the top to look at the view over Glasgow! Next time, I promise! The Lighthouse is tucked down Mitchell Lane and has a wonderful gift shop on the ground floor. I am a certified museum-gift-shop addict and this one is nearly as good as the one at GOMA. At the moment, they're selling some great stuff to accompany the "Hello My Name is Paul Smith" exhibition and I couldn't resist getting a couple of the pencils, an eraser as well as a nice card from the range. There's a lot of nice Scottish stuff if you're looking for a gift so it's worth a browse even if you're not planning on going to an exhibition. We were there to see the Paul Smith exhibition which is on the first floor and ticketed at £6 per adult. While I think the price is a little steep, it's a fab exhibition which was really interesting, stimulating and thought-provoking - I think we were only there for half an hour or so, but really enjoyed it. I'll definitely be back sooner rather than later for a visit to the viewing platform so I'll update accordingly! But for now, I'm already a massive fan so I can't expect the rating to change for this lovely gallery.

The Lighthouse is one of Glasgow's wonder free museums/galleries. It was one of the first galleries…read moreI visited when I moved to Glasgow and I've been back a few times since, either for a specific exhibit, a general wander, or to head up the Mackintosh tower for the amazing views over the city. Much of the museum is free to access, including the permanent Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibits and the tower. Architecture is usually the theme of most of what they're showing off, although design in general is also showcased here, especially when it's by local and Scottish artists. On the ground floor there's a fantastic gift shop with lots of Mackintosh themed gifts. Usually they have items related to other exhibits as well. There's a cafe on level 5 too and although I've not visited it in a while I remember it being light and spacious and selling pretty darn good carrot cake. It's a really cool gallery to learn a little about the history of design and architecture in Glasgow, as well as learning about some more modern themes. It's also a great place for those views from the tower to get your bearings (although it's an awfully long way up a spiral staircase, so if you don't like heights it may not be for you). For me, on a sunny day, it's one of the highlights of the city centre. If you're visiting Glasgow or you have guests in Glasgow and you find yourself in the city centre then I'd say a stop at The Lighthouse is well worth the time. It would be a shame to miss out on such a cool place.

Gallery 23 is a really welcoming and inviting art gallery and framing shop on Parnie Street. The…read moreowner is really friendly, and will happily have a chat with you. He's happy for you just to browse - which is great. They have a wide variety of art on offer, varying in both style and price. They even offer small "exhibitions" of individual artists, which brings a great feeling to the place. It's eclectic, stylish and friendly; which is a great mix for an independent gallery! They've also done some collaborative work with charities to raise funds for some important causes.

Since 1983, Cyril Gerber has been showing new painting, and has a standing stock of prominent 19th…read moreand 20th century British artists, the Glasgow School, the Scottish Colourists, 20th century Scottish masters, the Bloomsbury Group, and work from the St Ives School: not the sort of conceptual mayhem I love, but a quality and appealing selection. The actual gallery is small, but well respected, with ongoing exhibitions and just the place for the well heeled to find something tasteful and original. It is actually a pleasure to stroll around and just look, even if you can't afford to actually buy anything!

Art is a strange subject for me. Don't get me wrong, I do think it is interesting and beautiful at…read moretimes, but the price tags that are placed on some art is just crazy. Unfortunatley I do not believe the work in Cyril Gerber Fine Art is at all times to my taste, but thats the great thing about art, everyones taste is different. It will mean something different to you than it does to me. I would recommend the art gallery to anyone who has a free afternoon that they just want to chill in.

Compass have been around for a while, supporting Scottish artists for around thirty years. Although…read morethey had an early exhibition at Tramway, they don't deal with the cutting edge: this is a good, tasteful selection, that is constantly rotating and offers something a little more original than a film poster for the bedroom. Situated off Sauchiehall Street, and down in the basement, it might be a little difficult to find, but it is certainly one of the best buying galleries in Scotland.

Established in 1992, the Roger Billcliffe Gallery is a gem of an art shop located on Blythswood…read moreStreet. Although it's so close to the bustle of Sauchiehall Street (about ten metres to be exact) on stepping into this Art Gallery you will feel as if you have been transported miles away. The Gallery is very spacious and boasts beautiful art exhibitions over three floors. One of these floors also contains a mixed exhibition - so you'll always find something that catches your fancy. At the moment the Roger Billcliffe Gallery houses an exhibition from the painter James Fullarton - and prices range from the very pricey to the horribly pricey. If you don't have that sort of money to throw around (don't worry, most of us don't!) this gallery is simply a wonderful place to have a wander around. You'll also find collections of jewelley and small sculptures on sale here - so it really is worth having a look. Plus, all three members of staff are very friendly and happy to talk to you about any of the art on display.

Roger Baillcliffe is a nice pretty gallery for those with more than just a few notes in their…read morepocket. From the lighting to the small gift sized things, and sculptures, it is a nice pleasant experience if not a useless one. I can only afford the tiny replica prints which means that I am not necessarily a great customer, but I would reccomend this gallery if you are thinking of moving to a new home and would like a theme to go with. Why not start with a greatly expensive framed picture?

Hands down a must visit in Glasgow! Free admission!…read moreLocated in Kelvingrove Park, West End. This is a popular museum and art gallery with the likes of Dali and more. It's a large space and it's divided up by fine art, natural history, etc. I wandered through all of the rooms and believe that I saw almost every exhibit. I spent hours and just took my time taking it all in. Stopped by the cafe' for a cuppa tea too. Fantastic museum.

The museum is one of the top attractions in Glasgow. It was established in 1901- 125 years ago. The…read morearchitecture of the building itself is a marvel. I'm not much of a museum person, but entrance is free. The expansive museum's west wing focuses on "Life" (natural history/prehistory), while the east wing focuses on "Expression" (fine art). There are 22 galleries with 8,000 objects. Salvador Dalí's "Christ of Saint John of the Cross" is one of their most famous works of art. I was most interested in "The Floating Heads" installation by Sophie Cave. We spent most of our time viewing Scotland's Wildlife, where most of the kids were. While we were there, we also enjoyed an organ recital- 1:00pm Monday-Saturday and 3:00pm on Sunday.

The Glasgow Print Studio is a charitable organization which aims to aid and encourage people to be…read moreinvolved in the art of printmaking. They do this buy offering print services and educational courses to artists and the general public. The services on offer include facilities for etching and engraving on metals or wood, screen-printing, computers and printers of digital imaging and the invaluable advice of profession printmakers with an abundance of experience. You need to join the gallery as a member to use the facilities and pay an annual membership but it is worth it if you are serious about printed art. The Glasgow Print Studio also exhibits some really interesting work and is currently taking part in the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art. There is also a fantastic range of artwork of sale which is very varied and the friendly staff are always happy to help and can organise any framing you may need.