You won't get very far as we were sternly instructed that we could only tour the first floor. But…read moreit's a pretty building that dates to 1888. It's not old by Scottish standards. Heck, it's not even old by American standards. But it's worth a couple of photos if you're in Glasgow and killing some time. The square outside is more photogenic than this building though.

Free tours! Who doesn't love free stuff? Our guided tour of the positively palatial spaces hidden…read moreaway inside Glasgow City Chambers was a real joy. Oh and did I mention it was also free? The tour took just under an hour, and from the moment I set foot through the revolving doors to the moment we said our goodbyes to the lovely tour guide, I was totally spellbound. The grand reception hall and loggia wouldn't have looked out of place in a Batman movie as Gotham City Chambers! We were told that the building has appeared in a number of movies and TV dramas, and that didn't surprise me one bit. I won't go into too much detail about what visitors will see so I don't spoilt the surprises, but just when I thought I couldn't be more impressed we would be taken into another equally jaw dropping room. I can't recommend this tour highly enough. They run twice a day on weekday mornings and afternoons (not weekends or bank holidays) and are occasionally cancelled due to civic events. Check the Glasgow City Council website which has a page dedicated to "Guided tours of the City Chambers" for more details. We were told that tours didn't need to be prebooked though numbers for each tour are limited, so get there in good time. Tip: Organisations, clubs, societies, travel groups etc can pre-book a group tour at a mutually agreeable time by phoning the City Chambers Duty Manager : 0141 287 4018

What a hidden gem! It is a beautiful building inside. Can't imagine what it must have been/smelled…read morelike when it was a fish market. Glasgow CAMRA recently had their beer festival there and it was the perfect space for it. Think it is mainly used as an artist space which is good but then most people will not see the building, which is a shame. Would be good to see some cafés or bars opening up so more people can use and see the building.

This is an amazing spot... no doubt about it. The only issue I have is that the central space is…read morekinda sitting dormant, when it could well be utilized in a number of ways. The building is pretty stunning and the addition of artist work spaces is welcome. Maybe when the work has been carried out on the roof (when it rains outside, it rains inside), they'll start to utilize the space a little more. Fingers crossed, as its a wonderful spot.

Banksy has declared this as his favorite work of art in the UK and it matches that artist's own…read morestyle and humor. The statue of the Duke of Wellington on a horse was sculpted in the late 18th century but has been famous since the 80s for the cone on its head. It's public, guerilla, and collaborative. Different "special cones" have been placed on the head to commemorate events such as Olympic gold wins but the one you will typically see is the orange traffic cone. There are other statues nearby with scarves and hats added by the public but this is the most famous. A friend from Glasgow told me how he got the cone on and despite the height I can see how locals could easily get a cone on the head when no one is around around. The tradition on has spread and I saw it on some statues in Edinburgh, but nothing beats the original. If you go in for a closet look there are stickers slapped on and little doodles. Lots near the horses rear :)

I knew that when I visited Scotland I would make a point to stop by the Duke of Wellington Statue…read more The statue was placed in honor of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington. It was erected in 1844 and stands on the Royal Exchange Square. For over 140 years the statue stood untouched but by the early 1980's a jokester placed a traffic come on his head. Since it's first occurrence the Glasgow City Council and the police have exhausted themselves attempting to permanently remove the traffic cone. For over thirty years each time the cone is removed a new one appears within days. The council not only did not want the cone on the head of this statue but they also worried about someone getting hurt or cause damage to the statue while replacing the cone. In 2013 they came up with the bright idea to double the height of the statue to put an end to the shenanigans. This caused a "Keep the Cone" movement. In the end everyone agreed that the placing the cone on the statue is not an act of vandalism. The statue with the cone on his head is a representation of local culture. The cone is allowed to stay and is on a list of the top ten most bizarre monuments on earth. I think that this is a great story and shows off an awesome sense of humor and the ability for the government to stand down and allow the people to express themselves.

Scenic peaceful area to just sit and enjoy the scenery and nature - feels miles from a big city -…read morebut in Glasgow.

It's ironic that such an elaborate structure actually commemorates such a functional resource. The…read morejewel in the Kelvingrove Park crown, the Stewart Memorial Fountain was produced for the memory of Lord Provost Robert Stewart, the man deemed most responsible for establishing Glasgow's first permanent supply of fresh water from Loch Katrine. Initially unveiled in 1872, restoration work on the French gothic structure was completed in 2009 ensuring it now skooshes out water in all its glory rather than lie dormant as it had done previously. It's a spectacular sight and is already attracting a lot of tourists to the park, particularly during the big winter freeze which resulted in some fantastic photo opportunities.

The Merchant City pretty much covers everything from George Square to High St, and is one of my…read morefavourite parts of Glasgow. Classed as a residential area, you'll also find all sorts of businesses: from the City Chambers, GOMA, bars, cafes and restaurants. Not to mention music venues like The Fruitmarket and City Halls. The buildings are beautiful - you'll find quite a few of them poem to the public during Doors Open Day each September - look out for St Andrews in the Square. One of the focal points is Merchant Square - a converted market with an awesome internal roofed courtyard, which is surrounded by bars, restaurant, and is home to a weekly craft and design fair. The Merchant city festival runs for around 10 days every July, and is well worth a wander round. All in all, one of the friendliest and most vibrant places to be.

My first ever visit to Merchant City was pretty underwhelming - I'm going to say that during the…read moreday in the middle of the week, this area can seem a bit dull. At night is when it really comes alive and there's lots going on! You have the obvious drawcard of Merchant Square but personally, I don't love the offerings. Other streets of Merchant City have great bars and restaurants, and a few favourites for me are Guy's Restaurant, Wilson Street Pantry for brunch, Spitfire Espresso for a great cake/meeting/working spot and Blackfriars for a pint. New additions like BrewDog and Hutchesons are just wonderful, and really add something special to this great part of Glasgow. Parking can be a pain so I recommend parking at King St car park which is a great excuse to pop into the 13th Note/Mono for a pre-post soft drink. There's also a fabulous walking tour/art trail you can do if you pick up a leaflet at GOMA which shows off some of the amazing art in this area.

I was snap happy when I came to this bridge, I was so excited to set eyes on such an iconic staple…read moreof Glasgow, a fabulous highlight whilst walking along by the Clyde.

I feel like these days the Squinty Bridge (yeah, ok, "The Clyde Arc") is an iconic piece of the…read moreClyde skyline in Glasgow. For that alone it's worth a mention. Quite aside from being a great photo oportunity (it's lit up by night, if you get the chance) it's also kind of a cool piece of civil engineering. Justification for that statement: Prior to the Clyde Arc, which opened in 2006, the last bridge that had opened to allow traffic to cross the Clyde was the Kindston Bridge in 1969. Thirty-seven years before they decided they needed another bridge! It's a beautiful suspension bridge and it's impressive to see those cables suspending these four lanes of traffic, especially given the bridge weighs an easy 800 tonnes before any traffic gets onto it. It's a bit awkward for pedestrian traffic at both ends, but it's still handy for accessing the SECC, Hydro and Science Centre. Plus, watch out for the little platforms half way across on each side that allow for further photo opportunities up and down the Clyde.

Designed by Charles Rene Mackintosh, probably the most famous architect to come out of Glasgow. I…read morewould best describe him as a proto-modernist who was way ahead of his time and somehow achieved architecture, furniture, and design that could be both described as minimal and also Art Nouveau. Out of all the places you can visit in Glasgow I would recommend this one as closest to the original intent. Other places have had to unfortunately modernize with exit signs, lighting, etc... that were not part of the original vision. On site there is a gift shop, cafe with indoors and outdoor seating, upstairs private meeting room and wedding area, and of course rooms designed by Mackintosh. The only unfortunate name is "House For An Art Lover". It seems somehow not so serious and I think it should have just been called "Mackintosh House". This was designed in paper in 1908 but not completed until 1996, there is an alcove between the 1st and 2nd story that has a scale model and reproductions of the design drawings. The thing I LOVED is there were no barriers and you could touch and sit anywhere you want. There is a room with a fancy piano and I was surprised you could sit there and play on it, listened to our oldest play Minuet in G and felt like we were transported back in time. This is the room that shows up in a lot of photography and our favorite.

House for an art lover is situated in Bellahouston park, a beautiful house designed by Charles…read moreRennie Mackintosh in beautiful grounds with some interesting art pieces in and around the area. As you enter there is a £7 entry fee and you will be handed an audio guid and instructed to head upstairs where you will find stunning Mackintosh designed rooms including the main hall, the oval room and my favourite: the music room and the staircase! This is definitely a wonderful place to visit whether your a Mackintosh fan or not!

The river Clyde is so beautiful, the water is calm and peaceful. I love seeing the clouds reflect…read moreoff the water, its very relaxing and breathtaking. There are points of interest along the walkway, the Albert bridge, the portland suspension bridge and la pasionara, i only walked a little of the way, sat on some steps and had lunch but I'm sure there is far more to see and i will make a point of exploring more but its lovely to just sit and take a breathe and this is the place to do just that!

The Clyde Walkway runs 40 miles from Partick to New Lanark, allowing people to follow the path of…read morethe Clyde River by foot or by bike. One of the major advantages of this route is that it's usually close to urban areas, so if you fancy a walk but you're not sure how far you're happy to go (or if the weather gets a bit too Scottish) you can always stop for lunch or a pint or the train home. The part I normally find myself at is the stretch between Partick and Glasgow Green. This route allows you to avoid the busier parts of the city centre whilst enjoying the river side and is particularly convenient if you're in Finnieston and fancy a walk to Argyle Street or the Merchant City. Be warned, though, while it's a nice walk on a calm day, the riverside usually has exaggerated weather - it can get very windy and cold quite suddenly. This area has plenty of benches along the way and is especially close to bars and restaurants. There are some beautiful bridges that cross the Clyde here as well as some murals to look out for.