One day in Glasgow (for history buffs or those needing a culture fix)
Two of my favourite museums I've encountered anywhere were in Glasgow. If natural or human history appeal to you, or you're a fan of art or strange curiosities, you're sure to love exploring The Hunterian Museum and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. They both have a weird and wonderful collection of objects - manmade, animal, world-famous artworks and an array of interesting specimens. Both situated by the picturesque Kelvingrove Park and surrounded by cafes and restaurants, you're sure to have a wonderful day here.
Spend the earliest part of
the morning walking through Kelvingrove Park, looking through the herbaceous
garden and, in summer, the flowering bluebells. From here, head to the Hunterian Museum and
Gallery for the morning by following signs to Glasgow University.
It can be tempting to
spend the whole day in the Hunterian, but you can easily stick to one or two
areas that tickle your fancy. The
medical specimens in the main room are a highlight if you’re not too squeamish,
and there’s a large collection of wonderful instruments and objects in the room
to the right.
The Hunterian
From here you have two
options for lunch. For those on a
budget, the University grounds make for a fantastic picnic spot! Otherwise, the Bank St Café is only a 5
minute stroll from the Hunterian and offers a range of spirits, beers and
delicious food. They do all-day
breakfast for a reasonable price, too, and sell locally made ice cream.
Kelvingrove Park
After lunch, walk back
through Kelvingrove Park to the Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery. Must-sees include: Dali’s Christ, Roger the Elephant, the Irish
Elk skeleton and the room dedicated to Charles Rennie MacKintosh and his wife. Take some time to marvel at the architecture,
which lends itself to the fantastic collection housed in the galleries. In the 1940’s, many objects were destroyed by
bombings that affected the area, but (thankfully) the building wasn’t too
affected.
The Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery
If it’s a Monday, I can’t
go past recommending The 78. This bar
and restaurant do an unbeatable 2-3 course dinner on Monday nights for 10-12
pounds. The food is entirely vegan, but
that doesn’t mean it’s anything short of delicious. It’s just as delicious on every other day,
but you miss out on the fantastic deal.
You’re probably exhausted
now, so head back to your accommodation and fall into a heavy slumber!
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