Home > TMC Guide To.. > Travel > TMC’s Guide to… Glasgow Post author By The Mum Club Post date 2 November 2023 TMC’s Guide to… Glasgow The Mum Club2 November 2023 TMC Glasgow hosts Lesley and Steph, reveals the best things to do and see… Where to Stay… For a Bit of Luxury – Kimpton Blythswood Square A landmark hotel with gorgeous Georgian architecture, superior service (everyone here is friendly), recently renovated rooms, a well-loved spa and a destination restaurant. The five-star property continues to define Glaswegian luxury as the only hotel in the city with AA accreditation. And you can’t beat the location, with private gardens right outside its doors and the city centre just beyond. Find Out More A Boutique Stay – Dakota Glasgow Offering Manhattan-style accommodation, this beautiful brick building is set in the bustling commercial district and a 13-min walk from the Gallery of Modern Art, a 14-min walk from George Square and 8 miles from the airport. And the food here is delicious. Find Out More Where To Eat… Best for Breakfast – Eusebi Deli Eusebi Deli is my favourite. I always order the ‘eggs energia’ and a flat white. They do excellent coffee, and if you’re early enough in the day, you may even get a little fresh doughnut on the side! Leaving here places you in the perfect spot to explore Kelvingrove Park and take a walk up to the iconic building of Glasgow University. Book Now For a Special Occasion – Ox and Finch One of our faves (that you have to book in advance). This excellent restaurant in the West End serves Scottish fare with a twist. It’s in the bustling heart of Finnieston, home to many fabulous bars and restaurants, meaning you’re not short of options for a drink before or after. Book Now Best for an Indian – Mowgli Head to Mowgli for the best Indian in town. Always brilliant service, and the food is consistently good! Book Now What To Do… Come to a TMC Glasgow Brunch Club If you want to meet local, likeminded mum friends on your trip why not attend a TMC Brunch club. We’d love to meet you even if you’re not a local. Book Now Peruse Interesting Wallpaper Prints – Timorous Beasties It’s 30 years since Glasgow School of Art alumni Paul Simmons and Alistair McAuley launched the riotous textile house Timorous Beasties before setting up shop on Great Western Road in 2004. Now, they’re one of the city’s most celebrated design exports. Find Out More Shop for Interiors – Hoos Alongside fashion and beauty accessories, Hoos offers an impeccably curated homeware edit, championing chic Scandinavian wares – think Hay, Ferm Living and Muuto – plus patterned textiles from designers such as Niki Jones and up-and-comer Beatrice Larkin. Find Out More What To See… Soak Up Some Culture – House for An Art Lover No design lover’s trip to Glasgow would be complete without paying tribute to art nouveau trailblazer Charles Rennie Mackintosh. His distinctive hand is evident in several buildings across the city. Still, you’ll find a concentrated dose at House for an Art Lover, the architect’s 1901 concept lovingly realised 85 years later within Bellahouston Park. *This is the current home of TMC Glasgow Brunch Club Events, so come and visit us here if you’re in the city! Find Out More Eat Cake and See More Art – The Lighthouse CRM also designed The Lighthouse, a petite art and design centre, which houses an airy café, a viewing platform and a permanent Mackintosh exhibition. Find Out More Take a Trip Out to Loch Lomond You’re a stone’s throw (40 min drive) from Loch Lomond. Plan a trip there if you can and spend the day in nature. It’s absolutely beautiful, and you could even treat yourself to a stay at the famous Cameron House and indulge in a spa. This is a little treat I’ve booked for myself in December amidst all the Christmas craziness, and it’s always enjoyed. Find Out More Go for a Walk in The Botanic Gardens Just off the bustle of the famous Byres Road in Glasgow’s west end, you’ll find The Botanic Gardens…a great place to walk and play. Find Out More Head to A Museum… Zaha Hadid’s Riverside Museum At the other end of the architectural spectrum, Zaha Hadid’s Riverside Museum draws visitors for its zig-zagging zinc roof alone, but the 3,000 exhibits that track the history of transport design are worth a muse. Find Out More Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Brilliant for kids and adults alike… you can also get a decent cup of coffee! Notable exhibits include Salvador Dali’s Christ of St John of the Cross, Sir Roger the Asian elephant, the Avant armour, and paintings by the Glasgow Boys and the Scottish Colourists. Find Out More Take the Kids Here… The Science Centre Equally striking is the titanium-clad crescent of the Science Centre, said to resemble a ship’s hull. The science centre is a MUST if coming with kids aged 3/4+ – it’s incredibly entertaining and educational for them. But do leave yourself enough time…and my top tip is to start at the TOP and work down (the play area is at the bottom, so you won’t be able to get them out! Find Out More Our Top Tip for Glasgow Use the Subway It’s so easy and will allow you to travel cheaply and easily from the city centre to the west end. However, you will need a foldable buggy as they don’t allow full prams. The Mum Club2 November 2023 ← Reviewed By Us: Beauty Pie → What to Wear This Week
