Glasgow is one of the most exciting cities, even if you visit just for the day. A city that has fascinating museums, Science Centres, Distilleries , and much much more. Only a short drive from Craig Tara
Glengoyne Distillery – founded in around 1833 and knows as “Scotland's Most Beautiful Distillery”. Glengoyne's range of in-depth distillery experiences includes the legendary Malt Master session where guests create their very own individual whisky you may wish to take home.
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre – a very gripping theatre. With hundreds of carved figures and pieces of old scrap perform an incredible choreography to haunting music and synchronised light, telling the funny and tragic stories of the human spirit as it struggles against the relentless circles of life and death.
Glasgow Science Centre – has a Science theatre, Planetarium, and around 300 hands-on interactive science exhibits over three floors. A shop & cafe are free to access, as are outdoor exhibits set in landscaped surroundings of a Fibonacci Garden and wetland moat. The centre is also home to an IMAX theatre, Newton Flight Academy, and Glasgow Tower.
The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel – an award-winning transport museum. Now with over 3,000 objects on display. Walk through Glasgow streets and visit the shops, bar and subway. Climb aboard a train, tram or bus and get a real feel for old public transport. Discover Glasgow's rich shipbuilding history, explore the car and motorbike walls and help put out a fire with our interactive fire engine.
The Glasgow Police Museum – find out about the history of the Glasgow Police 1779 – 1975. See artifacts, stories, uniforms, insignia, headgear, and images.
The Tall Ship Glenlee – take a trip back in time with a visit to Glenlee. Find out what life was like on the high seas and under sail. Restored to her former glory, Glenlee is one of only five Clydebuilt steel sailing ship still afloat, and the only example in the UK. Visit the galley, ring the bell, and explore the depths of the ship. Where did she sail too?
Waverley Excursions – the Waverley is the last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. With afternoon, day and evening cruises in and around Britain's Coasts, Rivers and Islands.