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What to do in Glasgow and Clyde Valley

Discover a region which offers exciting possibilities every day. Glasgow is a contrast of architectural styles with historic attractions including a stunning 13th century cathedral and modern wonders such as the 21st century Riverside Museum. In Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley, you can spend a morning touring an art gallery to marvel at the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and an afternoon gazing around the fascinating artefacts of a grand country house.

	Glasgow School of Art Charles Rennie Mackintosh is one of Glasgow's most famous sons. An artist with a truly innovative and distinctive style, there are remarkable buildings and artwork in almost every corner of Glasgow which bear the hallmarls of his style. Start exploring with what is considered Mackintosh's tour de force at The Glasgow School of Art. Tours are available here seven days a week.
	House for an Art Lover Another beautiful Mackintosh treasure is the House for an Art Lover in Bellahouston Park, inspired by Mackintosh's portfolio of drawings submitted as a competition entry to a German design magazine in 1901. This lavish house was built nearly 100 years after the designs were first created, yet it still feels strikingly modern.
	Hunterian Art Gallery Although most famous for its Whistler and Mackintosh collections, the Hunterian Art Gallery has a wide range of outstanding works on show including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Rubens, Chardin, Stubbs, the Scottish Colourists and the Glasgow Boys.
	Glasgow Botanic Gardens The Botanic Gardens are known internationally for their impressive glass houses, precious marble statue collection and extensive tropical and temperate plant collections from around the world.
	Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Scotland's number one attraction boasts 22 galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects. The internationally significant collections are extensive and range from natural history, to arms and armour, from fine art to design - and much more.
	The Burrell Collection This museum, in the heart of Pollok Park, houses an astonishing range of beautiful objects from around the world, including medieval art, Oriental art, Ancient Civilizations and works by Rodin, Degas and Cézanne.
	The People’s Palace and Winter Garden Get a wonderful insight into the story of Glasgow and its people - how they lived, worked and played in years gone by - through photos, paintings, objects and lively displays.
	Gallery of Modern Art Housed in an extraordinary 18th century building in Glasgow's city centre, GoMA showcases the local, national and international are that belongs to the city and is the most visited modern art gallery in Scotland.
	The Lighthouse The Lighthouse is Scotland's first, dedicated centre for architecture and design. Take a tour and learn more about the unique qualities of the building, Charles Rennie Mackintosh's first public commission.
	Glasgow Science Centre Amazing modern science palace where you play for a day and learn for a lifetime.

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