10 must-see attractions within 1 hour of Glasgow Westerwood 

There’s so much to see and do when you stay at Glasgow Westerwood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort. Here are some of our favourite attractions within one hour’s drive. 

Glasgow Botanic Gardens  
25 minute drive  

Get up close to tropical plantlife in the West End of Glasgow. The city’s botanical gardens boast more than 9,000 plants spread across landscaped grounds and Victorian glasshouses. The perfect excursion beside a serene stretch of the River Kelvin.   

Perfect for: Green-fingered guests  

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The Clydeside Distillery  
28 minute drive  

Glasgow’s first distillery dedicated to single malt whisky in over 100 years, Clydeside blends the old and the new with style. Take the tour to get a flavour for the production process and finish with a glass of the good stuff while overlooking the famous Queen’s Dock.  

Perfect for: Sampling a wee dram  

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The Scottish Football Museum  
30 minute drive  

Walk through Hampden Park’s original turnstiles, play foosball beside lifesize Subbuteo players and see the world’s oldest national football trophy (the original FA Cup was stolen in 1895) at the spiritual home of The Tartan Army.   

Perfect for: Fans of the beautiful game  

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Escape Glasgow  
24 minute drive  

Unravel the Witchcraft & Wizardry mystery, or defeat the demon barber: the choice of challenges at Escape Glasgow will keep your brain ticking. But have you got what it takes to escape in time?  

Perfect for: Keen code crackers  

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The Barrowland Ballroom  
22 minute drive  

A late-night venue unlike any other. Barrowland Ballroom’s distinctive neon sign has welcomed gig goers in the East End of Glasgow since the 1930s. Check their listings to find a night that moves you, just make sure you pack your dancing shoes.  

Perfect for: Live music lovers  

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The Hunterian Art Gallery  
25 minute drive  

Scotland’s oldest public museum is home to one of the country’s largest collections of art, combining prints, sculptures and paintings. See work from the likes of Rembrandt and Rubens and local pieces from the Scottish Colourists and Glasgow Boys too. 

Perfect for: A cultured afternoon in the city  

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Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre  
21 minute drive  

Featuring reclaimed wood and scrap metal scultpures brought to life with mechanics and motors, shows at Sharmanka are truly one of a kind. Leave your expectations at the door and book your tickets for a bizarre night of entertainment.  

Perfect for: Quirky crafts and drama  

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Loup of Fintry  
34 minute drive  

A 94-ft waterfall in the heart of the Scottish Lowlands, the ‘loup’ in Loup of Fintry refers to the Scots word ‘leap’. This overlooked gem is just moments from the city and provides picture-perfect views for your staycation snaps.  

Perfect for: Avid walkers and nature lovers 

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Provand’s Lordship  
16 minute drive 

Step back in time by visiting one of Glasgow’s last-standing medieval properties. The house turned museum displays furniture and other historic pieces from the later 17th century and promises plenty of blasts from the past.  

Perfect for: A traditional Glasgow experience  

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Riverside Museum 
30 minute drive

A history lesson beside The Clyde. 

The striking spiked building next to the river is home to 3,000 objects which reveal the city’s transport history. There’s even the chance to travel through time on a carefully recreated cobbled street with shops dating from 1895 all the way up to the 1980s. 

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