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Currency GBPTime in Glasgow 00:19UTC+01:00Country codes GB / GBR
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Explore Glasgow
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Glasgow. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
9 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
George Square
George Square is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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St George's Tron Church
St George's Tron Church is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Royal Exchange Square
Royal Exchange Square is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Glasgow Empire Theatre
Glasgow Empire Theatre is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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Livingstone Tower
Livingstone Tower is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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Princes Square
Princes Square is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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- Not recorded
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The Ramshorn
The Ramshorn is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Britannia Music Hall
Britannia Music Hall is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Glasgow
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Arrive with a little context
Land here. Start in Glasgow.
GLA
An arrival option for Glasgow
Glasgow Airport
11.0 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Glasgow. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at GLA
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| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | 11.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | 45.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Edinburgh Airport | EDI | 56.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Oban Airport | OBN | 97.1 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Dundee Airport | DND | 100.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Campbeltown Airport | CAL | 101.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Glasgow Airport
Glasgow · EGPF
Elevation26 ft
Coordinates55.871899, -4.43306
Runways
05 / 23
8730 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
SHANWICK OCEANIC120.35 MHz
APP119.105 MHz
ATIS129.58 MHz
Everything455.837 MHz
GND121.705 MHz
Glasgow Tower118.805 MHz
Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Prestwick, South Ayrshire · EGPK
Elevation65 ft
Coordinates55.501499, -4.577182
Runways
02 / 20
6253 × 148 ft
ASP12 / 30
9800 × 148 ft
PEMRadio frequencies
APP120.55 MHz
ATIS121.125 MHz
Prestwick Radar129.45 MHz
TWR118.15 MHz
Edinburgh Airport
Ingliston, Edinburgh · EGPH
Elevation135 ft
Coordinates55.950145, -3.372288
Runways
06 / 24
8392 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP121.2 MHz
ATIS131.35 MHz
GND121.75 MHz
TWR118.7 MHz
Oban Airport
North Connel · EGEO
Elevation20 ft
Coordinates56.463501, -5.39967
Runways
01 / 19
4147 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Oban Information118.055 MHz
Dundee Airport
Dundee · EGPN
Elevation17 ft
Coordinates56.452499, -3.02583
Runways
09 / 27
4593 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
APP122.905 MHz
ATIS119.33 MHz
TWR122.905 MHz
Campbeltown Airport
Campbeltown · EGEC
Elevation42 ft
Coordinates55.437199, -5.68639
Runways
11 / 29
4633 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Cambeltown Information125.905 MHz
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Get around with confidence
Getting around Glasgow
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More ideas for your stay
Browse 9 ideas for Glasgow — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
Browse things to do, food & stays
George Square
Directions ↗George Square is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Directions ↗Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St George's Tron Church
Directions ↗St George's Tron Church is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Royal Exchange Square
Directions ↗Royal Exchange Square is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Glasgow Empire Theatre
Directions ↗Glasgow Empire Theatre is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Livingstone Tower
Directions ↗Livingstone Tower is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Princes Square
Directions ↗Princes Square is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
The Ramshorn
Directions ↗The Ramshorn is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Britannia Music Hall
Directions ↗Britannia Music Hall is one option for your time in Glasgow. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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London
8,961,989 residents
JAN
5 °C
FEB
6 °C
MAR
7 °C
APR
10 °C
MAY
13 °C
JUN
16 °C
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Birmingham
1,157,603 residents
JAN
4 °C
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MAR
6 °C
APR
8 °C
MAY
12 °C
JUN
15 °C
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Glasgow
626,410 residents
JAN
4 °C
FEB
4 °C
MAR
6 °C
APR
8 °C
MAY
11 °C
JUN
13 °C
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Aberdeen
198,590 residents
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MAR
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