Worth a look, especially in the old servants area downstairs which doesn't cost anything to get…read moreinto and far more interesting than the grander rooms upstairs that have an admission fee. Better a quick visit here and spending more time at the Burrell Collection, elsewhere in the park.

Ventured here when the Burrell Collection was closed due to industrial action. What a find! Very…read morebusy during peak times and not much room to swing the proverbial cat (especially if you bring your wee ones) but the food is lovely. Good choice of a lot of home cooking and not that expensive. Staff are friendly and mostly attentive when they are not busy, busy, busy. Try the home-baked cakes, they are a total indulgence.

Love it! This is a regular haunt for me in the winter, when it's free, but it's included in the…read moreNational Trust membership if you're there for a summer visit. This is a stately Georgian home that was maintained in the spirit of stewardship--like the earl of Grantham on Downton Abbey. The Maxwell family lovingly and carefully curated the place so that every addition, change, piece of art and situation of the furniture would compliment and reflect upon what already exists. Each room is rich with detail and a wonderful combination of magnificent beauty that still feels like the kind of place you'd want to come home to. The cafe is quite good, if a wee bit pricey. There's also a regular and a food-only gift shop. Definitely make your way over to this other fabulous bit of art, history and architecture when you're in Pollock Park.

As a member of The National Trust for Scotland, my recent trip to Pollok Park inevitably included…read morePollok House. That being said, it is free this time of year anyhow and this was reflected in the high number of people there. It was a gorgeous house, with a maze of rooms and an impressive garden that has been very well kept. Some of the paintings and art inside were suitably impressive, with recent pieces and some vintage paintings on huge canvasses. I couldn't help but feel like I was navigating my way around the house in Cluedo, looking for a candlestick and corpse in the Library. There were some really elegant pianos. The books in the Library were numbering in the thousands, and all concerning historical Scotland. The highlight for me was standing in the very room where initial meetings were held that ultimately led to the formation of The National Trust for Scotland. There was also a packed cafe and funky giftshop that included paper made out of elephant dung. Never seen that before. Not sure if I wanted to though, to be fair. It wont be on MTV Cribs, but it's a nice big house that offers a nice addition to a stroll around Pollok Country Park.

For a real flavour of how Mackintosh and his wife Margaret McDonald so radically transformed the…read moreart scene, I would recommend a visit to The Tenement House in Garnethill (which will show you what Glasgow tenements were like in Victorian days) before coming here. It is near-impossible to imagine that this interior started out as a typical Glasgow tenement on nearby Southpark Avenue, such is the transformation that they wrought on it. Moving from the typical dark Stygian Victorian décor to this wonderful temple of light that they created was a quantum leap in interior design that still resonates even today. The actual house was demolished as it was thought to be unstable when the University were building next to it - however it turned out to be not as bad as was originally thought and could have been saved, which leaves the University in something of a questionable position to say the least. It is rather ironic then that this specially-built extension to the Hunterian Art Gallery, constructed solely to house the interiors of the Mackintosh house, is now in such a parlous state of disrepair itself that it is going to have to be dismantled and moved to the new Kelvin Hall museum extension where it is not going to enjoy the wonderful natural light and east-facing views that it currently has. Mackintosh's interiors are all about the light - how it can be introduced and channelled into the space. He installed extra windows in the south wall of the house and in the hallway used a mirror to spread the light around the otherwise dark wooden walls. Little arrays of square stained glass pieces (something of a Mackintosh trademark) catch your eye when the light is behind them. In the main living area, the transom in front of the bay window is dropped to just above head height, which seems very counter-intuitive until you see how this matches up with the height of the doors, the dropped picture rail, the new side window, and the opening knocked through to the back room (yes, this is not a modern idea!). It completely changes the proportions of the space and focuses the light where it is needed. The house contains the Mackintoshs' own furniture - all to their design of course - and there are some wonderfully quirky pieces, such as the small wooden chair with the heart- (or buttock-) shaped depression on the seat that looks so inviting. The large high-sided box chair (surely inspired by Orkney chairs) looks as though it would be very cosy on a draughty winter's day. I also loved his personal writing cabinet in the rear space, which with its doors open looks almost like a small Japanese lady in a kimono; Mackintosh, along with several other of his fellow artists, at the time, was heavily influenced by Japanese design that was just starting to make an appearance in the West. I could continue to wax lyrical about the Mackintosh house as I love it so much, but there is also the main Hunterian Art Gallery to consider. Personally I find this rather overshadowed by the Mackintosh house, yet it is a fine collection and there are some notable works by Rubens, Rembrandt and Chardin as well as the Scottish Colourists and Glasgow Boys. It also has the largest collection anywhere of works by American artist James McNeill Whistler. The Art Gallery is free, although they sometimes charge for special exhibitions, but there is a small charge (£5) for entry to the Mackintosh House. Get there early on a sunny morning (it opens at 10am, 11am on Sundays) for the best experience.

I visited today to see the excellent Ingenious Impressions, an exhibition of some of the earliest…read moreprinted books from the 1400s onwards. It's on until 21st June 2015 and I think I'll be back again because it was fascinating and there were so many books to look at. The University of Glasgow has an outstanding collection of paintings, books, artefacts and many many other things. Much of it is from William Hunter's collection hence the Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum but there are many other collectors who have sold or gifted amazing things to the uni. And now we get to see it all FOR FREE! This is what blows me away about the art galleries and museums in this fine city. The Hunterian Art Gallery has a wonderful collection of paintings with many works by Whistler. I'm not very knowledgeable about Art History but I love wandering round here in the afternoon, it's peaceful and interesting. It doesn't attract many children or families in the way that Kelvingrove does so you can get around without dodging hectic toddlers! The Mackintosh House is a must see and they run regular short tours throughout the day. I would quite like to live in the White Room if that could be made possible?! The only thing I don't like about the Hunterian is that the building is a bit dated, I think it opened in the 80s and hasn't changed much since. Other than that it's a great place to visit if you're in the area and interested in art and painting.

Once upon a time, The Ramshorn was a church. The surrounding cemetery is well worth a visit, and…read morenot just for Goths: it makes for a relaxing break from the bustle of the city centre. Now the home of Strathclyde University's theatre group, it stages frequent week long run of traditional plays, from Anouilh's Antigone to contemporary melodramas. The casts are always well rehearsed, the scenery minimal and evocative and the direction crisp. In a city filled with theatres, The Ramshorn stands out as a place for scripted drama. It has a very pleasant bar, which only opens at the same time as the performances.

Arguably the most striking building in this area of the city, the Ramshorn's long association with…read morethe University of Strathclyde means it is primarily known for its student productions. However, don't let that put off (just kidding, most are actually very good), the Ramshorn, or more accurately, its graveyard, is also a surprisingly good spot to eat your lunch on a sunny day and is frequently very busy. It's always worth keeping an eye on what's coming up in the theatre as a night here is a very pleasant experience - particularly when the lovely little bar is open.

These have been hidden away here, in some form or another, since 1915. However, they have recently…read moreunderwent a major restoration, hence there are worth a visit even if you have came across them before. For those of you who haven't the Gardens feature lovely curved red sandstone walls with moulded cope framing each end of the sunken 'Italian Garden'. There are masonry piers and steps leading down from the cobbled carriageway at the rear of the Art Gallery and Museum. A wander round here is the perfect way to get some fresh air and end a day of art and historical appreciation in the Galleries.

We took my little boy and his cousin here on Sunday for the Classic Car Show and I must say I was…read morereally impressed. The entire area was used well and it was clearly a very popular day out! There were loads of cars, tram journeys on classic tram cars, pipe bands, characters for the kids... Loads of family fun! The queue for food was chaotic but I had packed a picnic just in case (always prepared!) There's a lovely little bit down by the canal that was very quiet and we sat here for lunch practically undisturbed and able to enjoy the view. My hubby is a massive car nut and he loved the different cars that were there. We spent a good amount of time wandering around while he inspected all the cars that took his fancy. My son loved the pipe bands and danced along to these quite the thing! He practically took a run at the minion character who was taking photos with the kids for charity and gave him a massive hug, which genuinely made my day! It was a lovely addition to the day. I'd love to come back here and get to spend a bit of time in the heritage museum. It's a great place to wander around and there's a huge park I'm sure my little one would love to explore. I feel like we've only really scratched the surface of this place and I can't wait to go back.

Lovely big place. If you get a chance try and head along on…read moreone of their many event days eg royal jubilees weddings etc and they have even more to entertain than usual. I epecially like the adorable little rows of workers cottages decorated throughout as differnt eras.

Nice way to tour a ship with a 126-year history. One gets to see what life was like for sailors…read moreincluding where they slept, where they ate, the difference between the captain's quarters vs. the first mate's vs. the crew. Can steer the ship and go down in the hull. Has a cafe and restrooms. Great view of the river and some of Glasgow. Took about 45 minutes.

I visited the Tall Ship aka the Glenlee as part of my Open Doors Weekend tour. This was my first…read morevisit to the ship and its sister attraction the Riverside Museum. It certainly is an impressive sight on a sunny day, with its 125 tall central mast poking into the riverside skyline. I was part of a tour given by a volunteer, which at a duration of 1 hour, felt a bit long given the amount of information provided. I was interested in the ship's history in Spain, especially as it had spent time in Seville. Unfortunately the tour didn't really touch on that. The ship is definitely setup as an attraction for kids as well as adults, so expect to hear the foghorn going off every few minutes as kids giggle at its noise. The bell being run frequently is something to expect too. There's a café & gift shop in the middle deck should you wish to grab a quick bite to eat or a drink. The damage sustained by the ship while in Spain means that a lot of the original parts have been replaced. What has been replaced has been faithfully reproduced & some of the more modern modifications by the Spanish navy kept in place. All in all the ship is worth a visit if you're down at the museum. It has enough general information to keep adults informed, while kids can play with some parts or even play in the on board creche. The reason why I didn't give a higher rating is that it just feels a bit insipid. I understand that the trust has to run the ship as an attraction, but it just felt like it was trying to appeal to everyone, without having a huge amount to offer. What I'd like to see is a bit more detail in the information on board the ship. The offer of a more detailed tour would also be of interest.

Winterfest is by far the most fun time of year to be at George Square. I can't believe I haven't…read morereviewed it already! Beginning at the tail end of November, and running until January, George Square becomes a winter wonderland. The lights, the helter-skelter, the nativity scene, the huge Christmas tree, and all the on-stage festivites that accompany it make it a lovely place to visit. Add to that the recent bout of snow, and you've got a good couple of hours to spend merry-making. There are a few rides, including the helter-skelter, carousel, and swings. If you fancy an Angus burger, the bans will see you right, and there's a covered area where you can escape the rain and windchill and enjoy a wee drink and a sit down. There are also a host of musical offerings. The other day I passed through and caught part of the set by a Beatles tribute band, "Them Beatles", who sent us off on our journey to the Merchant City singing nananana, hey Jude. You cannae argue with that! It certainly brightens the place up, and I for one welcome its annual visit. The city Chambers looks lovely lit up behind it, too.

Ah. I took myself on a wander round here as a respite from retail therapy (which, given that it's…read moreChristmas time and the shops are sooo busy, wasn't therapeutic at all) and it certainly gave me a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. The lights are so over the top and cheesy but everywhere needs a bit of that at Christmas time and the kiddies staring wide-eyed at them is a sure sign they have a place. Although much smaller than I remember it from previous years (though that could be rose-tinted glasses) every section here was busy. The helter skelter (I want a shot!!! Are adults allowed?!), the food stalls, the bar and, of course, the ice rink. Despite being half outside, the fairy lights of the bar made it somehow appealing. I found myself pausing at the ice rink and smiling. No, really, I did. It's not New York...or dare I say it...Edinburgh...but it's cutely Glasgow. I'm going to go all out & have a go next week. If you can't at Christmas, when can you?