Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland
Description
View cruises with Glasgow (Greenock), ScotlandGlasgow was Scotland's great industrial center during the 19th century. Today, the city remains the commercial and cultural capital of the Lowlands. Lying on the banks of the River Clyde, Glasgow boasts some of the finest Victorian architecture in the entire United Kingdom, including the stately City Chambers. Elegant Princes Square offers excellent shopping, and among the host of museums and galleries, the Burrell Collection features a superb treasure trove of paintings and art objects.
Note: Your ship docks in Greenock, which is approximately 45 minutes from Glasgow.
Points of Interest
- Loch Lomond
- Glasgow Cathedral
- Transport Museum
- Inveraray Castle
- Stirling
- Culzean Castle
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery
- Edinburgh
More about Glasgow (Greenock), Scotland Points of Interest
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Loch Lomond -
This stunningly beautiful and popular leisure destination has been featured in song and is Scotland's second largest freshwater lake, dotted with many islands.
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Glasgow Cathedral -
The only cathedral in Scotland to have survived the Reformation intact, this 12th-century medieval church houses one of the finest post-war collections of stained glass windows in Britain.
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Transport Museum -
Take the opportunity to climb aboard some of the exhibits to get a real feel of public transport or take a stroll along one of the museum's recreated streets dating back to the early 1900s.
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Inveraray Castle -
Featuring four imposing conical spires, this 18th-century Scottish castle is the seat of the Duke of Argyll and houses a stunning collection of family portraits, artifacts and English china.
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Stirling -
Known as Scotland's crossroads, this charming city is home to the popular and historic Stirling Castle, scene of royal coronations, weddings, baptisms and even murders.
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Culzean Castle -
Converted from a fortress by great Scottish architect Robert Adams in the 18th century, this splendid storybook castle is filled with architectural marvels and memorabilia.
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery -
This imposing Victorian red sandstone structure is one of Glasgow's landmark building and houses ever-changing exhibits highlighting dinosaurs, suits of armor, weaponry and treasures from around the world.
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Edinburgh -
Scotland's capital boasts 1,000 years of history, culture and tradition. Majestic Edinburgh Castle dominates the Royal Mile from atop its volcanic crag.
