Top eco-friendly things to do in Glasgow

The Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park is now greener than ever after a major refurbishment focused on sustainability. Discover more of the world-class collection in a modern, eco-friendly setting. Plan your visit to The Burrell Collection.

Glasgow’s most popular attraction, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, is a must-visit. It has a coveted Green Tourism Award, which recognises its commitment to becoming more sustainable. Visit Glasgow Life to find out more.

Get a warm welcome to Glasgow by joining a city walking tour guided by friendly locals. Learn about street art, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the highlights of the city centre with Walking Tours in Glasgow. Or find out about the city’s legendary music scene with Glasgow Music City Tours. Visit our tours page to find out more.

Located in a former tram depot in the southside, the Hidden Gardens are a calm place to relax and connect with nature. There’s always something on, from guided tours to creative workshops and nature walks. Visit The Hidden Gardens to learn more.

Hop on an electric City Sightseeing bus to explore Glasgow’s top attractions. Choose from 2 routes covering the city centre, west end, east, and south side. Glasgow leads the way as the world’s first fully electric sightseeing fleet. Visit City Sightseeing Glasgow for more info.

SWG3 is a hip arts venue, bar and nightclub, which is making waves with its green approach to energy. A renewable heating and cooling system turns body heat from dancers into power for the venue’s lights, music and electricity. Visit SWG3 to check out what’s on.

Fun for the whole family. The Glasgow Science Centre offers an interactive and informative day out. Try their ‘Powering the Future’ exhibit, which explores all things energy. The centre's floating wetlands have also been welcoming wildlife. Head to Glasgow Science Centre to find out more.

Glasgow lives up to its name as the Dear Green Place with more than 90 parks and gardens. Explore our guide to the best parks and green spaces across the city and make time to visit a few during your stay.

Discover Glasgow on two wheels with over 300km of cycleways and plenty of sights along the way. Use our guide to the top cycle routes to plan your eco-friendly adventure.

On the banks of the River Clyde, the Clydeside Distillery is Glasgow’s first dedicated single malt distillery in over a century. Clydeside pride themselves on their sustainability efforts. They ensure extra gas in their production chain powers 100 houses a year. Visit Clydeside Distillery to book a tour.

Nestled in stunning Scottish scenery just outside Glasgow, Glengoyne Distillery is a special place to enjoy a dram of whisky. Glengoyne’s whisky is produced using 100% renewable electricity. They also protect local wildlife with beehives and wetlands. Head to Glengoyne Distillery to book a tour.

Want to see more of Scotland? Join a Rabbie’s mini-coach tour. They support local businesses and invest £10 for every tonne of carbon used in environmental and community projects. Explore Rabbie’s tours.

Walk or cycle more than 130km of trails at Whitelee Windfarm, the UK’s largest onshore windfarm with over 200 turbines. Just 20 minutes from Glasgow, it also has a visitor centre. Learn more about Whitelee Windfarm.