Leisure Business
VisitGlasgow

Top things to do in spring

People sitting on a grassy bank in a park, with a glass greenhouse building visible in the background.
From walks to festivals and markets, here are the top things to do in Glasgow in spring.

Spring walks

Glasgow's parks are the perfect place to enjoy the warmer weather and lighter nights. Take a walk in glorious gardens and green open spaces. There is everything from cherry blossoms to highland cows! Check our top spring walks article for the best routes.

Two long-haired Highland cows and a calf standing in a green field with trees on a sunny day.
Highland Cattle at Pollok Park

Taste the Place

This year, Glasgow turns 850! Throughout 2025, the city has been buzzing with exciting events. One of these is the Taste the Place digital experience. Learn more about Glasgow’s exciting food and drink scene while you eat your way across the city. Visit Taste the Place for more information.

National whisky month

May is whisky month in Scotland, so it's the perfect time to sample some of the national drink. Take a tour and learn how whisky is made at The Clydeside Distillery. Or why not try a tipple at one of Glasgow’s whisky bars? Check out our whisky in the city page for more information.

A row of six glasses of whisky on a wooden tray with small chocolate truffles scattered around them.
The Clydeside Distillery

Go for a cycle

Make the most of the warmer weather by enjoying a cycle along the canal. Starting at Bowling, the route takes you along the Forth and Clyde canal. You can see a variety of wildlife along the way, including swans, otters, and kingfishers. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even take the route all the way to Edinburgh. Visit Scottish Canals to learn more.

A group of cyclists riding along a path next to a canal with green trees and bushes lining the banks.
Cycling on the Forth and Clyde canal

Glasgow coffee festival

Calling all coffee lovers! The Glasgow Coffee Festival will return for its 12th year in 2026. Be prepared for a caffeine-filled weekend. Go to Glasgow Coffee Festival to keep up to date.

Go Quest Adventures

Explore Glasgow in a new and exciting way by going on a quest. Go Quest Adventures is an interactive game that allows you to discover the sights and hidden gems. Get ready to solve puzzles and complete challenges. Visit Go Quest Adventures to find out more.

Farmers' market

Visit a local farmers' market and sample some delicious seasonal produce. There's plenty to choose from! Stalls sell a wide range of items, from fruit and cakes to meats and cheeses. You’ll find the market in Partick in the west end on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. The one in Shawlands takes place on the 1st and 3rd Saturday. Check out our weekend markets article for more.

A busy outdoor market in an alleyway with stalls and people walking around.
Park Lane Market on the Southside

Article last updated: October 2025