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Top eco-friendly things to do in Glasgow Looking to explore Glasgow while keeping your carbon footprint light? Here are some of the city’s best sustainable experiences.

Explore eco-friendly Glasgow

An aerial view of the Glasgow Science Centre at dusk. The building is on a peninsula in the Clyde river, with the city skyline in the background.

Eat and drink local

Eco-friendly places to eat and drink in Glasgow

A close-up, overhead shot of a vibrant, spicy stir-fry or curry in a dark bowl, being picked up with chopsticks.

Scottish restaurants in Glasgow

A plated tower of traditional haggis, neeps, and tatties, elegantly drizzled with a creamy whisky sauce.

Cafés and Coffee Shops

A flat lay shot of a coffee with latte art in a glass, placed on a black saucer. The coffee is sitting on top of a menu from Cafe Strange Brew, which lists various food items.

Independent finds and markets

Independent shopping in Glasgow

A cobbled alleyway with colourful buildings, including a small blue shop with a sign that reads "25."

Weekend markets

A street view of a market with mannequins and clothing racks outside a row of green and red shops.

Vintage and pre-loved shopping

A close-up, angled shot of men's shirts hanging neatly on wooden hangers in a row on a wooden rail. The hangers have green plastic size markers (M and L) visible.

Exhibit display featuring blue and white decorative plates with text reading “City of Glasgow 1903” at the Willow Tea Rooms exhibition. A nearby wall display titled “Birth of the Tea Room” includes historical information and a world map.

Support local at The Mackintosh Tearooms Discover the Willow Tea Rooms, a Charles Rennie Mackintosh design from 1903. General Manager Caitlin shares its history and stunning restoration.

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Explore Glasgow’s creative side

Contemporary art trail

A colourful stained-glass mosaic depicting abstract figures in the tympanum of a building labelled "GALLERY OF MODERN ART."

Museums in Glasgow

Exterior view of the ornate, red sandstone Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum under a blue sky.

Galleries in Glasgow

A bright, white-walled art gallery with a striped floor, several small paintings, a central yellow sculpture, and a sloped, skylight ceiling.

Sounds and stages of the city

Belle and Sebastian walking trail

Tiered seating and stage at Kelvingrove Bandstand on a sunny day, with trees in the background.

Theatre and performance

Exterior of Citizens Theatre in Glasgow at night with bright red neon sign, illuminated statues on the roof, and crowds visible through large windows on the left.

Bars in Glasgow with free live music

A group of young musicians plays traditional instruments in a cozy pub with a Scottish flag hanging on the wall.