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Glasgow: 2-day itinerary

A close-up of the parterre garden at Pollok House, with brightly coloured bedding plants in the elevated beds behind.

From a peaceful urban oasis to an early 20th-century time capsule, there’s so much to discover in Glasgow. We’ve made it easy for you to plan your trip with a 2-day itinerary, so you don’t miss anything!

Day 1

Split your time between Pollok House with its vast servants’ quarters, and the Tenement House, an authentic time capsule of life in early 20th-century Glasgow.

A view of the parterre garden at Pollok House, looking towards the library. People sit on the grassy banks and stroll along the gravelled paths.

A couple enjoy afternoon tea in the café at Pollok House. They are seated at a table and a smiling server stands beside them with a teapot and jug. A large, tiered plate of sandwiches and cakes stands on the table.

A view of the parlour at the Tenement House, with two black horsehair chairs standing in the middle of the room. A large patterned rug covers most of the floor, and the walls are covered with a patterned paper. The boxbed recess can be seen in the far cover beside the piano.

A collection of old-fashioned cleaning products stands on the washboard beside the kitchen sink in the Tenement House. A mangle is attached to the edge of the sink.

Day 2

Round off your trip around Glasgow with a visit to the urban oasis of Greenbank Garden and then pop along the road to admire the classical elegance of Holmwood, Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s finest domestic creation.

An area of Greenbank Garden enclosed by a yew hedge. A grassy path runs to a wooden bench. There are colourful flowerbeds, planted with daffodils, tulips and green leafy shrubs.

A family walk along a woodland path in Greenbank Garden. The two children run slightly ahead, laughing.

A close-up of the cupola in Holmwood, showing the gilded decorative detail that encircles the dome.

The kitchen garden at Holmwood, looking towards the house. Vegetable plots are laid out in the middle, with visitors strolling along the paths or sitting on the benches.

Featured Places

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Pollok House

A grand country house in the heart of Glasgow with an impressive collection of Spanish art

Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Place

The Tenement House

An authentic time capsule of life in early 20th-century Glasgow

Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Place

Greenbank Garden

An urban oasis with woodland walks and beautiful plants in all seasons, close to Glasgow’s Southside suburbs

Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

Place

Holmwood

Classical elegance and architectural tricks distinguish Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s finest domestic creation

Greater Glasgow & The Clyde Valley

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