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GO Romantic in Glasgow |
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When you think
of a romantic break in Scotland, you probably imagine
strolling hand in hand through Edinburgh’s quaint
streets or lazing in the sunshine by Loch Ness. In fact
Glasgow is probably one of the last places you have in
mind. But don’t just dismiss the country’s
largest city because like us you’ll soon discover
it has a lot of romantic charm. For starters there are a number of luxury hotels in the city centre that offer all the right ingredients for a weekend of love... The landmark Glasgow Hilton [map], which first opened in 1992, is the city centre's only five star international hotel. Here you can treat your loved one to a relaxing swim in the pool, a stress-busting workout in the gym or, perhaps more appealingly, a slap up meal in one of the hotel’s three restaurants. Also worth sampling for its leisure facilities, spacious rooms and restaurants is the Glasgow Marriott [map], a modern high-rise four star hotel that overlooks the River Clyde. Facilities here include an air-conditioned gym, health and beauty treatments, such as aromatherapy massages, and a swimming pool. The stylish Langs Hotel [map] is a great urban retreat that is guaranteed to put you in the mood for love. As well as feeling at home in the elegant individually designed rooms, you can also relax by the waterfall, enjoy sushi at Oshi or get glammed up and dine California style at Las Brisas. Once your accommodation is arranged you’ll need to decide how to spend your precious time together. Luckily, Glasgow has a wealth of attractions where you get in the mood for intimacy and romance, including the idyllic Botanic Gardens [map]. Here you can enjoy a quiet walk or even a picnic among exotic flowers and plants that fill this tranquil urban park. You can also pay a visit to Kibble Palace [map], a domed glasshouse that is now home to a stunning collection of orchids and tropical plants. Art is also a classic attraction when it comes to romance, so why not head to some of the finest galleries in Scotland and get ready for love. The world famous Burrell Collection at Pollock Country Park [map] is a good place to start as it is home to more than 9,000 works of art given to the city by Sir William Burrell. Arm in arm you can wander around important displays of medieval art, tapestries, stained glass, English oak furniture, European paintings, Islamic art and modern sculpture. Another of Glasgow’s most renowned galleries is the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery [map], which opened in 1807 with funds and artefacts given to Glasgow University by William Hunter. It is probably most noted for the collection of works by Whistler, but there's also a good array of 19th and 20th century Scottish art, works by Rembrandt and Chardin as well as Scotland's largest print collection. Not strictly an art gallery or museum but definitely worth a visit if you want to amaze your other half is Fossil Grove, a unique treasure located in the beautiful Victoria Park. Designated a site of Special Scientific Interest by Scottish National Heritage, here you can see 330-million-year-old fossil trees, which are the remains of an ancient forest. As evening approaches why not splash out on a slap-up meal at one of Glasgow’s exquisite restaurants, such as the Amaryllis [map] in Devonshire Gardens. Popular with visiting celebrities, this is the place to go if you’re celebrating an anniversary or just want to show your partner how much you care. The restaurant recently underwent a change of name and chef, but the quality of the cuisine under Gordon Ramsay's new regime has only enhanced its already prestigious reputation. For a more intimate setting why not book your table at Salsa [map] on Dumbarton Road, which has a great menu of traditional Mexican cuisine. This is a small, quiet restaurant making it ideal for a romantic meal with someone special – and the prices won’t break the bank either! After dinner why not enjoy a night at the theatre or the cinema, where you can hold hands in the dark and even sneak a kiss if you’re lucky. Opened in 1904, the King's Theatre [map] is undoubtedly one of the UK's principal theatres. It plays host to many major West End touring musicals and dramas. However, Glasgow’s Theatre Royal [map] is perhaps first choice for the city’s Romeos and Juliets as it offers romantic ballet performances and is home to the Scottish Opera Company. As far as cinemas go, the Caledonian Grosvenor [map] is probably the best for intimacy as it is a very small affair with only two screens, but it offers a good programme of both mainstream and art house films. |
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