How to spend top weekend in Glasgow - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

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Winter Sports in an Indoor Park

You can enjoy winter sports no matter what time of year you are on holiday in Glasgow. Visit the indoor Snow Factor Park for this. It is located on the territory of the city. You will get here on the 747 bus line. It departs from the Buchanan Bus Station. You will pay £ 29 for the entrance ticket to the park. There is only one slope with a length of 168 meters here. You can ski, snowboard or sled here. You will take the equipment rental in the center. If you like to climb mountain peaks or want to learn how to do it, then use the indoor ice climbing wall. It is equipped in the Snow Factor.
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National Park Entertainments

If you love nature and outdoor activities, the National Park will appeal to you. It is called Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. You will get here by train. It departs from the Charing Cross railway station in Glasgow. You will pay £ 10 for the ticket. You will arrive at Balloch train station in just 40 minutes. This natural attraction is not far from it.
You will choose an activity that you like in the park. You can enjoy the scenic landscape during cycling or walking. You will rent a bike in one of the local communities, for example, in Bullock. You can also enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area by climbing one of the 40 mountain peaks. If you want even more extreme entertainment, then do rock climbing. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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There is Loch Lomond Lake in the park. Its area is 37 kilometers. The yacht club operates on its shore. You will learn to sail here. You can also go water skiing, canoeing, windsurfing, and cruising to the nearest islands. The National Park will amaze you with a variety of flora and fauna. You can watch wild animals and birds while relaxing here.
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Visit the City's Observation Platforms

There are two observation platforms in Glasgow. If you climb them, you will enjoy the view of the city and its surroundings. There is a tall square tower called Tolbooth Steeple on Glasgow Cross square. It was adjoined to the city hall in 1625. It was decorated with a clock and a roof with spires, made in the Gothic style. It is under this roof that the first observation deck is located. You will get here by lifting structures. The interior of the tower is filled with them.
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One of the attractions of Glasgow is the lighthouse. It was built in the Baroque style in 1895. This building is decorated with modeling of a yellowish hue and decorative painting. It is a high tower. There are 8 floors here. A large industrial center is located inside it. It is equipped with modern appliances. There is also a spiral staircase here. You will ascend it to the second observation deck of the city.
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Active Recreation in the Glencoe Valley

There is a picturesque Glencoe Valley in Scotland. It is open to the public at any time of the year. You'll get there by bus. It follows the A82 into the northern part of the country. You will admire the magnificent scenery of the valley after you reach your destination. It is surrounded by mountains. Their length is 16 kilometers. However, if you are a fan of extreme sports and outdoor activities, you will find suitable entertainment here. You will enjoy a long track with large differences in altitude. You can take a walk, bike or horse ride on it.
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The highest mountain in the UK is located in Glencoe. It's called Ben Nevis. There is also inaccessible Buachaille Etive Mòr here. Therefore, you can do rock climbing and mountaineering. There is also a ski resort with lifts and a track here. Its height is 1 kilometer. You will ride on it on skis or snowboard. If you want to have leisure in a more relaxed environment, go fishing on one of the local lakes.
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Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Glasgow
♥   Restaurant 'Turnip & Enjoy' Glasgow. Type - Modern British. 1.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'The Finnieston' Glasgow. Type - Seafood. 1.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Porter & Rye' Glasgow. Type - Meats and grills. 1.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Ox and Finch' Glasgow. Type - Modern British. 1.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'The Gannet' Glasgow. Type - Modern British. 1.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all castles
Survived castles around Glasgow
♥   Castle 'Crookston Castle' Strathclyde, 7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Crookston Castle' , 7.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Bothwell Castle' Strathclyde, 11.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Polnoon Castle' , 14.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Bishopton Castle' , 15.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Glasgow and around
♥   Art museum 'Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum' Glasgow, 2.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Hunterian Art Gallery' Glasgow, 2.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Art museum 'Burrell Collection' Glasgow, 5 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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