posh rooms come with entertainment systems, and wi-fi is available. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in addition to the 18-hole golf course, amenities include a spa with an indoor pool and beauty treatments, a clubby bar, and an italian bistro, as well a chic restaurant serving british cuisine, afternoon tea and sunday brunch. on a 240-acre golf estate overlooking the river clyde, this luxe spa hotel occupies an edwardian mansion and is a 5-minute drive from glasgow airport and a 10-minute drive from the city centre. suites add living areas; some have 4-poster beds, full kitchens, claw-foot tubs and fireplaces Edinburgh Airport 1 hr 4
Glasgow Cathedral (22 min) Church of Scotland place of worship, consecrated in 1197, with post-war stained glass windows. Glasgow Science Centre (22 min) Science & technology museum offering interactive exhibits, plus a planetarium, IMAX theatre & cafes. Glasgow Botanic Gardens (24 min) Acclaimed 27-acre park for plants, working vegetable plot and Victorian cast-iron glasshouse Kelvingrove Park (24 min) One of Glasgow's oldest public parks sees walkers, cyclists and runners using the extensive grounds. Riverside Museum (21 min) Hyper-modern museum with collections of historic vehicles and state-of-the-art interactive displays. The Burrell Collection (28 min) Custom-built all-inclusive collection comprising ceramics, tapestries, glass and decorative arts. The Lighthouse (26 min) Landmark Rennie Mackintosh-designed exhibition space dedicated to architecture, design and the city. People's Palace (27 min) Exhibits describing Glasgow industrial past and the local vernacular with an onsite glasshouse cafe. George Square (26 min) Civic square named for King George III and laid out in 1781 filled with statues of famous Scots. Dumbarton Castle (16 min) Castle with Georgian governor's house, 18th-century artillery fortifications and Ben Lomond views. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (22 min) Impressive sights of diverse Scottish and international art with museum and interactive displays. The Glasgow School of Art (22 min) University-level art school offering design and architecture courses within a Mackintosh building. Glengoyne Distillery (30 min) Whisky distillery in operation since 1833, offering guided tours, tastings, private dining & a shop. Hunterian Art Gallery (26 min) Over a million items from meteorites to mummies in eclectic art and artifact collections. Gallery of Modern Art (27 min) Eye-catching mansion with permanent collection, temporary exhibitions and artists' talks. |