Family Fun
Day 1 – Glasgow
One for the kids – the Glasgow Science Centre
Glasgow Science Centre is one of Scotland’s must-see visitor attractions
- presenting concepts of science and technology in unique and inspiring
ways. The Science Mall is packed full of interactive exhibitions and the
Planetarium offers the chance to see a night sky as it should be seen,
with thousands of points of light high above. 50 Pacific Quay, G51 1EA
Hop on a Glasgow City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Join City Sightseeing for an entertaining and colourful insight into
Glasgow past & present. 28 stops around the city, with one or two day
tickets available. You can hop on and off the bus. Why don’t you head to
the Riverside Museum or Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum and explore
what these great venues have to offer! Cross Bells Bridge and join the
bus tour at the SECC
Lunch at the Butchershop Bar & Grill
Just opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, award winning
Butchershop Bar & Grill are proud to source and serve only the very best
of dry-aged, grass fed Scotch beef; whiskies, world wines and signature
cocktails. Delectable kids menu available too! 1055 Sauchiehall St, G3
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Pudding at Tantrum Doughnuts
Artisan deliciousness – visit Tantrum Doughnuts if you’re craving
something sweet after lunch. 35 Old Dumbarton Rd, G3 8RD
Treat the wee ones on the Style Mile
If shopping is more your thing, why not head to the Style Mile, the number
one retail destination in the UK outside of London. Here you can visit the
only Lego Store and Hamleys in Scotland! Around Buchanan Street
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Dinner at Darcy’s
When it comes to little ones, Darcy’s has it covered. Lots of toys and
puzzles and plenty of space to put them to good use, a storybook corner,
face painting, take home balloons and even a 3D menu – result! Princes
Square, G1 3JN
Check in to the Hilton Glasgow
With family or interconnecting rooms available, Glasgow’s Hilton hotel
makes for a great family option. There’s even an indoor swimming pool
too – great for keeping the kids entertained. 1 William Street, G3 8HT
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Family Fun
Day 2 – Loch Lomond
Travel by train with ScotRail from Glasgow Queen
Street to Balloch
Services operate all day every half hour and only take 50 minutes. Take
advantage of ScotRail’s many offers too with Kids Go Free, off peak tickets
and group travel discounts.
Visit the Loch Lomond Sea Life Aquarium
The Loch Lomond Sea Life aquarium offers great fun for all the family,
whatever the weather! Located at Loch Lomond Shores, dive in and be
wowed by the many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the
deep, as you journey through the amazing underwater world of Sea Life
Loch Lomond. Loch Lomond Shores, G83 8QL
Lunch at the Café Zest
Tuck into a tasty lunch with wonderful Loch Lomond views at Café Zest,
within Jenners department store at Loch Lomond Shores. Plenty of options
on the menu for wee ones too! Loch Lomond Shores, G83 8QL
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Journey through the Forest at TreeZone Loch Lomond
Try balance beams, crazy crossings, Tarzan swings, and a monster zipwire ride suspended from wires, high up in the trees. This family-friendly
adventure course has one of the best views from the final zip wire.
Loch Lomond Shores, G83 8QL
Explore Loch Lomond Shores
Head into Loch Lomond News for an ice cream - exciting flavours
include IRN-BRU and tablet! Kids can enjoy a wealth of outdoor activities,
adventure golf or even the soft play area on the first floor of the shopping
mall. Admire the Maid of the Loch paddle steamer plus great views out to
Ben Lomond. Loch Lomond Shores, G83 8QL
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Dinner at Mr C’s Fish and Whisky Bar and Restaurant
Located within The Inn on Loch Lomond and just a short drive north from
Loch Lomond Shores, enjoy a relaxed, hearty meal at Mr C’s Fish and
Whisky Bar. Inverbeg, G83 8PD
Stay overnight at The Inn on Loch Lomond
With family rooms available and access to the shores of the Loch, why not
head down and skim some stones before bed. Top tip – book their dinner,
bed and breakfast deal and make some savings on your stay! Inverbeg,
G83 8PD
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Couples Break
Day 1 – Glasgow
Visit The Mackintosh House
The Mackintosh House replicates the interiors of 6 Florentine Terrace
Glasgow - home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald
Mackintosh from 1906 to 1914. Tours run every 30 minutes Tuesday to
Friday from 10am until 12.30pm and are self-guided on a Saturday and
Sunday. 82 Hillhead Street, G12 8QQ
Take a stroll along to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and
Museum
Kelvingrove has been ranked in the top 15 most visited museums in
the world. It has 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an
astonishing 8000 objects. The collections are extensive, wide-ranging
and internationally-significant. Argyle Street, G3 8AG
A Play, a Pie, a Pint at Òran Mór
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This beautifully converted church now houses two restaurants, a whisky
bar, lounge and night club. It is nationally recognised for its awardwinning lunchtime theatre programme ‘A Play, A Pie and A Pint’. Top of
Byres Road, G12 8QX
Join a Glasgow Music City Tour
Glasgow Music City Tours offer lively and informative guided walks
exploring the fascinating places, people and performances which have
shaped Glasgow’s musical landscape. The tour brings alive tales of the
Glasgow music venues that have played host to everyone from Alex
Harvey to Paolo Nutini. 2 hour tours on Fridays and Saturdays, prebooking essential.
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Dinner at Ox and Finch
Former head chef of the McLaren Formula One team runs this exciting
restaurant on Sauchiehall Street, which was awarded a Michelin Bib
Gourmand shortly after opening in 2014. The menu features seasonal
dishes served tapas-style. 920 Sauchiehall Street, G3 7TF
Stay overnight at the luxurious Blythswood Square
Blythswood Square is the newest, most magnificent addition to The Town
House Collection of luxury boutique hotels in Scotland, which commands
one side of Blythswood Square, a beautiful green space in the centre of
the city. Blythswood Square, G2 4AD
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Couples Break
Day 2 – Loch Lomond
Travel by train with ScotRail from Glasgow Queen Street
to Dumbarton & Helensburgh
Services operate all day every half hour and only take 45 minutes. Take
advantage of ScotRail’s many offers too with Kids Go Free, off peak tickets and
group travel discounts.
Delve into Dumbarton Castle’s Historic Past
Set high upon a volcanic rock on the Firth of Clyde, the castle was a royal
refuge. Climb the White Tower Crag for stunning views, sometimes as far as the
peak of Ben Lomond. Castle Road, G82 1JJ
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Visit the Denny Ship Model Experiment Tank
Step back into the world of the Victorian ship designer and enjoy plenty of
interactive fun. Built in 1882, it retains many original features including the 300ft
long test tank. Castle Street, G82 1QS
Lunch at Riverhill Courtyard
Passionate about local produce, the team at Riverhill Courtyard Cafe, Bar and
Restaurant champion eclectic world food, with a strong focus on seasonality,
provenance and foraged ingredients, offering a bold and refreshing take on
traditional cuisine. 26 West Princes Street, G84 8TD
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Discover Helensburgh’s Hidden Gems
Discover architectural gems including Charles Rennie Mackintoshs
masterpiece, the Hill House, on a walk using the Helensburgh Hinterland map.
Browse local design shops then refuel in the many delis and cafes. Stock up on
treats at Helensburgh Farmer’s Market, the second Saturday of each month.
Dinner at Cattle & Creel
Cattle & Creel is big on Scottish seafood and New England style, with stunning
views across the Clyde. Enjoy cosy booths, a marble bar featuring seafood on
ice, and a glass of wine while you watch your meal being prepared in the open
plan kitchen. 73 -74 West Clyde Street, G84 8AX
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Stay overnight at Balmillig B&B
Situated in the heart of Helensburgh, Balmillig B&B offers the perfect location to
unwind and enjoy the local hospitality. 64b Colquhoun Street, G84 9JP
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Girls’ Weekend
Day 1 – Glasgow
Shop on the Style Mile
First things first, head to the Style Mile – a whole square mile of shops in
Glasgow city centre - dubbed as one of the best shopping havens in the
UK outside of London’s West End. Around Buchanan Street
Pop in to the Lighthouse
For great views of the city, head to level 6 at The Lighthouse, Scotland’s
Centre for Architecture and Design. 11 Mitchell Lane, G1 3NU
Hutchesons Bar and Brasserie for Bubbles & Brunch
Time for a pit stop – with bubbles of course. From 11am until 3pm, Friday
to Sunday head to Hutchesons for their cheeky Bubbles & Brunch
menu. Sitting within the iconic grade A-listed building in the heart of the
Merchant City, you can enjoy a true piece of Glasgow’s heritage too. 158
Ingram St, G1 1EJ
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Hop on a Glasgow City Sightseeing Bus Tour
Join City Sightseeing at George Square for an entertaining and colourful
insight into Glasgow past and present. 28 stops around the city, with one
or two day tickets available, you can hop on and off the bus. Why don’t
you stop off at Byres Road in Glasgow’s West End - the bohemian quarter
of the city with a fantastic selection of independent, quirky boutiques,
second hand stores and vintage shops.
Get a mani at NAF! Salon
Book an appointment at NAF!, who specialise in hand painted nail art and
a range of beauty treatments, to get beautified for the night ahead!
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Dinner at the Riverhill Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
A varied menu featuring exciting ingredients including everything from
onglet steak to foraged herbs. Reasonably priced and great service.
3 West Nile St, G1 2PR
Sample some Panther Milk
‘Follow the neon sign’ advises Glasgow’s Panther Milk Bar. Never heard
of such a tipple? Hailing from Spain, Leche De Pantera as it’s originally
known, mixes condensed milk with not only rum but gin too. It’s delicious,
we promise. Within TABAC, 10 Mitchell Lane, G1 3NU
Check in to the Carlton George
Based in the heart of Glasgow City Centre, between Queen Street Station
and Buchanan Street, the 4-star Carlton George is the perfect city base.
Book in to an Executive or Club Room and get complimentary wine, beer
or spirits from 5 until 10.45pm in the evening - perfect for a few pre or
post dinner drinks! 44 West George Street, G2 1DH
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Girls’ Weekend
Day 2 – Loch Lomond
Travel by train with ScotRail from Glasgow Queen
Street to Balloch
Services operate all day every half hour and only take 50 minutes. Take
advantage of ScotRail’s many offers too with Kids Go Free, off peak
tickets and group travel discounts.
Take to the water with Sweeney’s Cruises
Try the Experience, a one hour circular tour, of Loch Lomond’s South
basin enjoying the magnificent views of Ben Lomond passing by a
number of Loch Lomond’s stately homes and castles along the shoreline.
Cruise departs from Balloch Pier.
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Browse designer gifts, pick up a treat in the shopping mall or enjoy coffee
and cake with lovely Loch views from Café Zest at Jenners. Don’t miss
the chance to sample foodie treats at the Loch Lomond Farmers’ Market,
on the first and third Sunday of each month. The Artisan Craft Market
offers a mix of quirky artisan crafts and food stalls on the last weekend of
every month. Ben Lomond Way, G83 8QL
Lunch at the Kilted Skirlie
Enjoy a glass of wine and some great views of Loch Lomond and Ben
Lomond with your delicious lunch. Loch Lomond Shores, G83 8QL
Relax at The Spa at Cameron House
Treat yourself to a chill-out afternoon with the girls in the award-winning
Spa at Cameron House. A short journey from Cameron House itself, the
hotel operates a shuttle service to the spa every 30 minutes.
Loch Lomond, G83 8QZ
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Dine and sleep over at luxurious Cameron House
Situated on the banks of Loch Lomond, Cameron House offers the
perfect location to take in the majestic glens of the Scottish Highlands.
Sumptuous rooms, legendary hospitality and superb dining options await
you at this 5-star resort. Loch Lomond, G83 8QZ
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