Timeline
14:45
Pick up a late afternoon tea or coffee. The Hidden Lane Tearoom opens at 10:00 on weekdays and stays open until 16:30, giving you plenty of time to arrive before the evening rush. It is a 15-minute walk from the Science Centre.
15:15
Walk to the Glasgow Science Centre. The building and its tower offer excellent vantage points. Arrive an hour before sunset to find a good spot along the riverbank or on the terrace. The sun sets toward the SW, providing a clear view of the horizon.
16:15
Watch the sunset. At 16:15, the sun dips below the horizon. The golden light that started at 15:05 will have faded, but the twilight remains bright enough for photos.
17:00
Head to Ashoka for dinner. This long-standing Indian restaurant is a 7-minute walk from the Botanic Gardens area, which is close to the Science Centre. It serves food until 22:30 on weekdays, so you will have time to eat and relax.
17:45
End the evening with a whisky at The Ben Nevis. This snug pub has a huge selection of spirits and is open until midnight. It is a 15-minute walk from the landmark, making it a perfect final stop for the night.
Local tip
The walk from the Science Centre to the Botanic Gardens area is about 36 minutes. If you prefer a shorter walk after the sunset, consider starting your food stop closer to the Science Centre, but note that most dining options in the immediate vicinity close earlier than the ones listed near Botanic Gardens.
Check before you go
- The Hidden Lane Tearoom is open Mo-Fr 10:00-16:30. On Sundays it stays open until 17:00.
- Ashoka is open Mo-Sa 12:00-22:30 and Su 17:00-22:30.
- The Ben Nevis is open daily 12:00-24:00.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:15.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Glasgow (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).