Timeline
10:00
Enter the Riverside Museum. Arrive right when it opens at 10:00 to beat the crowds. Explore the vehicle collections and the recreated old Glasgow street scene.
11:30
Walk 10 minutes to Clydeside Distillery. Stop for a drink in the former dock pumphouse. It is a good spot to rest your feet and learn about local whisky production.
12:00
Head to Botanic Gardens. Walk 29 minutes from the Riverside Museum area. Stroll through the extensive gardens established in 1842. The Kibble Palace glasshouse is the key landmark to look for.
12:30
End your walk with a meal at Cail Bruich. It is just a 3-minute walk from the gardens. Book ahead as this modern Scots cuisine spot earns consistent rave reviews.
Local tip
The Riverside Museum is free. If you prefer a pub lunch over the distillery, The Three Judges (11 min walk) is a great West End pub with real ale. Check opening hours before you go as they vary by day.
Check before you go
- Riverside Museum: Mo-Th,Sa 10:00-17:00; Fr,Su 11:00-17:00
- Clydeside Distillery: Tours daily
- Cail Bruich: Tu 18:30-24:00; We-Sa 12:00-17:00,19:00-24:00
- Booking is essential at Cail Bruich.
Worth knowing
- Cail Bruich is open at 12:30 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa
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