This morning we visited Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum housing one of Europe’s great art collections. The building alone is a masterpiece. There were great works of art from the French impressionists and The Glasgow Boys. There was also a unique display of faces. Very captivating.
We took a drive to view the architectural award winning Riverside Museum situated alongside the Clyde River. There was a beautiful tall ship docked near the museum. The view of the city from this vantage point shows off some of Glasgow’s impressive buildings. The ladies seem to be enjoying the tour and the unseasonably warm temperatures.
The Outlander series has often used Glasgow as one of its filming locations and today we took a look at these highlights. We visited Pollok Country Park, the setting for crucial scenes from Season Two. The dual between Jamie and Jack Randall and the gardens were a stand in for Versaille’s gardens. George Square, turned into a 1940s set for various scenes in Season One, and the University of Glasgow.
The impressive Pollock House dates back to the late 1700’s and was once home to one of Glasgow’s richest families. In 1966 it was donated to the city and is now a museum.
Some of the ladies enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Willow Tea Room on Buchanan Street. Afterwards we took a hike up to the Nicropolis to meander through the park like setting and read the headstones of Glasgow’s elite. The view of the city is quite spectacular.
This evening’s dinner was at the popular Browns Restaurant housed in the iconic 130 year old ex post office. The food and service were excellent. The group enjoyed another great day exploring Scotland!
Overrnight: Lorne Hotel, Glasgow