Scotland trip Part 10

Two museums and a show in Glasgow

Traveling solo certainly makes you think about how to fill your days. With a friend, partner etc there are two people to be creative. Now it’s just me!

After a walking tour and looking around Glasgow city centre I decided since the museums were free I should take advantage.

First up was the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. It was a comfortable walk from my hotel so naturally I searched for a coffee spot before arriving at the museum.

I selected Cafe Mille because it sounded delicious, had great reviews and was on the way. It did not disappoint!

Avocado toast with eggs and a flat white. Yum!

Now on to the museum.

A grand building
Floating head exhibit – all the facial expressions people make
The Glasgow Boys were considered radical young painters who worked to create new methods of painting, including painting outdoors and experimenting with light
The grand hall with an organ and really great chandeliers
An organ built for the 1901 Glasgow International Exhibition. It has 2,899 pipes and they have a daily recital (which sadly I did not hear)
John Fulton’s grand orrey built by hand for an exhibition in 1833. It took him 4 years to build and was an instant sensation. It has been on display ever since. (A working model of our solar system)
Old Traditional Scottish outfit
Stained glass example
The image of a Scotsman… interesting!
There was an entire section devoted to Scottish wildlife

One museum down, one to go. In the meantime I went to a show that I’ve wanted to see for a long time. Mamma Mia! the musical. It was playing at the Kings Theater which opened in 1904. The show was fantastic!

Inside Kings Theater

Museum of Modern Art, Glasgow

GoMA with our conehead statue friends
I enjoyed this little girl’s attitude. An exhibit from past times in Scotland

I had a really quick walk through the museum as I arrived with limited time.

Other Glasgow highlights…

A popular shopping center in the middle of the city centre. The original structure was built in 1840 and redesigned and renovated in 1999. Our tour guide mentioned Princess Diana had a hand in some of the interior design.

And the bridges.

Pedestrian only bridge
A fun design
Last but not least a laundromat. It was so simple to use and my clothes were all clean once again!

Glasgow was a surprisingly easy city to walk around. The subway which I hoped to take was not very useful. It would have taken me just as long to walk to the closest station and pay 4 pounds as it would to just walk. I walked everywhere- so many miles!

Next and final stop – Edinburgh!

#18daysinScotland2026

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