list.co.uk/aroundtown MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS
Museums and attractions are listed by city, then alphabetically by venue. Listings are compiled by Rowena McIntosh. GLASGOW
■ BURRELL COLLECTION 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 287 2550, glasgowlife.org.uk/museums Mon–Thu & Sat 10am–5pm; Fri & Sun 11am–5pm. Free. In the heart of Pollok Country Park is this collection of art, including work by Degas, Rodin and Cézanne, as well as ancient and medieval artifacts.
■ GLASGOW BOTANIC GARDENS 730 Great Western Road, 339 6964, glasgowbotanicgardens.com Gardens open daily 7am–dusk; glasshouses open daily 10am–6pm; tea room 10am–4.15pm. Free. A great place to relax in summer or take a brisk walk in winter, with a programme of events including stargazing, gardening talks and even theatre. ■ GLASGOW NECROPOLIS 50 Cathedral Square, 552 3145, glasgownecropolis.org Daily 7am–dusk. Free. Standing on a hill behind Glasgow Cathedral, the necropolis is the city’s own Père Lachaise with an obelisk to John Knox, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s first solo work and breathtaking views to boot.
■ GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART 164 Renfrew Street, 566 1472, gsa.ac.uk/ visit-gsa/gsa-shop Interpretation space & shop open daily 9.45am–5.15pm and building tours depart 10am–4.30pm. Tours £9.75 (£8; under 18s £4.75; under 5s free). Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s astounding architectural masterpiece (and still a working art school) can be viewed throughout the year, with daily tours led by current students. Due to the fire, the Mackintosh Building Tour has been reworked as an outdoor architectural tour of GSA and local buildings.
■ GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE 50 Pacific Quay, 420 5000, glasgowsciencecentre.org Daily 10am– 5pm. £10.50 (£8.50; under 3s free); Planetarium, Glasgow Tower or IMAX Science films £2.50 extra. The home of Scotland’s first IMAX cinema, as well as fun exhibits, science shows, workshops and talks. BodyWorks Until 2018. Exhibition all about how your body works, with the chance to run in a giant hamster wheel and become a ‘snot ninja’ (lovely). Compare your physiological stats with other visitors and find out about all the latest scientific research into your very own body. ■ HUNTERIAN MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 82 Hillhead Street, 330 4221 (museum) / 330 5434 (gallery), gla.ac.uk/hunterian Tue–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun 11am–4pm; closed Mon. Free; Mackintosh House £5 (£3; under 18s free). Scotland’s oldest public museum, founded in 1807, houses collections relating to science, medicine, archaeology, geology and more, as well as art by Charles Rennie Mackintosh (including the Mackintosh House – the reassembled interior of his home) and James McNeill Whistler. FREE The Lost Tomb of Robert the Bruce Until Jan 2015. See the first 3D digital model reconstruction of the fragmented tomb of Robert the Bruce, who was buried at Dunfermline Abbey.
■ KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY & MUSEUM Argyle Street, 276 9599, glasgowlife.org. uk/museums Mon–Thu & Sat 10am– 5pm; Fri & Sun 11am–5pm. Free. 22 collections and over 8000 artifacts, from
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MIDLOTHIAN SCIENCE FESTIVAL
Now entering its third year, Midlothian Science Festival is well on its way to proving that the increased popularity of science isn’t just a matter for those in urban areas. In its first year it held 30 events, last year it held 70, and now it’s back for round three. From Dalkeith to Danderhall and Lasswade to Loanhead, Midlothian Science Festival’s aim is to provide what it calls a ‘non-threatening entry point’ to science as an area of interest and a career for local people. Across numerous venues, including the Roslin Institute and many public libraries, events over two and a half weeks in October are aimed at experts and novices, young and old. There’s an afternoon of displays, activities, walks and rocket launching at Science in the Glen (Roslin Glen, 5 Oct), while writer and television presenter Simon Watt introduces his Ugly Animals Show (Royal Dick Vet School, 4 Oct).
The Superhero Genetics Show (Roslin BioCentre, 4 Oct) wonders whether superpowers will ever be scientifically possible; Ken MacLeod discusses his old friend, the late Iain M Banks’, science fiction writing at Science in Science Fiction (Mayfield Library, 10 Oct); and there’s a ‘live’ neurosurgery event at NeuroTheatre (Lasswade Centre, 11 Oct). Explore Minecraft (Gorebridge Library, 18 Oct) and the Glow in the Dark Workshop (Penicuik Library, 16 Oct) are just two of the events aimed at younger aspiring scientists. (David Pollock) ■ Various venues, Midlothian, Sat 4–Sun 19 Oct.
natural history, armour and weaponry to art from many different eras and touring exhibitions, all housed in a grand red sandstone building on the banks of the River Kelvin.
■ NATIONAL PIPING CENTRE 30–34 McPhater Street, 353 0220, thepipingcentre.co.uk Mon–Fri 9am– 5pm; Sat 9am–1pm; closed Sun. £4.50 (£3.50; under 16s £2.50; family £11). Home to the Museum of Piping as well as a reference library, shop and restaurant. ■ PEOPLE’S PALACE & WINTER GARDENS Glasgow Green, 276 0788, glasgowlife. org.uk/museums Palace open Tue–Thu & Sat 10am–5pm; Fri & Sun 11am–5pm; closed Mon; Winter Gardens open daily 10am–5pm. Free. Located on Glasgow Green, the Palace gives an insight into how the people of Glasgow lived from the 1750s to the late 20th century, while next door the Winter Gardens house exotic plants and a café.
■ POLLOK HOUSE 2060 Pollokshaws Road, 0844 493 2202, nts.org.uk/property/pollok-house Daily 10am–5pm (last entry 4.30pm). £6.50 (£5; family £11.50–£16.50). Set within Pollok Country Park, this 18th century house holds one of the best collections of Spanish art in the UK, as well as traditional Edwardian furniture.
■ PROVAND’S LORDSHIP 3 Castle Street, 276 1625, glasgowlife. org.uk/museums Tue–Thu & Sat 10am–5pm; Fri & Sun 11am–5pm; closed Mon. Free. The oldest house in Glasgow, and one of only four surviving medieval buildings. Restored to its 17th- century finest, there is also a medicinal garden with the intriguing Tontine Faces stone masks.
■ RIVERSIDE MUSEUM 100 Pointhouse Place, 287 2720, glasgowlife.org.uk/museums Mon–Thu & Sat 10am–5pm; Fri & Sun 11am–5pm. Free. A rebooted version of the Transport Museum housed in a cutting edge piece of architecture by Zaha Hadid. Adventurers Until Mar 2015. See and learn about the machines that have been the choice mode of transport for rebels, hellraisers and anyone wanting to annoy their mother. The Road from Delhi Until Jun 2015. Display celebrating the collaboration between Delhi and Glasgow at the 2010 Commonwealth Games Flag Handover event. Doon the Watter Until Jun 2015. Discover how families have enjoyed the river for the past 50 years. ■ SCOTLAND STREET SCHOOL MUSEUM 225 Scotland Street, 287 0500, glasgowlife.org.uk/museums Tue–Thu &
FIVE REASONS TO GO TO FRESH 14
As the new term dawns, this freshers fair ‘with a twist’ promises entertainment for students Glasgow-wide Drink up
Far be it for us to perpetuate the broke student stereotype, but who says no to free food and drinks? There’ll be Keglevich vodka shots and Rekorderlig cider doing the rounds, plus Chicken Cottage and Crolla’s ice-cream. You know, all the healthy stuff.
Doll up
There’s a bit of a Hollywood vibe going on, so, as well as being able to check out autumn/winter fashion shows from the likes of Warehouse, River Island and American Apparel, you can also visit the Glam Room to get made over by a selection of the city’s hairdressers and beauticians. Just in time for the evening’s shenanigans. Hype up
Speaking of evening shenanigans, get psyched for another big night out by paying a visit to the dancefloor where there’ll be DJs spinning tracks all day. Plus, Dance HQ are on hand to get your feet moving and your weekend routine down pat.
Meet up
Freshers’ week is all about meeting new people, and what better way to meet new people than by battling it out in inflatable sumo suits? If you’re more traditional, there are also acts all day on the Barra’s world-famous stage, so plenty of chances to bond over music taste. Bone up
Before it all goes a bit radge, don’t forget to check out the stalls and exhibition stands. Glasgow’s diversity will be on display and this is your chance to learn more about the clubs, pubs and restaurants you’ll be frequenting over the next four years. (Kirstyn Smith) ■ FRESH 14, Barrowland, Glasgow, Fri 19 Sep, 10am–4pm.
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