Turning rain into beer since 1885, the brewery site on Duke Street is a landmark in the city despite its perception in some quarters and in recent years the visitor centre has benefited from a £1 million revamp. And where better than an institution of Glasgow, known the world over – the Tennents Brewery.
Glasgow native Billy Connolly once said the city didn’t care much for the living, but really looks after the dead so at a risk of getting too ingratiated, it was time to move on. It’s William Miller and he is Scottish, for those interested. Renowned Scottish architect Charles Mackintosh is among those remembered, alongside the author of nursery rhyme ‘Wee Willie Winkie’ of all people.
On the hill behind the striking cathedral is the Necropolis, which features graves and sculptures celebrating some of the city’s leading lights across a vast 37 acres. Dating back to the 11th century, the cathedral holds the remains of Glasgow Patron Saint St Mungo in its crypt and is the oldest building in the city. The 19th century Edwardian Townhouse was the perfect base to explore the delights of Scotland’s biggest city (yes, bigger than Edinburgh) and a perfect marriage of modern style mixed with traditional architecture.Īfter dropping the bags it was time to dust off the walking boots and begin exploring, starting with Glasgow Cathedral and the neighbouring Necropolis. More familiar with the Scottish capital, I left much of the navigation to my travel companion, who with four years of Glasgow university experience under her belt, knew the lay of land.įirst stop was the luxurious Abode Hotel, situated on Bath Street, in the heart of the centre. Travelling with P&O, the journey was calm as we navigated the North Channel and with the added bonus of the Club Lounge on board the European Causeway ship it made for a relaxing start to the weekend.Īrriving in Cairnryan, it was then just the matter of a two-hour journey to Glasgow along the picturesque Scottish coastline. I even brought the golf clubs, just because I could. Keeping my belt on, as well as being able to carry as much luggage and supplies as I desired in the car is a definite perk of travelling by sea. As you may agree, the most tedious portion of travel is removing belts, jewellery and even shoes yet still hearing that dreaded beep of the airport security scanner. Now typically any journey I take these days to Britain is by plane, so it was a welcome change as well as a trip down memory lane to begin my Scottish adventure from the Port of Larne. They have a variety of sample menus however, they like to work with each and every couple to create a menu to suit their day and style.THE last time I visited Glasgow it was during university days and aside from frequenting a few pubs and sampling my first and only battered Mars bar, the cultural experience was rather limited.įast-forward 10 years (ish) and exploring the city on the Clyde with a clear head and a more mature palate was a delectable prospect. If it’s your first experience of planning a large event, particularly on a venue as unique as The Tall Ship, don’t worry – they’ve got you! The Tall Ship’s event managers will be there to support you and give personalised and thoughtful advice on menu choices and the flow of the day. The Tall Ship absolutely loves a wedding! Food and drink really can bring people together and they truly believe in its power to ignite an event. Guests can browse the onboard exhibits or enjoy the riverside sunset from the main deck. The space is very flexible and allows couples to use imagination and flair to ‘wow’ their guests. The Tall Ship can accommodate up to 150 people for dining and up to 200 for a reception.
Enjoy the unique riverside setting (floodlit in the evening), before going below deck to dine or entertain. The atmospheric surroundings evoke dramatic images of a life at sea. The Tall Ship offers a unique combination of 19th-century charm with modern facilities.
She was built in 1896 on the River Clyde and is now the only Clydebuilt sailing ship still afloat in the UK. The Tall Ship is a unique Glasgow venue for weddings and events.
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