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MASTERS City Guide: Glasgow

Christian Clerx, initiator of CityZapper.com, loves going on city trips and travels the globe for his work. In this column he tips on the best places in world cities. For this edition of MASTERS, he traveled to Glasgow, Scotland's largest city.Text: Christian Clerx | Online Editor: Fleur de Jong "Although Glasgow is often still known as a working-class city, the city has a lot to offer for city tourists. In the city center you will find street art, interesting museums and lots of greenery. Glasgow does not mean 'beloved, green place' in Gaelic for nothing. In addition, you can easily travel from the city to the beautiful Scottish Highlands. In short: put this destination on your bucket list and travel as soon as you can with KLM's direct flight to Glasgow!

HOTELS

Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel

"Established in 1823, the Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel is within walking distance of the shopping district and offers the perfect stay for a visit to Glasgow. Not only is the exterior a picture, but so are the rooms. These are very luxurious and offer all the facilities for a fully catered stay."

Kimptonblythswoodsquare.com

Malmaison Glasgow

"What makes this boutique hotel unique is that it is a converted Greek church from 1806 and thus boasts a rich historical past. There are three types of rooms in various price ranges - something for everyone. Every day you can enjoy sumptuous breakfasts and dinners in the accompanying restaurant. Its central location makes it an ideal place to explore the city. For example, shopping opportunities, art galleries, restaurants and theaters are all around the corner."

Malmaison.com 

Voco Grand Centra

"For a romantic experience, you've come to the right place. The look of the hotel is a bit like a castle. In the small breakfast room you can enjoy a delicious homemade breakfast in the morning. The location is ideal for a city break: a five-minute walk from Buchanan Street, for a day of shopping."

Grandcentral.vocohotels.com 

TO DO 

Hunterian Museum

"A must during your visit to Glasgow. For here you will find one of the finest and leading university collections in the world. Scholars and visitors from all corners of the earth come to the Hunterian Museum to learn more about geology, ethnography, ancient Egypt and scientific instruments, among other subjects. But even as a layman in these subjects, the museum is very impressive. With a walk through the sculpture garden, you'll end your visit on a good note."

Gla.ac.uk/hunterian

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut

"What not many people know is that Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music. Many famous bands have their roots here, including Simple Minds. To really experience this city's music scene, we recommend visiting one of the venues or music cafes. For the real rock and roll experience, head to King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. This small stage may only have room for three hundred people, but the musicians who come there are great."

Kingtuts.co.uk

BARS

The Corinthian Club

"Classic and elegant, yet modern. The Corinthian Club amazes on each of its five floors with consistently impressive interiors. Not only is the look of the club to pass muster, but the cocktails, beers and wines on the drink menu are carefully selected. For example, Blueberry and Basil Martini, Lavender Champagne and the excellent Italian wine Trebbiano Arche are on the menu. Before heading to the bar, you can grab a bite to eat at the club. And believe me: in such a stylish restaurant, that is an unforgettable experience."

Thecorinthianclub.co.uk

Gin71

"If you're as much of a gin-tonic lover as I am, you'll appreciate this tip. Gin71 is the first true gin bar in Glasgow. On the menu you can choose from the most unique and unusual gins, home-brewed tonics and professionally prepared cocktails. Not for nothing is it a bar specializing in gin and therefore you can have this drink exactly how you want it: a gin on the rocks, as a mixed tall drink or just as a martini. You can also be surprised by the Gin of the Week."

Gin71.com

October

"This colorful bar immediately brings a smile to your face: for you are immersed in the color pink - pink flowers, pink cocktails, pink menus. So the aesthetics of this bar are really on point. October is known for the perfect Frozen Pornstar Martini, but you can also go there for a delicious G&T or Aperol Spritz. Need to eat before your night out? Then you've come to the right place as well. For example, order a flatbread, salad or the homemade gnocchi."

Octoberglasgow.co.uk

MASTERS MAGAZINE

See what other bars, hotels, restaurants, stores and to-do's Christian highlights read the MASTERS magazine... This spring issue of MASTERS celebrates regained freedom after two years of corona. Its value is underscored by developments in Eastern Europe, where the freedom of an entire people is at stake. We live in a new reality, but we can plan again, eat out, meet people. The world is turning again! Only: which way? Time for new bridges, new initiatives. To which this edition of MASTERS offers inspiration.

MASTERS #49