UNESCO City of Music: Five harmonious things to do off the beaten track in Glasgow
Glasgow has an impressive 130 music events in a typical week, ranging from pop and rock to celtic and opera. Music businesses generate some £75 million a year for the city’s economy. As well as gigs, there are a fantastic selection of musically inspired experiences to be had in the city.
Visit the Piping Centre
The Museum of Piping at The National Piping Centre holds three hundred years of piping heritage. Consisting of artefacts from the rich collections of National Museums of Scotland, this is the most authoritative display of its kind anywhere in the world.
Book a place on Glasgow City Music tour
Securing five-star reviews on Tripadvisor, this is a great way to delve into the city’s music scene and get the inside track on the legendary gigs that have taken place in the city’s many venues.
Check out Britannia Panoption
Tucked away on Trongate, this is the world’s oldest surviving music hall where Stan Laurel made his stage debut. It has a fascinating history – visit and find out about more of the intriguing stories from its heyday.
Refuel at The 13th Note
Located on King Street, this Glasgow institution is great live music venue, as well as a vegetarian and vegan café with a scrumptious menu.
Browse the vinyl at Monorail
This cool hidden gem is an Aladdin’s cave for independent music lovers, and also hosts regular film nights, talks and special events.
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