The city of Glasgow has lots to offer visitors to the city. Please see below some activities which may be of interest during your stay:
Events in Glasgow – August 2026
World Pipe Band Championships 2026 – Friday 14 and Saturday 15 August 2026, Glasgow Green
Commonwealth Games 2026 – Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, Glasgow
Tours
Bus tours - https://citysightseeingglasgow.co.uk/
Boat trips – Cruise Loch Lomond
Food and Drink
Whisky Tasting - Auchentoshan, Clydeside Distillery, Jackton Distillery & Glengoyne can offer distillery tours or may be able to incorporate a whisky tasting as part of the conference dinner.
Gin tasting - Crossbill Gin School
Food and Drink Tour - Glasgow Food and Drink Tour
Mackintosh at the Willow - https://www.mackintoshatthewillow.com/
Historical Building visits
Glasgow Museums (GOMA, Kelvingrove, Riverside Museum, Burrell Collection, St Mungo’s Museum)
Other options
University of Glasgow guided tours
Useful links:
https://www.visitglasgow.com/see-do