Glasgow has a long established reputation as one of the UK’s leading centres of the performing arts, boasting a selection of local theatre groups of international acclaim, including The Tron, Arches, The Citizens and Tag Theatre Companies who have toured around Europe, North America and the UK with award-winning stage productions. From touring West End stage musicals at The Kings Theatre to high arts and operatic at the prestigious Theatre Royal, Glasgow Theatres serve an excellent feast of stage productions every week of the year.

Visiting Glasgow during Pantomime Season is a magical time for both children and families, a time when a host of pantos are staged at various venues across the city. From small-scale pantomimes at The Tron Theatre and Citizen Theatre to the more extravagant performances at The Kings and Pavilion Theatres, Glasgow excels in showcasing one of the finest selections of pantomime and children’s theatre in the UK over the course of Christmas and New Year period.

Pavilion Theatre

Exuding Edwardian splendour throughout, The King’s Theatre dating from 1904 is a regular showcase of touring West End Musicals from Saturday Night Fever to Jerry Springer, The Opera, all of which feature the UK’s most accomplished choreographers, vocalists and artists. Constructed in the same year, The Pavilion Theatre is a venue of equal standing and is Glasgow’s last bastion of variety performance. As a self-sufficient music-hall theatre, The Pavilion stages an eclectic mix of comedy, tribute bands and good all round family entertainment ranging from hypnotist, Peter Powers to established music-hall comedians such as Ken Dodd, Cannon and Ball and Freddy Starr.

Opera and Ballet lovers are equally well provided for in Glasgow’s vibrant performing arts arenas. As a leading purveyor of the high arts, The Theatre Royal, Glasgow is the headquarters of the critically acclaimed Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet Companies who regularly perform a captivating array of stage productions from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake to Puccini’s effervescent La Bohème, each assuring an unforgettable evening of classical music and world-class choreography. Showcasing a wealth of locally produced talents and touring international theatre companies, Glasgow certainly lives up to its reputation as an exciting destination for theatre breaks.

Theatre Breaks

Glasgow has a long established reputation as one of the UK’s leading centres of the performing arts, boasting a selection of local theatre groups of international acclaim, including The Tron, Arches, The Citizens and Tag Theatre Companies who have toured around Europe, North America and the UK with award-winning stage productions. From touring West End stage musicals at The Kings Theatre to high arts and operatic at the prestigious Theatre Royal, Glasgow Theatres serve an excellent feast of stage productions every week of the year.

Visiting Glasgow during Pantomime Season is a magical time for both children and families, a time when a host of pantos are staged at various venues across the city. From small-scale pantomimes at The Tron Theatre and Citizen Theatre to the more extravagant performances at The Kings and Pavilion Theatres, Glasgow excels in showcasing one of the finest selections of pantomime and children’s theatre in the UK over the course of Christmas and New Year period.

Pavilion Theatre

Exuding Edwardian splendour throughout, The King’s Theatre dating from 1904 is a regular showcase of touring West End Musicals from Saturday Night Fever to Jerry Springer, The Opera, all of which feature the UK’s most accomplished choreographers, vocalists and artists. Constructed in the same year, The Pavilion Theatre is a venue of equal standing and is Glasgow’s last bastion of variety performance. As a self-sufficient music-hall theatre, The Pavilion stages an eclectic mix of comedy, tribute bands and good all round family entertainment ranging from hypnotist, Peter Powers to established music-hall comedians such as Ken Dodd, Cannon and Ball and Freddy Starr.

Opera and Ballet lovers are equally well provided for in Glasgow’s vibrant performing arts arenas. As a leading purveyor of the high arts, The Theatre Royal, Glasgow is the headquarters of the critically acclaimed Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet Companies who regularly perform a captivating array of stage productions from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake to Puccini’s effervescent La Bohème, each assuring an unforgettable evening of classical music and world-class choreography. Showcasing a wealth of locally produced talents and touring international theatre companies, Glasgow certainly lives up to its reputation as an exciting destination for theatre breaks.
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Glasgow comes up trumps for shopping and retail therapy and is proud of its position as the second largest retail centre in the UK, firmly placing the city as one of Europe’s leading destinations for shopping breaks. Visitors to this bustling city can spend hours or an entire day browsing through its superb range of UK high street stores from House of Fraser (The UK’s largest) to host of designer emporiums and fashionable boutiques in the elegant Italian Centre and Merchant City.

For simplicity and a fulfilling shopping experience, Glasgow City Centre has three main pedestrianised thoroughfares, namely Sauchiehall Street, Argyle Street, both linked by Buchanan Street, featuring the elegant Princess Square speciality shopping centre. Opened in 1988 and designed with an intriguing Art Nouveau style, Princess Square boasts an impressive collection of fashion names from Ted Baker and Reiss to French Connection and Vidal Sasoon Hair and Beauty Salon for the ultimate shopping experience.

Shopping Trips

Situated along these principal shopping streets in the heart of the city are two of the city’s largest shopping malls, the Buchanan Galleries and the stunning St Enoch Centre, inarguably the largest glass mall in Europe. Both shopping centres have an excellent provision of high street stores tailored for most styles and budgets and a superb selection of eateries to sit back and relax following an extravagant shopping spree.

Outside the periphery of Glasgow’s bustling commercial centre, a host of out of town shopping centres, retail parks and markets are certainly worth visiting during your visit to Scotland’s largest city. Situated to the east of the city centre, The Barras Market (Saturdays and Sundays only) boasts a treasure trove of antiques and rare collectable items from music to jewellery, where visitors are guaranteed to find a host of bargains and unique items. At the opposite end of the town, The West End has an eclectic range of small boutiques, vintage clothing and record stores, antiques and crafts shops, all situated within a short walk from the Devoncove Hotel on Sauchiehall Street.

Whether a romantic weekend getaway or visiting whilst on honeymoon, couples and newlyweds can relax and take advantage of a superb range of in-house facilities to complement your romantic break. Enjoy satellite TV in our relaxing hotel-lounge and our intimate lounge-bar, perfect for a romantic evening indoors.
You can be assured of both a unique and memorable experience in one of Scotland’s most romantic cities where the remains of St Valentine’s were said to be brought to Glasgow by the Franciscans in 269AD.

Discover some of the exclusive romantic spots on the doorstep of the Devoncove Hotel, including Kelvingrove Park and the leafy Kelvin Walkway, where you can enjoy a romantic stroll far from the hustle and bustle of city life. Or visit the alleged burial site of St Valentine at Blessed St John’s Scotus Church in the Gorbals district of Glasgow, a much-loved haunt for all romantics at heart.

While you’re in town, why not visit the Scottish Wedding Show at the SECC, 28-29 October 2006. If you’re already married or just happy the way things are, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs are less than an hour from the city centre. In addition, to Glasgow’s vast array of parks, there are majestic walks to be enjoyed in the hills, valleys and country parks not far from the city. Or indulge yourself in the endless choice of theatres, galleries, museums, shops and restaurants.

Simply spoil yourselves with our selection of romantic hotel packages at our oasis of calm, the perfect remedy for de-stressing and enjoying those precious moments. For more information, please contact our hotel reservations team who will be delighted to advise you on our latest tariffs and offers.

Glasgow Leisure Breaks

The Devoncove Hotel in Glasgow is pleased to provide leisure breaks throughout the year, ranging from midweek city breaks to a romantic weekend away in Glasgow, one of Scotland’s most visited destinations. Whether visiting Glasgow for a fun-packed Leisure Break or a relaxing and invigorating Easter Break, our three-star luxury hotel is the ultimate decadent experience.

Conveniently placed only 5 minutes from the heart of Glasgow’s bustling commercial centre, leisure travellers have a rich plethora of activities and attractions at their disposal, all within walking distance from the Devoncove. Kelvingrove Park and Glasgow’s most frequented museums are a stone’s throw away, allowing you to absorb and marvel at Glasgow’s astounding architecture, beautiful parkland and cultural treasures.

Kelvingrove Park

For those seeking a sense of adventure and longing to escape from the pressures of modern life, Glasgow and its environs are home to an excellent network of walkways and country trails, including the 10-mile long Kelvin Walkway that commences near our luxury hotel. View Glasgow from a different perspective by embarking in a boat trip down the River Clyde or take a nostalgic trip on board the Waverley Paddle Steamer during the summer months and marvel at some of the UK’s most scenic coastal and estuarine landscapes. If you enjoy a more energising experience, you do not have to venture far to experience Glasgow’s lively entertainment and club scene – featuring an eclectic programme of live music, DJ Nights, impromptu jam sessions and open mike sessions.

Our 24-hour licensed bar is a favourite retreat to unwind and enjoy a pleasant evening indoors where you are invited to sample our tantalising selection of Single Malts, House Wines, and traditional Draught Beers. Live entertainment is programmed at various times of the year at our hotel bar to complete your pleasurable experience at the Devoncove.

Glasgow City Chambers

Each of our 45 luxury private guestrooms have been carefully designed and appointed to respond to the needs of discerning travellers seeking the ultimate leisure experience in Scotland’s largest city. Our friendly and attentive personnel provide room service at specific times for those seeking refreshments in comfort and privacy of our guestrooms. For the perfect night in, guests are provided with in-house entertainment encompassing satellite TV in our hotel lounge and colour TV with terrestrial channels in each guest room.

In conjunction with all-year-round leisure breaks, The Devoncove Hotel in Glasgow offers an array of themed breaks at specific times of the year, including romantic Valentine’s Weekend Breaks that are both memorable and quintessentially Scottish. For more information on leisure breaks and generous discounts on offer at our luxury three-star Victorian Hotel, please contact our reservations team who will be more than happy to advise and respond to your queries.
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It is not surprising that Glasgow has been nominated as European City of Culture in 1990 as a result of its longstanding reputation as a leading powerhouse for producing music and performing arts. To celebrate the city’s rich cultural diversity and its influential artists, Glasgow plays host to a colourful myriad of festivals that encompass the entire artistic spectrum from exhibiting cutting edge contemporary visual art to an aural feast of Celtic, World and Roots music.

No matter what time of year you intend to spend time in this vibrant cultural city, you can be assured to be captivated and inspired with such a rich plethora of talents and performers of international acclaim at one of the Glasgow Festivals staged each and every month of the year. From Celtic Connections in January to Glasgow Hogmanay in New Year’s Eve, visitors and Glaswegians are treated to some of the most inspiring musical performances and concerts, some of which are free of charge at certain venues.

Glasgow River Festival

Inaugurated in 1987, The Glasgow International Jazz Festival is one of the most established festivals in Glasgow’s vibrant cultural calendar, attracting a host of critically acclaimed big bands and much-loved crooners to the main stage and Spiegeltent in George Square, adding a touch of Louisana to Glasgow’s eclectic summer festival season in June. Comedy aficionados are certainly well provided for with a high-octane programme of stand-up comedy, theatrical comedy and movies at the Miller Glasgow International Comedy Festival staged at various venues across the city every March. From the mocking and self-deprecating to the hilariously funny, this festival serves an exuberant feast of award-winning comedians of national and international acclaim. Situated to the west of Glasgow’s bustling city centre, The Devoncove Hotel provides an excellent base for capturing the essence of the Glasgow’s cultural feast of civic events and festivals, some of which are staged within short walking distance from the hotel. Showcasing groundbreaking Asian performing arts and music in late July, The Glasgow Mela Festival at nearby Kelvingrove Park is sensational in every sense of the word. For a comprehensive guide to up and coming Glasgow Festivals, please scroll down to our list below featuring official dates.

The Greater Glasgow, Clyde Valley and Clyde Coast region offers a range of attractions and experiences for families to enjoy, whether your passion is for wildlife, sport or heritage.

On the hotel’s doorstep is the Glasgow Science Centre, which brings science and technology to life through hundreds of interactive exhibits and experiences. The adjoining IMAX Cinema houses a state-of-the-art screen larger than a 5-a-side soccer pitch and showcases exhilarating 2D and 3D cinema. In contrast, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum’s collection offers dinosaur exhibits, a spitfire fighter plane and Salvador Dali’s painting “Christ of St John of The Cross”. Alternatively, head to the coastal region of Ayrshire, less than an hour south west of Glasgow. Famed for its golden sands and stunning coastal scenery, it is the birthplace of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns. The Magnum Centre in Irvine is one of the largest leisure centres in Scotland, while the Burns National Heritage Park in Alloway offers something very different, including the cottage where Burns was born, the Burns Museum and world famous ‘Brig O’ Doon’.

The Tall Ship at Glasgow Harbour

Strathclyde Country Park lies south east of Glasgow and is the largest open space dedicated to recreational and leisure activities in Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley. Set on the banks of the River Clyde, it offers a host of activities such as nature trails, woodland walks and speed boat rides on Strathclyde Loch. Home to Scotland’s largest theme park, M&D’s, it boasts some of the fastest rides in the country.

Within a 25 mile radius, there are numerous country and nature parks throughout the counties of Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire and East and West Dunbartonshire. Palacerigg Country Park in Cumbernauld enjoys a stunning setting in hills to southeast of the North Lanarkshire town and provides a sheltered sanctuary for native wildlife, trees and shrubs. Marvel at roe and red deer, badgers, the rare Scottish wildcat, owls and animals from further afield such as reindeer and bison. The ultimate escape to the countryside is the Scottish Museum of Country Life, situated in 170 acres of farmland in East Kilbride, 9 miles south of Glasgow. Find out how people lived and worked the land in the past, shaping the countryside as it is today. Children love the tractor ride to the Georgian farmhouse to absorb the familiar sights and smells of a 1950′s style working farm, complete with livestock.

Public Parks

Whether you are seeking an adventurous or educational family experience, you will find an exceptional array of award-winning family attractions and places of interest that will stimulate, inspire and educate. From beautiful wildlife parks to state-of-the-art leisure centres, the Glasgow area certainly lives up to its reputation as a superb destination for family breaks and vacations.

Inaugurated in 1985, The SECC – Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre is the largest purpose-built exhibition and conference centre in the UK, cementing Glasgow’s reputation as one of Europe’s leading conference destinations, often surpassing other UK cities such as Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The SECC’s colossal structure has transformed the ever-changing landscape of Glasgow’s riverside and is inarguably one of the city’s most symbolic landmarks, perfectly complimenting the surrounding cityscape.

Home to five exhibition halls of varying dimensions and the more intimate Loch Lomond Suite, The world-class SECC showcases an eclectic programme of trade fairs, rock concerts throughout the year, providing arena-styled halls accompanied with state-of-the-art technical facilities. Hall 4 is by far the largest with a capacity of 10,000 and is the venue of choice for many world-renowned rock groups on world and UK tours, from Oasis to Foofighters.

Glasgow SECC Breaks

The SECC in Glasgow is Scotland’s premiere corporate and conference venue, attracting thousands of delegates to conferences, some of which are scheduled simultaneously with others. Each exhibition hall can be customized to the needs of business organisations, from seat configuration to room expansion and a team of dedicated staff are on hand to provide a catering service and assist with the smooth organisation of each corporate events. One of the SECC’s most patronised corporate events is Scotland’s International Trade Fair which attracts a wealth of International and UK business to Glasgow every year to sample and purchase some of the finest and newest Scottish products on the market. A recent and welcome addition to the SECC’s collective of world-class amenities is the awe-inspiring Clyde Auditorium adjacent to the main building. Completed in 1999, it is affectionately referred to as The Armidillo as a result of its innovative-shelled architectural design and is inarguably one of the most photogenic buildings in Glasgow. Conveniently located within walking distance from one of the Europe’s most prestigious venues, The Devoncove Hotel provides conference delegates, business and leisure travellers with a convenient base for attending conferences, exhibitions and concerts at the SECC in Glasgow.