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Glasgow, located in Scotland, is a vibrant city that offers a plethora of photography locations for enthusiasts and professionals alike. The city is known for its stunning architecture, rich history, and cultural diversity, making it a perfect destination for capturing unique and captivating images. From the iconic Glasgow Cathedral to the bustling streets of the city center, Glasgow offers a range of photography opportunities that are sure to impress.

European Museum of the Year...2013
Riverside museum
by Damon Finlay

Or the Riverside Museum to give its proper name!

Clyde arch, Glasgow, Scotland
Clyde arch, Glasgow, Scotland
by Giuseppe Milo

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Alien World
The Hydro and the Armadillo
by Damon Finlay

At least to me, I wish we had some architecture like this back in Edinburgh. The Armadillo with the SSE Hydro looming over!

Armadillo and Hydro, Glasgow
Armadillo
by Damon Finlay

Older shot I hadn't got around to processing from a visit to Glasgow at the end of last year.

There's a tower in the heart of Glasgow with a radio station right at the top
BBC Scotland
by Damon Finlay

"They don't make the city beat they're making all the action stop"

Long Exposure of the BBC building down at Pacific Quay in Glasgow, finally got around to processing it.

Pollok House and Country Park
Pollok House and Country Park
by The Jacobite

Regarded as one of Scotland's grandest Edwardian country homes, Pollok House offers peace and tranquillity, only 3 miles from Glasgow city centre and a short distance from the famous Burrell Collection, in the heart of Pollok Country Park. The house was built in 1752 and is now managed be the National Trust for Scotland.

Scholars, Cast in Stone
Kelvingrove Park
by The Jacobite

Looking towards Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery from Kelvin Way Bridge

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Main hall of Kelvingrove Art Gallery

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Clyde Arc
Clyde Arc

Squinty Bridge, Glasgow

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Planes,Trails and Auditoriums.
Clyde arch, Glasgow, Scotland

A revisit back to the Clydeside after speaking to a few fellow photographers to try and remedy the lens flare issue. Removed the protective UV filter...

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum at night

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Glasgow Armadillo
Glasgow Armadillo

First attempts at some city night shots and long exposures. I am quietly happy with them, but I did get lens flare creeping in which I'll need to...

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Going Under
Going Under

M8, Anderston, Glasgow

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The Crypt in Glasgow Cathedral
The Crypt in Glasgow Cathedral

The site of St. Kentigern's tomb (also known as St. Mungo) and the Lady Chapel

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Bells Bridge nightime
Bells Bridge

First attempts at some city night shots and long exposures. I am quietly happy with them, but I did get lens flare creeping in which I'll need to...

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The Hydro and the Armadillo
The Hydro and the Armadillo
by Damon Finlay

The SSE Hydro and its wee neighbour the Armadillo

Riverside museum, Glasgow, Scotland - Black and white architecture photography
Riverside museum
by Giuseppe Milo

Check out my blog! www.pixael.com/en/blog. If you like to buy a print please visit my wall art shop www.pixael.com/en/shop. This is a free picture released under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic. Feel free to use and share this picture but please give me credit linking my website or my Flickr account. More info about me on www.pixael.com. If you like my pictures please like my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/giuseppemilophoto) or follow me on Twitter (twitter.com/pixael_com) and Instagram (instagram.com/pixael). Thanks!

Clyde arch, Glasgow, Scotland - Black and white cityscape photography
Clyde arch, Glasgow, Scotland - Black and white cityscape photography
by Giuseppe Milo

Check out my blog! www.pixael.com/en/blog. If you like to buy a print please visit my wall art shop www.pixael.com/en/shop. This is a free picture released under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic. Feel free to use and share this picture but please give me credit linking my website or my Flickr account. More info about me on www.pixael.com. If you like my pictures please like my Facebook page (www.facebook.com/giuseppemilophoto) or follow me on Twitter (twitter.com/pixael_com) and Instagram (instagram.com/pixael). Thanks!

Art Gallery "Spitfire"
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
by The Jacobite

Spitfire F.21 LA198 from the 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron

The Doulton Fountain, Glasgow green, Glasgow.
The Doulton Fountain
by The Jacobite

The Doulton Fountain is the largest terracotta fountain in the world. The fountain was designed to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee of 1887 and celebrate Britain’s Imperial achievements.

Kelvin Bridge, Glasgow. Scotland.
Kelvin Bridge
by The Jacobite

Kelvin Bridge, known also as the Great Western Bridge is a cast iron road and pedestrian bridge that crosses the River Kelvin in the West End of the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It was completed in 1891 and replaced an older stone bridge from 1840, It has been a Category A listed structure since 1986. It carries the A82 road through the city which used to be the main route west until the M8 motorway was constructed.

Stars and Rainbows
Clyde arch, Glasgow, Scotland - Black and white cityscape photography

A revisit back to the Clydeside after speaking to a few fellow photographers to try and remedy the lens flare issue. Removed the protective UV filter...

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Squinty Bridge at night
Clyde arch, Glasgow, Scotland - Black and white cityscape photography

First attempts at some city night shots and long exposures. I am quietly happy with them, but I did get lens flare creeping in which I'll need to...

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City Sightseeing
Clyde Arc

Clyde Arc, Glasgow

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Squiggly Bridge
Squiggly Bridge

Tradeston Bridge over the River Clyde at night

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Glasgow Cathedral and Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Glasgow Cathedral and Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Glasgow Cathedral and Glasgow Royal Infirmary from Glasgow Necropolis

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Snow on the Squiggly Bridge
Squiggly Bridge

Tradeston Bridge in a blizzard

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Nelson's Monument
Nelson's Monument

Nelson's Monument, Glasgow Green, Glasgow

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Glasgow University
Glasgow University

University of Glasgow from Partick Bridge

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Shawfield-Dalmarnock Smartbridge
Shawfield-Dalmarnock Smartbridge

Footbridge over the River Clyde at Dalmarnock/Shawfield

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The Armadillo
Armadillo
by Damon Finlay

This is the Clyde Auditorium, familiarly known as "The Armadillo", I'm sure you can see why! The weather in Glasgow today was mostly Black and White Long Exposure with scattered showers of colour.

The "Helical Staircase" of the Mackintosh Tower.
Helical Staircase, Mackintosh Tower
by The Jacobite

The Helical Staircase can be found within the Tower of the "Lighthouse Centre" in Mitchell Lane Glasgow. The Tower was designed by Rennie Mackintosh and used to hold some 8000 Gallons of water for fire protecttion. Climbing the staircase takes you to the viewing platform where excellent panaramas of the City can be had. Well worth the visit.!!

Riverside Museum, Glasgow.
Riverside museum
by The Jacobite

The Glasgow Museum of Transport Scotland was established in 1964 and initially located at a former tram depot in Pollokshields. In 1987 the museum was relocated to the city's Kelvin Hall, then moved to its current location in the Riverside Museum building at Glasgow Harbour in 2011. The museum houses the oldest surviving pedal cycle and the world's leading collection of Scottish-built cars and trucks and makes a great day out if visiting Glasgow.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
by The Jacobite

A Compsite image of the famous Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow Scotland. It is a trial creation using several images and then blending them together to create a different aspect of the original photo.

Out Building and side Garden of Pollok House
Pollok House and Country Park
by The Jacobite

When I visited Pollok House recently the side Gardens were waiting for the Gardeners to do their magic on them, as I know in Spring and thru Summer they are in splendid bloom.

South Portland St. Suspension Bridge, Glasgow. Scotland.
South Portland St. Suspension Bridge
by The Jacobite

A wrought iron pedestrian bridge with arched sandstone towers at either end links the City centre to the Laurieston and Gorbals area on the southern side of the City across the River Clyde. The Bridge 414ft in length and 13ft wide was opened in 1853 and replaces a unsafe wooden bridge erected in 1833.

Armadillo
Armadillo

Clyde Auditorium

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum at night

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum at night

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Glasgow nights
Glasgow Armadillo

First attempts at some city night shots and long exposures. I am quietly happy with them, but I did get lens flare creeping in which I'll need to...

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Bridge to nowhere
Bridge to nowhere

Bridge over the M8

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Glasgow Harbour Footbridge
Glasgow Harbour Footbridge

Footbridge over Expressway at Partick, Glasgow

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Glasgow Imax & BBC Scotland
Glasgow Imax & BBC Scotland

Glasgow Imax and BBC Scotland buildings at night

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Glasgow!
Most notably Damon Finlay, The Jacobite and Giuseppe Milo.