Glasgow Green is the oldest park in the city, covering 136 acres on the North Bank of the River Clyde. It boasts a mix of formal gardens, wildlife habitats, and open parkland. Notable places to visit are the Fossil Grove, People's Palace and Winter Gardens, and the Doulton Fountain. If you are looking for some fun and adventure, there are plenty of bike rides, skateboarding, and boating activities to choose from.
Take a road trip to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, a spectacular place with imposing mountains, glittering lakes, and forests. The park has walking and cycling paths where you can explore the natural beauty surrounding you. Visit the village of Luss to see the tranquil Luss Pier and enjoy the view of the loch.
Kelvingrove Park covers 85 acres of land and it's a perfect place to relax and escape from the city. The park hosts exotic wildlife, statues, and botanical gardens. A short walk brings you to the Kelvingrove Art Gallery which exhibits paintings by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Monet. The museum's highlights include a Spitfire airplane and some Scottish art collections.
The final day of your itinerary takes you to Glasgow Botanic Gardens, which showcases an array of colorful plants and flowers. The gardens contain several different greenhouses, like the Kibble Palace, and the Temperate Palm House, and you can see a wide range of tropical plants and cacti. There are also beautiful water features, walking paths, and stunning architecture.
If you have more time, you could visit the nearby towns of Stirling and Falkirk or the Isle of Arran. If you have less time, you could combine the visits of Kelvingrove Park with the University of Glasgow. Don't forget to bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera.