Prestwick Local Attractions

Attractions Near Prestwick Airport

Glasgow Zoo

Situated only a short drive or bus ride from Glasgow City Centre the zoo is home to a large number of mammals, birds, reptiles and farm animals. It is open daily from 9.30am until 4.00pm in Winter and 6.00pm in Summer. Entrance is £4 for adults and £3 for children.

Glasgow Science Centre

Glasgow Science Centre is located on the banks of the River Clyde opposite the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre. There are exhibits, workshops, live shows, food and drink, IMAX cinema and shopping all under one roof. The Centre is open 7 days, 10.00am until 6.00pm and prices start at £6.95 for adults and £4.95 for children.

The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery

The Hunterian museum and art gallery, the oldest public museum in Scotland. Exhibitions include Romans in Scotland during the first century AD, with emphasis on the Antonine Wall frontier.

Glasgow Museums

The City of Glasgow owns one of the richest collections in Europe, displayed in 13 museums across the city. An ideal resource for visitors to the area looking for cultural attractions.

Bothwell Castle

Bothwell Castle, Scotland's largest and finest 13th century castle.

Glasgow Cathedral

A historic Cathedral dating back to 13th Century and the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland to have survived the 1560 Reformation virtually complete. Open all year and admission is free.

Glasgow Botanical Gardens

730 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0UE. A highly popular tourist attraction is a centre education, conservation and research set in a fine glass house structure. Opening Dawn til dusk, phone 0141 334 2422 for more details.

Tourist Information

More information on local attractions can be obtained from:

Glasgow Tourist Information Centre

Glasgow TIC
11 George Square
Glasgow, G2 1DY
Tel:+44 (0)141 204 4400
Fax:+44 (0)141 221 3524
Email: enquiries@seeglasgow.com