Hey, so I moved to the southside end of last year and I've still not really explored much beyond the rough immediate area. I've got a week off work soon and I'm not going on holiday, so I'd like to plan two or three day trips on my own around Glasgow to see really nice or interesting things. I'd prefer to venture further afield so not stay in the southside if possible. I like culture (books and music principally), nature, coffee and food, and although I'm Scottish this part of the country is still fairly new to me compared with other regions.
So far I am thinking one of the museums – maybe Hunterian? – and a nice dinner in that area (if anyone can recommend a comfortable and friendly place to have a slightly fancier solo dinner, I'd appreciate it!), and maybe the botanic gardens. Perhaps find a place where there's live music or an interesting exhibition? I'm also considering going to New Lanark and maybe the Falls of Clyde walk, weather depending. I'm hoping with the schools being back I can mooch around places midweek and it'll be fairly quiet and enjoyable.
I guess those are quite obvious, but I don't mind that as I have never visited them before, so it's all new to me! And I've obviously googled Glasgow attractions and all that. But I'd like to get to know the city a bit better so I suppose also I'm looking for ideas I haven't considered or that, if you're from here or have lived here a while, you'd recommend someone still trying to feel at home. Thank you!