About Glasgow Discovered
Glasgow Discovered is an independent cultural guide celebrating the city's hidden gems, quiet corners, and lesser-known places that make Glasgow unique.
Our Mission
While Glasgow's major attractions—the Kelvingrove Museum, the Cathedral, the Riverside Museum—are justly celebrated, we believe the city's true character emerges in its tucked-away courtyards, neighborhood pocket gardens, unexpected viewpoints, and community spaces that most visitors never discover.
Our goal is to help residents and visitors explore Glasgow beyond the guidebook highlights, uncovering the atmospheric, the overlooked, and the genuinely surprising.
Our Approach
All content on Glasgow Discovered is original research, combining on-the-ground exploration with historical investigation. We:
- Visit and verify every location we feature
- Research historical context using primary sources and archives
- Cite external references and acknowledge our sources
- Welcome community submissions to discover new hidden gems
- Respect copyright, using only original photography or appropriately licensed imagery
Independence
Glasgow Discovered is not affiliated with Glasgow City Council, tourism boards, or commercial venue operators. We maintain editorial independence and feature places based on their cultural, historical, or atmospheric merit—not commercial partnerships.
Where we include contextual links to relevant services (such as heritage renovation resources), these are clearly disclosed and chosen for reader utility, not financial arrangement.
Community Contributions
We believe Glasgow's hidden gems are best discovered collectively. Locals know their neighborhoods' secret spots better than any guidebook writer. That's why we welcome submissions from the community through our submission form. All submissions are reviewed for accuracy and appropriateness before publication.
Legacy Content
Some articles on this site restore historical content previously published under the Glasgow Discovered name, preserving valuable research and cultural documentation. These restored articles are clearly marked and have been rewritten with updated sources and context.
Contact
Have questions, corrections, or suggestions? We'd love to hear from you. Use our submission form to share new hidden gems, or reach out via our contact page.