How To Spend a Long Weekend in Glasgow

Once a year, my mum and I take a trip together, spending a long weekend in a new city. This year, it was the turn of Glasgow — a city we'd both been keen to visit. With a population of around 635,000, 'dear green place' (as Glasgow is affectionately known), is Scotland's largest city. Its city centre is easy to explore on foot or by public transport and there is plenty to keep you occupied for a long weekend — and beyond — from murals and Mackintosh architecture to whisky, walks and waterside fun.

Eight Specialty Coffee Spots To Visit in Glasgow (Updated 2026)

Glasgow has been on my to-visit list for some time — both for a city break and a specialty coffee tour. I recently spent a long weekend there with my mum and spent time exploring the vibrant and diverse specialty coffee scene of Scotland's largest city.

A Caffeinated Weekend Itinerary for Birmingham

Welcome to my guide to spending a perfect caffeinated weekend in Birmingham. My family is from the West Midlands but I didn't spend a lot of time in Brum growing up. I've been remedying this in recent years — often when en route to Molineux. On these stops, I prioritise specialty coffee and food (in that order) but a long weekend in Brum a few months ago inspired me to create this itinerary. Read on for industrial heritage, quirky museums and plenty of great places for food and coffee — and there's a map and downloadable one-page cheatsheet at the end!