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Go there for the best pizza and coffee in the city, friendly and efficient service and a great perch to watch some of the weird and wonderful locals amble past.

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A company called Celtic Castles offer castle accommodation all around the UK, Ireland and France. Some have been converted into hotels while others (like Castle Law that I stayed in) are now self-catering properties.

The thing I was surprised about was how little it cost. It worked out at less than 100 pounds per person per night, there are some offers available at the moment so this will be even less now.

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There is a wide selection of accommodation available in Glasgow, the city centre is good but noisy so don't be afraid to go for somewhere on the west end or just outside the city - after all, the public transport is pretty good and easy to use, so you could be into the city in a few minutes!

For those with an unlimited budget try the Radisson and for those backpacking their way around, Euro Hostel is good value for £20.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18331 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17395 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17395 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17199
Not cheap but worth every penny. Don't miss it - the two TV chefs borrowed the name, with permission. Named after the first to open at 88 Dumbarton Road.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17199 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13344
On the doorstep of The Isle of Arran, great golf courses and other attractions.

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Six by four paintings of William Wallace from etchings at his memorials in Smithfield london and birthplace Elderslie Renfrewshire, two stops from central station and a fair sample of Charles Rennie Makintosh's work and the Burrell collection. This is no run of the mill youth hostel.

Also has a super location opposite the city's Mitchell library and its 100 free computer/internet facilities and around the corner from the exhibition centre.

Attracts an international crowd and has plentiful showers and comfy lounges. Best to book at weekends.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11798 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11779
Friendly, non-pretentious service. Always busy and lively. Bring-your-own wine policy means that this is always a cheap place to visit.

The neighbourhood isn't the greatest but don't let that put you off. We have returned and returned and returned and returned!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11779 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11738 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11738 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11728 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11728 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11727
The Glasgow houses (Port Sunlight Cottage) were intended to be an example of how houses in Glasgow would be built from then on, but this never happened, and now they stand alone, looking quite out of place amongst the sandstone of the city. They are now private residences.

It's a beautiful walk up through the park to get to the houses, and it leaves you within easy reach of the Transport Museum, the Kelvingrove museum and art gallery, and the West End.

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