For so many reasons Loch Lomond is considered one of the best places to visit when holidaying in Scotland. It makes perfect sense to visit Loch Lomond on a day trip from Glasgow, when staying at the Ambassador Hotel, Glasgow.

The excitement is building as people prepare for the prestigious 152nd Open in Ayrshire in July 2024.

The Celtic Connections Music Festival 2024 takes place from 18th January – 4 February 2024, and is a celebration of music, culture, and community that has captured the hearts of Scots and music enthusiasts from around the world for years.

The excitement is building for the arrival of Scotland’s biggest convention ACME Autumn ‘Comic Con’ taking place Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of September in Hall 4 of one of Glasgow’s finest venues, the SEC Centre in 2023.

September is a month when we all tend to fall back into own respective routines, after the glow of summer vibes start to fade into the background.

Summer in Glasgow has officially started! Outdoor events and festivals are back as communities gather to produce an amazing array of evens for locals and visitors to enjoy in our city for the next number of weeks.

Burns night 2022 is set to be one of the most anticipated nights on the live scene in Glasgow. Celebrate a few days early this year in the company of Dave Anderson and friends, who will host an unforgettable night in the surroundings of Òran Mór (Byres road) on Friday, January 21st.

Glasgow Panto Season 2021/22 is just around the corner, and this Christmas and New Year is even more special, after we all missed out on the cancellation of Panto in 2020.

Glaswegians and everyone else in the city are familiar enough with the city’s Subway, buses and trains. But there are some alternative ways of travelling in the city, which may not be particularly common…

Only a 5 minute walk from The Ambassador Hotel, adjacent to the beautiful Kelvingrove Park, Óran Mór is a stunning old-church-turned-super-venue, perched on the corner of Byres Road in the heart of Glasgow’s West End.

Located in the west end right on the River Kelvin, the entrance to the Botanic Gardens are only a 3 minute walk from the Ambassador Hotel.

The Waverley steamer will be back in action next year in Glasgow! Paddle steamer Waverley is registered on The National Historic Fleet as being a vessel of pre-eminent national significance.

One of the cheapest and quickest ways to get around Glasgow is most definitely the underground. Glasgow’s circular subway route is as easy as it gets to get around town.

Glasgow is one of 12 cities that will host UEFA EURO 2020 fixtures in Summer 2020 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the tournament.

The Ambassador Hotel has a nearby pod of NextBike UK rental bikes on offer for a great way to get around the city!

The Ambassador Hotel is ideal accommodation for a golfing trip as it is located just over a mile from the heart of Glasgow city centre and has a great selection of golf courses all within a twenty minute drive.

Why not venture a bit further afield to Loch Lomond which is only a 30 minute drive away? The spellbinding loch runs through the heart of the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, which is encompassed by delightful villages, stunning countryside, impressive peaks and some seriously awesome activities!

Glasgow welcomes The West End Festival every summer and this year is even bigger and better than ever. This mammoth cultural event sees the trendy West End awash with a diverse programme of entertainment.

In March 2019, we welcomed Derek to the Ambassador Hotel line-up and we’ve got to say, it was a really fantastic decision we made getting him on board!

In March 2019, we introduced David to the Ambassador Hotel crew and he’s been surpassing our expectations ever since! David set his career in motion working as a chef before making his way into the hotel field.

If you’re not from the area, it can be difficult to know what to see and do in a new city. Those who do live in our fair city will always recommend the West End to newcomers.