Four tours based from Glasgow

Here are Tim Russell's tours from Glasgow. Tim lives in Bridge of Weir just outside Glasgow, and has lived there for over 20 years. We asked him to take us on his favourite trips in the Glasgow area. This is his selection, four days of tours based from Glasgow. We videod each tour so you can hear what he had to say before we set out and details of each trip on video:-

Paisley Abbey - where the Stewart Kings worshipped and one is buried. To watch a 4 minute video clip of the Paisley Abbey Tour passing through Paisley to get there.
 

Weaver's Cottage, Kilbachan - the weaving of the Burns Tartan in progress.

The Necropolis, the world famous Glasgow Cemetery - a very different view of a cemetery. Watch a 4 minute 22 secs video.

Glasgow City Hall - the magnificence of the Victorian architecture, a free guided tour. To watch a 7 min 30 secs video clip of a tour of Glasgow City Hall.

Dumfries House - a magnificent time capsule, preserved for the Nation with the help of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales. Watch a 9 min 23 sec video of the trip to Dumfries house.

Isle of Bute - a fascinating trip to Mount Stuart the home of the Marquis of Bute, one of the richest men in Britain. Watch a 9 min 46 sec video of the trip on You Tube.