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 Public golf course |
Alexandra Park Dennistoun Glasgow G31 8SE United Kingdom +44 141 556 1294 |
The serious golfer will prefer a greater challenge than Alexandra Park's nine holes can offer, but this public course is very popular amongst novices, occasional players and locals. With a total yardage of 2,800 and par 31, the holes are all quite short (the longest is 350 yards), but it is a great place to work on your irons and pitching. Don't feel disheartened if you lose too many balls playing this course, because the rough is very rough — and local children are famed for running off with any balls you hit out of sight. No booking is required. The clubhouse also offers bar and catering facilities and is available for functions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A fine sports centre in Bearsden |
Milngavie Road Bearsden Glasgow G61 3DQ United Kingdom +44 141 942 2233 |
The Allander is a little out of the way unless you're based here in the western suburbs, but it offers excellent facilities. There's a 25m swimming pool and smaller teaching pool, five-a-side football courts and facilities for tennis, badminton, squash and table tennis. For the more sedate-minded, there are also snooker tables. If that's not enough, there's a roller rink, an aerobics and techno gym, a spa and classes in salsa and line dancing. No membership is required; all facilities are open to the public at reasonable rates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Scotland's best |
31 Bellahouston Drive Glasgow G52 1HH United Kingdom +44 141 427 0558 |
Located in Bellahouston Park, this is a superbly equipped, modern sports facility. The 10-court sports hall accommodates karate, judo, basketball, badminton and table tennis. Visitors can also play squash, use the fitness suites and studio, take aerobics classes and use the health suite. It also houses a gymnastics school of excellence. The Bellahouston Leisure Centre has become very popular recently thanks to its new swimming facilities. There is not only a 25 metre indoor pool, a fun pool and outdoor pool (for the really brave), but also a 100 foot flume and lazy river rapids, making this one of the best leisure centres in the country. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Eight lanes available |
King's Inch Road Glasgow, Renfrewshire G51 - 4BT United Kingdom +44 141 885 4611 http://www.braehead.co.uk/curl... |
Situated within Braehead Shopping and Leisure Centre, this is one of the country's top venues for curling. An impressive arena with seating for 4,000, the rink is open from September-April and offers eight lanes, which are accessible to the public provided the sheet is booked in advance and all players have some experience at the sport. The venue is home to about 60 different curling clubs so competition for lanes may be fierce. They offer corporate packages for groups which include tuition with hire of brushes and stones thrown in, and there is a range of options for those wishing to take lessons. You should wear warm clothing and a clean pair of trainers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Athletics, football and fitness |
183 Crownpoint Road Glasgow G40 2QP United Kingdom +44 141 554 8274 |
Indoor and outdoor facilities are provided at this leisure center. The fitness suite has all the equipment that you would expect of a modern gymnasium, with expert advice on hand to ensure that everyone gets the best out of their workout. The center also has a number of football pitches that can be booked in advance. This is one of the few local sports facilities to have an outdoor athletics track and it regularly hosts competitive events. Why not at least come to watch and see if you can spot a star of the future? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Outstanding facilities |
275 Ballater Street Glasgow G5 0YP United Kingdom +44 141 429 5556 |
The Gorbals Leisure Centre provides facilities that are amongst the finest in the country. Swimmers can enjoy the use of an eight lane 25 meter pool as well as a leisure pool with rapids and a flume. There are also three smaller pools and a spa bath. Central to the complex is a large indoor sports hall suitable for a variety of activities. Dance and fitness classes are on offer in a designated dance studio and state of the art fitness and health suites. A cafe and creche are added conveniences to this excellent center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eighteen holes in the south side |
Simshill Road Simshill Glasgow G44 5EN United Kingdom +44 141 633 0377 |
Linn Park Golf Course is situated approximately five miles south of Glasgow city centre. A public course, it is unlikely to be the most challenging you have played, with a yardage of around 5,000 and par 66. However, set deep inside a park, the surroundings are nice and fairly quiet. Visitors are made very welcome although notice of 24 hours is requested. The course is often very busy, but serious delays are rare.A good place in particular for golfers from beginner to intermediate level. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Arts of the martial variety |
10 Dumbreck Road 16 Dumbreck Road Glasgow G41 5BW United Kingdom +44 141 427 5180 |
This is the only building left from the 1938 Empire Exhibition and was designed by Lancelot Ross in 1937. It originally had galleries around a central sculpture courtyard and is now used as a sports centre by Glasgow City Council. The architect Thomas Tait was responsible for the overall design and layout but he is specifically remembered for Tait's Tower, which stood on Bellahouston Hill and could be seen from 100 miles away. Although intended as a permanent reminder of the exhibition, it was demolished in 1939 to prevent it becoming a target for bombers during World War Two. Inside, many of the arts on display are of the martial variety. There is a boxing gym, which is overseen by qualified experienced coaches, and there are also classes in fencing and judo. For those who prefer to steer clear of combat sports, there's gymnastics or table tennis. Review © 2007, Wcities |
