Head to the friendly city of Rutherglen
Learn about the unique charm of Rutherglen with a stay in a holiday home rental. This welcoming and romantic city is well known for its restaurants, shopping and cocktail bars. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Sightseeing in and around Rutherglen
Are you hoping to discover top things to see and do while you're in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Rutherglen a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- M & D's Scotland Theme Park (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- Whitecraigs Golf Club (4.7 mi / 7.6 km)
- Lenzie Golf Club (6.5 mi / 10.4 km)
- Glasgow Golf Club (6.5 mi / 10.5 km)
- Xscape Braehead (7 mi / 11.3 km)
- M&Ds Theme Park (7 mi / 11.3 km)
Exploring the natural features in Rutherglen
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Rutherglen. These are some of the area's most enchanting sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Glasgow Green (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- People's Palace and Winter Gardens (1.9 mi / 3 km)
- Pollok Country Park (3.9 mi / 6.3 km)
- Kelvingrove Park (4 mi / 6.5 km)
- Bellahouston Park (4.3 mi / 6.8 km)
- Botanic Gardens (4.5 mi / 7.3 km)
Transport to and around Rutherglen
Fly into Glasgow International Airport (GLA), the closest airport, located 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Glasgow (PIK-Prestwick), which is 27 mi (43.4 km) away.
If you'd rather travel by train, the main station serving the city is Rutherglen Station.