As Valentine's Day nears, lots of people may be planning to pop the big question. But when and where is best to do it?
If you are looking to ask that all important question close to home, Glasgow has a lot of options. Whether it be a busy nightlife spot or a historic venue.
Believe it or not, Glasgow has become one of the most searched for spots when it comes to the all important question, with Google searches for the term ‘Glasgow proposal' increasing by a staggering 110 per cent within the last month alone.
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From the city's architecture, breathtaking views, lavish hotels, bars, and restaurants - there are plenty of places that can make the perfect backdrop for your proposal.
So if you are looking to get a ring and ask the question, here's some spots you will want to consider, according to a guide released by ROX – Diamonds & Thrill.
Glasgow's top spots for a romantic proposal
House For an Art Lover
House for an Art Lover is set within Glasgow's Bellahouston Park. Inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh's designs, it is a breathtaking location combining a stunning venue and beautiful gardens with many other features, including an art gallery and exhibition space, café, artists' studios, and play park.
Insider Tip : Make this place sentimental for you and your partner - the venue is often used for weddings, so what is more symbolic than having your wedding at the spot you proposed at?
Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel
This award-winning five star luxury spa hotel housed in a restored 19th-century building has countless fantastic features that will make your proposal magical. It is a chic restaurant, stunning salon with garden views, private dining rooms, along with its excellent food, fizz, cocktails, and unsurpassed afternoon tea, make it the perfect place to pop the question.
Insider Tip: Why not surprise your partner with a romantic film experience in their private cinema right before getting down on one knee? The happy tears will be flowing!
Kelvingrove Art Gallery And Museum
If your partner is an art and history fan, then where else that Glasgow's very own Kelvingrove Museum? In this historic building, you can propose in an original setting with 8,000 objects on display across 22 galleries ranging from natural history to internationally renowned art.
Insider Tip: Set the tone with a romantic stroll in Kelvingrove Park, or an open-air concert at the Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre, should the weather allow.
Ox And Finch
The Ox and Finch Kelvingrove restaurant is popular for a reason. With its great food and cosy atmosphere - not to mention their seasonal, ingredient-led menus that combine bold flavours with global influences, the eatery is a perfect place to ask your hopeful fiancé.
Insider Tip: For that special occasion, make sure to let the restaurant team in on your plan. To ensure your proposal goes smoothly, call and speak with the manager in advance. Afterwards, take a stroll along the beautiful Kelvingrove park to soak in the beauty of the west end, and celebrate with your spouse-to-be!
Cameron House
Only a short 40-minute drive from the city, Cameron House is a stunning five star luxury spa hotel. Located on the banks of Loch Lomond, it makes for a very special proposal location. We're all singing the song after the mention of Loch Lomond, right?
Insider Tip: With a glass of champagne on a private deck, a cruise on the Celtic Warrior is what proposal dreams are made of.
Royal Exchange Square
A neoclassical art gallery in the heart of Glasgow, stylish designer boutique and trendy bars – what's not to love. This could be the perfect backdrop for your proposal.
Insider Tip: Feeling flush? Treat your bride or groom-to-be to a designer engagement gift from one of the many luxury outlets around the square.
Finnieston Crane
Finnieston Crane is one of Glasgow's most iconic monuments. Built in 1931 and standing 50.24m high, it was once the tallest crane in Europe. It is now classed a grade A listed building and a prominent feature of the Glasgow skyline that remains an important symbol of the city's industrial past.
Insider Tip: Hit your cityscape sweet spot by exploring the many other nearby architectural gems on the banks of the River Clyde – including the Millennium Bridge, the 'Armadillo', The Clyde Arc, and the Riverside Museum.
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