The aparthotel concept from Native arrived in Glasgow during Summer 2024, joining a portfolio of hotels which includes Manchester, London and Edinburgh. 64 apartments have been inserted into a historic Edwardian building, formerly the headquarters of the Anchor Line Shipping Company. The maritime heritage adds a new layer to Native’s portfolio, and an additional central hotel in Cyldeside Glasgow.

Original features remain intact – terrazzo flooring, timber wall panelling, fireplaces, and original safes. On the exterior, a façade made of nautical emblems, seaweed and shell etchings add details .

Nearby restaurants are Julie’s Kopitiam serving Malaysian favourites, and fresh pasta at Sugo. Fine dine at The Gannet or Ubiquitious Chip, “Something of a Scottish Chez Panisse” (New York Times). Or pick up a sandwich at Piece and note doughnuts at Tantrum. Evening drinks at The Absent Ear (speakeasy), or Kelvingrove Café.

Training Notes

Runners visiting Glasgow have waterfront and parkland runs on their doorstep – Glasgow Green has gentle rises for speed work, and the Clyde has a runnable walkway on its north bank. For track workouts, jog two miles east to Glasgow Club Crownpoint – a tired that does the trick, open all hours.

Cyclists should look north to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs – less than 12 miles north of Glasgow’s downtown. Aim for Aberfoyle where you can rent bikes with Aberfoyle Bike Hire, starting at £30 per day for a Gravel model. Alternatively, make most of Glasgow’s indoor velodrome – Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.

Swimmers visiting Glasgow should book a lane at the expansive Tollcross International Swimming Pool – an indoor heated pool with 25m and 50m options in the timetable.

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