Whilst Glasgow cannot always guarantee the weather, the city boasts various great attractions that are fun for the whole family and won't burn a hole in your pocket.

Here's 11 things to do this summer right here on your door-step...

Glasgow Times:

1. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Home to one of Europe's finest art collections and among the top three attractions that are free-to-enter in the country, Kelvingrove offers plenty for everyone.

The gallery has been enjoying a new lease of life since 2006 when it underwent a £28 million refurbishment.

There's a famous assembly of arms and armour from throughout the ages, as well as pieces from ancient Scotland and ancient Egypt alike.

It also hosts Salvador Dali's magnificent 'Christ of Saint John of the Cross' painting.

Glasgow Times: The Gallery of Modern Art, above, and Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, below, will be among the buildings transformed during Radiance

2. The Gallery of Modern Art

Situated in Royal Exchange Square in the city centre, the Gallery of Modern Art is home to work by some of the world's greatest contemporary artists.

The gallery boasts work of the city's greatest artistic talents but also showcases works from the likes of David Hockney and Andy Warhol.

If you need help finding it, it's the building behind the statue of the Duke of Wellington with a traffic cone on his head!

Glasgow Times: Glasgow Cathedral from the Necropolis

3. Glasgow Cathedral

Built on the site where the city's patron saint- St Mungo- was supposed to have been buried in 612 AD, the iconic cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in the city.

It is the only medieval cathedral on the Scottish mainland to have survived the Protestant Reformation of 1560 virtually intact.

The Cathedral is open throughout the summer free of charge, generally from 09:30 to 17:30.

Glasgow Times: GV of exterior of the Riverside Museum. The transport museum designed by Zaha Hadid opens it's doors to the public on the 21st June 2011...Photograph by Colin Mearns.9 June 2011. (31387478)

4. The Riverside Museum

Developed by the architect Zaha Hadid, the building opened its doors to the general public in 2011.

It is now the home of the Glasgow Museum of Transport, which features fascinating vehicles from throughout history and is sure to be enjoyed by the entire family.

In 2013, the Riverside Museum won the European Museum of the Year award.

Glasgow Times:

5. Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Situated in the west-end of the city, Glasgow's Botanic Gardens features a wide range of plants, woodland copses and riverside walks.

It is also home to the magnificent Kibble Palace, designed by John Kibble in the nineteenth century.

The Gardens also include a tea-room and a children's play area.

Glasgow Times: John Richmond, great grandson of AE Pearce whose most important work was the Doulton Fountain. He is photographed as Glasgow Museums unveils On The Green at the People's Palace, the first permanent gallery space in 10 years. Picture: Colin Mearns

6. The People's Palace and Winter Gardens

Another great free attraction is the People's Palace and Winter Gardens situated in Glasgow Green.

The Palace tells the story of the city as it is home to a number of important artifacts, painting, photographs and films demonstrating how Glaswegians lived throughout history.

The Winter Gardens is home to exotic palms and plants and you can also enjoy a coffee or lunch at the cafe.

Outside the Palace is the restored Doulton Fountain. 

7. Mural trail

If you're more inclined to go a wander, then why not go on a mural trail?

The City Centre Mural Trail features an amazing range of arts set within an easy walking area. The diverse amount of artwork on display has something to suit all tastes - conservative to radical, quirky to bizarre.

Glasgow Times:

8. Glasgow Necropolis

The ancient Victorian graveyard is visited by hundreds of Glaswegians every day.

Situated on a hill close to the Cathedral, the Necropolis offers a great chance to look over the city at some of its great sights.

More than fifty thousand people have been buried at the Necropolis, which also features numerous notable statues and sculptures.

Glasgow Times:

9. Re-discover nature by visiting some of the city's great parks

Glasgow wasn't called "Dear Green Place" for nothing with the city boasting various great parks.

The likes of Pollok Park feature cycling and mountain bike tracks, horse stables, bulls as well as art and crafts. 

Pollok House and the world famous Burrell collection are also some of the things that the park has to offer.

Glasgow Times:

10. Engross yourself in reading by visiting the Mitchell Library

Are you a book lover? Then why not visit the Mitchell library? It's one of Europe’s largest public libraries with more than a million items of stock and is the hub of a city-wide information service.

The library also specialises in archives relating to the city's history and is a great place to take your children to get them to start reading.