Elise Crombie

When in search of a peaceful hour or two in the city, there aren't many better places to hang out than a library. Obviously the biggest draws are the abundance of free reading material and the soft chairs and quiet rooms in which to enjoy it. But if you're looking for something more, check out what else Glasgow's libraries have to offer. The Library at the Gallery of Modern ArtSituated right in the heart of the city, this is the perfect place to relax after a day of sight-seeing or shopping. Tucked away in the basement of the gallery, visitors can browse the extensive Scottish section then settle in to read all about our fair city. The abundance of tea and cake in the cafe also makes it an easy decision to stay for a while. Then, when the snacks are gone, head upstairs to check out the latest art exhibitions and the variety of Scottish gifts in the shop.  Bridgeton   Bridgeton LibraryElise Crombie     Step back in time with a visit to Bridgeton library and soak up the cinematic history of the (semi) original exterior. Set in a former theatre-turned-cinema, the film connection doesn't stop there: Bridgeton is home to Scotland's first BFI Mediatheque - a room full of individual booths where visitors can watch thousands of titles from the BFI archive, all for free. As if that wasn't enough, Robert Carlyle's latest movie,  'The Legend of Barney Thomson', was filmed right next door.   Glasgow Women's Library Glasgow Women's LibraryElise Crombie A whole library just for women?

Everyone's seen those postcards with multiple pictures of a Scottish sheep in the rain, right? A cartoon sheep standing in the middle of a storm, sometimes accompanied by an umbrella, under the caption 'Seasons of Scotland - Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter'. It's funny because it's true, but it's also not funny living it out every day. Every now and then, though, the clouds part and it's glorious. And on those those glorious days, you're best dropping everything and heading to the coast. With many seaside towns less than an hour from Glasgow by train, there should be time to catch a few rays (and the obligatory fish supper) before the rain returns. Ayr <img id="172bd4cb-f799-7448-eb0e-f4015f18af71" data-caption="Ayr beach" data-credit="Elise Crombie" data-width-class="" type="image/jpeg" total="114042" loaded="114042" src="http://media.timeout.com/images/102789055/image.jpg" class="photo lazy inline"> Ayr beachElise Crombie Historically a popular destination with day trippers during Glasgow Fair fortnight, Ayr beach continues to be a place that locals and tourists alike flock to when the sun comes out. Walk the Lang Scots Mile along the promenade, kick a football around the Low Green or head out to Alloway and Burns country. For those interested in such things, the town is also teeming with interesting architecture, from the 1930s Art Deco style Odeon cinema at one end to the Renaissance style town hall at the other.       Largs <img id="62b7a4e6-d9fc-bfa

Summer is finally starting to creep into Scotland, and with it comes the inevitable damp, humid weather. What better place to avoid it completely than at the cinema? With the city boasting not one, but two IMAX theatres, Glaswegians are spoilt for choice when it comes to seeing the latest releases on the big (GIANT) screen. Head over to Odeon Braehead or Cineworld at the Science Centre to see all these blockbusters and more over the coming months. Terminator Genisys This week sees Arnie return to the big screen in what is arguably his most famous movie role to date. Yup, the Terminator is back, and this time he's kicking ass with a new Sarah Connor in tow - 'Game of Thrones' very own Mother of Dragons, Emilia Clarke. Add seasoned TV director Alan Taylor to the mix and this sequel can't fail to blow our minds.Released July 2. Ant-ManAnother month, another Marvel movie.  It wouldn't be summer without a superhero dominating the cinema screens, and the latest offering comes in the ever youthful form of Paul Rudd in the title role. Will it be the familiar tale of a regular guy overcoming adversity to save the world, or will Ant-Man have something more deep and meaningful to share? Either way, catch the tiny hero on the not so tiny screen from mid-July.Released July 17. Mission: Impossible - Rogue NationDoes the world need another 'Mission: Impossible' movie? Maybe not. Will we go see it anyway, for the sheer thrill of watching Tom Cruise beat the bad guys into submission? Hell y