As I sit down to write this post, I feel refreshed and filled with self-love. My mental health is in a very good place and I honestly haven't felt this light and cheerful in a long time. This is the energy I want to stay in forever!

So last Sunday after church we decided to visit this place I had been seeing everywhere; It kept popping up every time I was looking for interesting places to visit in Glasgow. And honestly? We loved it. We spent the afternoon walking around the Hunterian Art Gallary, looking at works of art from centuries past, created by truly talented hands. Each piece had its own unique touch, but one artist really caught my attention: James Whistler. His work is bold, striking and has a style that exudes a lot of confidence. I could feel his personality in every brushstroke; It was as if the painting spoke for him.

Before I start sharing all the photos I took, let me give you a little background on the Hunterian Museum. It is actually the oldest public museum in Scotland and houses an incredible collection spanning art, science and humanities. This collection is located at the University of Glasgow.

While poking around the website before writing this post, I came across this description that perfectly sums up what Hunterian is all about: it's a space for exploration and experimentation, for enjoyment and reflection, and a center for fostering equity, justice, and diversity in society. I love that this place is not just a museum but a community of ideas. They also offer learning opportunities for students from the University of Glasgow, which is quite impressive.

What can you expect to see here?

You'll find works by big names like Whistler, Rembrandt, Rubens and Mackintosh, as well as newer pieces by contemporary artists. Some of the highlights include Chardin's a lady drinking teaRembrandt The burialand Gavin Hamilton Hector's farewell to Andromache. I love that they also feature many female artists and other underrepresented voices.

The Hunterian Art Gallery also has one of the largest collections of prints in Scotland, a sculpture courtyard, Mackintosh House (which is quite an experience in itself) and they always have some contemporary art exhibitions on display. The entrance fee to Mackintosh House is (£10/£6). Last entry at 16:15.

– Admission: Free!

– Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

– How to get there: It is part of the University of Glasgow campus, which is about 3 km west of the city centre. You can take the subway to the Hillhead station or take the 4 and 4A buses from the city center to University Avenue. There is also bike parking if you are cycling!