I've just come back from an afternoon at the Glasgow Art Club and it reminded me why I love being a member so much.

🎨✨ I've just come back from an afternoon at the Glasgow Art Club and it reminded me why I love being a member so much. ✨💖

People often ask me why I joined a private members' club.

The simple answer? It gives me something I've spent years longing for: a beautiful, private space in the city where I can truly relax and be myself. 🌸💖

As an autistic woman, going out for a coffee was often a difficult task. Cafés were frequently crowded, venues could be noisy, and there always seemed to be someone deciding to turn the background music up. 🎵☕

I'd often come out feeling more stressed than when I went in.

I've always wanted somewhere I could simply sit with a drink, gather my thoughts, read a book or enjoy some peace and quiet without staff hovering nearby or those awkward moments when you feel like you've been sitting at a table for too long. 📚🍷✨

The Glasgow Art Club has become exactly that place for me. 🌸

Housed in a beautiful historic building in Glasgow's Blythswood district, it's my hidden sanctuary in the middle of the city. 🏛️✨

This afternoon, I found myself sitting with a glass of wine, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and appreciating just how rare it is these days to find somewhere so calm, private and welcoming. 🍷💖✨

One of the things I value most is the security and privacy. 🔐💖

Members are issued with an access card when they join, and entry to the club is restricted to members, creating a genuine sense of exclusivity, privacy and safety. ✨🔐

For me, that makes a huge difference.

The club's lounges, bars and sitting rooms feel calm, comfortable and protected from the hustle and bustle outside. 🌿✨

There are no crowds, no queues and no pressure.

📵 Mobile phones are prohibited in many of the public rooms, and loud conversations are discouraged.

As a woman, there is something incredibly reassuring about having somewhere you know is secure, quiet and reserved for members. 💖🌷

The club also offers:

🥂 Licensed bar and dining facilities

🎨 Art exhibitions and exhibition previews

📶 Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the building

🌍 Reciprocal access to private clubs across the UK and internationally

One of my favourite membership benefits is being able to visit other clubs when I travel, including the wonderful National Liberal Club in London and The New Club in Edinburgh. 🏛️✨🌍

Membership fees are very reasonable and provide exceptional value. Rates are available on their website. 💷✨

People often imagine private members' clubs to be intimidating or old-fashioned, but my experience has been quite the opposite.

Yes, you'll still find the occasional stuffy gentleman in a suit 👔😂, but you'll also find artists, professionals, retirees, students and people like me who simply appreciate having a peaceful, private place to spend time.

For me, the Glasgow Art Club isn't really about exclusivity for exclusivity's sake.

It's about having somewhere safe, secure and welcoming where I can relax, enjoy a glass of wine and escape the noise of the city for a few hours. 💖🍷✨

If you're an autistic woman looking for somewhere peaceful to relax, recharge and spend time without feeling judged or rushed, it definitely is worth taking a look. 🌸💕

Check out their website here:

glasgowartclub.co.uk

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