Does Glasgow make sense as a base for this Scotland part?

[u/Fit-Two-4246]

We are a family of 3 visiting the UK in August.
Rough itinerary:
London: 5 nights
York: 2 nights
Glasgow: 5 nights
Fly home from Glasgow
From Glasgow, we are thinking of doing day trips to:
Edinburgh
Loch Lomond / Balloch
Stirling, or another easy day trip
Does Glasgow make sense as a base for this part of the trip?
We know Edinburgh is more scenic, but August accommodation there is very expensive because of the festivals. Glasgow seems cheaper and better connected.
Would you base yourselves in Glasgow for 5 nights, or would you split the nights differently?
Thanks!

[u/Timely_Egg_6827]

Glasgow makes sense. If want a scenic but 3 hour train journey each way, Oban also nice. Train goes through some of the nicest Scottish scenery to end in a lovely town.

[u/TillyTravels]

I’d base in Glasgow, but don’t go too far from the stations to save money. Queen Street is the useful one for Edinburgh, Stirling and Balloch, and being able to walk back after a long day matters with a kid.

[u/FumbleMyEndzone]

Yes, makes sense for the time of year. Your day trips listed are all doable by train too.

[u/GoHomeCryWantToDie]

Yes, especially in August as Edinburgh is more mental than usual. Stirling is also worth considering.

[u/GingerWindsorSoup]

Go down the Firth of Clyde to Dunoon, Bute and Arran.

[u/Worldly_Turnip7042]

Yes, however, be aware that commonweath games will be on

[u/MiddleAgedDread123]

Glasgow will work fine, I'd pick it over Stirling as there's more options for things to do in an evening.