Glasgow is located onthe banks of the River Clyde, west of the capital, Edinburgh. This formerindustrial city is now an important cultural hub, nowadays Scotland's largestcity is known for its cutting edge culture, architecture, food, live music andsports. The people of Glasgow are known asfriendly people with a love of live music and football.
The compact city centre of Glasgowis easy to explore on foot, but public transport is well organised too. Thespacious George Square, with a dozen statues and stately buildings, is a goodstarting point for your visit. If you’re here on November 30, you canparticipate in the celebrations Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland.Another street festival is Hogmanay, the Scottish New Year's Eve – one of thebiggest and best New Year’s celebrations you’re ever likely to see.
In this part of the United Kingdom rains often, butGlasgow has plenty of indoor attractions to makeup for it. Visit the Gothic Cathedral in Glasgowor some of the 20 museums around the city. The Hunterian and Kelvingrove ArtGallery and Museum and Gallery of Modern Art each offer a completely differentexperience of art and history.
Go to The Lighthouse, a centre for design, andlearn more about the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a celebrated architectfrom Glasgow. For younger visitors there at theGlasgow Science Centre, interactive exhibits, like a giant hamster wheel.
Glasgow Green, by the river, is a great place tovisit on a sunny day. Photograph monuments, view the exhibits on social historyand horticulture and let the kids play in the playground of the People's Palaceand Winter Gardens, the oldest park in the city.
The oldest pub in Glasgow,Scotia Bar, is not far from here. Taste of single malt whiskeys and ales or askthe locals how Rangers and Celtic are doing. The Hall of Fame football islocated in Hampden, the Scottish national football stadium, which also servesas a music venue. The more intimate King Tut's Wah Wah Hut is also an acclaimedconcert hall of Glasgow.
Fancy getting out into the great outdoors? Then LochLomond & The Trossachs National Park is just an hour's drive fromGlasgow, a good place to explore the naturaldiversity of the Scottish Highlands.
