Glasgow City Guide

The city of Glasgow resides on the banks of the River Clyde, and is a newly emerging city-tourism hotspot. The largest city in Scotland and the 3rd largest in the UK, Glasgow has something for everyone. The city is brimming with splendid architecture, from Victorian to neo-gothic to art nouveau. Start off at Georges Square and have a wander around the compact city centre, laid out in easy to traverse grid format. Argyle, Sauchiehall and Buchanan streets offer world class shopping opportunities, and being that their combined length is over 2 miles, you’ll need to stop off for a bite to eat. Glasgow also excels in the gastronomy department; cuisine from all over the world can be enjoyed, aswell as local fare such as haggis for the more brave hearted. Nightlife is also something not to be missed in Glasgow; the city has one of the largest student populations in the UK, and there is a wealth of pubs and clubs with music to suit all tastes.

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• becca says:

  “ I loved Glasgow, even though the weather was touch and go throughout my stay and I saw a lot of rain. It didn't really matter though as there are lots of things to do indoors in the city. Glasgow is a pretty cheap place to stay and the most interesting museums don't charge an admission fee.… more There's lots of fantastic shopping too, especially around Buchanan Street and Sauchiehall Street. The variety of restaurants and coffee shops is quite impressive, with lots of places on Ashton Lane and around the Merchant city area too. In terms of nightlife, we mostly stuck to the West End and city centre where there's a great selection of places, from bars to live music venues. On top of that, Glasgow is really easy to get around. Most of the main attractions are either within walking distance of the city centre or on the subway network, which has 2 lines and is very easy to follow.close

  Posted: on Oct 16, 2008 |

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• lauracsmith7163 says:

  “ Glasgow is such a great, often overlooked city! Since it\'s so near to Edinburgh it often takes a backseat, but it\'s really beautiful. It also has many public museums, all of which are free. The museums aren\'t amazing, but who\'d pass up free? It\'s also a… more great place to just walk around. It\'s built on several hills, so you can get great views from lots of places. Plus, the architecture of the buildings is enough to hold your attention.close

  Posted: on May 15, 2008 |

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• emsyjean says:

  “ Not a great deal to see in Glasgow really... We were struggling after a day and decided to do the bus tour... which was ok, but generally seemed like they were grasping at straws. Don;t get me wrong. Glasgow would be a great place to LIVE, but as a tourism destination it was a bit on the… more dull side. The shopping was amazing though!!close

  Posted: on Mar 27, 2008 |

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