Glasgow

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General Information

Glasgow is located in the Highland region of Scotland, United Kingdom and is often more associated with its industrial past than for its new image of today. Being Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow offers a range of internationally-acclaimed museums and galleries, has a vibrant nightlife, great shopping facilities and beautiful architecture.

The city is a hive of activity all year-round offering many activities and attractions to tourists and locals alike. With three international airports, Glasgow is easily accessible from all over the country and abroad. There are four universities in the city: University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of the West of Scotland. The Saltire Centre at Glasgow Caledonian University, is one of the busiest university libraries in the UK.

Once an industrial giant set on the banks of the expansive River Clyde, Glasgow has been transformed into a remarkable city today. With some of the best financed and imaginative museums and galleries in Britain Glasgow has achieved world-recognised success, and is well worth a visit.

Things to do and see in Glasgow

There are many activities and attractions in and around Glasgow to keep all ages of tourists entertained. Some of which are :-

Glasgow School of Art
Riverside Museum
The Lighthouse - Scotland’s national centre for design and architecture
Glasgow Science Centre - interactive workshops, a Science Show Theatre and Scotland’s biggest IMAX cinema
The Scottish Football Museum - Hampden Park
Glasgow Cathedral
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art - situated in the cathedral precinct
Tenement House - undisturbed record of life in a modest Glasgow flat in a tenement estate during the early 20th century
Glengoyne Distillery - whisky is distilled slower than any other single malt Scotch whisky
Glasgow Cathedral
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art - situated in the cathedral precinct
Tenement House - undisturbed record of life in a modest Glasgow flat in a tenement estate during the early 20th century

Please see the activities directory for more information.

Accommodation in Glasgow

There is a large variety of accommodation options in and around this city; from bed and breakfasts and hotels to inns and camping grounds. The list is endless and the budget is to suit all. Please view the accommodation directory which gives tourists an extensive choice.

Restaurants and Businesses in Glasgow

There are many businesses in the city which provide various outlets from retail to industry and wholesale. Glasgow is packed full of excellent restaurants catering to all tastes and pockets.

View the restaurant and business directories for more information, or add your own free business listing.

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