Glasgow is Scotland’s biggest city. Although Glasgow has some interesting architecture, unlike Edinburgh, it is not known for being particularly picturesque and has no castle to recommend it. However, what Glasgow lacks in outward appearance, it certainly makes up for in spirit and culture and Glasgow has some notable architectural gems such as buildings by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

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Glasgow was European City of Culture in 1990 and has plenty to offer with a reputation as Scotland’s friendliest city. There are numerous museums and what’s more, entry to most is free.

 

To mention a few of the museums there are:

 

·         The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

·         The Peoples Palace and Winter Gardens

·          Pollok House

·         The Burrell Collection at Pollock Country Park. 

 

Glasgow also has a thriving art scene with a number of art galleries.  The Gallery of Modern Art is probably the most well known. Further details are available at: http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Visitors/MuseumsGalleries/ 

Of particular importance to Glasgow is the work of Charles Rennie Mackinstosh, who is world renowned for art and architecture.   In Glasgow and in the surrounding areas, you can find examples of his architecture – the most notable of all being Glasgow School of Art’s building. A full list of Charles Rennie Mackintosh attractions (most in and around Glasgow) can be found here: http://www.crmsociety.com/attractionslist.aspx

 

For those looking for a little retail therapy, Glasgow will not disappoint. There are numerous shopping opportunities to be found in the St Enoch Centre and for those looking for more upmarket shopping, there is Prince’s Square and the Argyll Archade, just off Buchanan Street.

There are a number of Indian restaurants in Glasgow in and around Sauchiehall Street and most are very good. For those looking for something more traditionally Scottish, there are also restaurants such as the Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow’s West End which won the Good Food Guide Restaurant of the Year 2009 Scotland.

 

Glasgow has a lot to offer for nights out on the town and has numerous trendy bars and nightclubs. There are also a number of theatres such as the Tron Theatre and the Citizens Theatre. There is also the Glasgow Concert Hall and opera can be seen at Theatre Royal. For those looking for night-time entertainment, Glasgow won’t disappoint.

 

Travel in Glasgow
The Glasgow subway is a good and economical way to get around the city and there is a network of underground stations across Glasgow:
http://www.spt.co.uk/subway/using_the_subway.aspx#times   There are also black cabs.