Glasgow, European City of Culture in 1990, and City of Architecture in 1999, has something for everyone. There is underground subway rail system and excellent bus and rail network for negotiating your way around and exploring one on the many wondrous sights such as George Square, the city's focal point, with its central 80ft column and statue to Sir Walter Scott, the Kelvingrove museum and galleries, the splendid Glasgow Cathedral, Gallery Of Modern Art, St. Mungo's Museum Of Religious Life And Art, and Glasgow Science Centre with it's rotating viewing tower for fantastic views of the city. Enjoy some of the 50 plus clubs and 100 or so pubs and bars.
You will be spoilt for choice in shopping. Glasgow offers excellent food with cuisines from around the world presented by some of the best chefs in the Scotland . Glasgow offers easy access to some of Scotland's beautiful mountains, glens, lochs and unspoilt coastline. Loch Lomond , for instance, is only 20 miles away.
So Glasgow is full of exciting experiences just waiting for you. Here are just a few highlights – must visits
Glasgow Tourist Board - the official website for all that's best in Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley. What to see, whats on and how to get there
Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre - SECC is Scotland's national venue for public events. It's also the UK's largest integrated exhibition and conference centre.
Glasgow Science Centre - One of Scotlands must-see visitor attractions. A variety of interactive exhibits, space theatre, IMAX theatre and 127m Glasgow Tower
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall -Situated in the heart of the city The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is Scotland’s premier music venue offering a wide variety of performances and events.
Glasgow School of Art - "The best introduction to the works of Mackintosh is a student led tour of his masterpiece, The Glasgow School of Art" The Sunday Time
The Kings Theatre - The King's, Glasgow is one of Scotland's most historic and significant theatres
The Lighthouse - The centrepiece for Glasgow 1999 was The Lighthouse, Scotland's Centre for Architecture, Design and the City.
Glasgow Bus Tour - City Sightseeing Glasgow Ltd. is a company providing open-top sightseeing bus tours within the city of Glasgow
Centre for Contemporary Arts- CCA is located on Sauchiehall Street and CCA has six arts spaces over three levels.
Glasgow Museums -The City of Glasgow owns one of the richest collections in Europe, displayed in 13 museums across the city.
Scottish Football Museum- The Scottish Football Museum opened at Hampden Park on May 24th 2001.Hampden Park was opened in 1903. It is the oldest continuously used international ground in the world and holds every major attendance record in European football. In 1937 its capacity was 185,000.
Scotland Explorer -Experience the real Scotland with scheduled day trips and extended tours.
