Glasgow Overview

Travellers to Glasgow should be aware that this city gets a lot of rain. Perhaps not as much as the myths suggest, but certainly enough to require a raincoat and umbrella virtually all year round. Bear in mind that it's this precipitation which keeps Glasgow and the surrounding countryside so incredibly green and scenic. more...

Glasgow Activities

Thanks in large part to Glasgow's famous architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this stunning 1899 building which he designed at age 30 has helped sustain Glasgow as a hub for talented emerging artists. It is a working school of art, and one of the most prestigious in the UK, but visitors can take a guided tour and explore the entire complex. The library is certainly one of the main highlights, as is the impressive Mackintosh Gallery which serves as an exhibition space for the school's leading artists. Phone: +44 141 353 4526. more...

Glasgow Events and Festivals

RSNO New Year Viennese Gala: the Royal Scottish National Orchestra plays a traditional concert each January featuring the works of Strauss, the Waltz King of Vienna. These uplifting concerts take place at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and are a high profile affair. more...

Glasgow Sightseeing

The centre of Glasgow is nicely compact and very easy to explore on foot. Most visitors spend their time around the pedestrian zone enclosed by three main streets where Victorian architecture abounds and many of the city's museums, art galleries and monuments are clustered. Just next door is the lively Merchant City district where converted warehouses now feature trendy cafes, bars and boutiques. Through it all runs the Clyde River. Top collections of art can be found in the Southside's Burrell Collection, while the waterfront Lighthouse offers a constantly changing series of exhibits and events. more...

Glasgow Transport

Glasgow is one of the biggest travel destinations in the UK, so travellers can easily reach it by several modes of transportation. With two large railway stations right in the heart of the city, Central Station and Queen Street Station, the train is a great way to get to Glasgow from cities around the UK. Long-distance coaches regularly ply the roads between Glasgow and every other town in the UK, offering the cheapest form of transport. There are more than 20 coach companies providing extensive service to the main bus station on Buchanan Street. National Express and Scottish CityLink are the two largest companies. more...

Glasgow Travel Tips

Scotland official language is English, spoken with a world renowned accent. Glasgow in particular is a well known seat of learning, boasting the 2nd oldest University in Scotland. With the global appeal of Scotland rising, Glasgow is fast becoming the centre of learning English for speakers of other languages. more...