Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland and the third biggest city in the UK. Situated on the River Clyde, which divides the city in two, Glasgow is one of Europe's most enjoyable cities to visit. There are a lot of things to see and do in Glasgow, including the city's large number of free museums. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of the most impressive, with a huge and varied collection on display.
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Download Glasgow Pocket Guide View all guides »Glasgow itself isn't the most beautiful city (despite its many ties to Art Nouveau), but it's great if you want to shop, go to great bars, pubs and music shows, and maybe visit some museums.
Insider Tip:Kelvingrove Art Galleries and Museum
Not to much things to see but A LOT of shops, mainly clothes. Go to Edinburgh, it's beautiful and easy to get there from Glasgow. If you have time and money you should do the tour to Loch Ness, but don't go with to much expectations.
Let's face it. Glasgow's a shithole. But that's what we want it to be. You get the beauty in Edinburgh, then you go to Ggw and get the Trainspotting version of Scotland. Beer as cheap ad the rest of the UK and obviously tons of good pubs.
Glasgow was a very cultured, fashionable and posh city. While the weather wasn't the best (November in the UK never is). It was pretty seeing the city during the end of the fall. There is a lot to do and see and while it is a bigger city than say Dublin or Belfast (smaller than London though) it is very easy to walk everywhere and get around.
Insider Tip:Have afternoon tea at the famous Willow Tea Room on Sauchiehall Street. It is truly an amazing and decadent experience, plus if you are planning to ride the city sightseeing tour bus, you can buy a joint ticket for the bus and the Willow Tea Room's afternoon tea for 17 GBP (online and for student concession) and the bus will drop you off right by it. Once you are done there, head down the Sauchehall Street to see the stores of the Style Mile. Check out Primark. The clothes are unbelievably stylish and cheap
pedestrian streets such as Buchanan and Sautchihall (sorry for the spelling)were really vibrant. It recalled me the USA cities as seen in films. I enjoyed a lot the outdoor attractions in george Square for free. One big down for the bus transport system as timetable at the shelter were not reliable at all. Nice nightlife at the great western road near Kelvingroove museum and Uni.
Like so many cities in Europe today, Edinburgh is divided the Old Town and the New Town. Both have their own qualities and attractions and are a pleasure to visit. But if you plan to stay in the city for that little bit longer you will be able to sample the whole country's delights, not just the capital's.
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