Holiday Destination: Glasgow

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands. Glasgow grew from a small rural settlement on the River Clyde to become one of the largest seaports in Britain. Expanding from the medieval bishopric of Glasgow and the later establishment of the University of Glasgow in the 15th century, it became a major center of the Scottish Enlightenment in the 18th century. From the 18th century the city also grew as one of Britain's main hubs of transatlantic trade with British North America and the British West Indies. With the Industrial Revolution, the city and surrounding region shifted to become one of the world's pre eminent centers of heavy engineering, most notably in shipbuilding and marine engineering industry, which produced many innovative and famous vessels. Glasgow was known as the Second City of the British Empire for much of the Victorian era and Edwardian period. Today it is one of Europe's top ten financial centers and is home to many of Scotland's leading businesses. Glasgow is also ranked as the 57th most liveable city in the world.

Climate

Summer 17 °C (63 °F), Winter 1 °C (34 °F)

Tourist Season

Summer is best season for tourism in Glasgow.

Accommodation

Hotels and Apartments.

General Information Of Glasgow

• Land Area: 67.76 sq mi (175.5 km2)
• Population: 5 Lakh.
• Capital City: Glasgow.
• Language: English, Scots, Scottish Gaelic.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Glasgow

Burrell Collection

The Burrell Collection is an art collection in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is situated in Pollok Country Park on the south side of the city. Glasgow is famous for its collection of wonderful museums and art galleries. The Burrell Collection is the city’s most famous and popular tourist attraction, drawing hundreds and thousands of visitors each year. William Burrell (1861-1958) gave his marvellous art collection to the city of Glasgow in 1944. John Meunier, Brit Anderson and Barr Gasson were responsible for the design of the modern gallery which was opened by the Queen in 1983. From magical artefacts dating back as far as the Bronze Age and much more, the Burrell Collection will certainly amaze you.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is a museum and art gallery in Glasgow, Scotland. The building houses one of Europe's great civic art collections. Since its 2003–2006 refurbishment, the museum has been the most popular free to enter visitor attraction in Scotland and the most visited museum in the United Kingdom outside London. The gallery is located on Argyle Street, in the West End of the city, on the banks of the River Kelvin opposite the architecturally similar Kelvin Hall, which was built in matching style some years later, after the previous hall had been destroyed by fire. It is adjacent to Kelvingrove Park and is situated immediately beneath the main campus of the University of Glasgow on Gilmorehill.

The Museum of Transport

The Glasgow Museum of Transport in Glasgow, Scotland was established in 1964 and initially located at a former tram depot in Pollokshields. From 1987 the museum was relocated to the city's Kelvin Hall. It closed on 18 April 2010 in preparation for relocation to the Riverside Museum building at Glasgow Harbour in 2011. The museum showcases a huge collection of vehicles and models telling the story of transport over the years, by land and sea, with an exclusive Glasgow flavour. The Museum of Transport is located across the road from Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the City’s West End.

University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, the university was founded in 1451 and is presently one of nineteen British higher education institutions ranked amongst the top 100 of the world. A major centre of the Scottish Enlightenment during the 18th century, from the 19th century it became a pioneer in British higher education by providing for the educational needs of students from the growing urban and commercial middle classes, as well as the upper class. Glasgow served these students by preparing them for professions: the law, medicine, civil service, teaching, and the church. It also trained smaller numbers for careers in science and engineering. In 2007, the Sunday Times ranked it as Scottish University of the Year.

Glasgow Botanic Gardens

Glasgow Botanic Gardens is an Arboretum and public park located in the West End of Glasgow, Scotland. It features several glasshouses, the most notable of which is the Kibble Palace. The gardens were created in 1817, and run by the Royal Botanic Institution of Glasgow founded by Thomas Hopkirk of Dalbeth, and were intended to supply the University of Glasgow. William Hooker was regius professor of botany at Glasgow University, and contributed to the development of the Botanic Gardens before his appointment to the directorship of Kew Gardens in London. The gardens were originally used for concerts and other events, and in 1891 the gardens were incorporated in to the Parks and Gardens of the City of Glasgow. The site was once served by a railway line, and Botanic Gardens Railway Station remains today in a derelict state as a remarkable example of a disused station. It is hidden behind some trees and a metal fence blocks access to the platforms. Kirklee railway station also lies just inside the gardens.

Glasgow Science Center

Glasgow Science Center is a visitor attraction located on the south bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland. It is a purpose built science center composed of three principal buildings which are the Science Mall, an IMAX cinema and the Glasgow Tower. The Scottish tourist board, Visit Scotland, awarded Glasgow Science Center, located in the Clyde Waterfront Regeneration area, a five star rating in the visitor attraction category. As well as its main location, Glasgow Science Center also manages the visitor center at Whiteley Wind Farm, which opened to the public in 2009. The Glasgow Tower stands 127 meters tall and gives visitors a bird’s eye view of Glasgow city.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal

Buchanan bus station

174 Buchanan Street
Glasgow, UK

Buchanan Bus Station

10 Killermont Street
Glasgow, UK

Glasgow Cathedral

Cathedral Square
Castle Street, Glasgow, UK

People's Palace

Glasgow Green
Glasgow, UK

Nearest Airport

Glasgow International Airport : For the international flights.

Glasgow Prestwick International Airport : For the international and domestic flights.

Nearest Railway Station

Glasgow Central Station

Gordon Street
Glasgow, UK

Queen Street Station

George Square
Glasgow, UK