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Glasgow Tourist and Travel Guide
There are few better places to enjoy a taste of the charm of Scotland in our largest city, Glasgow. With a population of 620,000 square located 68 miles west of central Scotland along the banks of the River Clyde the city occupies much of the Clyde Valley incorporating suburbs less – with a total population of 1.4 million people – are extending into the surrounding districts.
If shopping is your thing, 've come to the right place. Glasgow's reputation for retailers is well deserved – and whatever your taste, you're sure to find something to their liking. Buchanan Street, Buchanan Galleries, Argyle Street and St. Enoch Center are filled with a great big brands. Princes Square, the Italian Center and the Merchant City has a design more targeted supply. And a little something different, pop in the West End. Stables Road and surrounding streets offer an eclectic mix of old and new – perfect for an original gift or an afternoon of browsing.
Glasgow cosmopolitan nature is steeped in the heritage of the city. Glasgow's reputation for International transport and industry brought significant wealth for the city, as evidenced by the incredible architecture – a rich palette of styles and influences, with Victorian sandstone rubbing shoulders with Gothic towers, buildings and structures alongside contemporary classics.
As expected, a number of museums to celebrate the architectural heritage of Glasgow and cultural wealth accumulated during the heyday of sailing. The Transport Museum, the Burrell Collection Glasgow School of Art (the city and many other treasures Macintosh) and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in contrast to the more contemporary: The Lighthouse, Gallery of Modern Art and the Museum of Science.
Forget those rumors Nasty – Glasgow offers a variety of different dishes to suit a range of different budgets. The most prestigious restaurants in the noodle bars, brassieres of the teahouses of age, the only problem we have is deciding where to go.
If you are just popping out for a drink, choose from the cafes, bars, pubs or bars fashion good times. Many lay in music and entertainment, especially during one of the festivals, and Oran Mor (Byres Road) even offers one hour of game time lunch!
Gym and health center are scattered throughout the city, as well as facilities for racquet sports, athletics, swimming, soccer, rugby and skating.
If you like skiing, there are dry slopes at Bearsden and Bellahouston, and slope with real snow at Xscape Braehead. A few hours in the car will take Ski Aviemore, Glencoe and Glenshee – amongst others.
Golf is also available throughout the city and the world famous courses at Troon, Loch Lomond and St Andrews are easily accessible.
Some of the countries of the best sailing waters are outside the port city of Pleasure in Ardrossan, Largs, Inverkip and Rhu.
Hiking, climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, canoeing, windsurfing, clay pigeon shooting and other sports and activities can be found in Greater Glasgow and surrounding areas.
Some of the most beautiful landscapes of the country is near Glasgow. National Park Loch Lomond and the Trossachs are within 30 minutes, while the West Highland Way begins at Milngavie on the outskirts of the northern limits of the city. The Ayrshire coast or New Lanark to the days of family success.
Pop through Edinburgh by car or train – the journey is less than an hour – to visit the castle, or travel further to explore the Highlands and Islands.
If you are interested in eating out, shopping, sports, architecture or art, Glasgow has something for you to enjoy during your visit. A warm welcome awaits all visitors.
This is my first guide that covers all the places that tourists should visit in Glasgow. In my second article I will give more information and a little history. Watch this space!
About the Author
Paul Whyte
Glasgow
Sunnyside #01 – Glenshee Ski Center 11/1/2008
