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Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city has a population of approximate 600,000 and serves the metropolitan area of West/Central Scotland with a population of nearly 2.5 million people.
Today, Glasgow is one of the UK’s most visited cities with a history stretching back to earliest times and many tourist attractions including: -
burrell collection – This world famous collection is housed in a purpose-built gallery, opened in 1984 to house the unorthodox and eclectic collection of artefacts gifted to Glasgow by Sir William Burrell.
glasgow art gallery and museum – Situated in Kelvingrove, this magnificent gallery houses the city’s principal collection of paintings and is Scotland’s most frequently visited free attraction.
glasgow cathedral – The burial place of St. Mungo, the founder and patron saint of Glasgow.
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Provand’s Lordship – Glasgow’s oldest house, where Mary Queen of Scots is said to have plotted the infamous murder of Darnley.
Peoples’s Palace – A veritable treasure trove of Glasgow memorabilia, relating the story of the city’s social and political past.
Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art – A brand new gallery set in the refurbished Stirling Library and housing the city’s principal modern art collection.
City of Sport - Glasgow has three world-class football stadia in the National Stadium at Hampden Park, Ibrox Football Club, home of Glasgow Rangers and Celtic Park, home of Glasgow Celtic.
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road, rail, air & sea links
airports
Glasgow International Airport is 15 minutes by motorway (M8) from the city.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is 45 minutes by motorway (M77 & M8) from city.
rail
Glasgow Central Station, Hope Street, Glasgow
Queen Street Station, Queen Street, Glasgow
Glasgow is well served by the British Rail Intercity network, with fast and frequent rail links to all major cities in the UK.
subway
Glasgow’s Underground, commonly known as the Clockwork Orange, serves both the North and South side areas of the city, offering a fast and accessible service.
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sea
Sealink/Irish Ferries from Stranraer – 2 hours by road from city.
Ferry links to West Coast Islands are available within 1-hour radius, by road.
road
Glasgow is linked to the national motorway system via the M74 and all major regions of the UK are accessible from the City: -
Edinburgh
Aberdeen
Inverness
Lake District
Chester
Manchester
London
Southampton
parking
A variety of parking facilities are available throughout the city, including parking in the main City Shopping Centres.
coach travel
Buchanan Street Station operates coach services to all major towns and cities in Britain.
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shopping
Glasgow has the largest retail sector out with London. Residents and visitors from around the UK and overseas are drawn to the city’s expanding shopping outlets, including: -
Princes Square – A chic and trendy mall with an eclectic mixture of individual designer outlets, bars and restaurants.
St. Enoch Centre, Sauchiehall St Centre, Buchanan Galleries – Large shopping centres offering all high street outlets, in addition to parking facilities.
West End – This bohemian area of the city offers a varied and characterful selection of outlets.
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education facilities
Glasgow offers a wide selection of education facilities, including private education, for primary and secondary education.
Glasgow has no less than four universities and no less than three colleges in the city.
employment
Glasgow’s economy is dominated by the service sector, with finance/banking, public administration, education, healthcare, hotels/tourism and other business services being prominent.
Nevertheless, the city retains a strong manufacturing sector with strengths in engineering, food/drink, printing/publishing and clothing, as well as the new growth sectors, such as software and biotechnology.
Many notable international and national companies are located in Glasgow and the surrounding district such as the major Insurance, Accounting, Banking, and Advertising companies, with Compaq and IBM located out with the city.
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