Glasgow

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and an important financial hub of the country, the city is located on the River Clyde and is a cosmopolitan, vibrant and lively destination, it is also designated as a UNESCO Creative City. Glasgow from the 18th century was a major financial hub and engineering and shipbuilding destinations in Europe because of the Industrial Revolution. Today for visitors Glasgow's has beautiful Victorian architecture, numerous attractions and monuments, great shopping and festivals, an exciting nightlife, museums and galleries with world famous art collections and more.

The Clyde Auditorium

The Clyde Auditorium is also known as Armadillo by locals, the building has stunning architecture and many a concert and public events are organized here. The Clyde Auditorium has a capacity of 3000 people and is located on the site of the Queen's Dock of the River Clyde.

Glasgow Cathedral

The Glasgow Cathedral is also called as the High Kirk of Glasgow; the cathedral has superb Scottish Gothic architecture dating from medieval times. The cathedral is believed to be located where the patron saint of Glasgow, Saint Mungo built his church.

City Chambers

The City Chambers was built in 1888 and is the headquarters of Glasgow City Council; the building is located in George Square and has beautiful Italian Renaissance style architecture.

Museums and art galleries

Glasgow is rich in culture and heritage and the best place to learn more about them are the museums and galleries here, the top ones being Burrell Collection, Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Science Centre, Transmission Gallery, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, People's Palace and Winter Gardens, St. Mungo's Museum and more.

Glasgow Green

Glasgow Green is the most famous park and the oldest park in Glasgow dating back to the 15th century; it is also a major destination for open air events, the park is situated in the east end of Glasgow on the north bank of the River Clyde. Highlights in the park include Nelson's memorial, The Peoples Palace Museum, The Templeton carpet factory and The Doulton fountain.