Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and one of the most vibrant, culturally rich cities in the UK — a magnificent Victorian city on the River Clyde whose extraordinary industrial heritage, world-class museums, outstanding food and drink scene and famously warm-hearted people have transformed it from a post-industrial city into one of Europe's most exciting destinations. With a population of 635,640, Glasgow is nearly five times the size of Edinburgh and has a character quite unlike its more famous neighbour — bolder, louder, funnier and considerably more affordable.
Glasgow's Victorian architecture is among the finest in the UK — the City Chambers, the Merchant City, Kelvingrove Park and the great terraces of the West End give the city a grandeur that repeatedly surprises first-time visitors. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum — free to enter and consistently voted one of the UK's favourite museums — houses an extraordinary collection including Dalí's Christ of Saint John of the Cross. The Burrell Collection, recently reopened after a magnificent restoration, houses one of the world's greatest private art collections in a beautiful park setting.
Glasgow has the most dynamic food and drink scene in Scotland — the independent restaurant and bar culture of the West End, Finnieston and the Southside is genuinely exceptional. House prices average just £185,000 — making Glasgow outstanding value compared to Edinburgh (£340,000) and London — with excellent transport connections, a major international airport and direct trains to London in 4.5 hours.
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VisitBritain- Kelvingrove Art Gallery & MuseumOne of the UK's most visited and best-loved museums — free entry to an extraordinary collection including Dalí's Christ of Saint John of the Cross, natural history, arms and armour, and Scottish art.
- Burrell CollectionOne of the world's greatest private art collections — medieval tapestries, Chinese ceramics, Rodin sculptures and Impressionist paintings in a beautifully restored building in Pollok Country Park.
- Glasgow Music SceneGlasgow is one of the great live music cities of Europe — the Barrowlands, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, the SEC Armadillo and the Hydro host everyone from emerging local acts to world tours.
- Finnieston & West End Food SceneGlasgow's food scene is Scotland's best — Finnieston's independent restaurants, the West End's cafés and the Merchant City's bars and restaurants form one of the UK's most exciting dining districts.
- Glasgow Cathedral & NecropolisA magnificent medieval cathedral in continuous use since 1136 — one of the finest Gothic buildings in Scotland. The Victorian Necropolis on the hill behind gives panoramic views over the city.
- Loch Lomond & The TrossachsThe stunning Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park begins just 30 minutes north of Glasgow — one of Scotland's finest landscapes, easily accessible by train or car for a day trip.
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