Vibrant and energetic, Glasgow enjoys a year round buzz that visitors just love. Known as Scotland’s style capital with its art deco brasseries, stylish shops and cultural centres, the city boasts more than 30 art galleries and museums and an annual programme of performing arts and festivals. Each year Glasgow hosts the International Jazz Festival and Celtic Connections – the world’s largest winter festival of celtic music and culture.
Long described as Britain’s finest Victorian City, Glasgow’s history is bound with entrepreneurial spirit and commerce. The fortunes made in the transatlantic trading in the 18th century led to the construction of the magnificent building style which is the hallmark of the city today. However, it’s the Art Nouveau “Glasgow Style” for which the city has become famous, and no visitor should miss a trip to the Lighthouse where the story of one of Glasgow’s most celebrated sons, architect and designer Charles Rennie Macintosh is told.
Visitors can take the Clyde Waterbus along the Clyde to explore beyond the city or a paddle steamer into the outer estuary from Greenock. Further into the Clyde Valley is the town of Paisley which gave its name to the distinctive pattern of the Paisley shawl, and is home to the magnificent 12th century Abbey.
Detailed City Guide to Glasgow