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Town/City Name
Glasgow
County
Lanarkshire
Population
48,069
About Glasgow
Glasgow is the most heavily populated city in Scotland. Meanwhile, among the United Kingdom, it is considered the fourth most populous city as of 2011. Lastly, in the whole of Europe, Glasgow is considered the 27th largest city by population.
Glasgow is situated in Scotland’s West Central Lowlands. It is specifically found on the River Clyde. From a small rural settlement to Scotland’s largest seaport, Glasgow is listed as the fifth most visited city in the UK.
Several museums, festivals, and galleries are located in Glasgow. Some of the most famous tourist attractions in the area include Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow School of Art, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, George Square and the Merchant District and A Walk through the Necropolis.
The Glasgow Cathedral must be the most famous place and attraction in the city. It was built in the 12th century and is made of clear lines and elegant ornamentation. The tomb of St. Mungo can be found inside the cathedral, specifically in its grandest room, and visitors can donate any amount since the tour is free.
A lot of famous people also hailed from Glasgow. In the field of architecture, there are David Hamilton and Alexander Thomson, in the field of film are Patrick Doyle and Stephen Watts, and in terms of literature, there are Ivor Cutler, Grant Morrison, and Nigel Tranter.
There are numerous things to do in Glasgow. Music lovers and park lovers will find going out in Glasgow fun as it has a lot of open spaces that are made into parks and music and performance venues. Meanwhile, a flourishing culinary culture can be found in this place, so a wide array of food – Indian, Chinese, Italian, etc. – is offered in the restaurants in Glasgow. When it comes to pubs, there are different kinds of pubs in Glasgow – historic, old, trendy, pop – which you can explore and enjoy during your visit.
Places to eat in Glasgow, Restaurants in Glasgow
Places to drink in Glasgow, Pubs and Bars in Glasgow
A brief history of Glasgow
The River Clyde has been a natural fishing spot since the start of time, so a lot of Romans built an outpost in this area. The Antonine Wall was also built to separate the Pictish Caledonia and the Celtic from Roman Britannia.
Saint Mungo was the one who founded Glasgow in the 6th century. He was a Christian missionary who formed a church. This church was on the Molendinar Burn where the Glasgow Cathedral can be found today. The city of Glasgow has flourished since.
The town became a religious centre, The Glasgow Fair began, and the University of Glasgow was founded in 1451. These things contributed to the increasing educational and religious status of the town, and it became wealthier each year.
Glasgow became popular as a center of international trade. It was known to trade to and from the Americas after the Acts of Union in 1707. The goods that were mostly traded were cotton, sugar, and tobacco. Furthermore, a deep water port at Port Glasgow was created because the city’s river was seen as too shallow. The Tobacco Lords did this. After some time, the British tobacco trade mainly happened on River Clyde. This made Glasgow more important commercially.
In 1800, the City of Glasgow Police was created, and this was one of the world’s first municipal police forces. Glasgow was able to overcome challenges brought by the downfall of the City of Glasgow Bank. In addition, Glasgow was also known to be included in Europe’s top cities to reach one million population.
Glasgow suffered from World War I and the Great Depression but has recovered when World War II broke. The industry was still weakened by then, and there was an economic decline. Glasgow was able to rise up by the late 1980s until it became a top tourist city in 2008.
Popular things to do in Glasgow
- Explore the public research University of Glasgow - https://www.gla.ac.uk/
- Set foot at the largest stadium in Scotland, Celtic Park - https://www.celticfc.com/
- Experience southern distillery at the Glengoyne Distillery - https://www.glengoyne.com/distillery-tours
- Learn about the world’s finest transport collections at The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel - https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/riverside-museum
- Take a look at the stunning architecture of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum - https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/kelvingrove-art-gallery-and-museum
Free things to do in Glasgow
- See workshops and exhibitions at the Gallery of Modern Art - https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/venues/gallery-of-modern-art-goma
- Enjoy interactive displays at The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel - https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/riverside-museum-p995001
- Visit the magnificent Botanic Gardens and Kibble Palace - https://www.glasgowbotanicgardens.com/the-gardens/history/kibble-palace/
- Spend time at Pollok Country Park, the largest and only country park in Glasgow - https://www.whatsonglasgow.co.uk/listings/pollok-country-park/
- See an excellent view of the city at the Glasgow Cathedral and the Necropolis - https://www.glasgowcathedral.org/
Great for kids in Glasgow
- Experience the dragon-shaped sports arena, Ibrox Stadium - https://www.rangers.co.uk/
- Amaze yourself and your friends at Glasgow Science Centre - https://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/
- Know the fascinating history of the House for an Art Lover - https://www.houseforanartlover.co.uk/
- See the beauty of George Square - https://homelessworldcup.org/
- Learn about the Glenlee at The Tall Ship at Riverside - http://www.thetallship.com/
Dog friendly bars
- Saint Luke's - http://www.stlukesglasgow.com/
- Brel - https://www.brelbar.com/
- Ubiquitous Chip - https://www.ubiquitouschip.co.uk/
Dog friendly restaurants
- Cafe Strange Brew - https://www.facebook.com/cafestrangebrew/
- Singl-end Cafe and Bakehouse - https://thesingl-end.co.uk/
- Mayze Coffee and Food - https://www.mayze.co.uk/
Did you know?
There is just one underground railway system in Scotland, and it can be found in Glasgow. This is also the third oldest underground railway system in the whole world. In addition to that, Symphony Orchestra, The Scottish Ballet, and over 100 other artistic and cultural organisations can be found in Glasgow.
The hidden gems of Glasgow
The oldest surviving musical hall in the world can be found in Glasgow. It is the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall which first opened in 1857. The music hall can be found down New Wynd Lane and was formerly able to hold more than 1500 visitors.
Unique to Glasgow
The largest public reference library in Europe can be found in Glasgow – the Mitchell Library.
