GLASGOW

COUNTRY CODE: GB

Currency: 1 Pound (£1) = 100 pence

GLASGOW

Glasgow is the 21st century magnet of Great Britain, with an
energetic and yet sophisticated feature. Ancient culture
mixed with 19th century ideals and modern spirit makes
Glasgow an exciting place to visit. Add to that the up and
coming musicians that never seem to rest and the thriving
nightlife. Glasgow is also home to many exciting modern
Scottish restaurants dedicated to their Scottish heritage.

THE CITY

Glasgow has Roman roots. In 80 AD the
General Marcus Agricola built a series of
fortresses here as protection against the
aggressive tribes of the north. According to
legend Saint Mungo, who had once been
expelled from the village of Fife with his
mother, founded the city. St. Mungo is said
to have built the first Christian church
close to Molendinar Burn. Glasgow became
a city in the 12th century and was given
permission to hold a weekly market. The
city grew rapidly and a new cathedral was
erected in the East End. Glasgow expanded
westwards in the 18th century. The city’s
tobacco traders had what was in effect, a
monopoly on the European trade and
simply left the dirty city to establish a new
area, called The Merchant City. In the
1800’s, Glasgow’s shipyards were working
at full capacity and the city experienced a
golden era. The area now known as the
City and the fashionable West End were
built at this time. Housing for the working
class was created south of the river. After
a few difficult decades in which it lost
many of its shipyards, Glasgow today is a
city on the rebound and is now seen as one
of the coolest in Britain.

DO & SEE

Glasgow has a wide selection of museums
and galleries of which many are free. And
those interested in design will not be
disappointed.
As Glasgow city is compact and easy to
walk around in, discovering it is a sheer
pleasure. Buses and underground are
available for more efficient or lack-of-time
visitors!
Burell Collection
The Burrell Collection, held by many to be
one of the world´s finest private art
collections, was donated by industrialist Sir
William Burrell to the City of Glasgow. It
includes everything from Chinese porcelain
to paintings by Renoir and Cézanne.
Address: Pollok Country Park.
Glasgow School Of Art
Architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh is
omnipresent in the city. He worked mainly
in the Art Nouveau style, and the 1898
Glasgow School Of Art is considered his
masterpiece.

The football club Glasgow Celtic was
founded in the 1880’s by two Irish priests
and the club´s fans create a great
atmosphere at their games. Tickets can be
bought at the club’s shops in Glasgow.

EATING

The choice can be overwhelming; there are
an infinite number of good restaurants in
the city. People looking for a trendy and
stylish Asian restaurant should visit
Dhabba on Candlerigg Street. Roganos is
one of the city’s classic restaurants and
modern Scottish cuisine is represented by
Lux and Dining Room, among others. Most
of these restaurants are located in the
elegant West End or neo-hip Merchant
City.

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

Glasgow’s nightlife is among the best in
Britain. Young people even travel from
Edinburgh to party here. The main areas
are the West End, popular with students,
and the Merchant City. Our advice is to ask
around for the latest and greatest places.
Glasgow also has a thriving music scene.

Public Transport

Glasgow’s local transport consists of a
circular underground line with 15 stations
and a range of train and bus routes. There
are several ticket options including day
passes for both the city and the
surrounding areas, and return tickets.

Taxi
The classic London cabs are available all
over the city and can be hailed on the
street. The starting charge is
approximately £3. Taxis can also be
ordered by phone.

Airport

Glasgow’s main airport is Glasgow
International Airport, a mere 13 km from
the city. Buses cost around £5. The second
airport, Glasgow Prestwick International
Airport, is 30 miles from Glasgow. Local
trains charge appr. £10 for the 45 minute
journey. Tickets can be purchased onboard
the trains.

Telephone
National code: +44
Area code 141