Described by Danile Defoe in 1727 as a "Dear Green Place" Glasgow is one of the liveliest and most fascinating cities in the country.
Glasgow boasts some excellent Victorian architecture, a wealth of parks and open spaces, a thriving arts scene, over 20 fine museums and art galleries and shopping unparalleled the U.K. outside London. Culture remains an important part of modern Glasgow with the city hosting over 20 museums and art galleries, most of them free to enter
Travel to the city is easy, with frequent flights to Glasgow International Airport from all over the world as well as excellent train services and easy access by car from several motorways.
The Christian missionary St. Mungo founded the city itself in the 6th century though there had been settlements in the area since well before the birth of Christ. The area used to mark the northern most part of the Roman Empire, with Antonine's wall being constructed between 142 and 144 AD. There is some debate about the origin of the name Glasgow but it is generally considered that it originates from the Gaelic “glas cu” meaning “green hollow”.
Once at the forefront of the industrial revolution, Glasgow was also one of the first cities to recover from the post-war decline of the U.K's industrial base throughout the 1960's and 1970's. This rebirth culminated in the city being chosen as the European City of Culture in 1991.
With all this to offer it is no wonder that Glasgow has become one of Britains most popular urban tourist destinations behind London and Edinburgh and has something to offer for everyone.