Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, originally the industrial capital, today is one of Britain’s major tourist places. It’s one of the liveliest and most cosmopolitan destinations in Europe. The city offers the best shopping in the United Kingdom outside London, and the most vibrant and exciting nightlife in Scotland. No matter what brings you to Glasgow – the castles, the history, the architecture – Glasgow’s got it all!

Glasgow is filled with exciting experiences – the ballet, orchestra and restaurants. It’s home to more than twenty museums, boasts world famous art collections, whether your taste is for Mackintosh or Modern Art, Dinosaurs or Dali, Tall Ship or Tearoom. Most galleries and museums are with free admission. To experience Scotland’s beloved tea ritual, there are few places cuter than Miss Cranston’s – a cafe that bakes some of the city’s best crumpets and cakes.

The Glasgow Science Center is another favorite among travelers, and families in particular. The Science Center has four floors of exhibits, as well as an IMAX theatre. The Glasgow International art fair also takes place every April from 2005.

Glasgow Tower is a free-standing tower built in 2001, costing £10 million. It is currently the largest building in Scotland and the largest building in the world which can turn 360 degrees from the ground up.

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