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Glasgow is an architectural dream: Victorian red
& honey sandstone, Italianate steeples and medieval spires sit harmoniously
with neo-gothic towers, the sensuous Art Nouveau of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
and the titanium, glass and steel of the contemporary city. Artful
Attractions
Glasgow has an amazing portfolio of more than twenty
museums and galleries – many of them free – including the unique Burrell
Collection, stunning Mackintosh House and cool and contemporary Gallery of
Modern Art.
Anyone interested in cutting-edge design should head to The
Lighthouse, while the Glasgow Science Centre’s futuristic complex comprising
IMAX, Science Mall, Glasgow Tower, Planetarium and Virtual Science Theatre will
appeal to anyone interested in learning about technology and its applications in
a fun and interesting environment.
Heritage seekers will enjoy the
Museum of Transport, Museum of Scottish Country Life at Kittochside and
Clydebuilt, which tells the story of Glasgow and the River Clyde from tobacco to
shipbuilding. Lovers of the beautiful game meanwhile, should head for the
ground-breaking Scottish Football Museum at Hampden.
An Eventful Experience
Whether you’re a clubber, concert-goer, opera aficionado, theatre lover
or dance fan, visiting Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley is always an eventful
experience. No matter when you arrive you’ll find live performances, festivals
and entertainment fifty-two weeks of the year.
Productions by Scottish
Opera, the RSNO Summer Proms and the West End Festival as well as the smooth
sounds of Glasgow International Jazz Festival, the rousing Hogmanay Celebrations
and Celtic Connections are just some of the vibrant annual events, which
reinforce its reputation as one of Europe’s leading cultural capitals.
Around the area’s parks, towns and villages, events like the colourful
World Pipe Band Championships on Glasgow Green, the ancient Lanimer Day
festivities in Lanark, and The Shot in Paisley also provide celebration, fun and
spectacle.
Night owls meanwhile can groove until the small hours at a
host of club venues covering the entire dance spectrum from garage and techno to
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Retail Therapy
Shopping is an absolute delight in Glasgow. Not only is it tops for
shops but its compact city centre and grid system makes it easy to navigate
during serious retail therapy! Giant high street malls such as the ultra modern
Buchanan Galleries and the St Enoch Centre are just a mocha-powered meander from
the elegance of the Italian Centre and Princes Square as well as the speciality
shops of the Merchant City.
The mews and lanes of the city’s bohemian
West-End are a treasure trove for anyone hunting antiques and rare books while
contemporary works by both up-and-coming and established artists can be found in
the art galleries of West Regent Street.
It is also worth taking time
out from the hustle and bustle to explore the antique shops, craft workshops and
garden centres tucked away in the area’s market towns and villages. |
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A Taste of the Good Life
You can quite literally eat your way round the world in Glasgow as
the city’s café culture espouses the very latest trends in global cuisine, from
the style & sushi bars of the Merchant City to the restaurants and
brasseries in the hip West-End.
So whether you prefer traditional fayre,
ethnic cuisine or the very latest in fusion and Pacific-Rim, you’ll find
something to savour in Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley.
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Distance from the cottage - only 35 miles by
direct motorway connection. Excellent train and bus services operate
daily.
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