Once the powerhouse of industrial Britain, this ''second city'' of the British Empire has applaudingly transformed into a major center of commerce, tourism, and sports. Much admired for its Victorian and Art Nouveau architecture, a rich legacy of the city from the 18th - 20th century, it owes its prosperity to trade and shipbuilding. Explore and enjoy a completely revitalized city center competing with London in the fashion world with multitudes of museums, galleries, science centers, parks, and enchanting streets. Glasgow is also well-known for the sporting world for football, rugby, athletics, tennis, golf, and swimming. Glasgow is the first city of the UK to be designated as the first UNESCO City of Music. It is blessed with a legendary music scene and boasts of holding top ten global arenas, the SSE Hydro, as well as much revered independent and intimate venues. Delve into this creative and cultural hub, home to all but one of Scotland’s national performing arts organizations including Scottish Ballet and the National Theatre of Scotland. From independent art house films, basement comedy clubs, glitzy casinos or underground club nights, Glasgow has it all.
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Glasgow has an extensive public transport network; the Glasgow subway system covers the city center and is the only fully underground service in the UK. The city also has the largest suburban rail network in the country after London and buses can take you to any area until late in the evening. Tourists are best served by the SPT ZoneCard, which can be used on buses, suburban trains, and the underground. Prices start at £18.50 for two zones for one week and depend on the number of zones covered and length of time.
Traditional black taxis can be hailed from the roadside if the yellow 'taxi' sign is illuminated. The city's fleet is run by Glasgow Taxis and there are taxi ranks at George Square as well as outside rail and bus stations. A trip to the West End from the city center should cost £5-6 while a trip to a suburban destination is £10-12. Minicab offices can be found on most main streets and cars can also be booked in advance by telephone.
A vehicle of your own is a real advantage, particularly if you'd like to visit Edinburgh or nearby beauty spots like the Trossachs and Loch Lomond. All the major car rental companies have outlets at the airport and in the city and prices start at around £10 per day. Metered parking spaces are available on many streets and city center car parks can be found at Concert Square, Mitchell Street, and Cambridge Street.
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| Water Bottle | GBP 10.00 |
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| Rice/Kg | GBP 3.00 |
| White Bread | GBP 1.00 |
| Eggs (12) | GBP 2.00 |
| Combo Meal | GBP 15.00 |
| Fine Dining | GBP 10.00 |
| Bottle of Coke or Pepsi | GBP 1.00 |
| Domestic Beer | GBP 2.00 |
| Imported Beer | GBP 2.00 |
| Bottle of Wine | GBP 6.00 |
| Cigarettes (20 Pack) | GBP 10.00 |
| Taxi ( 1 km ) | GBP 3.00 |
| Ticket in local transport (Single way). | GBP 2.00 |
| Rent ( One Bed Room) | GBP 621.00 |
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Glasgow takes pride in being referred to as one of the UK’s best clubbing cities, with clubbers making the trip here to sample the nightlife, especially for the likes of Saturday night’s sub-culture at the renowned Sub Club – the longest running weekly underground club night on the planet! There are innumerable unique one-off club nights transformed into multi-functional creative venues, like the popular SWG3 and The Glue Factory. The ever vibrant SWG3 has multiple venue spaces, ranging from the intimate Poetry Club to the large-scale spaces of the TV Studio and Galvanisers – which host the biggest-in-demand names in dance music, such as Basement Jaxx and Patrick Topping. Hold your breath to see some of the hottest acts to perform in the city, such as Britney Spears, some have their unofficial after parties here. There’s nowhere better to be to hit the main clubs than the three parallel party streets of Sauchiehall Street, Bath Street, and West Regent Street, with so many bars, clubs and people looking for a good night out.
The student's favourite, The Garage, is the pride of Sauchiehall Street which runs a different club night seven nights a week, ranging from chart-toppers to Indie nights. Also worth trying are Broadcast and Box Bar which run live music and club nights late until 3:00 a.m. Explore the very happening Hummingbird's, where resident DJs play deep soulful house; basement venue Kushion, where you can book bespoke booths, and Flat 0/1 for an intimate clubbing experience in a retro 70s style decked out flat.
Glasgow has a thriving LGBT+ scene, with much of it concentrated in the heart of the Merchant City including bars, restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and galleries.
Delmonicas is ever busy and bustling with an insane crowd on almost any night of the week. With LGBT+ events organized all-year round in the city, it is better to check out what's on during your visit.
Glasgow is filled with Scottish souvenirs that will help you fondly remember your trip. Here are five that you’ll want to bring home with you:
Knitwear and textiles. Scotland is famous for its knitwear and textiles, so keep an eye out for cashmere sweaters, finely embroidered doilies, and hand-stitched tartan kilts.
Auchentoshan whiskey. A Glaswegian whiskey to take home is the single malt from the Auchentoshan Distillery in Clydebank.
Celtic jewelry. Nothing says Scotland more than Celtic jewelry. You can find it all over the city, as all jewelers in Glasgow sell bangles, brooches, and bracelets with traditional Celtic designs.
Football shirt. Celtic and Rangers are two of the most famous and successful football clubs in Europe, so why not pick up one of their iconic shirts as a souvenir? Head to the stadiums for the biggest merchandise options or just visit the official stores in the city center and at the airport.
Land Deeds. Scottish tradition dictates that anyone who owns estate land can be a titled laird, lord or lady. If you want to move up in the world or wish to give that privilege to someone else, seek out the 10-square-foot plots being sold by Glaswegian retailers.
Lupe Pintos The Chile and Spice Shop is the most recommended place to be to buy fresh ingredients, imported American goods, a unique dazzling array of hot sauce, canned and dried chilies, and the sole shop in Glasgow to find tamarind candy!
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Glasgow International Airport - IATA: GLA
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