Glasgow

Scotland’s most populous city. Its established tradition as a port and industrial center has in recent years been surpassed by its reputation as a cultural center. As in many large cities, the best way to get an overview of the major sights is to take a tour bus. Open-top double-deckers leave every half hour on two routes from George Square, where you also find the Tourist Information Centre, and you can hop on and off wherever you like. This is a Victorian city with a particular pride in its architecture and architects of that time, notably Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Alexander “Greek” Thomson, whose buildings feature prominently on the tour. Glasgow is home to over 30 art galleries and museums. Shopping is excellent in Glasgow and evenings are alive with every kind of entertainment from opera to nightclubs.