The downtown area has several major shopping centres and arcades fully stocked with global brands as well as more local offerings. The urban area continues to expand beyond the city council boundaries into surrounding suburban areas, encompassing around 400sqmi (1,040km2) of all adjoining suburbs, if commuter towns and villages are included. [89], In the 1960s and 1970s, many Asians also settled in Glasgow, mainly in the Pollokshields area. The extensive Tollcross Park was originally developed from the estate of James Dunlop, the owner of a local steelworks. Follow this trail to admire these urban artworks which have enlivened walls and corners of the city centre. Glasgow has been named as the rainiest city of the UK, having an average of 170 days of rain a year.[76][77]. The divisions between the two denominations and their respective communities play a major part in sectarianism in Glasgow, in a similar nature to that of Northern Ireland, although not segregated territorially as in Belfast. By dennissU1613AA. It is situated in the Woodlands area of the city and is still in use today. [58], In the aftermath of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the German Revolution of 191819, the city's frequent strikes and militant organisations caused serious alarm at Westminster, with one uprising in January 1919 prompting the Liberal Prime Minister, David Lloyd George, to deploy 10,000 soldiers and tanks on the city's streets. Glasgow Cross, situated at the junction of High Street, leading up to Glasgow Cathedral, Gallowgate, Trongate and Saltmarket was the original centre of the city, symbolised by its Mercat cross. The Forth and Clyde Canal passes through this part of the city, and at one stage formed a vital part of the local economy. WebGlasgow city centre is one of the best shopping destinations in the UK, outside of London's West End, and when it comes to nightlife, Glasgow knows what it's doing. 8 more. successes include The Fratellis, Chvrches, Rustie, Vukovi, Glasvegas and Twin Atlantic. The city centre is also home to four of Glasgow's higher education institutions: the University of Strathclyde, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow School of Art and Glasgow Caledonian University, and to the largest college in Britain the City of Glasgow College in Cathedral Street. The former docklands site at Pacific Quay on the south bank of the River Clyde, opposite the SECC, is the site of the Glasgow Science Centre and the headquarters of BBC Scotland and STV Group (owner of STV), in a new purpose built digital media campus. On older maps Glasgow is shown within the area of the pre-1975 county of Lanarkshire; from 1975 to 1996 it appears within Strathclyde Region; more recent maps generally show Glasgow as one of 32 Council Areas in Scotland. The city is also rich in artists and creators which makes for a thriving and exciting independent shopping scene. "Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, and the third largest in the United Kingdom. [194] Both railway and subway stations have a number of park and ride facilities. [190] This growth and its high use of recruitment agencies to hire graduates as temporary workers has led to accusations of exploitative practices such as long hours, poor pay and lack of job security by the TUC and other union bodies.[191]. There are almost 10,000 Sikhs in Scotland and the majority live in Glasgow. Flights East of Glasgow Cross is St Andrew's in the Square, the oldest post-Reformation church in Scotland, built in 17391757 and displaying a Presbyterian grandeur befitting the church of the city's wealthy tobacco merchants. Web01 City Centre Mural Trail. [240], From 1966 to 1986, the Glasgow Dynamos played at Crossmyloof Ice Rink. Trade in the Americas tropical produce (tobacco, sugar, and rum) then made fortunes for the Glasgow merchants, as the Clyde was dredged and deepened and eventually made navigable to the heart of the city. Modern business and industrial estates house many small firms, and others have moved to Glasgows new towns. All trains running within Scotland, including the local Glasgow trains, are operated by ScotRail, which is owned by the Scottish Government. In Holyrood, Glasgow is represented by sixteen Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), of whom nine are elected to represent individual constituencies once every four years using first-past-the-post, and seven are elected as additional regional members, by proportional representation. Despite its northerly latitude, similar to that of Moscow, Glasgow's climate is classified as oceanic (Kppen Cfb). The city is a notable education centre, led by the University of Glasgow (founded 1451). After extensive river engineering projects to dredge and deepen the River Clyde as far as Glasgow, shipbuilding became a major industry on the upper stretches of the river, pioneered by industrialists such as Robert Napier, John Elder, George Thomson, Sir William Pearce and Sir Alfred Yarrow. Two of Glasgow's rowing clubs separately claim that it was their members who were among the founders of Rangers Football Club. Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Glasgow. Historically, rowing races on the River Clyde here attracted huge crowds of spectators to watch regattas in the late 19th century and early 20th century;[249] before football caught the public imagination. Few ancient buildings have survived the industrial era, apart from the cathedral and Provands Lordship (1471), Glasgows oldest house, but the historic district known as Glasgow Cross, just east of the modern city centre, preserves buildings and streetscapes from the 17th and 18th centuries and is well endowed with parks and cultural amenities, including the Scottish Opera, the Scottish Ballet, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. The East End Healthy Living Centre (EEHLC) was established in mid-2005 at Crownpoint Road with Lottery Funding and City grants to serve community needs in the area. Glasgow grew over the following centuries. The city is linked to Edinburgh by four direct railway links. Glasgow's retail portfolio forms the UK's second largest and most economically important retail sector after Central London.[109][110]. At that time the city's population was about 12,000, and the city was yet to undergo the massive expansionary changes to its economy and urban fabric, brought about by the Scottish Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution. Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Glasgow. 1960s/1970s Many perished at three major blazes: the, Cowan, J. [36] In 2008, the city was listed by Lonely Planet as one of the world's top 10 tourist cities. In the European Parliament, the city formed part of the Scotland constituency, which elected six Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) prior to Brexit.[61]. The towns of Cambuslang and Rutherglen were included in the City of Glasgow district from 1975 to 1996, but are now in the South Lanarkshire council area.[132][133][134]. Global Radio's Central Scotland radio station Capital Scotland also broadcast from studios in Glasgow. A notable local employer continues to be the Wellpark Brewery, home of Tennent's Lager. WebThe best time to visit Glasgow is between March and August, when temperatures reach their peak and daylight hours are long. [25] At the time, Glasgow held a commercial importance as the city participated in the trade of sugar, tobacco and later cotton.[26]. [73], In the 2015 general election, the six Scottish constituencies with the lowest turnout were all in Glasgow;[74] turnout further decreased in the 2017 election, when five of the city's seven seats reported a lowered turnout.[75]. [99], In 2005, Glasgow had the lowest life expectancy of any UK city at 72.9 years. WebGlasgow City Centre Walking Tour 327 Walking Tours from $16.78 per adult Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour 9 Full-day Tours from $182.73 per adult Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness - 3 Day Tour from Glasgow 34 Bus Tours from $216.08 per adult Guided Celtic Park Stadium Tour 907 Sporting Events from $21.13 per adult Cultural Tours See all While in Glasgow, visit the Valley County Pioneer Museum showcasing fossils, Indian artifacts, railroad, early business, aviation and wildlife collections. From the 18th century onwards, the city also grew as one of Britain's main hubs of transatlantic trade with North America and the West Indies. Further along Charlotte Street there stands a modern Gillespie, Kidd & Coia building of some note. per night. There have been hundreds of films made about Glasgow or in Glasgow.[153]. [247], Smaller sporting facilities include an abundance of outdoor playing fields, as well as golf clubs such as Haggs Castle and artificial ski slopes. There are also a large number of smaller venues and bars, which host many local and touring musicians, including Stereo, 13th Note and Nice N Sleazy. WebNew students: International Welcome and Orientation Our diverse University community attracts students and staff from over 140 different countries. The Glasgow area is full of scenic rolling plains and open farmland. The city's main manufacturing industries include companies involved in; shipbuilding, engineering, construction, brewing and distilling, printing and publishing, chemicals and textiles as well as newer growth sectors such as optoelectronics, software development and biotechnology. "Old Glasgow and The Clyde: From the Archives of T. and R. Annan" (2005), McKean, Charles. The shipyards, marine engineering, steel making, and heavy industry all contributed to the growth of the city. Districts of Balmuildy, Auchinairn, Cardowan, Gartloch, Queenslie, Linn Park, Jenny Lind, Easterhouse. [18] "The dear green place" remains an affectionate way of referring to the city. [246], Glasgow is also host to many cricket clubs including Clydesdale Cricket Club who have been title winners for the Scottish Cup many times. The system of election is designed to produce a form of proportional representation. The name is also increasingly being used to refer to any area to the west of Charing Cross. The opening ceremony was held at Celtic Park. Celtic also went on to reach another European Cup Final in 1970, losing to Feyenoord, and also the final of the UEFA Cup in 2003, where they lost an enthralling match which finished 32 to Portuguese club Porto. Snowfall accumulation is infrequent and short-lived. Glasgow is Scotlands largest city, and it forms an independent council area that lies entirely within the historic county of Lanarkshire. [223], The City Council operates 29 secondary schools, 149 primary schools and three specialist schools the Dance School of Scotland, Glasgow School of Sport and the Glasgow Gaelic School (Sgoil Ghidhlig Ghlaschu), the only secondary school in Scotland to teach exclusively in Gaelic. There are three international airports within 45 minutes travel of the city centre, as well as a centrally located seaplane terminal. [204] These were built to replace the decaying inner-city tenement buildings originally built for workers who migrated from the surrounding countryside, the Highlands, and the rest of the United Kingdom, particularly Ireland, to feed the local demand for labour. Glasgow also has a huge retail sector, is a centre of film and television production, and is an important global financial and business services hub. Shopping The QEUH is the Regional Major Trauma Centre for the west of Scotland[210] and is also the largest hospital campus in Europe.[211]. 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