GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM

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Glasgow

Glasgow is a huge, sprawling city with a river running through it. Given a comfortable pair of shoes, it's possible to walk from the west end, through the center, north-east to the medieval area, down through the east end and over one of the many bridges to the south side in only a few hours. Luckily, there's an efficient and simple underground system with 15 stops, lots of buses and a comprehensive low-level train network, which services the whole Strathclyde area, so nobody has to work up a sweat unless they actually want to. The city is sensibly laid out on a grid system so navigating your way around is a piece of cake.

The Medieval City

Glasgow Cathedral, the easterly focal point from which the city developed, dominates the Medieval City. In fact, there is actually a mixture of Medieval, Georgian and Victorian architecture here. The cathedral precinct is also the site of Provand's Lordship, Glasgow's oldest house, built in 1471. Climb up to the top of the hill in The Necropolis cemetery where many local dignitaries are buried and be rewarded by an excellent panoramic view of the city... more

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7 reviews of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Unexpected surprise just west of Glasgow!
Submitted by:hellojoyce
February 7, 2009
I had the pleasure of staying in a delightful B & B with David Perrie in Barrhead... a quick hop by train from Glasgow and just an hour from Edinburgh. Friends from Florida were well cared for when they stayed with him for 3 days and then a friend from Virgingia traveled up from London by bus was picked up by Mr. Perrie and fed home cooked Scottish foods toured all over to places of interest and taken back to the bus a week later for the return to London and then home to Virginia where she... More
I had the pleasure of staying in a delightful B & B with David Perrie in Barrhead... a quick hop by train from Glasgow and just an hour from Edinburgh. Friends from Florida were well cared for when they stayed with him for 3 days and then a friend from Virgingia traveled up from London by bus was picked up by Mr. Perrie and fed home cooked Scottish foods toured all over to places of interest and taken back to the bus a week later for the return to London and then home to Virginia where she gave rave reviews as to the personal interest and attention she received. An avid golfer with an interest in photography art history hiking gardening travel food and music (even a Music Room in the lower level equipped with drums and a his electric guitar!)... David Perrie is eager to please and enjoys showing his off his country (beginning with the hillside of sheep and occasional highland cattle pond out the back with a mate-for- life set of swans on it neat clean rooms in a comfortable house.... all of this set on a small road in Barrhead with an easy walk up to the hills overlooking Glasgow or one mile walk to the train taking you to the buses and ferries and many lochs that Scotland is known for. Easy going with airport pick up available he'll send you home wanting more! Contact is DWPerrie@aol.com From the States 011-44-141 881-9452
Date of Trip to : October2008
Purpose of your trip: Personal
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glasgow a surprise city
Submitted by:Betken69
January 20, 2008
i was amazed at the great shopping in down town glasgow and the cathedral was one place that is not to be missed also the museums are excelent really enjoyed the food.... More
i was amazed at the great shopping in down town glasgow and the cathedral was one place that is not to be missed also the museums are excelent really enjoyed the food.
Date of Trip to : September2006
Purpose of your trip: Business
Cost of your stay: $1001-$2000
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A beautiful city & beautiful people!
Submitted by:JohnCardio
January 20, 2008
I was born in Glasgow a nd lived there most of my life before moving to the USA.I would strongly recomend people to visit the city. The people are very friendly love Americans and the city has so much to offer from Opera to beautiful buidings! The food has to be sampled and a Fish Supper is a must!John KinlochNew York USA.... More
I was born in Glasgow a nd lived there most of my life before moving to the USA.I would strongly recomend people to visit the city. The people are very friendly love Americans and the city has so much to offer from Opera to beautiful buidings! The food has to be sampled and a Fish Supper is a must!John KinlochNew York USA.
Date of Trip to : April2003
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $500-$1000
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