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A sightseeing tour of Glasgow
     
Sections:
 Introduction
  City centre
  Glasgow Cathedral
  The Barras
  Clydeside
  Glasgow University
  Museum of Transport
  Football
  Further information
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INTRODUCTION

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland: the population in the Greater Glasgow area is about 1.2 million (the population of Edinburgh is about 500,000). It grew fast during the Industrial Revolution. It became a major centre for heavy industries such as the building of trains and ships, although these industries have since declined.

Some of the well-known people who come from Glasgow include the designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and the comedian Billy Connolly.

 Glasgow Insight Compact Guide (guide book)
Author: Ron Clark
Publisher: Insight Guides
Date: February 2003
Itchy Insider's Guide to Glasgow: 2003 (guide book)
Author: Emma Howarth
Publisher: Itchy Media
Date: January 2003

A-Z: Glasgow (street map)
Publisher: Geographers' A-Z Map Company
Date: 2002
Glasgow Colour Street Map (street map)
Publisher: Collins
Date: March 2003

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CITY CENTRE

Gallery of Modern Art: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=3
The Lighthouse: http://www.thelighthouse.co.uk


City Chambers

Gallery of Modern Art

The Lighthouse

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GLASGOW CATHEDRAL

Glasgow Cathedral dates from the 12th century: http://www.historic-scotland.ans.co.uk/properties_sites_detail.htm?propertyID=PL_140.
St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=13.


University of Strathclyde

Glasgow Cathedral

St Mungo Museum

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THE BARRAS

The Barras: http://www.glasgow-barrowland.com/market.htm


Barras Market

Barras Market

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CLYDESIDE

There are several attractions along the banks of the River Clyde. These include:

The Tall Ship: http://www.thetallship.com
Glasgow Science Centre: http://www.gsc.org.uk
Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre: http://www.secc.co.uk


Tall Ship

Science Centre

Clyde Auditorium (part of the SECC)

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GLASGOW UNIVERSITY

Glasgow University is more than 500 years old. It was moved from the centre of Glasgow to its current location in 1870.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=4.


Glasgow University

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

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MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT

The Museum of Transport: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=7.


Tram

Bentley Saloon (1951)

Glasgow shipyard

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FOOTBALL

Celtic: http://www.celticfc.co.uk
Rangers: http://www.rangers.co.uk


Celtic Football Club

Rangers Football Club

Rangers football fans

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FURTHER INFORMATION



* Booking a tour
For tours starting in Glasgow, click: here

* Visitor information
Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley Tourist Board: http://www.seeglasgow.com
Glasgow museums: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com
Scottish Tourist Board: http://www.visitscotland.com
City guide: http://www.glasgow.world-guides.com

Travel from Glasgow airport to central Glasgow: http://www.citylink.co.uk

* Weather forecast for Glasgow
See: http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=1946

Lonely Planet verdict: Glasgow
"One of northern Britain's most alluring and unique cities, Glasgow, has soul. Refreshingly, it doesn't feel like a large, faceless urban centre - but rather the most Scottish of cities, with a unique blend of friendliness and warmth, urban chaos, black humour and energy ... The rejuvenation of the Clyde, the river that built the city, is proceeding at a rapid pace ... The city also boasts excellent art galleries and museums, most of them free ... Glasgow's range of quality pubs and clubs is also truly amazing ... The architectural chasm is stark, evident from one street to the next, but don't let that put you off; Glasgow is a highlight of any trip to Scotland"
(extracts from "Lonely Planet Great Britain - 2003 edition", used with permission)
Lonely Planet Great Britain
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Date: May 2007
Lonely Planet Scotland
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Date: June 2006
Other Lonely Planet publications

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LINKS

Tours of Edinburgh and Scotland: Travel/Tours/Scotland
Introduction to Scotland: Britain/Countries/Scotland
Events in the UK: Ideas/Events

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