ow best to describe Glasgow? A city of infinite possibilities and endless stories.
A dense urban sprawl, bifurcated by the dark waters of the Clyde. High rises and
low hills. Green spaces and orange bricks. Scotland’s largest city, coloured by its
flamboyant characters and red sandstone edifices.
People visit cities for their own reasons. It’s possible to alight in Glasgow’s Central Station, as
many have over the years, blissfully ignorant of the city’s shipbuilding history, Victorian edifices
and immeasurable contribution to art nouveau architecture. And that’s okay: for those passing
through purely for the contemporary pleasures – the roar of the crowd in Glasgow’s footballing
amphitheatres on a weekend; the bright lights of the shops flanking Sauchiehall Street – there is
no obligation to pay homage to the past.
Visitors who do take the time to dip into what the Glasgow of old has to offer will be richly
rewarded though. Whether it’s an afternoon spent browsing Kelvingrove Art Gallery or a
pilgrimage to Glasgow Cathedral to witness its ornate medieval windows and vertiginous spire,
the city’s venerable buildings know how to impress. Perhaps the best thing about Glasgow’s
architecture is that you don’t need to venture further than the nearest pub to savour it while you
nurse a cold one. With their dark wood panelling, gleaming brass taps, and high ceilings, many of
the city centre’s historic bars are miniature museums and reclaimed churches in their own right.
Whether you work, play or holiday in Glasgow, The Entertainment
Guide contains all the information you need to enhance your stay.
Carry it with you as you explore the city, or consult it before
tucking it away in the bedside drawer of your city centre
suite – it’s your call. Just make sure you heed its advice, for
within these pages you’ll find enough cosy cafes, bijou
bars and sprawling shopping malls to fill an entire year
spent exploring these undulating streets. How you
pack that much action into a short break is for you to
decide.
For those on a budget, Glasgow’s most enchanting
attractions can be experienced for less than the cost
of a postage stamp: try taking a wander through the
Necropolis, an iconic landmark that is far more uplifting
than it might sound. Not everything in life can be enjoyed
for free of course: when it comes to dining, drinking and
shopping, we’ll point you in the right direction, so that you
can do justice to a city where there’s so much to see and so little
time in which to see it.
INTRODUCTION
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