http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/ Glasgow Accommodation, Restaurants, Visitors Guide Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:59:14 PST en-us http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/news/Glasgow-News.asp News Latest Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West News stories. Brought to you by the Evening Times Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:56:26 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/news/Glasgow-News.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/travel/Where-is-Glasgow.asp Travel Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in Scotland's west central lowlands, and it has fantastic transport links with the rest of the UK and Europe, making it an easily accessible destination whatever your chosen mode of transport. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:45:24 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/travel/Where-is-Glasgow.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Kelvingrove-Park.asp Attractions Kelvingrove Park is a public park located on the River Kelvin in the West End of the city of Glasgow, Scotland, containing the world-famous Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:25:54 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Kelvingrove-Park.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/The-National-Piping-Centre.asp Attractions The Great Highland Bagpipe, perhaps the best known of Scotland�s musical instruments and an ambassador for Scotland throughout the world, is accorded new prominence by the founding of The National Piping Centre. We serve as a national and international centre of excellence for the instrument and its music. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:12:58 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/The-National-Piping-Centre.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Mitchell-Library.asp Attractions Glasgow City Council's Mitchell Library is one of the largest public reference libraries in Europe. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:02:46 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Mitchell-Library.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/The-Mackintosh-House.asp Attractions The Mackintosh House is a reconstruction of the principal interiors from the Glasgow home of the Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928) and the artist Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh (1864-1933). Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:52:25 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/The-Mackintosh-House.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Glasgow-Harbour.asp Attractions The result of the regeneration of Glasgow's waterfront, Glasgow Harbour is a new district in the vibrant West End providing an integrated mix of high-quality commercial, residential, retail, leisure and public space. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:47:02 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Glasgow-Harbour.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Merchant-Square.asp Attractions Merchant Square was originally built in the 1800's as part of Glasgow's Fruit Market, and has always been a focal point of the Merchant City. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:46:37 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Merchant-Square.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/history/Birth-of-a-City.asp History Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, has a history stretching back to earliest times. Stone Age canoes unearthed along the banks of the River Clyde suggest early fishing communities. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:39:23 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/history/Birth-of-a-City.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/The-Mackintosh-Church-at-Queen-s-Cross.asp Attractions The Mackintosh Church at Queen's Cross is the only church designed by Mackintosh to be built and now the Society's International headquarters. Magnificent stained glass and exceptional relief carving on wood and stonework are highlights of the interior where light and space are used to dramatic effect. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:33:08 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/The-Mackintosh-Church-at-Queen-s-Cross.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Loch-Lomond-Shores.asp Attractions Loch Lomond Shores is a principal gateway to Scotland's first National Park. It is Scotland's most spectacular visitor destination Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:12:21 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Loch-Lomond-Shores.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Open-Museum.asp Attractions The Open Museum has many reminiscence kits, object handling kits and exhibitions available for loan. This free service allows Glasgow's citizens to borrow museum objects and create their own displays. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:09:35 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Open-Museum.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Pollok-House.asp Attractions Pollok Estate has been the home of the Maxwell family since the mid-13th century. The current house is an impressive 18th century mansion. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:08:42 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Pollok-House.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/St-Mungo-Museum-Of-Religious-Life-And-Art.asp Attractions This unique museum explores the importance of religion in people's lives across the world and across time. The building, which stands on the site of the medieval Bishop's Castle, was opened in April 1993. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:07:54 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/St-Mungo-Museum-Of-Religious-Life-And-Art.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Scotland-street-school-museum.asp Attractions Scotland Street School Museum presents the history of education in Scotland as a genuine school experience. It is also an essential destination for Mackintosh enthusiasts and all those interested in the history of design. The museum was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh between 1903 and 1906. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:06:21 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/attractions/Scotland-street-school-museum.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/travel/Glasgow-Bus-Station.asp Travel Glasgow Bus Station- Buchanan Bus Station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:57:46 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/travel/Glasgow-Bus-Station.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/travel/Glasgow-Train-Station.asp Travel Glasgow Train Station, Glasgow Central is the busiest railway station in the United Kingdom outside London. Around 34 million people embark or arrive at Glasgow Central each year according to Network Rail. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:57:23 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/travel/Glasgow-Train-Station.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/travel/Glasgow-Airport.asp Travel Glasgow Airport is one of the UK's busiest international airports, with more than eight million passengers a year, flying to around 90 destinations worldwide. It is Scotland's principal long haul gateway and is owned by BAA, which also owns Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Southampton, Aberdeen and Edinburgh airports. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:56:53 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/travel/Glasgow-Airport.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/history/The-middle-ages.asp History By the later 12th century Glasgow's population had reached around 1,500, making it an important settlement Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:40:31 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/history/The-middle-ages.asp http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/history/16th-and-17th-Centuries.asp History Following the Reformation, James Beaton, Glasgow's last Roman Catholic archbishop, fled to Paris in 1560, taking many of the Cathedral's records and treasured relics. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:41:31 PST http://www.gotoglasgow.co.uk/history/16th-and-17th-Centuries.asp