Glasgow
Glasgow has a great location close to The Highlands and Edinburgh as well as being one of Europe’s most charming metropolitan cities. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and has a lot to offer all tourists. The Scots themselves say that Edinburgh is known for its beauty, while Glasgow is known for its friendliness and charm.
Here there are no problems getting to know nice people at the local pub. But even if you are good in English, you may not get everything. Glasgow is notorious for its local dialect.
The weather in Glasgow is typically Scottish, in other words impossible to predict. Summer can be hot, and winter is also mild due to the Gulf Stream, but both winter and spring can have days of sour wind and rain.
With the exception of the weather, Glasgow is a safe choice as a weekend city. Whether you are traveling with children, alone or a group of friends, and whether you come here for arts and culture, shopping or a weekend of partying and fun, Glasgow offers value for money.
Get to know Glasgow
Glasgow is located at The River Clyde. 2000 years ago it was a small fishing village, but has since been shaped by wars, world trade and heavy industry and is now a small international metropolis. Prior Glasgow notorious in Scotland for petty crime and unrest, but the city has changed significantly in recent years. Already in 1990, Glasgow was named European City of Culture.
Glasgow is located in the Strathclyde Region, which has approx. 900,000 inhabitants, but in the city of Glasgow itself lives approx. 600,000 people. Glasgow consists of several urban areas. The most popular area, apart from downtown, has long been the West End. In recent years, the “hard” east side has also undergone a new renaissance with great nightlife and cultural attractions.
City Profile
- Abbreviation: G
- Country: United Kingdom
City Center in Glasgow
City Center is the heart of the city and is located just north of River Clyde. George Square is the central point of the district. Here the political power is concentrated. The area is surrounded by statues of public (famous) people and the City Hall, the magnificent City Chambers of Glasgow. In this area you will also find shopping streets, including Buchanan Street.
The district is known for its culture. In the City Center you will find, among others, the Royal Theater (The Theater Royal) and the opera, (Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet), the Royal Concert Hall (Glasgow Royal Concert Hall) and The Lighthouse Museum of Architecture.
The Merchant City
The Merchant City is a former commercial area that has developed into a trendy and exclusive area with many small shops, restaurants and night spots. You will find Merchant City east of the city. This downtown area features the Covent Garden area of London as a model, and you will find many tourist attractions, shops and restaurants here.
Old Town of Glasgow
The Old Town or Old Glasgow is located east of the city center. High Street, Gallowgate and Trongate are central streets in this district. In the old town is Glasgow Cathedral with its magnificent Gothic architecture. The cathedral was built in the 17th century.
West End
The West End is known for its vibrant nightlife, student environment and artistic atmosphere. Byres Road is one of Europe’s longest bargains. You can also Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End. This is the best museum in Glasgow, and perhaps all over Scotland. The museum opened in 1902 and is built in Spanish Baroque style. It is located on Argyle Street. Here you will find paintings and works of art in addition to historical weapons collections. You can easily get to and from the city center by metro.
East End in Glasgow
The East End is best known for being the home district of the Celtic football club. Otherwise, the East End is known for the Barrowland Market, or Barras as it is called by locals. Barras is a large weekend market with both street and indoor sales. The main thoroughfare between downtown (City) and Parkhead and Celtic Park is called Gallowgate. It is in this major year you will find Barras.
In the East End you will also find the Cathedral of St. Mungo. The Peoples Museum from 1898 can also be found here. This is a historical museum that shows the developments in Glasgow from 1750 to the present.
Useful information about Glasgow
The subway network is well developed in Glasgow, making it easy to get around the city. Complete guide can be found here. A day pass does not cost a lot of dollars.
Facts about Glasgow
Glasgow – Scotland’s largest city in terms of population. Glasgow has undergone a transformation for the better and now appears as an exciting (in the positive sense of the word) big city to visit for tourists. We venture the claim that all types of tourists will thrive in Glasgow. The city is informal and easy to thrive in!
Population |
Around 600000 |
Language |
English, Gaelic |
Control Form |
Monarchy. |
Religion |
Protestant (43%), Catholic (17%) |
Time Difference |
Scotland is 1 hour after Norway |
Currency |
British pounds, equivalent to around £ 12. ATMs can be found almost everywhere, and the use of credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and Diners is very widespread. |
Tips |
Some places include tips. If not, give 10-15%. The same goes for taxis. At the pub you don’t have to give tips |
Embassy |
The nearest Norwegian foreign service station in Scotland is at 86 George Street, Edinburgh. Tel: +44 131 226 5701. |
Tourist |
35 St. Vincent Place |
Telephone |
44 |
Emergency |
999 |
Electricity |
240v 50Hz. You need an adapter for the UK 3-pin outlet, and these are normally available in stores |
Holidays and Holidays |
January 1st, January 2nd, first Monday in May, first Monday in August. |
Visa |
Not required for Norwegian citizens |
Vaccinations |
No vaccines are required. |
Water |
Do not drink from the tap. |
Nearest major cities |
Edinburgh, Dundee, Hamilton. |
Safety |
The level of preparedness in the UK has been raised following several terrorist attacks and bomb threats in recent years. Some fills and violence in the center on weekends. Also pay attention to pickpockets in crowds. |
List of Glasgow Acronyms
The most commonly used abbreviations about Glasgow is G which stands for Glasgow. In the following table, you can see all acronyms related to Glasgow, including abbreviations for airport, city, school, port, government, and etc.
