Look Up!! To See Glasgow, Stand Back & Look Up.
by scotlandscotour
I love the old builings with their stone columns, ornate carvings and warm sandstone, - Why can't modern buildings be like this?????
This picture shows a wonderful example, I think it is on Bothwell Street, or close by, heading west from Central Station. As you can see, the ground level is now a supermarket (Marks & Spencer). I got some funny loks from locals as I took this photo!
Everyone is just so used to this streetscape they ignore this beauty. But this, for me, is Glasgow.
Unpredictable
by GlasgowFan
The summer in Glasgow can be warm, but showers are a normal occurrence. So bring suitable lightweight waterproof clothing. Winter is very cold and yes more rain! So warm n waterproof is needed. There is a lot of beautiful architecture and natural aesthetic beauty in Glasgow and surrounding countryside. Bring a good camera ...even better is a videocamera! Waterproof jacket...Umbrella, when wind too, better with a hat! Hi
You can visit Glasgow anytime of year unlike Edinburgh the the festivals go on all year round -:) Just bring warm clothes for winter. There is plenty for art lovers, clubbers and families. SA lot of the family activities are free. here are 2 good sites to help you out,
www.nileguide.com/destination/glasgow this site will tell you about Glasgow and places to visit and stay based on your personal experiences. You can create and then download your own guide to the city.
www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/ArtsDevelopment/festivalsandevents. Search based on you and your needs.
Oh and have a great time...I know you will!
Millenium Hotel
by Rojo72
Well, the Millenium Hotel is not at ALL OFF the beaten path, but rather bang in the middle of George Sq, but people tend to miss it. It was at this hotel the Roosevelt and Churchill's envoyées met to decide on the entrance of the USA in the 2nd world war. THAT alone is making it worth to look at the hotel...
Buchanan Galleries
by husain about Buchanan Galleries
Big and spacious, the Buchanan Galleries is shopping mall located in the central area of Glasgow, with a 10-storey car park with 2000 spaces within the building.
Closes at 6pm on most days, except Tuesday when its open until 8pm and Sunday when it shuts at 5pm.
Polish Ambassadors club
by pisatower about General Sikorski Club
This is the larger of the cities 2 clubs and as one can imagine there is a reason why Glasgow has 2 clubs rather than one.When i find out I will tell you. There is an impressive monument to General Sikorski , Sir winston Churchhills friend who was asked to do the same as General De Gaull did in Edinburgh and found the free Polish government in GLasgow .Historically I suspect that it was vice versa and de Gaul was asked to follow Sikorski but ill edit this after most research.
There is a bar,function room and a polish social services club which teaches kindergarten and business polish. Also music,library and newspapers. Their website is multilingual and very informative. Smart but casual
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St Enoch's Station, now a coffee shop
Sauchiehall Street
Welly Dog
Tempeltons Carpet Factory
