Gunning Up For Glasgow

The city of Glasgow in Scotland is a popular tourist destination in the United Kingdom. With a huge population and enormous historical importance, Glasgow is one of the few cities in the United Kingdom that have stood the test of time. It is the third largest city in terms of population and is one of the major economic centers in the United Kingdom. Glasgow is now a hub of all commercial, tourist and cultural activities in the United Kingdom and has majorly changed itself from being an industrial hub to what it is today. It has been awarded various honors and is the second Scottish city to join the UNESCO Creative cities movement or initiative. Glasgow is also scheduled to host the commonwealth games in 2014. Glasgow is also one of United Kingdom’s most favored shopping hubs.

Glasgow can be reached through regular flights to Glasgow International Airport which is located fourteen kilometers to the west of Glasgow. Services are provided to every major city including New York, the Arab Emirates and also many Asian and European countries. A wide range of international destinations are covered over a large number of operators, making Glasgow one of the most busiest airports in the Untied Kingdom. Glasgow airport has frequent flights to all the major European cities too. A rail bus service is provided from the airport so as to reach the inner city and the city center. One single ticket will be enough for a to and fro journey in the rail bus. Glasgow can be reached by train through its two major railway stations, the Central Station and the Queen Street Station, which receive trains from long distance locations and short distance locations respectively. The stations are closely present and are a couple of blocks apart. Trains from London and other southern cities need prior booking and the rail fares vary enormously within a wide range. This generally depends on whether you are accessing a peak hour train or a normal one, because peak hours are more than usually overcrowded and prior booking of tickets is absolutely essential. Overnight trains are available from London to Glasgow and these are the oft preferred mode of travel.

Glasgow is a very interesting place for tourists because of the variety that it offers. The City Center, in Glasgow, is constructed in an American style grid and consists of two major roads running arterially. Merchant City is a district in the city center that is frequented by tourists. It consists of Glasgow’s medieval history, an age old city forming the base of the modern town that we see today. Places to see in Merchant City include the Tron Theater, the Cathedral of Saint Mungo, George Square, Ingram Street and the Gallery Of Modern Art. This gallery houses some of the most prevalent forms of art today and is a popular hub of the local folk. The George Square also consists of the City Council, which is the Government headquarters. Also visit the West End of the city, which is known for its amazing architecture and quaint feel. The East End houses the famous Celtic football club of Scotland, and the line of shops in Byres Road is famous for its premium quality products at dirt cheap prices, making it a shopper’s hub. Just take time off your work and visit Glasgow. You won’t regret it!