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Recently named by Lonely Planet as one of the top cities in the world to visit in 2009, Glasgow is a modern, vibrant metropolis yet still retains its legendary warmth and generous hospitality.
Enjoy fantastic shopping, amazing architecture and world-class museums and discover the city’s fabulous restaurants, great bars, friendly people and exciting events.
Museums and Galleries
Glasgow has an enviable portfolio of internationally renowned museums and galleries including the magnificent Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Scotland’s most popular visitor attraction, the unique Burrell Collection and the cool and contemporary Gallery of Modern Art.
The work of Art Nouveau architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh is also a highlight for visitors to the city. His distinctive style can still be appreciated at The Lighthouse, Scotland’s centre for architecture and design, the delightful Willow Tearooms and Mackintosh’s masterpiece, The Glasgow School of Art
Shopping
Shopping is also a delight and in addition to the city’s rollcall of famous names, the compact city centre and grid system make it easy to navigate during vital retail expeditions!
Eating and Drinking
Visitors to Glasgow have a culinary feast in store. The city’s restaurant scene is diverse in style and price, so whether you chose to embrace the latest trends in global cuisine of sample the finest Scottish produce, Glasgow has something to suit all tastes.
More Events
The city’s unique style is also stamped on its year-round events programme. Other major events taking place in Glasgow this summer include:
• Skyride Glasgow 2009
Get on your bike and join thousands of people as they take in scenic Glasgow on traffic free roads this summer! Glasgow City Centre will completely close to traffic for this fun, free event.
Venue: Various
Dates: 23rd August 2009
• Doctor Who Exhibition
Showcase of memorabilia from the hit BBC show.
Venue: Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
Dates: until 4 January 2010
• Mackintosh 100
Celebration of the life and work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Venue: various
Dates: until November
• Inspired
Exhibition of art inspired by the life and work of Robert Burns
Venue: The Mitchell Library
Dates: until 20 September
For information on these events and much more, visit: www.seeglasgow.com