Glasgow Overview

There's a running joke among residents of Glasgow and Edinburgh, that the only good thing about the other is the sign on the highway announcing your departure. A heavy rivalry exists between the two, and Glaswegians often face heavy criticism from their fashionable and trendy neighbor. Glasgow isn't the prettiest city in the world, though it is certainly no longer the predictable industrial giant it used to be. The city teems with students and a fantastic party scene as well as enough different restaurants to make your taste buds sore from overuse. The West End by the University is almost its own city, feeling much more communal and local than the Gothic city center.

• Orientation

Glasgow can essentially be divided into two distinct areas: the city center, with the shopping center, Queen St., Central Station, and George Square all located within walking distance of one another; ...more

• Practical Information

Tourist Office: Visit Scotland, the tourist information office, books hotels and B and B's (though, strangely, not hostels), in addition to providing free maps, information, and visitors' guides ...more