Glasgow
Rich cultural heritage and non-stop shopping
Take a flight to Glasgow to discover Scotland's liveliest city. Find art in the West End and South Side, and famed Glasgow nightlife in the city centre. On a Glasgow city break, venture to Merchant City for chic restaurants and bars.
Things to do
Find out about Glaswegian football rivalry at the Scottish Football Museum in the South Side. Travel to the Glasgow Science Centre for its hand-on exhibits and to the city centre for the grandeur of Glasgow Cathedral.
Shopping
For many, a ticket to Glasgow spells shopping. Try on designer kilts in the city centre, snap up trend-setting interiors and vintage goodies in the West End, and rummage for bargains in the East End's Barras flea market.
Restaurants
A flight to Glasgow is a chance to sample delicious Scottish produce, which features on menus in the city centre and South Side of Glasgow. Go to the West End for Indian meals and Merchant City for Mexican dishes.
Nightlife
Get a ticket to Glasgow's up-and-coming bands performing in the city centre, and major acts in the East End and South Side's large venues. Have a drink in the laid-back West End, or ramp up your evening by going clubbing in Merchant City and the city centre.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Glasgow. Go in January for Celtic Connections or August for the World Pipe Band Championships.
Upcoming events
- Lily Allen
25 Nov 2009
- The Rocky Horror Show
23 - 28 Nov 2009
- All events
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