Do you own or manage a business in Glasgow, GLG, Scotland? Search our tourism
directory to ensure your company
information is up to date and accurate.
If you don’t find a listing, we invite you
to add a FREE business listing.
If you want to increase your exposure
to the millions of people who come to
WorldWeb.com each month to plan their
business trips and vacations, please refer
to our advertising information.
Glasgow had already sustained ancient Celts and Roman settlers before its Cathedral
was commissioned in the 6th century, attracting a stream of new residents. Threatened
during the Reformation, the church was spared due to protection from its congregation.
Since 1451, the city's other major institution, the University
of Glasgow, has encouraged enlightenment, and many a fine idea has been
hatched in one of the several public
parks in the green city.
Residents speak a curious dialect known as the Glasgow Patter, which combines
rhyme, slang and common references in an oddly lyrical style. Mad for football,
the city held the first-ever international football match in 1872 against England,
the results of which were a 0-0 draw. Memorabilia from decades of players and
their fervent fans are housed at the Scottish
Football Museum. More traditional collections may be found at the Kelvingrove
Museum, the People's
Palace and Winter Gardens and the Burrell
Museum. The Merchant
City houses entertainment in history, and its terraced, Georgian streets
have been transformed a centre for shopping, dining and the arts.
Looking for something to do in Glasgow, GLG, Scotland? Check out these featured events. If you know of an event that is not listed in our Glasgow, GLG event guide, please feel free to add an event listing [it's FREE].
United Kingdom
