The City
Glasgow takes great pride in its rich history that includes many influential inventors, writers, and architects. Modern Glasgow is reinventing itself at a staggering pace, especially obvious along the River Clyde. Historical Victorian architecture, museums and galleries are now surrounded by swanky bars, excellent restaurants, and pumping nightclubs. To top it all off, Glasgow has a great live-music scene.
Tourism
Airport
Coordinates: 55°52’19”N 004°25’59”W
Glasgow International Airport is located 11 km west of Glasgow city centre. It is the second busiest airport in Scotland.
Airlines
The following airlines have regular flights to Glasgow International Airport:
- Emirates (from Johannesburg and Cape Town)
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (from Johannesburg)
- Air France (from Johannesburg)
- Virgin Atlantic (from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban)
- British Airways (BA) (from Johannesburg and Durban)
- South African Airways (SAA) (from Cape Town and Durban)
What to see
- Fossil Grove
- Gallery of Modern Art
- Glasgow Cathedral
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
- Lighthouse
- People’s Palace and Winter Gardens
Events
- Irn Bru Carnival
- Celtic Connections
- Glasgow Film Festival
- Glasgow Music Festival
- New Territories
- Glasgow International Comedy Festival
Accommodation
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General Information
Glasgow is on Greenwich Mean Time and the currency used is the British pound sterling. Glasgow’s public transport system is excellent and includes buses, subways, trams, and trains. Taxis are plentiful and the taxi drivers are friendly and talkative. If you plan to rent a car and driving around yourself, please ensure you have a good road map. Glasgow is laden with one-way streets and you can easily get lost.
Weather
Glasgow is one of Scotland’s milder areas, although, you might not think so; the reason for this is the warming effect of the Gulf Stream Drift. Spring is from March to May when all the trees in Glasgow are in bloom. Summer days (May to September) are mild and warm. July is the warmest month with temperatures averaging at 20°C. Winters are damp and cold.
