There are few better places to enjoy a taste of Scotlands charm than in our largest city, Glasgow. With a population of 620,000 people situated in 68 square miles of west central Scotland along the banks of the River Clyde the city occupies much of the lower Clyde Valley incorporating suburbs with an overall population of 1.4 million people which extend into surrounding districts.
If shopping is your thing, you’ve come to the right place. Glasgow’s reputation for retail shopping is well deserved – and, whatever your taste, you are sure to find something to suit. Buchanan Street, Buchanan Galleries, Argyle Street and St Enoch Centre are full of the big high street names. Princes Square, the Italian Centre and the Merchant City have a more design-led offering. And for something a little bit different, pop into the West End. Byres Road and surrounding streets offer an eclectic mix of the new and the antique – perfect for an unusual gift or a lazy afternoon’s browsing.
Glasgow’s cosmopolitan nature is steeped in the city’s heritage. Glasgow’s international reputation for shipping and industry brought considerable...