The largest city in Scotland and the third largest city in the UK, Glasgow is becoming an increasingly popular choice for friends on wild weekend breaks and as a convenient base for holidays in the country. Not only is this captivating city filled with an unrivalled Scottish charm, but it also boasts a captivating array of modern and historical architecture – the Clyde Auditorium, City Chambers and Glasgow Cathedral being among the highlights.
Culture fans will also enjoy a break in this captivating city. Named a UNESCO City of Music (along with the Bologna in Italy and the Spanish city of Seville) Glasgow has an impressive average of 130 music performances per week – with enough variety to cater to any musical taste.
Of course, being such a modern and vibrant city, Glasgow has a wide range of accommodation that will meet the needs of any visitors. From the big hotel groups to cheap and cheerful budget hostels, there are plenty of locations to choose from.
Convenient flights to Glasgow are very easy to come by and the nearby Glasgow International Airport (only 14 kilometres from the city centre) is served by a number of different airlines. As it is such a sought after weekend destination, you will that a good range of budget airlines will offer cheap flights to the city. Also, if you are planning a tour of the UK or even Europe, there is a good service provided to other destinations. Flights to London and Amsterdam are two of the more popular routes.