Glasgow: Capital Of Scottish Culture

As Scotland's most populous area, Glasgow deliversGlasgow School of Art and Centre for Contemporary
as a cultural capital for the nation, with a vast numberArts - both go-to destinations for new art as well as
of its historical landmarks, centres of learning, and artsspecial events - lie near Sauchiehall Street, the choice
and music venues residing within its confines. Labelledof many Glaswegians for the ultimate night out. Further
in recent years by Lonely Planet as one of the world'seast, dedicated deal-hunters will find their bargains
top-10 tourist cities, and boasting a designation as aalong Buchanan Street, with high street shopping
UNESCO City of Music and formerly occupying theoutlets stretching from the Buchanan Street Galleries
spot as European Capital of Culture, it's easy to seedown to St Enoch Centre. Dotted throughout the city
the continuing draw of such a diverse and vibrant citycentre, you will also find elements of Glasgow's
to long-term residents and students.fantastic theatre community, with the King's and Tron
The universities of the city - including the fourth-oldestTheatres, and Theatre Royal comprising just three of
university of the English-speaking world, the Universitythe spaces for top-notch performances.
of Glasgow - bring a youthful lustre to the city,Areas in the South and East of Glasgow are also
especially in the student-friendly areas west of the cityexperiencing renewal as many individuals seek
centre. Centred around the university itself, the Kelvin,comfortable accommodation and flats to rent in
Hillhead and Woodlands area play host to some of theGlasgow. As well as featuring Ibrox Stadium and
hottest up-and-coming bands and renowned venues,Hampden Park as major sports facilities, areas south
as well as being home to bohemian cafes, vintageof the Clyde have been reinvigorated by population
clothing shops, and book and record stores rife withinflux, with cafes and eateries springing up in their
hidden treasures. The area also lays claim to two ofwake. In the east you will find the playing grounds of
the city's largest green spaces - Kelvingrove Park andCeltic football club, as well as the legendary Wellpark
Glasgow Botanic Gardens - both dotted withBrewery, the birthplace of popular Scottish Tennent's
impressive monuments and the former being home toLager.
the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.All areas of this northern city are connected easily by
Also unforgettable is the city's centre, with iconic livethe Glasgow Subway, one of the world's first
music and performance venues such as King Tut's -underground transit systems, and its network of
where, legend has it, Oasis were originally discovered -well-serving buses throughout the metropolis and
and The Arches nestled within its quarters. TheGreater Strathclyde area.