Glasgow City Breaks
Weekend Break - Glasgow
The modernised city of Glasgow is ideal for weekend breaks, as it is the fourth largest city in the United Kingdom and home to an assortment of attractions and contemporary art and culture venues. The city was reinvented from its derelict and industrial post-war status into a modern metropolis, which has recently held both the European City of Culture and the City of Architecture awards.
Glasgow was once home to a wealth of engineering and shipbuilding industries, before falling into an economical decline in the twentieth century where unemployment and poverty took hold on the city. Due to twenty-first century technology and a high level of cultural excellence the city has developed over recent years and is now home to the Scottish film industry, writing, music, theatre and design. Weekend breaks in Glasgow offer a vast range of entertainment and insights into both the old and modern Glasgow city life.
Visitors on weekend break in Glasgow can choose from a variety of activities, including exploring over twenty art galleries and museums amidst the cities rich architectural heritage, which includes the magnificent art nouveau building designs from Charles Rennie Mackintosh and classical building designs from Alexander Thomson.
Glasgow also boasts a lively nightlife, with a large student population generating an influx of flamboyant bars and nightclubs and an array of excellent restaurants catering to all tastes with gourmet delights. Shopping opportunities are vast in the large city and for visitors who wish to explore the scenic Scottish landscapes, Glasgow is a gateway to the highland glens, lochs, mountains and coastal regions.
