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The History of Glasgow, Scotland

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From dinosaurs to explorers to wars, here's what seven local experts had to say about the history of Glasgow, Scotland.

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Glasgow is one of the largest cities in the UK. Although Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, Glasgow is still its most populated city. There are a variety of historical universities located here including the university I currently attend, The University of Strathclyde. The city is in the centre of Scotland and has a river running through it.

Natalie, says: 2020

Glaswegian culture is renowned for its friendliness and warmth. As long as you make yourself approachable it’s possible to strike up a conversation with near enough anyone in the city and come away feeling uplifted. The size of the city makes it very easy and cheap to get around, with a simple one line subway system, known as the clockwork orange, you can get from the center to the beautiful west end in less than 10 minutes and for half the price of your morning coffee. The famous tenement flats flank beautiful leafy streets and make up the bulk of accommodation options within the city limits at super low costs when compared to other UK cities. If you like a culture immersed in rich history, with some of the most beautiful countryside in the world on your doorstep, come to Glasgow!

Charlotte, says: 2020

Glasgow is a diverse, multicultural city. It is renowned for its friendly locals and premium hospitality, and contains many award-winning restaurants, interesting visitor attractions and stellar nightlife. It is a city packed full of history, and that history can be experienced on every street. Bring an umbrella however; the weather is seldom favourable!

Lynsey, says: 2020

Glasgow, a central town in Scotland, is bursting at the seams with culture and often forgotten history. Currently, the Glasgow art scene is expanding at an exponential rate, gaining recognition across the globe for its contribution to contemporary abstract imagery. If you ever decide to move to Glasgow be sure not to miss it!

Glasgow is renowned the world over as a friendly, inclusive and welcoming city. She may not be as pretty as her neighbours, Stirling and Edinburgh, but has a vibrant heartbeat and a diverse population. Steeped in history and culture, there is something for everyone. Scotland’s largest city is, arguably, its best!

Michelle, says: 2020

Glasgow is a city renowned for the warmth and friendliness of its population. The city also has some of the most exquisite Victorian architecture in Europe. A city, steeped in history, attracts visitors from around the world to luxuriate in its beauty and atmosphere. The city is compact making many of its key attractions easy to take in on foot.

Lynsey, says: 2020

Know Glasgow is a place of great history and diverse culture. The weather is mostly cold and constantly changing as the day goes on, so it would be best to have a wardrobe suited to the particular climate of the city. There are many sights to see ranging from art galleries, to historical buildings and to local gems that only someone living there would discover.

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