Things To Do in Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow is a beautiful city, perhaps most known for its wet climate, but there is so much more to it as well. For example, it has one of the UK’s top universities, the University of Glasgow, as well as a great music scene. The city is also known for being one of the greenest cities in the UK, with plenty of parks as well as beautiful countryside surroundings.

Glasgow is frequently overlooked by travellers with regards to the vibrant arts and culture throughout the city. Walk down the back alleys off Princess Street and come face to face with some of the best street graffiti on the planet; duck into one of the myriad bars and pubs and find world-class jazz while you discover the joys of a good whiskey. There is something here for everyone to love, from a lively Goth subculture to the high arts at Kelvingrove Museum. Glasgow is lively, rowdy, rambunctious, and occasionally dangerous, but it’s never boring.

Glasgow is a very wet city and receives high rainfall levels throughout the year. It can be unpleasant during wet weather but the landscape is lush and verdant. Locals tend to make the most of dry, warm weather by flocking to the city’s many parks and open spaces. May is the driest month and July the warmest.

Glasgow is a vibrant and energetic city which caters for all. From glorious inner city parks, numerous music venues, museums, and the latest trends in restaurants, there’s something for everyone. Not forgetting the famous landmarks like the Barras, where you can pick up a bargain. Glasgow banter included for free, of course.

Anyone moving here should knowhow draining the weather in Glasgow can be. Considering the frosty and mostly wet weather, I would advise anyone visiting Glasgow to take their snug jackets with them and most importantly an umbrella. What tourists should also know is that the public transport in Glasgow, let’s just say, isn’t as magnificent as many might think.

Glasgow is a fun vibrant city with a wide array of activities for different people. We have a very diverse culture, the people are some of the friendliest in the world. The scenery is second to none, within an hour or so you can be in a totally different world dependant on your wants. Sea, hills or forests – we have it all!

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.