The name Glasgow means dear green place and, as far as I'm concerned, it couldn't be more accurate.
I've lived in Glasgow most of my life, except for a 10 year period during which I worked in France, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Tunisia so I know a good thing when I see it and Glasgow is ... Read review
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Victorian façade designed by JT Rochead, located in the center of the city in the Merchant City district. The 102 suites feature contemporary décor with furnishings in dusty pink and light brown colors, glass top tables, desks and abstract art. All include fully equipped kitchenettes, satellite television, CD and DVD players, high speed Internet connections, multi line phones, safes and complimentary toiletries. The Fraser Suites Glasgow provides a 24 hour reception and a daily maid service as well as laundry services. Guests can start the day with a continental breakfast, available every morning. At the Fraser Suites Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow, after breakfast, multilingual staff can advise on the area's best tourist attractions, and guests can browse complimentary newspapers in the lobby. The hotel's central location means that it is close to a number of sites of interest. The Gallery of Modern Art and busy George Square lie 500 meters from the hotel, while for anyone interested in The city's rich history, the People's Palace Museum, 800 meters away tells the story of the early settlers and inhabitants of this large city, and the 15th century cathedral lies one kilometer away. Bargain hunters will enjoy the flea market at the Barras, 800 meters away, open every weekend, while the city's main shopping district, including the impressive Buchanan Street Galleries is 300 meters away. For a family day out, the David Livingstone center, which tells the story of the local explorer's life, is a 5.5 kilometer drive from the hotel. The International Airport is 12 kilometers from the hotel. Taxis are available from the airport and cost approximately £25 to the complex. There are frequent services to the city centre operated by Citylink and Fairline as a combined service, no.905. All services have drop off points at various locations in
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Fraser Suites Glasgow Hotel in Glasgow is housed within a 1850s baronial building with ... more
Victorian façade designed by JT Rochead, located in the center of the city in the Merchant City district. The 102 suites feature contemporary décor with furnishings in dusty pink and light brown colors, glass top tables, desks and abstract art. All include fully equipped kitchenettes, satellite television, CD and DVD players, high speed Internet connections, multi line phones, safes and complimentary toiletries. The Fraser Suites Glasgow provides a 24 hour reception and a daily maid service as well as laundry services. Guests can start the day with a continental breakfast, available every morning. At the Fraser Suites Glasgow Hotel, Glasgow, after breakfast, multilingual staff can advise on the area's best tourist attractions, and guests can browse complimentary newspapers in the lobby. The hotel's central location means that it is close to a number of sites of interest. The Gallery of Modern Art and busy George Squarelie 500 meters from the hotel, while for anyone interested in The city's rich history, the People's Palace Museum, 800 meters away tells the story of the early settlers and inhabitants of this large city, and the 15th century cathedral lies one kilometer away. Bargain hunters will enjoy the flea market at the Barras, 800 meters away, open every weekend, while the city's main shopping district, including the impressive Buchanan Street Galleries is 300 meters away. For a family day out, the David Livingstone center, which tells the story of the local explorer's life, is a 5.5 kilometer drive from the hotel. The International Airport is 12 kilometers from the hotel. Taxis are available from the airport and cost approximately £25 to the complex. There are frequent services to the city centre operated by Citylink and Fairline as a combined service, no.905. All services have drop off points at various locations in
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accommodation offers the discerning traveller a luxurious and affordable alternative to hotel living. Whether as a place to work, entertain or relax, our apartments have been designed to meet every need for both the corporate and the leisure visitor to Glasgow, Scotland. Each spacious apartment is elegantly furnished and has its own fully equipped kitchen, dining area and bathroom making it an ideal home from home in the heart of the city..
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ALL ROOMS NOW OFFER BROADBAND WIFIlocated 1 2 mile of the M74 The hotel is set in ... more
pituresque countryside with scenic hill side views from nearly all bedroomsAs with ALL welcome Break hotels the hotel is AA approved and Pet Friendly Food and Beverages are available on site 24 hours a dayThe hotel welcomes pets and is great family value as all prices are per room not per personIdeally located half way between Edinburgh and GlasgowThis hotel is easily reached but situated in a quiet away from it all location with countryside around for miles Perfect for that breakaway from it all though close enough to Glasgow City for guests wishing to city shop or experiance the culture and nightlife of one of Scotlands busiest cities Due to its motorway location the hotel boasts a fantastic stop off point for our guests needing to break their journey
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Advantages: Cheap bus travel, free entry to many attractions, great restaurants, bars and concert venues Disadvantages: The bars close at midnight, it's very cold in the winter
The name Glasgow means dear green place and, as far as I'm concerned, it couldn't be more accurate.
I've lived in Glasgow most of my life, except for a 10 year period during which I worked in France, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Tunisia so I know a good thing when I see it and Glasgow is definitely one of the nicest places to live in.
For a start it has more green area, i.e. parks, than any other city in Britain but ... ...friends over to stay in Glasgow and they are always amazed by that (and the free toilet facilities!).
It used to be quite expensive to get around Glasgow using public transport but now that First Bus have introduced an all day ticket, which costs as little as £1.80 at the weekend and can be used on any First Bus service, there is really no excuse for not getting out and about.
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The name Glasgow means dear green place and, as far as I'm concerned, it couldn't be more accurate.
I've lived in Glasgow most of my life, except for a 10 year period during which I worked in France, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Tunisia so I know a good thing when I see it and Glasgow is definitely one of the nicest places to live in.
For a start it has more green area, i.e. parks, than any other city in Britain but for me one of the best things about it is that most of the museums and places of interest cost nothing to visit. I've had many foreign friends over to stay in Glasgow and they are always amazed by that (and the free toilet facilities!).
It used to be quite expensive to get around Glasgow using public transport but now that First Bus have introduced an all day ticket, which costs as little as £1.80 at the weekend and can be used on any First Bus service, there is really no excuse for not getting out and about.
My favourite museum in Glasgow has always been the Art Gallery and Museum in the grounds of the Kelvin Grove Park in the west end of the city, but as time goes on I am starting to prefer the Museum of Modern Art in Queen Street, just off George Square in the city centre. Although they house completely different styles of art I prefer them because they have such a variety of artefacts, anything from prehistoric dinosaurs to kinetic sculptures and statues of Elvis Presley.
The Museum of Religious Art is also a must for visitors to Glasgow. It has a great selection of religious artefacts from all over the world but its most coveted item is the Christ of St John of the Cross painting by Salvador Dali. Right next door to this museum is the beautiful Glasgow Cathedral and directly across the road from there is the Provands Lordship which is reckoned to be one of the oldest houses in Glasgow.
Another favourite of mine is the People's Palace museum which is in the east end of the city beside the famous Glasgow Barras market. The People's Palace appeals to me so much because it is a museum that even people with no interest in art can enjoy because it concerns the way people lived in Glasgow from the medieval times through to modern day. The beautiful Botanic Gardens at the back of the museum are often used for weddings nowadays.
Although I'm not a big fan of Rennie Mackintosh he has designed many beautiful buildings in Glasgow. My favourite is the Scotland Street School, probably because every time I've been there hardly anybody else has been in the building. The classrooms remain just as they were when it was functioning as a school with all the old fashioned desks and blackboards.
A little known museum called the Tenement House, in Charing Cross at the edge of the city centre, is another favourite of mine. This is a house which, when it's owner passed away at the beginning of last century, was preserved exactly as she left it and is a typical example of a 'single end'of that era. You are escorted, by a tour guide, throughout the tiny apartment where you can see, amongst other things, the bed recess and the old range used for cooking meals and heating the house . It's like taking a step back in time.
As well as its many 'free entry' museums Glasgow also has a great variety of bars, nightclubs and restaurants (and, of course, the friendly people) making it one of the best places to come to for a city break, in my opinion!
Advantages: Lots to do, near magnificent countryside Disadvantages: It rains sometimes
...not too keen on cities, Glasgow is an exception because its friendly, has an wealth of history and plenty of interesting things going on all the time. Glasgwegians are a hardy bunch, but on the whole they are friendly, helpful and cheerful. Although its a comfortable city, it has a lot going for it for residents and visitors. Its surrounded by hills, to remind you that there is some magnificent countryside not too far away. It does not rain all the ... ...of things to do. Glasgow has many fascinating museums to explore. Try the Tenement House for a real sense of what life was like fifty or so years ago in Glasgow, or the Transport Museum for a fantastic collection of motor vehicles etc, and a genuine old street. Some of the best shopping in the UK is in Glasgow too. I love the Buchannan Galleries because its new and shiny but Argyle, Buchannan and Sauchiehall Street have loads of interesting shops ...
Conicview 29.06.2001
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...time I had been to Glasgow was when we drove through it on the way to a wedding at Loch Lomond. I must say that on that drive we were not very impressed with Glasgow. But, on our recent mid-week break we found Glasgow to be a very interesting city with plenty to see and do. One of the things that sticks in our minds was just how many places there are to have a meal out in Glasgow city centre. It seems that you could not walk more than a few yards ... ...The newly opened Glasgow Science Centre (with the Glasgow Tower and Imax Cinema) is just across the river from the Exhibition Centre and there are plans to develop this area into a large cultural and leisure complex. The city has developed a very comprehensive public transport system, with a large rail network, the underground, buses and taxis. Altogether this makes Glasgow a very easy place to get around and the prices on all of these systems are ...
daseaford 17.09.2001
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Advantages: great places to visit, easily accessible by car and cheap flights available Disadvantages: none
...fire.
The architechture is Glasgow is some of the best in the country. Sometimes columns and arches would make you think you were is ancient Greece rather than "the Buckfast swilling capital of the world". Some of Britain's most renowned architechs such as Charles Rennie Macintosh and Alexander 'Greek' Thompson came from here.
You will also find a wealth of shops and boutiques that makes Glasgow one of Britain's biggest shopping districts outside ... ...facilities for eating and children. Glasgow Zoo is fairly downmarket, however nearby Edinburgh Zoo is a great place for children. New Lanark is a world heritage site which encapsules the best the West of Scotland had to offer during the Industrial Revolution, it has rides and museums.
All this is very good for the casual visitor, but if you are a sports fan then you must see one of the Old Firm teams in action. Both often have tickets available ...
neilmoore67 12.04.2001
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Advantages: Beautiful in the sunshine Disadvantages: Horrible in the rain
...emotion on my part.*
Glasgow is notorious for its rainfall and believe you me, the stories you hear are not exaggerated. Fran Healy may have asked the question "Why does it always rain on me?" but even he must know that the answer is that it’s because he comes from Glasgow. This is obviously a great pity, because this city looks quite majestic in the sun.
I’ve seen the sun shine on the sandstone buildings, reflect on the office blocks ... ...there.
The reality for Glasgow for most of the year is somewhat bleaker, however. The European rain surplus is regularly dumped here (i.e. ever day). The city looks dull and drab. The university looks drab too and Mr. T-Rex wishes he was still extinct. The hustle and bustle around the city takes on a new edge as those on the paths have to jump and dodge the puddles. You’ll need to be wary of buses catching puddles in the road too, because ...
kfingleton 19.02.2001
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Advantages: Good shopping, nice people Disadvantages: It's a long way from Birmingham!
...recently had to go to Glasgow (from Birmingham) on business...and took my wife and 2 children with me so that could have a look around for a couple of days. I was unsure beforehand about what to expect. (We've all heard tales about the Scots hating the English and Glasgow being full of slums etc etc). Well I found the Glaswegians full of character and yes, very friendly. Okay, they say what they think but I like people who are upfront. Glasgow itself ... ...and has plenty of different shops (as well as the usual Next, Boots WH Smiths etc)There's a good public transport system, including an underground and whilst I saw little that was ultra-modern, the city had "Character"...something a lot of towns lost when they tore town the old buildings. So although my visit was out of necessity I would definitely go again...this time for pleasure! Advantages: Good shopping, nice people
Disadvantages: It's a long ...
geebee 08.07.2000
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