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Greater Glasgow is the beating heart of urban Scotland, a metropolitan region of extraordinary cultural richness, architectural grandeur and a warmth and humour in its people that has made it one of the most welcoming and talked about city destinations in the British Isles.
Glasgow itself is a city of genuine world class, its Victorian and Edwardian architecture among the finest in Europe and its cultural institutions of a quality and variety that consistently surprises first time visitors. The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, one of the most visited museums in the United Kingdom outside of London, houses a collection of breathtaking breadth and quality in a building of flamboyant red sandstone magnificence. The Burrell Collection, recently reopened after an extensive and award winning restoration, contains one of the most personal and eclectic art collections ever assembled, gifted to the city by the shipping magnate Sir William Burrell. The city’s West End, centred on Byres Road and the University of Glasgow, is one of the most lively and rewarding urban neighbourhoods in Scotland, with an exceptional concentration of independent restaurants, cafes, bookshops and galleries.
The work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow’s greatest architect and designer, is woven through the city in buildings, interiors and decorative work that remain as startling and original today as when they were created. A tour of Mackintosh’s Glasgow is one of the most rewarding architectural experiences in the British Isles.
Beyond the city, Greater Glasgow encompasses a varied hinterland. The Clyde Valley, running south east from the city, is a landscape of orchards, historic castles and dramatic gorges that offers a surprising and rewarding contrast to the urban energy of the city. Paisley, with its magnificent abbey and its story as one of the world’s great textile towns, is a town of genuine historical significance and increasing visitor appeal.
Whether you are drawn by Glasgow’s museums and galleries, its architecture, its food scene, its music or the quieter pleasures of the Clyde Valley, Greater Glasgow is a destination of exceptional depth and a city that invariably exceeds every expectation.
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