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Welcome to Glasgow Pictures.
Here you will find images of Glasgow, Scotland and all
royalty-free.
These pictures are available in different sizes for your
convenience.
The largest city in Scotland, Glasgow is situated on River Clyde. Throughout
history, the city is famous for shipbuilding and trading.
Today, Glasgow is a city with an inclination to the arts. Theatres, galleries and museums, both
big and small ones flourish here. Kelvingrove Gallery and Museum is the
largest and perhaps the best in Scotland. Gallery of Modern Art is another well visited museum.
The Burrell Collection is another must-see
for art enthusiasts, it has a collection of paintings from the Masters like Degas and Cezanne as well as medieval tapestries and a
lot of other intricate pieces. Performance arts like orchestra, opera and ballet reflect Scottish and Glaswegian culture.
The
Clyde Auditorium is a usual venue for such events.
The city has a lot of parks and gardens, which landscaped to every
detail and carefully tended. Having a stroll at these parks is enough
for one to get relaxed and be refreshed. Lomond Woods Holiday Park
and Inverbeg Holiday Park
are among of the best ones. There's another alternative to these parks
though, and that is the
St. Mungo Museum with his Japanese Zen Garden.
This oriental inspired garden and museum can be found at the back of
St. Mungo's Cathedral.
A historical place to visit would be
Bothwell Castle.
It is an unfinished castle which dates back to the 12th century.
Another thing famous about Glasgow are its pubs. Bon Accord, Pollokshaws and
Babbity Bowsters, Florida Park and Jinty Mcguintys are among the top rated ones.
Aside pubs is a wide selection of restaurants offering local and foreign
cuisines, from casual fish and chips meal to fine dining.
Glasgow Science Center is
another exiting place to be with its interactive exhibits and of course the hi-tech
Glasgow Tower which rotates from base to top.
For sports buffs, there is a lots of active sports you could get to
experience here. Golf, cricket and ice hockey are the popular ones in Glasgow.
If want some nature trek, you can hike, fish, climb and bike along the
countryside. For those who have a wild side, skiing and winter sports is a
must-try.
A place you would surely not miss in the city is the Royal Exchange
Square.
It is a popular landmark with the best cafes, restaurants and bars. Hotels like Crown Plaza can be
found at the city center. Getting around the city is fast
and easy with Glasgow Underground and Glasgow Central.
One can alight at Gordon Street station which is nearby the commercial area of princes Square.
Tourists would surely have a good time in Glasgow. |