About Glasgow

Glasgow is one of Europe's liveliest cities with a vibrant and colourful social scene, some of the best shopping in the world, thriving music and performance venues and some increasingly renowned international festivals. Small wonder that it was named one of the top ten "must-see" destinations for 2006 (and the only one in Europe) by Frommer's Travel Guide.

This website is continually updated with all the goings on in Glasgow, so it is a great initial source for delegates wanting to find out "what's going on". 

Whether your passion is history, architecture, music, sport or shopping you'll find plenty to interest you.

10 Facts about Glasgow

• Is Scotland's largest city; it has a population of 600,000.
• Is ranked as the best UK shopping centre outside London.
• Is a  major international airport 20 minutes from the city centre.
• Has excellent transport links with the rest of Scotland and the UK.
• Has around 80 parks, more than any other city in Europe; Glasgow means 'dear green place' in Gaelic.
• Was named favourite city in the UK, after London, by readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine.
• Was the birthplace of one of the world's greatest architects and designers, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
• Has churches, mosques and synagogues all within easy reach of the city centre.
• Has 14 free museums and art galleries which house more than 1.5 million objects.
• Is a major centre for sport, including football, golf, sailing, hillwalking and climbing.