Glasgow, Industrial metropolis in western Scotland.
Glasgow extends along both sides of the River Clyde, consisting of Victorian buildings, modern structures, and numerous parks across 177 square kilometers.
The settlement transformed from a religious community founded by Saint Kentigern in 550 into a major trading port during the 18th century tobacco commerce.
The Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Glasgow School of Art, and multiple music venues represent the city's designation as European Capital of Culture 1990.
The Glasgow Subway system connects 15 stations in a circular route, providing transportation between the city center and western districts.
The city maintains four universities, including the University of Glasgow, established in 1451 as the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Location: Glasgow City
Website: http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/
Shares border with: Aberfoyle, South Lanarkshire
Address: Glasgow, UK G1-G80 Glasgow
Website: http://glasgow.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.86115,-4.25017
Latest update: July 21, 2025 08:55
Glasgow combines historical buildings, modern architecture and green spaces for photographers. The city features cathedrals, museums, parks and industrial heritage sites. This route includes locations like Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Museum and the Botanic Gardens.
Ibrox Stadium
3.8 km
Equestrian statue of the Duke of Wellington
166 m
Glasgow School of Art
1 km
Glasgow Cathedral
996 m
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
2.7 km
Glasgow Necropolis
1.2 km
Riverside Museum
3.5 km
Barrowland Ballroom
1.1 km
Burrell Collection
4.9 km
Glasgow Green
1.4 km
Cathkin Park
3.5 km
BBC Pacific Quay
2.6 km
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
2.6 km
Willow Tearooms
803 m
Glasgow Museum of Transport
2.9 km
Glasgow Science Centre
2.8 km
Glasgow City Chambers
89 m
Glasgow Tower
2.7 km
Finnieston Crane
2.2 km
Lesser Hampden
4 km
Clyde Arc
2.2 km
Braehead
7.4 km
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
941 m
O2 Academy Glasgow
1.3 km
Kelvingrove Park
2.4 km
Hutchesontown C
1.5 km
Holyrood Secondary School
3.2 km
Ashton Lane
3.1 kmReviews
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