"GLASGOW...HEART OF SCOTLAND" Glasgow by WAHEEDASLAM

Glasgow is great! And it is great for many reasons. Take museums for instance.The city has impressive galleries including the famous Burrell Collection, St Mungo Museum & the musem of Transport. Not only are all the museums very varied, most offer the added attractions of free admission. Great architecture is a striking feature of the city too. From the splendour of the Victorian city Chambers to the Art Nouveau of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, it is hardly surprising that Glasgow has won the coveted City of Architecture and Design award 1999. Great Shopping is on offer all year round. As well as Europe's largest glass-covered mall, Glasgow is home to the world's largest menswear store, colourful indoor & outdoor markets, antique dealers, speciality stores and, of course, all the well-known high street names. And when the shopping is over, Thers is also plenty to do in the evening. It goes without sayiny that a Cultural Capital like Glasgow has Opera, Ballet, Pop concerts, Comedy Clubs, Night clubs and Ceilidh dances.

Glasgow Airport

BY AIR:
Glasgow International Airport is just eight miles away Glasgow city centre. With a brand new pier, Glagow Airpot's facilities are among the best in Britain. As well as the many domestic flights from London and other regional airoprts, Glasgow Airport is server by many international Carriers.

BY RAIL:
Intercity operates a wide variety of services to Glasgow from all over the country. Joruney time from London is approxmately five hours. Scotrail provides an extensive range of services to & from other towns in Scotland.

BY ROAD:
There are direct motorway links with all major UK Cities.

BY FERRY:
There are frequent ferry links between Ireland and the West of Scotland. In addition, Caledonian McBrayne sails to and from 23 Scottish Islands.

GETTING AROUND:
Travelling witiin Greater Glasgow could not be simpler. There is an extensive network of rail, bus & underground services.