It was opened by Queen Elizabeth in 2007, and won the 2007 Utility Industry Achievement Award, having been completed ahead of its time schedule and for 10 million below its budgeted cost. Routes curve through the landscape uphill to the 21.3-metre-high (70ft)[124] statue of John Knox at the summit. The new Scottish National Indoor Sports Arena, a modern replacement for the Kelvin Hall, is in Dalmarnock. The opening ceremony was held at Celtic Park. [184] Glasgow is now the second most popular foreign tourist destination in Scotland (fifth in the UK)[185] and offers Scotland's largest retail centre. 12. The shipyards, marine engineering, steel making, and heavy industry all contributed to the growth of the city. STV Group owns and operates both Scottish ITV franchises (Central Scotland and Grampian), both branded STV. WebFeaturing: Pollok House, The Tenement House, The Tearoom at The Botanics, &. [15] The population was greatly reduced following comprehensive urban renewal projects in the 1960s which resulted in large-scale relocation of people to designated new towns, such as Cumbernauld, Livingston, East Kilbride and peripheral suburbs, followed by successive boundary changes. Choirs of all type are well supported. The Scottish Football Association, the national governing body, and the Scottish Football Museum are based in Glasgow, as are the Scottish Professional Football League, Scottish Junior Football Association and Scottish Amateur Football Association. It is often said that the name means "dear green place" or that "dear green place" is a translation from Gaelic Glas Caomh. 32% of the population follow the Protestant Church of Scotland whilst 29% following the Roman Catholic Church, according to the 2001 census (Christians overall form 65%). [223], The City Council operates 29 secondary schools, 149 primary schools and three specialist schools the Dance School of Scotland, Glasgow School of Sport and the Glasgow Gaelic School (Sgoil Ghidhlig Ghlaschu), the only secondary school in Scotland to teach exclusively in Gaelic. Following reform of constituencies of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom (Westminster) in 2005, which reduced the number of Scottish Members of Parliament (MPs), the current Westminster constituencies representing Glasgow are: Following the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, in which 53.49% of the electorate of Glasgow voted in favour of Scottish independence; the SNP won every seat in the city at the 2015 general election, including a record-breaking 39.3% swing from Labour to SNP in the Glasgow North East constituency. The East End Healthy Living Centre (EEHLC) was established in mid-2005 at Crownpoint Road with Lottery Funding and City grants to serve community needs in the area. See standout creations by acclaimed street artists like Ali Wyllie, Art Pistol and Ejek, including the Spaceman on New Wynd by Wyllie and Recoat, alongside the stunningly Information for international students Explore our global connections: Glasgow International Information for EU students and applicants Erasmus Mundus joint master degrees Scholarships and funding Pop. Despite its northerly latitude, similar to that of Moscow, Glasgow's climate is classified as oceanic (Kppen Cfb). Many of Glasgow's trees and plants begin to flower at this time of the year and parks and gardens are filled with spring colours. [164] Central Gurdwara is currently constructing a new building in the city. Scotlands first public museum, the Hunterian (established in 1807), is housed on the grounds of the University of Glasgow. The coat of arms of the City of Glasgow was granted to the royal burgh by the Lord Lyon on 25 October 1866. Glasgow has a professional rugby union club, the Glasgow Warriors, which plays in the European Rugby Champions Cup and Pro14 alongside teams from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Italy and South Africa. At that time the city's population was about 12,000, and the city was yet to undergo the massive expansionary changes to its economy and urban fabric, brought about by the Scottish Enlightenment and Industrial Revolution. BBC Radio Scotland, the national radio broadcaster for Scotland, is located in the BBC's Glasgow headquarters alongside its Gaelic-language sister station, which is also based in Stornoway. WebGlasgow. WebGlasgow City Centre Walking Tour 327 Walking Tours from $16.78 per adult Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour 9 Full-day Tours from $182.73 per adult Isle of Skye, The Highlands and Loch Ness - 3 Day Tour from Glasgow 34 Bus Tours from $216.08 per adult Guided Celtic Park Stadium Tour 907 Sporting Events from $21.13 per adult Cultural Tours See all [253], Glasgow was the host of the 2018 European Sports Championships along with Berlin (hosts of the 2018 European Athletics Championships). [252], Glasgow bid to host the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics but lost to Buenos Aires in the 4 July 2013 vote. [183] The city was also noted for its locomotive construction industry led by firms such as the North British Locomotive Company which grew during the 19th century before entering a decline in the 1960s. The castle was demolished in 1980 for safety reasons. Like many cities in the UK, Glasgow witnessed the construction of high-rise housing in tower blocks in the 1960s, along with large overspill estates on the periphery of the city, in areas like Pollok, Nitshill, Castlemilk, Easterhouse, Milton and Drumchapel. By dennissU1613AA. This is usually held at Old Anniesland. It is home to the Glasgow Barrowland market, popularly known as "The Barras",[123] Barrowland Ballroom, Glasgow Green, and Celtic Park, home of Celtic FC. Many roads lead to Fort Peck Lake through the Charles M. Russell The city also held a series of International Exhibitions at Kelvingrove Park, in 1888, 1901 and 1911, with Britain's last major International Exhibition, the Empire Exhibition, being subsequently held in 1938 at Bellahouston Park, which drew 13 million visitors. As a result of the 2017 United Kingdom local elections, the SNP was able to form a minority administration ending Labour's thirty-seven years of uninterrupted control. WebGlasgow grew from a small rural settlement on the River Clyde to become the largest seaport in Scotland, and tenth largest by tonnage in Britain. Maryhill consists of well maintained traditional sandstone tenements. [246], Glasgow is also host to many cricket clubs including Clydesdale Cricket Club who have been title winners for the Scottish Cup many times. The official Met Office data series goes back to 1959 and shows that there only have been a few warm and no hot summers in Glasgow, in stark contrast to areas further south in Great Britain and eastwards in Europe. Glasgow Cross encompasses the Tolbooth Steeple, all that remains of the original Glasgow Tolbooth, which was demolished in 1921. [71], Voter turnout has often been lower in Glasgow than in the rest of the United Kingdom. Inhabitants of our capital city of". The area was the site of the Athletes' Village for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, located adjacent to the new indoor sports arena. The city is also rich in artists and creators which makes for a thriving and exciting independent shopping scene. Two are situated in the West End (Central Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Sandyford and Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Kelvinbridge) and two in the Southside area of Pollokshields (Guru Granth Sahib Gurdwara and Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara). [3], Glasgow's population influx in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries was related to economic expansion as well as internally generated growth with the vast majority of newcomers to the city from outside Scotland being from Ireland, especially the north western counties of Donegal, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Londonderry. Newlands and Dumbreck are examples of high-value residential districts within the city boundaries. [136], A huge part of the economic life of Glasgow was once located in Springburn, where the Saracen Foundry, engineering works of firms like Charles Tennant and locomotive workshops employed many Glaswegians. Go wild at Glasgow Botanic Gardens Mural Trail View on map Want to see the citys best street art? Shipping, banking, insurance and professional services expanded at the same time. "Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, and the third largest in the United Kingdom. It is situated along both banks of the River Clyde 20 miles (32 km) from that rivers mouth on the western, or Atlantic, coast. [179] Glasgow's annual economic growth rate of 4.4% is now second only to that of London. are also located in this part of north Glasgow. WebGlasgow city centre is one of the best shopping destinations in the UK, outside of London's West End, and when it comes to nightlife, Glasgow knows what it's doing. In the early 2000s the Dams to Darnley Country Park was designated, although half of the park is in East Renfrewshire. [52] Since 2002, clean water provision and sewerage have been the responsibility of Scottish Water.[53]. This club also acted as a neutral venue for a One Day International match between India and Pakistan in 2007, but due to bad weather it was called off. Once dominant export orientated manufacturing industries such as shipbuilding and other heavy engineering have been gradually replaced in importance by more diversified forms of economic activity, although major manufacturing firms continue to be headquartered in the city, such as Aggreko, Weir Group, Clyde Blowers, Howden, Linn Products, Firebrand Games, William Grant & Sons, Whyte and Mackay, The Edrington Group, British Polar Engines and Albion Motors.[181]. Jan 22 - Jan 23. The city is notable for architecture designed by the Glasgow School, the most notable exponent of that style being Charles Rennie Mackintosh. WebThe University of Glasgow is a major research-led university operating in an international context with the following fundamental aims: * to provide education through the development of learning in a research environment * to undertake fundamental, strategic and applied research * to make a major contribution to local, regional, national and It will reduce the risk of flooding and the likelihood that sewage will overflow into the Clyde during storms. In addition, unlike the older and larger Edinburgh Festival (where all Edinburgh's main festivals occur in the last three weeks of August), Glasgow's festivals fill the calendar. The founding of the University of Glasgow in 1451 and elevation of the bishopric to become the Archdiocese of Glasgow in 1492 increased the town's religious and educational status and landed wealth. [59], Industrial action at the shipyards gave rise to the "Red Clydeside" epithet. [148] In 2010, Glasgow was named the UK's fourth "most musical" city by PRS for Music. Glasgow's contemporary dance music scene has been spearheaded by Slam, and their record label Soma Quality Recordings,[152] with their Pressure club nights attracting DJs and clubbers from around the world, which was previously held at The Arches but following that venue's closure due to claims of unsafe level of drug use has moved to Sub Club. The city's suburban network is currently divided by the River Clyde and the Crossrail Glasgow initiative has been proposed to link them; it is currently awaiting funding from the Scottish Government. [38] Although marginally behind the UK average, Glasgow still has a higher employment rate than Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester. There are two late 18th century tenements in Gallowgate. During the summer months (June to August) the weather can vary considerably from day to day, ranging from relatively cool and wet to quite warm with the odd sunny day. About 1180 William I designated Glasgow a burgh of barony, and about 1189 it was granted the right to hold an annual fair. A notable local employer continues to be the Wellpark Brewery, home of Tennent's Lager. Glasgow is a city which has truly embraced its street art. "Old Glasgow and The Clyde: From the Archives of T. and R. Annan" (2005), McKean, Charles. Prior to this, Glasgow had two other professional teams: Clyde (now playing in Hamilton) and Third Lanark (liquidated in 1967), plus four others active in the league in the 19th century: Thistle, Cowlairs, Northern and Linthouse. Glasgow was established in the late 1800s as a railroad town. The Glasgow Fair reportedly began in 1190. Nation Radio Scotland, owned by Nation Broadcasting, also broadcasts from the city. Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. This has led to large-scale redevelopment of much of the poorer housing stock in north Glasgow, and the wider regeneration of many areas, such as Ruchill, which have been transformed; many run-down tenements have now been refurbished or replaced by modern housing estates. Glasgow Cross, situated at the junction of High Street, leading up to Glasgow Cathedral, Gallowgate, Trongate and Saltmarket was the original centre of the city, symbolised by its Mercat cross. Glasgow's retail portfolio forms the UK's second largest and most economically important retail sector after Central London.[109][110]. It was at this castle Mary Queen of Scots supposedly spent the night before her defeat at the Battle of Langside in May 1568. WebGlasgow grew from a small rural settlement on the River Clyde to become the largest seaport in Scotland, and tenth largest by tonnage in Britain. [20] Glasgow was subsequently raised to the status of Royal Burgh in 1611. Follow this trail to admire these urban artworks which have enlivened walls and corners of the city centre. Surrounding these buildings are a series of innovative housing developments conceived as "Homes for the Future", part of a project during the city's year as UK City of Architecture and Design in 1999.[125]. 1,039. [165], Glasgow Central Mosque in the Gorbals district is the largest mosque in Scotland and, along with twelve other mosques in the city, caters for the city's Muslim population, estimated to number 33,000. The city council was controlled by the Labour Party for over thirty years, since the decline of the Progressives. [113] The area is also home to a number of high end boutique style shops and some of Glasgow's most upmarket stores. [269], This article is about the city in Scotland. The adjoining urban area includes some of Greater Glasgow's most affluent suburban towns, such as Newton Mearns, Clarkston, and Giffnock, all of which are in East Renfrewshire, as well as Thorntonhall in South Lanarkshire. Districts of Mount Florida, Bellahouston Park and Craigton. There is also an emergency telephone service provided by NHS 24 and 24-hour access to general practitioners through out-of-hours centres. [254], On 9 November 2007, Glasgow was selected to be the host city of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Area council area, 68 square miles (177 square km). The downtown area has several major shopping centres and arcades fully stocked with global brands as well as more local offerings. This reflects maritime skills over many decades and the training and education of deck officers and marine engineers from around the world at the City of Glasgow College, Nautical Campus, from which graduate around one third of all such graduates in the United Kingdom. In Holyrood, Glasgow is represented by sixteen Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs), of whom nine are elected to represent individual constituencies once every four years using first-past-the-post, and seven are elected as additional regional members, by proportional representation. The Riverside Museum, on the banks of the Clyde, explores the history of transportation. Celtic were the first non-Latin club to win the European Cup, under the management of Jock Stein in 1967, before Manchester United the following year. The University of Strathclyde was founded in 1796 as Andersons Institution and obtained university status in 1964. Glasgow also has a number of Independent schools, including The High School of Glasgow, founded in 1124 and the oldest school in Scotland; Hutchesons' Grammar School, founded in 1639 and one of the oldest school institutions in Britain; and others such as Craigholme School (closed 2020), Glasgow Academy, Kelvinside Academy and St. Aloysius' College. This is Glasgow's "Downton Abbey" and depicts life in the victorian times of Sir John Stirling Maxwell and his family. Once a school, it has been converted into offices. Glasgows rich array of cultural institutions also includes the National Theatre of Scotland, the Citizens Theatre, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scotland Street School Museum, and St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art. As of 2021 the facilities at the still new park are quite lacking. Despite the crisis caused by the City of Glasgow Bank's collapse in 1878, growth continued and by the end of the 19th century it was one of the cities known as the "Second City of the Empire" and was producing more than half Britain's tonnage of shipping[27] and a quarter of all locomotives in the world. [45] Many of the city's cultural sites were celebrated in 1990 when Glasgow was designated European Capital of Culture. The Glasgow area is full of scenic rolling plains and open farmland. Celtic Park (60,411 seats) is located in the east end of Glasgow, and Ibrox Stadium (50,817 seats) on the south side. Districts of Shettleston, Tollcross, West of Govan, Cathcart. The principal bus operators within the city are: First Glasgow, McGill's Bus Services, Stagecoach West Scotland and Glasgow Citybus. Find the perfect hotel within your budget with reviews from real travelers. Glasgow's population had surpassed that of Edinburgh by 1821. While in Glasgow, visit the Valley County Pioneer Museum showcasing fossils, Indian artifacts, railroad, early business, aviation and wildlife collections. [73], In the 2015 general election, the six Scottish constituencies with the lowest turnout were all in Glasgow;[74] turnout further decreased in the 2017 election, when five of the city's seven seats reported a lowered turnout.[75]. Since the 2016 Scottish Parliament election, Glasgow is represented at Holyrood by By dennissU1613AA. Tourism has increased in importance, aided by the Scottish Event Campus (known as Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre when it opened in 1985), which includes the 12,000-seat SSE Hydro entertainment arena (2013), the 3,000-seat SEC Armadillo auditorium (1997), and the SEC Centre, a complex of interconnected exhibition and meeting rooms. With the Industrial Revolution came coal mining, iron founding, chemical manufacturing, and, especially, shipbuilding, which developed in Glasgow early in the 19th century. Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food on Sauchiehall Street has closed its doors so that the owners can focus on their Edinburgh venues as well as "new exciting things". Various radio stations are also located in Glasgow. Festivals include the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art, Glasgow International Jazz Festival, Celtic Connections, Glasgow Fair, Glasgow Film Festival, West End Festival, Merchant City Festival, Glasgay, and the World Pipe Band Championships. Omissions? [118] Since the late 1980s the construction of many modern office blocks and high rise developments have paved the way for the IFSD to become one of the UK's largest financial quarters. They have won the Melrose 7s in both 2014 and 2015 and were also crowned champions of the Pro12 at the end of the 2014/15 season after beating Irish side Munster in Belfast. Between 1998 and 2004, the Scottish Claymores American football team played some or all of their home games each season at Hampden Park and the venue also hosted World Bowl XI. The Glasgow Cup was a once popular tournament, which was competed for by Rangers, Celtic, Clyde, Partick Thistle and Queen's Park. [17] The green-hollow may refer to the ravine to the east of Glasgow Cathedral. Find the perfect hotel within your budget with reviews from real travelers. 110 Bath Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 2EN. Glasgow's city centre is home to flagship stores, impressive shopping centres and designer favourites all within an easily walkable area. 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[240], From 1966 to 1986, the Glasgow Dynamos played at Crossmyloof Ice Rink. Glasgow's city centre is home to flagship stores, impressive shopping centres and designer favourites all within an easily walkable area. This form of coronet, resembling an embattled city wall, was allowed to the four area councils with city status. [208] Many of Glasgow's worst tenements were refurbished into desirable accommodation in the 1970s and 1980s[208] and the policy of demolition is considered to have destroyed many fine examples of a "universally admired architectural" style. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Glasgows economy in the 21st century includes traditional heavy engineering, advanced engineering and manufacturing, aerospace technology and development (notably the production of satellites), information and communication technology, software engineering, and renewable energy and low-carbon innovations. The city is also rich in artists and creators which makes for a thriving and exciting independent shopping scene. Parks. In 1745, however, Glasgow was almost ruined by the levies imposed by the army of the insurgent Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender, which occupied the city. Glasgow Caledonian University, founded in 1875, gained university status in 1993. [38] A Glasgow Economic Audit report published in 2007 stated that the gap between prosperous and deprived areas of the city is widening. Follow this walking trail, or use its interactive map to find your favourite murals. From the 18th century onwards, the city also grew as one of Britain's main hubs of transatlantic trade with North America and the West Indies. By Jenness Mitchell, Scotland news reporter Tuesday 17 January 2023 Now called the Glasgow Club Crownpoint Sports Complex, the centre provides service such as sports facilities, health advice, stress management, leisure and vocational classes. Dating from 1771 and 1780, both have been well restored. WebThe University of Glasgow is a major research-led university operating in an international context with the following fundamental aims: * to provide education through the development of learning in a research environment * to undertake fundamental, strategic and applied research * to make a major contribution to local, regional, national and It is situated along both banks of the River Clyde 20 miles (32 km) from that rivers mouth on the western, or Atlantic, coast. The Romans later built outposts in the area and, to protect Roman Britannia from the Brittonic speaking (Celtic) Caledonians, constructed the Antonine Wall. [154] In 2004, STV Group plc (then known as SMG plc) sold its 27.8% stake in Scottish Radio Holdings to the broadcasting group EMAP for 90.5million. In 2013, Scotland's first purpose-built Gurdwara opened in a massive opening ceremony. The city has hosted many exhibitions over the years, including The Glasgow Garden Festival in 1988, being the UK City of Architecture 1999, European Capital of Culture 1990, National City of Sport 19951999 and European Capital of Sport 2003. After extensive river engineering projects to dredge and deepen the River Clyde as far as Glasgow, shipbuilding became a major industry on the upper stretches of the river, pioneered by industrialists such as Robert Napier, John Elder, George Thomson, Sir William Pearce and Sir Alfred Yarrow. Cotton manufacture, which was well suited to Glasgows damp climate, succeeded the trade in tobacco. WebFeaturing: Pollok House, The Tenement House, The Tearoom at The Botanics, &. WebUniversity of Glasgow - Postgraduate study Home Postgraduate study Postgraduate study Find a programme Taught programmes A-Z Research opportunities A-Z Postgraduate Online Event: Wednesday 7 December, 09:00-19:00 Chat to staff, students and academics to find out all about life as a postgraduate student at UofG! Two of Glasgow's rowing clubs separately claim that it was their members who were among the founders of Rangers Football Club. Two airports are dedicated to Glasgow, and Edinburgh International airport, situated on the west side of Edinburgh, is not far from Glasgow. WebOver 1500 students take part every year in our long-established Study Abroad and exchange programmes. Glasgow North recorded the biggest remain vote with 78% opting to stay in the EU whilst in Glasgow East this figure dropped to 56%. There are private clinics and hospitals at the Nuffield in the west end and Ross Hall in the south side of the city. The A82 connects Glasgow to Argyll and the western Highlands. [43] Following the 2002 Glasgow floods, the waterborne parasite cryptosporidium was found in the reservoir at Milngavie, and so the new Milngavie water treatment works was built. 8 more. All pharmacies provide a wide range of services including minor ailment advice, emergency hormonal contraception, public health advice, some provide oxygen and needle exchange. [66][67], Since the 2019 general election, Glasgow has been represented by 7 Scottish National Party MPs; the Glasgow North East constituency, was regained by Anne McLaughlin of the Scottish National Party, resulting in the same clean sweep like 4 years previously. The works experimented to find better ways to treat sewage, and a number of experimental filters were constructed, until a full activated sludge plant was built between 1962 and 1968 at a cost of 4 million. See standout creations by acclaimed street artists like Ali Wyllie, Art Pistol and Ejek, including the Spaceman on New Wynd by Wyllie and Recoat, alongside the stunningly

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