36 Hours in Glasgow
This historic city, known for its Art Nouveau flourishes, also has a blossoming modern side, with daring new buildings, bars, restaurants and galleries.
'It’s easy to appreciate the historic beauty of Glasgow, from the grand Art Nouveau constructions of the celebrated architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh to the intricately carved gravestones left behind by the Vikings in the ninth century. But the modern side of the largest city in Scotland is blossoming, with dozens of formerly disused buildings reopening as galleries, bars, shops and restaurants, creating a bustling atmosphere that combines well with the enthusiastic vibe of the city’s university life. The remote setting is also part of the appeal. Located four and a half hours north of London by train, or an hour’s travel west from Edinburgh, this city on the River Clyde makes it easy to really escape for a few days. Happily, it’s also easy to acquire a local’s sense of place. Start out in the historic City Center and Merchant City districts north of the river, then hop the subway to the burgeoning West End, Partick and Finnieston districts to the west, or continue along the subway’s 15-station loop to explore the diverse neighborhoods of the oft-overlooked Southside.'>>>
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