TOURIST
INFORMATION
Glasgow is one of the friendliest cities in the world and the local Glaswegians will be happy to help you if you need directions or recommendations. On this page is information about travel, accommodation, and essentials. Also check out our tourist guides, including a checklist of things to do before you leave the city, translations of some of the more common and colourful phrases you may hear during your visit, and information on some of the amazing sites that can be found within easy reach of Glasgow.
TOURIST
CHECKLIST
A list of things to do on your visit to Glasgow. How many can you check off before you leave?
GLASGOW
TRANSLATED
Glasgow has a very distinct dialect along with several slang terms and sayings.
BEYOND
GLASGOW
Glasgow is a great hub for exploring more of Scotland. See what lies beyond the city.
GLASGOW ESSENTIALS
A quick guide to some things you will want to have with you before you visit Glasgow.
UMBRELLA OR
RAIN JACKET
Glasgow is known for its rainfall, even in the summer months, so bring a brolly just in case.
WALKING BOOTS
OR SHOES
The city is built on a series of drumlins, so bring a good pair of shoes for those steep hills.
YOUR TASTE
BUDS
Hearty beer, fiery whiskies, spicy haggis and succulent salmon – indulge those taste buds!
A SENSE
OF HUMOUR
The citizens of Glasgow love a good laugh, so bring a sense of humour to join in the banter.
GLASGOW ACCOMODATION
Glasgow has hundreds of hotels that cater to a variety of budget and location needs.
We recommend Hotels.com to find the best hotel deals in Glasgow.
GLASGOW TRAVEL
For bus, train and subway stations and timetables, visit Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT).
AIRPORT
TRAIN
BUS
