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Glasgow If you talk to a native Scot, you may be surprised to hear that Glasgow is much more favored among the locals that Edinburgh. Of course, if you’re staying in Scotland you are going to want to see the picturesque, and breathtaking Edinburgh. Yet to truly know and experience Scotland, you will be wise to do much more than just pass through Glasgow.
Glasgow’s music scene is by far the best in Scotland, and among the best in Britain. Live music can be found at a wide variety of bars, pubs, and clubs throughout the city. Practically every musical taste is catered to, whether you like rock, pop and blues, cool jazz or folk music hearkening to the ancient local culture, the spirit of Glasgow sings.
When exploring Glasgow nightlife, a good place to start out is the Blackfriar’s on Bell Street. Not only will you enjoy superb live jazz but you’ll also find an extensive selection of dozens of artisan beers, one of the city’s best selections. Later on, one dance club that is definitely worth checking out is The Cathouse, where live rock bands play to the throbbing pulse of a younger, sexier crowd. Bennets is one of the best gay bars in Glasgow.
Looking for more high culture in Glasgow? The Tron Theatre is a
mecca for experimental drama performances. Also, The Kings
Theatre is a notch above the sweaty nightlife scene, and is a great place to see traveling acts coming through town. The Pavillion Theatre is a great place to take the family for lighthearted performances in a modern building.
Historical attractions in Glasgow are few and far between, and there’s a general sense that the locals like it this way. Indeed, Glasgow is really a living rejection of the museum-like Edinburgh, which is pretty but lacks the gritty, working-class flavor and industrial flavor from which Glasgow is emerging like the Firebird as a veritable cultural capital in Europe.
Indeed, already two decades ago Glasgow was awarded the distinction of being a European Culture Capital, as it emerges from a sooty past to become one of the most vibrant and innovative city’s in arts and architecture. And by seeing the number of innovative buildings fueled by the increasing wealth in Britain, that culture today is accelerating.
Accommodations in Glasgow are of good value, with hotels, rental apartments, youth hostels making up for quite a number of places to stay. There are multiple train stations in Glasgow, and easy access via Scotland’s major roadways. |
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