Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

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Glasgow, meaning ‘dear green place’, is
undoubtedly one of Scotland’s most thriving
and friendliest cities and, with a population of
over 611,000, it is certainly Scotland’s largest.
It has so much to offer, with endless and exciting
opportunities for people of all ages, from culture and
history to shopping and socialising, from sport and
scenery to film and music, Glasgow has it all.
In 2007, testament to the city’s vibrant cultural
appeal, wealth of facilities and welcoming atmosphere,
Glasgow was chosen to host the 2014 Commonwealth
Games.
Also renowned for its fabulous shopping facilities,
label lovers will delight in the exclusive Italian Centre,
while those looking for something a little different should
try Princes Square, where a whole host of boutiques,
cosmetic and jewellery shops, restaurants, cafés and
bars await.
Moving away from the city centre, the West End
and the South Side are both favourites with students and
professionals alike. The bustling Byres Road is the hub of
the cosmopolitan West End, where the bars are always
busy and the most original shops are tucked away.
It’s easy to see why Glasgow was once voted
European City of Culture, just take your pick from
exhibitions at the impressive Gallery of Modern Art or
the Burrell Collection, or go to a play at the Tron or
Citizen’s Theatres.
One of Glasgow’s most famous figures is the
architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh,
who has left his mark across the city. Perhaps the best
known example of his work is the Glasgow School
of Art.
Glasgow is an easy city to get around, with
many places within walking distance of each other.
Those that aren’t, are easily accessed by the efficient
public transport system, including the subway, known as
the ‘Clockwork Orange’.
One of the most recent additions to Glasgow’s list
of attractions is the Glasgow Science Centre. This stateof-the-art
development features Scotland’s only IMAX
large-screen cinema.
Even in this energetic city, it’s easy to take some
time out and relax in the tranquil surroundings of the
seventy parks and gardens across the city, which come
alive in summer and are awash with colour in the
autumn.
One thing’s for sure, once you’ve experienced this
vibrant city, you’ll never want to leave.
Music: Glasgow has a well-respected music scene.
Live venues include King Tuts Wah Wah Hut,
where the band Oasis were discovered. The
famous Barrowlands is another popular venue for
concert goers.
Nightlife: Choose from over 800 pubs/bars,
30 nightclubs and 51 cinema screens, including
the famous Glasgow Film Theatre.
Dining Out: Glasgow was voted top regional UK City
for its choice and quality of restaurants according
to ‘Hardens Top UK Restaurants’.
Architecture: Glasgow was voted the European City
of Culture in 1990 and the UK City of Architecture
& Design in 1999.
Famous Glaswegians: Robert Carlyle (actor), Travis
(pop band), Alan Cumming (actor), James Kelman
(author) & Billy Connolly (comedian).
Well Respected: Glasgow was voted the ‘coolest’ city
in Britain by a national poll of young people.
Retail Therapy: Outside of London, Glasgow has the
second largest retail centre in the UK. Glasgow
was also the first UK location for Gianni Versace
and is now home to the giant Buchanan Galleries
complex and the exclusive Princes Square
development.
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Peoples’ Palace at Glasgow Green
(opposite page) Barrowland
(concert venue) (01), River Clyde
at dusk (02), ‘The Thinker’ at The
Burrell Collection (03), Ashton
Lane, West End, home to some of
Glasgow’s popular bars and
restaurants (04), Glasgow
Cathedral, one of the city’s most
spectacular historical buildings
(05).
Cultured: Glasgow is the third most popular
destination in Britain for foreign tourists, after
London and Edinburgh.
Environmentally Friendly: Glasgow lives up to its Gaelic
name, Ghlasgu, meaning ‘dear green place’.
There are 70 parks and gardens within the city
boundaries.
Opportunities: Glasgow is one of the top three
business centres in Europe.