Interesting Facts

Despite the fact that Glasgow can boast a variety of eating establishments, the city proudly boasts the nickname, "Curry Capital of Europe." The city is dotted with many good restaurants that serve food from the Indian sub-continent.
Tea, anyone? High Tea is a very well known Scottish tradition. Served in the late afternoon, it generally consists of a hot main course, tea or coffee, and a plate full of cakes.
Lost? No problem! The "City Centre Representatives" are a group of public servants whose job is to help people with directions and general information. They are easy to spot in the bright, red jackets they don.
Scottish hospitality at its finest! Doors Open day is an entire weekend in September devoted solely to the "behind the scenes" glimpse into some of the places that are, for the most part, closed to the public. It's the perfect time to visit court cells, offices, and fire stations.
Glasgow is Scotland's leading seaport and its largest city. The city is located on the River Clyde and is the center of the Clydeside industrial belt. Manufacturers include electronic equipment, chemicals, textiles, carpets, and machine tools.
Glasgow is a diverse and modern cosmopolitan city. It boasts the biggest commuter transport system outside of London and is the second shopping capital in the United Kingdom.
Once a world center for shipbuilding, Glasgow was the production site for such famous ships as the Queen Elizabeth II, Britannia, and the Cutty Sark. The ships were world renowned for their quality and ground breaking technology.
With its flamboyant towers, turrets, spires, and statues, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is probably the Glaswegians favorite building. The museum holds one of the United Kingdom's finest art collections. Glasgow folklore tells that the museum was built from back to front in error and that the architect committed suicide when he realized what had happened.
The Glasgow Necropolis is the city's most splendid graveyard. Located on a prominent hill, the cemetery provides an excellent view of the city. The name necropolis means "city of the dead." Fifty thousand burials have taken place here, including that of William Miller, who wrote the children's poem "Wee Willie Winkie." A woodworker by trade, some of Miller's poems were written on sandpaper.
The best-known areas for restaurants and pubs in Glasgow are the city centre and the West End. When it comes to eating, remember that the city's favorite fast food is a fish supper, known to English visitors as fish and chips!