| When you think of a 'classic' holiday, what type of | | | | most prominent cultural venues; the art enthusiast |
| setting do you envision? Do you picture yourself | | | | will enjoy exploring the Gallery of Modern Art and |
| lounging on a beach, relaxing in a seaside town, or | | | | the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, while |
| perhaps partaking in an array of adventurous | | | | the theatre-goer can catch spectacular shows at |
| activities? There are countless 'classic' holidays out | | | | the Kings Theatre, the Citizen's Theatre, or the |
| there - and ranking high among them is | | | | Theatre Royal - which is also home to the |
| undoubtedly the cultural city tour.City tours are | | | | Scottish Opera and the Scottish Ballet.Other |
| spectacular, simply because they encompass so | | | | must-see attractions in the city include the |
| much; whether you'd like to stroll through | | | | Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow University |
| grandiose galleries, shop in stylish districts, or | | | | and Cineworld, the tallest cinema in the world. |
| experience thrilling nightlife, a city is the place to | | | | Glasgow is also home to the Mitchell Library, which |
| be. What's more, cultural city tours are ideal for | | | | is the largest reference library in Europe, with |
| weekend-mini-breaks as well as extended | | | | over 1,213,000 volumes.In addition, Glasgow hosts |
| getaways - so anyone can partake in the | | | | countless exhibitions and festivals; but unlike |
| excitement, no matter how busy they may be. | | | | Edinburgh, which primarily holds its festivals during |
| But any major city will offer shopping, theatre, | | | | the month of August, Glasgow's festivals stretch |
| nightlife and cultural activity; so what makes a city | | | | throughout the year. The most renowned |
| stand out in these particular categories? Head to | | | | festivals include the Glasgow Jazz Festival, the |
| Glasgow, and you'll find out.Glasgow is Scotland's | | | | Glasgow Film Festival, the Glasgow Comedy |
| largest city, as well as one of the UK's top tourist | | | | Festival, and the West End Festival. Between |
| destinations. And while it has a wealth of cultural | | | | October and November every year, Glasgow also |
| attractions and activities to offer any visitor, it | | | | hosts Glasgay!, the UK's largest multi-art gay, |
| holds much more: Glasgow is well-known for its | | | | lesbian, bisexual and transgender festival.Glasgow |
| distinctive energy, unique style and unparalleled | | | | is also one of the world's top shopping |
| character - so it's no surprise that the city | | | | destinations, with stores that will satisfy every |
| attracts over 3 million tourists each | | | | fashionista. |
| year.Glasgow's centre boasts some of the city's | | | | |