Glasgow Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

Glasgow – a city whose industrial roots and cultural bloom makes it the charming vacation destination it is today. Check out all the places we visited in this video: When ready, browse vacation packages to Glasgow: Just over an hour west of Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, is the city of #Glasgow. #Explore this city’s unique blend of style and character at George Square, the center of it all. Looming over the city’s north-east are the brooding spires of Glasgow Cathedral. On the hill behind the cathedral lies Glasgow Necropolis, a timeworn Victorian cemetery. Just a 20-minute drive from the city center is Bothwell Castle, a remnant of the past. For those after a little more culture, an attraction which exemplifies Glasgow’s fascinating blend of the earthy and the elaborate is the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is one of the oldest, and most distinguished, learning institutions in the world. From its rich history to its irreverent character, a #vacation to Glasgow will show you elements from all walks of life. For now, we hope you enjoy watching this #travel #guide as much as we enjoyed making it. More travel information around Glasgow: Subscribe to Expedia’s YouTube Channel for great travel videos and join the conversation on the best vacation ideas. --------- Follow us on social media: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: PINTEREST: --------- 0:00 - Glasgow 1:08 - George Square 1:31 - The Gallery of Modern Art 1:55 - Duke of Wellington 2:15 - Buchanan Street 2:39 - Glasgow Cathedral 3:02 - Glasgow Necropolis 3:22 - Bothwell Castle 3:55 - Hampden Park 4:36 - Queen’s Park 4:56 - Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre & the SSE Hydro 5:20 - Titan 5:48 - The West End 6:05 - Botanic Gardens 6:22 - Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 7:00 - University of Glasgow