| For the cultured and fashionable Glasgow must be the destination of choice when visiting Scotland. The city has lost it's grim image and has emerged in the past 20 years to vie with London for shopping and anywhere else in the world for amazing architecture and vibrancy.The nightlife is out there on it's own, but the daytime sees a different kind of attraction - that of galleries and museums galore - these mostly are without an admission charge so it's easy to spend a day drifting around the centre of town, seeing works not only of local artists but by those from further afield.There are 13 world class museums across the city, some of the most famous being the Burrell Collection, The Gallery of Modern Art and for those who like architecture and design The Lighthouse is home to Scotland's first dedicated museum housed in Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 1895 Glasgow Herald newspaper office.The world's first Museum of Religion is located in the city, but of you feel like a relaxed cup of coffee head to the home of cafe culture around the Italian Centre, Merchant Square, Gallery of Modern Art or the Buchanan Galleries.After getting your second wind it could be time to engage in a spot of retail therapy, there is something for everyone, whether it be a thrift market or designer threads, just head to the shopping district in the heart of the city centered around the pedestrianised areas of Buchanan Street, Argyle Street, and Sauchiehall Street.For those in search of some Scot's bling Argyll Arcade, one of Britain's oldest covered shopping arcades, built in 1827, is home to 32 jewellery shops, you'll be spoilt for choice.A great city to spend a weekend or longer in, there really is masses to do.www.campervansdirect.co.uk |
