Articles related to "Glasgow"

The Glasgow sightseeing bus tour opens several perspectives on the city: the Clyde shipbuilding heydays, the legacy of the tobacco lords, and Glasgow's cultural pride.

Creative ideas for corporate events in Glasgow include the Science Centre, Kelvingrove Museum and the Radisson SAS Glasgow. Get details on these fun corporate retreats.

The People's Palace Glasgow is a fascinating museum illustrating the lives of both rich and working class poor in Glasgow from 1750 to the present. See a real Steamie!

Glasgow's hotel bed total has risen by more than 40 per cent during the last seven years.

Low cost carriers such as Ryanair, Wizzair and Flythomascook.com offer direct routes from Rome, Paris, Frankfurt, Riga and Stockholm - often at bargain prices.

Glasgow Rangers have been a dominant force in Scottish Football for well over 100 years winning the Scottish League title on 51 occasions.

In 2011 the Jumeirah will be the newest of Glasgow's luxury hotels when it opens in the business district, with spa, gym, bars, 5-star suites and serviced apartments.

Glasgow Cathedral's future was defined when John Knox, ordained as a Roman Catholic priest, turned to Protestantism.

The city of Glasgow prospered during the later part of the 18th century thanks to the lucrative tobacco trade between Glasgow and Virginia.

La Fiorentina claims to be the 'premier Italian and Mediterranean restaurant in Glasgow' - discover the secrets of this Glasgow Italian Restaurant's success.

The winners of the first-ever Scottish Restaurant Awards across a variety of categories were announced in a ceremony at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

A new free map shows six of the best whisky bars in Glasgow for those who want to sample the finest Scotch and best single malts while visiting Scotland.

The most expensive luxury hotels in Glasgow, Scotland, some with spas and top restaurants, include the Hilton, Malmaison, Hotel du Vin, Millennium, and ABode

Bored of dull historical information? Kids can explore scientific principles and ethical dilemmas through interactive attractions and exhibits in Scotland's biggest city.

Glasgow's Blythswood Square is the location for a new five star hotel due to open in one of the city's most famous historical buildings in September.

Rosanne Cash performs a tribute to Johnny Cash at the 2007 Celtic Connections. Other artists include Richie Havens, Clannad, Kathryn Williams, Idlewild and John Cale

Attending Glasgow Art School part-time, CRM both developed his genius and encountered his lifelong collaborators, the 'Spooks', sisters Frances and Margaret MacDonald.

Glasgow has been named the top place to shop in the UK outside London for the fourth time in a row.

"Chopping logs outside a snow covered cabin" signed by Cornelius David Krieghoff, bought for 50p, was sold today for £29,000 at a fine art auction in Edinburgh Scotland.

The filmmaker's discussion on films, actors and bricks through windows

Four decades of Doctor Who history are showcased at the Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow until 4 January 2010. Visitors can see scary latex alien favourites and memorabilia.

Glasgow's food and drink exhibition, Enjoy the Taste of Scotland, is a treat for lovers of haggis, whisky and Scottish beer, as generous tastings were on offer.

A late goal against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park brings the Scottish Premier League title race to and end with Glasgow Celtic as Champions.

Rodin sculptures, Old Masters' paintings, architectural elements from castles, cathedral windows and Tang Dynasty tapestries are showcased in this world-class museum.

A well preserved ancient monument, Newark Castle combines 15th and 16th century building. The land on which it is built first came into the Maxwell family in 1402.

Glasgow's Pollok Country Park which surrounds historic Pollok House and the Burrell Collection provides the perfect antidote to the bustling streets of the city centre.

Starting up in business is hard in the recession, but Betsy la Belle in Glasgow's West End is flourishing thanks to its fantastic lingerie and a hard-working owner.

Glasgow can party just as well as Edinburgh, whether it's laughs in the Old Fruitmarket, Rangers vs Celtic or the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.

You might know how to get a cheap flight into Prestwick but what about once you get there? Cheap travel at worst or FREE travel if you know where to look.

Visual artists visiting Scotland can hire studio space in cities including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee and towns including Nairn in the Highlands.

On paper Heineken Cup Pool 2 should be a comfortable qualification for Biarritz, but could the inconsistent Basques fail to turn up again?

Whiskey is a big business throughout the world. Learn how it is made, distributed and enjoyed throughout the world by taking a class that covers these areas.

This weekend's Old Firm derby between Celtic and Rangers looks like it will be pivotal in deciding the destination of the Scottish Premier league title.

Robert Burns is world famous as a farmer and poet of the people, yet a large part of his adventurous life was spent as a respectable government Exciseman.

An introduction to Scotland Travel - rainy weather, biting midges and transportation options.

It's bright orange, sickly sweet and proving so popular it's set to rival whisky as Scotland's most famous drink. It's no wonder Scots call Irn-Bru phenomenal.

Uefa are investigating videos that appear to show Celtic Supporters singing sectarian songs outside the Nou Camp in Barcelona.

Scottish scientist William Hunter bequeathed Scotland's oldest public museum. Find the entrance, and marvel at Sir Isaac Newton's death mask and a walrus' penis bone...

Despite being in the shadow of Edinburgh for one month of the year, Glasgow has a thriving and independent performance art scene.

The Mackintosh Building, arguably the best working art school space ever made, is now refurbished with a Mackintosh archive, chair museum and improved shopping facilities

THERE are frequent flights to Belfast's two airports, George Best Belfast City (airport code BHD) and Belfast International (BFS), from other UK cities.

This October weekend, Wasps is "exhibiting artists' work...where they work" in 14 studios across Scotland. Over 100 painting artists are showing their art work for sale.

New Celtic boss has drawn Aberdeen In His First League Fixture In The Scottish Premiership Calendar.

A history of the Scottish festival of Hogmanay, including the customs and traditions which have inspired New Year celebrations worldwide.

Scotland has surprisingly strong Italian links - which means that there are plenty of places there to enjoy excellent Italian food and drink

January 25th, 2009 is an important date for fans of the great Scottish poet Robert Burns. It marks the 250th anniversary of his birth.

Frommer's Guide to Scotland has travel advice and information on Glasgow, Edinburgh, and all the popular visitor destinations including the Scottish Highlands and Islands

Scotland's Moffat House Hotel in the village of Moffat, a short drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, has a quarter-million pound refit to upgrade from 3-star to 4-star

Dutch hotel group citizenM opens an affordable luxury 230-room hotel at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport in early 2008. Budget hotels follow in London, Glasgow, Barcelona

Edited by noted battlefield archaeologist Dr Tony Pollard, other contributors to this volume offer additional perspectives on Culloden and the 1745 Jacobite Rising.