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Europe's premiere winter music festival, Celtic Connections enters into its 17th year in 2010...
To celebrate its' 65th year, the College of Piping in Glasgow's West End will be hosting a concert on Saturday 30 January 2010...

Visiting Glasgow

Recently named by Lonely Planet as one of the top cities in the world to visit in 2009, Glasgow is a modern, vibrant metropolis yet still retains its legendary warmth and generous hospitality. 

Enjoy fantastic shopping, amazing architecture and world-class museums and discover the city’s fabulous restaurants, great bars, friendly people and exciting events.

 

Museums and Galleries >> Kelvingrove Museum

Glasgow has an enviable portfolio of internationally renowned museums and galleries including the magnificent Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Scotland’s most popular visitor attraction, the unique Burrell Collection and the cool and contemporary Gallery of Modern Art. 

The work of Art Nouveau architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh>> is also a highlight for visitors to the city.  His distinctive style can still be appreciated at The Lighthouse, Scotland’s centre for architecture and design, the delightful Willow Tearooms and Mackintosh’s masterpiece, The Glasgow School of Art.

Shopping >> Glasgow Shoppers
Shopping is also a delight and in addition to the city’s rollcall of famous names, the compact city centre and grid system make it easy to navigate during vital retail expeditions! 


Eating and Drinking >>

Visitors to Glasgow have a culinary feast in store. The city’s restaurant scene is diverse in style and price, so whether you chose to embrace the latest trends in global cuisine of sample the finest Scottish produce, Glasgow has something to suit all tastes. 

 

 

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Findlay Napier and the Bar Room Mountaineers - New single release through Watercolour Music 26/02/2010 Details>>

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