Scotland

Glasgow is a lively and proud city in Scotland. While Edinburgh is the Capital of Scotland, Glasgow is actually the larger city of the two. Furthermore, at one time, Glasgow was said to be the second city of the British Empire due to the enormity of trade between the city and the Americas. At first mainly in tobacco - hence the term “Tobacco Lords” for those who made their fortunes in this trade and invested heavily in their city. The sense of civic pride was immense and large sums were invested in bold civic buildings.  The Tobacco Lords wanted to show both their pride in their wonderful city, while also displaying their own wealth. However many were very generous and to this day we must be grateful to them for their wise and kind investments and donations... Read More

Taking a vacation in Scotland is becoming extremely popular and, when you consider the many things this country has to offer the tourist, you too may consider visiting Scotland some time soon. As well as folk visiting to trace their family roots, people wishing to visit castle, those who just want to experience the countryside, those who wish to indulge in sport or sports competitions and those who go to one of the many festivals held in Edinburgh, many folk choose to visit Glasgow. Known for many things, such as the lively night scene, a much quieter place of interest to visit is the Glasgow Necropolis... Read More

Glasgow is a great short break destination and is still one of the gems the city break tables of top destinations in Europe. It probably does not spring to mind as some people’s first choice to visit but it should... Read More

The Glasgow Boys were a group/collective of twenty five artists who painted in Glasgow through the 1880s and 1890s. As well as painting Glasgow scenes they also painted rural landscapes in a most colourful fashion. Some of the most famous artists in the group were Sir James Guthrie, George Henry and John Lavery and Culture and Sport Glasgow have struck a deal with the Royal Academy in London to display around a hundred paintings and fifty drawings in 2010 (Easter until August). Culture and Sport Glasgow are a charitable organisation which have the honour of looking after the city’s museums... Read More