Glasgow

The city of Glasgow in Scotland lies on the River Clyde and has a history that is rich, diverse and often tumultuous as Glasgow emerged from early medieval settlement to become Scotland’s largest city today. Glasgow had a religious site in the 6^th century and later, was one of the largest and wealthiest bishoprics in the Kingdom of Scotland. By the late 12^th century the status of burgh was bestowed along with the right to an annual fair; the fair continues as a popular annual event to this day. The University of Glasgow developed from 1451 and Glasgow was elevated in status and prestige. Transatlantic trade from the 18^th century with British North America and the British West Indies saw exceptional growth and the Industrial Revolution steered the city to become one of the world's greatest centres for ship building and engineering. The Victorian era and Edwardian period saw Glasgow at the height of its importance.

Glasgow is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with distinct areas including the ‘Old City of Glasgow’ around the cathedral, a vast commercial and financial sector, cultural area with theatres, excellent shopping and entertainment as well as lovely parks and open spaces. Glasgow is home to many historic buildings, sites of interest, visitor and cultural attractions as well as the usual delights of a city as large, historic and modern as Glasgow.

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