Those relocating to Glasgow will find Scotland's largest city is
a place where business, sport and international culture flourishes.
From Scottish Ballet to avant-garde dance, Scottish Opera to rock
concerts, the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama to some of
the finest collections of civic art in Europe at the Burrell
Collection and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Glasgow and the
West has it all.
In 2009, Lonely Planet ranked Glasgow among the world's top ten
must-see cities. The city attracts nearly 2.3m visitors per
year who come to experience its wide range of attractions,
year-round events and strong retail offer. Glasgow has also
been particularly successful in the business tourism
market. It is the UK's international conference capital,
attracting more international delegates in 2008/09 than any other
British city.
Scotland with Style
The key to the city's success is its brand Glasgow: Scotland with
Style, which projects Glasgow onto the world stage and
the unique One Glasgow approach that engages with key agencies
within the city and at national level.
- Host of Commonwealth Games 2014
- 20 world-class museums and art galleries, most free
- Kelvingrove Art Galley, Scotland's most visited tourist
attraction
- Best retail centre in the UK outside London's West End
- Glasgow SECC - Winner of "Best UK Convention Centre" 2009
(second consecutive year) and Silver Medal winner in 2010
- Glasgow - Best UK Convention Bureau Award 2010(fourth
consecutive year)
- Glasgow UK's International Conference Capital 2008/09
- Glasgow - 3rd most attractive overseas tourist and
UK short break destination
- Iconic Riverside Museum
development to open in 2011
The Glasgow City Centre Action Plan recognises
the critical role of the city centre as the principal focus for
economic and employment growth, commercial services, retail,
education and tourism. It identifies a range of actions
covering development, access, management and promotion. For
more information on the Plan and other City Centre Initiatives
visit: http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Business/CityCentre/