Glasgow is a stylish, cosmopolitan centre packed with an
abundance of features and attractions that make it a top European
city.
National Geographic Traveller magazine called it "the UK's
Coolest City", a testament to the style evident in Glasgow's
shopping and café culture, art galleries and museums, its bars and
restaurants, nightlife and entertainment, its buildings and, above
all, its people, reflected in the city's slogan 'People
Make Glasgow'.
Catering for Every Taste
If you choose Glasgow for your corporate relocation, you will
not be disappointed.
Visitors to Glasgow never fail to be impressed by their retail
experience. Experian's annual retail vitality index has
consistently confirmed Glasgow as offering the best shopping in the
UK, outside London's West End. Across the city centre, attractive
malls sit alongside designer boutiques and specialist
retailers.
From gourmet style restaurants to cafes, bars and traditional
pubs, Glasgow caters for the widest range of tastes and
preferences.
For arts and culture, the city offers an equally eclectic mix.
It is home to the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Opera
and Scottish Ballet. Major pop and rock acts play at the Ovo Hydro
indoor arena, one of the world's busiest entertainment venues.
There's also Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall and many other
atmospheric venues.
Glasgow is also home to the International Comedy Festival,
Glasgow International Jazz Festival, Celtic Connections and many
more.
World Renowned Galleries
The city's art galleries and museums rank on a worldwide scale.
The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum attracts over one million
visitors each year.
The now refurbished Burrell Collection in Pollok Park is an
architectural masterpiece that houses the intriguing lifetime
collection of one of Glasgow's greatest philanthropists, shipping
magnate, Sir William Burrell.
The Gallery of Modern Art and House for an Art Lover are other
outstanding examples in the city's complement of over 20 galleries
and museums.
The River Clyde offers a number of leisure attractions - the
Glasgow Science Centre and the iconic Riverside Museum are
impressive visitor attractions on the waterfront.
Glasgow is the birthplace of world renowned Charles Rennie
Mackintosh, one of the most celebrated architects of his
generation. Mackintosh took his inspiration from our Scottish
traditions and blended them with the flourish of Art Nouveau and
the simplicity of Japanese forms. Much of his work has survived and
can be seen today at numerous locations across the city.
The Great Outdoors
Glasgow is known affectionately as the 'dear green place',
largely because of its 70 parks, more green space per square mile
than any other UK city.
Whether you hanker after peace and tranquillity, or you are an
outdoor sports enthusiast, neither is far away for Glaswegians.
Loch Lomond, the gateway to the Highlands and Scotland's first
national park, is only 45 minutes drive from the city centre.
The great golf courses of Turnberry, Troon, Gleneagles and Loch
Lomond are all within one hour's drive from Glasgow and sailing
enthusiasts will love the proximity of Kip Marina at Gourock, only
40 minutes from the city centre.
Living in Glasgow
Anyone looking for a home in Glasgow is spoilt for choice. From
trendy waterfront apartments on the River Clyde, just along from
the IFSD, to generously proportioned Victorian flats and town
houses in Glasgow's west end. From loft apartments in the Merchant
City, to substantial family villas in a range of outstanding high
quality suburbs with excellent commuter links, Glasgow has it
all.
Compared to other cities across the UK, cost to own or rent
residential accommodation ar very competitive. Find out more about
this here.
Also on offer is a range of commercial property from new
build office developments to top quality refurbished office
space, Glasgow is the perfect city to locate your business.
For a quality of life that is difficult to beat, Glasgow is a
great choice.