Glasgow
United Kingdom
- Safety rating
- 8.1/10
- Best time to visit
- May to September for the mildest weather and a packed festival calendar.
- Population
- 0.6M
Overview
Scotland's largest city is a gritty, warm-hearted hub of Victorian architecture, world-class museums, and a legendary live-music scene. Striking Charles Rennie Mackintosh designs and a buzzing dining culture reward exploration.
Top attractions
See the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, the Riverside Museum, and Mackintosh's architectural landmarks.
Getting around
A compact subway loop, extensive buses, and trains make getting around straightforward.