Flights [56][57], Although Glasgow Corporation had been a pioneer in the municipal socialist movement from the late-nineteenth century, since the Representation of the People Act 1918, Glasgow increasingly supported left-wing ideas and politics at a national level. The city centre is also home to four of Glasgow's higher education institutions: the University of Strathclyde, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow School of Art and Glasgow Caledonian University, and to the largest college in Britain the City of Glasgow College in Cathedral Street. Glasgow's contemporary dance music scene has been spearheaded by Slam, and their record label Soma Quality Recordings,[152] with their Pressure club nights attracting DJs and clubbers from around the world, which was previously held at The Arches but following that venue's closure due to claims of unsafe level of drug use has moved to Sub Club. The Scottish Football Association, the national governing body, and the Scottish Football Museum are based in Glasgow, as are the Scottish Professional Football League, Scottish Junior Football Association and Scottish Amateur Football Association. South Side. Glasgow is Scotlands largest city, and it forms an independent council area that lies entirely within the historic county of Lanarkshire . Public Consultation", "Full votes and seats by party etc - SPE21", "Election 2015: SNP wins 56 of 59 seats in Scots landslide", "Glasgow North East Labour MP Paul Sweeney: "Yes badges were cool in 2014 now it's Jeremy", "Labour's Paul Sweeney loses Glasgow North East seat to SNP", "Scottish independence referendum Results", "EU referendum: Here is how Glasgow voted", Who won? per night. It was at this castle Mary Queen of Scots supposedly spent the night before her defeat at the Battle of Langside in May 1568. Jan 22 - Jan 23. Glasgow also has a huge retail sector, is a centre of film and television production, and is an important global financial and business services hub. Choirs of all type are well supported. The Glasgow Science Centre explores the effect of science and technology on society and includes the Glasgow Tower. [201] These were the most popular form of housing in 19th- and 20th-century Glasgow, and remain the most common form of dwelling in Glasgow today. WebOver 1500 students take part every year in our long-established Study Abroad and exchange programmes. "Central Glasgow: An Illustrated Architectural Guide" (1993), Small, G P. "Greater Glasgow: An Illustrated Architectural Guide" (2008), Urquhart, Gordon R. "Along Great Western Road: An Illustrated History of Glasgow's West End" (2000), Worsdall, Frank. [192] Glasgow forms the western part of the Silicon Glen high tech sector of Scotland with consumer electronics companies such as RHA Technologies headquartered. Celtic Park (60,411 seats) is located in the east end of Glasgow, and Ibrox Stadium (50,817 seats) on the south side. It elects nine of the parliament's 73 first past the post constituency members and seven of the 56 additional members. Follow this walking trail, or use its interactive map to find your favourite murals. Of the 10 largest general insurance companies in the UK, 8 have a base or head office in Glasgow including Direct Line, Esure, AXA and Norwich Union. This has led to large-scale redevelopment of much of the poorer housing stock in north Glasgow, and the wider regeneration of many areas, such as Ruchill, which have been transformed; many run-down tenements have now been refurbished or replaced by modern housing estates. In 2007 roughly 20,000 people, a third of all call centre employees in Scotland, were employed by Glasgow call centres. [250], Motorcycle speedway racing was first introduced to Glasgow in 1928 and is currently staged at Ashfield Stadium in the North of the city. WebGlasgow Botanic Gardens View on map With an ornate glasshouse at its heart, this is one of Scotlands finest gardens, with a history dating back over 200 years. [42] The Gorbals Gravitation Water Company began supplying water to residents living to the south of the River Clyde in 1846, obtained from reservoirs, which gave 75,000 people a constant water supply,[42] but others were not so fortunate, and some 4,000 died in an outbreak of cholera in 1848/1849. [246], Glasgow is also host to many cricket clubs including Clydesdale Cricket Club who have been title winners for the Scottish Cup many times. This club also acted as a neutral venue for a One Day International match between India and Pakistan in 2007, but due to bad weather it was called off. Parks. The spire of Sir George Gilbert Scott's Glasgow University main building (the second largest Gothic Revival building in Great Britain) is a major landmark, and can be seen from miles around, sitting atop Gilmorehill. Much of the city's student population is based in the West End, adding to its cultural vibrancy. [243] It is believed the club's first Baths Master William Wilson invented water polo at the club. [citation needed] Since 2000, the UK government has pursued a policy of dispersal of asylum seekers to ease pressure on social housing in the London area. In 2005, over 17,000 new jobs were created, and 2006 saw private-sector investment in the city reaching 4.2billion, an increase of 22% in a single year. Now called the Glasgow Club Crownpoint Sports Complex, the centre provides service such as sports facilities, health advice, stress management, leisure and vocational classes. It is situated along both banks of the River Clyde 20 miles (32 km) from that rivers mouth on the western, or Atlantic, coast. Most recent recipient of the SLTN Music Pub of the Year award was Bar Bloc, awarded in November 2011. Expanding from the medieval bishopric and royal burgh, and the later establishment of the University of Glasgow in the 15th century, it became a major centre of the Scottish Enlightenment in the 18th century. Another architect who has had an enduring impact on the city's appearance is Alexander Thomson, with notable examples including the Holmwood House villa, and likewise Sir John James Burnet, awarded the R.I.B.A. Glasgows Hampden Park is the home ground of Scotlands national football (soccer) team. [3] The city has one of the highest densities of any locality in Scotland at 4,023/km2. [96], The population density of London following the 2011 census was recorded as 5,200 people per square kilometre, while 3,395 people per square kilometre were registered in Glasgow. Summer days can occasionally reach up to 27C (81F), and very rarely exceed 30C (86F). The Protestant churches are the largest in number, including Baptist, Episcopalian, Methodist and Presbyterian. Moving northward up High Street towards Rottenrow and Townhead lies the 15th century Glasgow Cathedral and the Provand's Lordship. Glasgows rich array of cultural institutions also includes the National Theatre of Scotland, the Citizens Theatre, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Scotland Street School Museum, and St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art. [195], Global-ship-management is carried out by maritime and logistics firms in Glasgow, in client companies employing over 100,000 seafarers. [18] "The dear green place" remains an affectionate way of referring to the city. Families are being urged to apply for the grant. This form of coronet, resembling an embattled city wall, was allowed to the four area councils with city status. There are also accusations that the Scottish Office had deliberately attempted to undermine Glasgow's economic and political influence in post-war Scotland by diverting inward investment in new industries to other regions during the Silicon Glen boom and creating the new towns of Cumbernauld, Glenrothes, Irvine, Livingston and East Kilbride, dispersed across the Scottish Lowlands to halve the city's population base. and Partick. Rutherglen and Cambuslang transferred to South Lanarkshire. Web01 City Centre Mural Trail. Pop. On weekend evenings, when the statutory medical services are under most pressure, a charitable team of medical volunteers from Glasgow Street Aid patrol the city centre offering welfare and medical assistance, as well as onward medical referrals to those requiring it. Glasgow prospered as a market centre because it was well situated between Highland and Lowland Scotland and also between Edinburghthe capital, 45 miles (72 km) eastand the west. In 2003 the National Academy for Badminton was completed in Scotstoun. The city was the European Capital of Culture in 1990 and is notable for its architecture, culture, media, music scene, sports clubs and transport connections. STV Group owns and operates both Scottish ITV franchises (Central Scotland and Grampian), both branded STV. WebGlasgow city centre is one of the best shopping destinations in the UK, outside of London's West End, and when it comes to nightlife, Glasgow knows what it's doing. Also in the 15th century began the building of Cathcart Castle, completed c. 1450 with an impressive view over the landscape in all directions. [149] Glasgow is also the "most mentioned city in the UK" in song titles, outside London according, to a chart produced by PRS for music, with 119, ahead of closest rivals Edinburgh who received 95 mentions[150]. Festivals include the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art, Glasgow International Jazz Festival, Celtic Connections, Glasgow Fair, Glasgow Film Festival, West End Festival, Merchant City Festival, Glasgay, and the World Pipe Band Championships. [35] Wider economic revival has persisted and the ongoing regeneration of inner-city areas, including the large-scale Clyde Waterfront Regeneration, has led to more affluent people moving back to live in the centre of Glasgow, fuelling allegations of gentrification. Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Glasgow. Glasgows other postsecondary institutions include the Glasgow School of Art (founded in 1845 as the Glasgow Government School of Design), the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (founded in 1847 as the Glasgow Athenaeum), City of Glasgow College (established in 2010 by the merger of Glasgow College of Nautical Studies, Glasgow Metropolitan College, and Central College Glasgow), Glasgow Kelvin College (formed in 2013 by the merger of North Glasgow College, Stowe College, and John Wheatley College), and Glasgow Clyde College (formed in 2013 by the merger of Anniesland, Cardonald, and Langside colleges). However, this results in less distinct seasons as compared to continental Western Europe. The city of Glasgow was appointed a UNESCO City of Music on 20 August 2008 as part of the Creative Cities Network. Snowfall accumulation is infrequent and short-lived. Glasgow has many live music venues, pubs, and clubs. South Side. The city occupies much of the lower Clyde valley, and its suburbs extend into surrounding districts. Television programs filmed in Glasgow include Rab C. Nesbitt, Taggart, Tutti Frutti, High Times, River City, City Lights, Chewin' the Fat, Still Game, Limmy's Show and Lovesick. 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In the 1950s, the population of the City of Glasgow area peaked at 1,089,000. [88] Many Italian Scots also settled in Glasgow, originating from provinces like Frosinone in Lazio and Lucca in north-west Tuscany at this time, many originally working as "Hokey Pokey" men. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. The hospital is built on the site of the former Southern General Hospital and opened at the end of April 2015. 06:42, 17 JAN 2023. Late in the century Glasgow experienced a new wave of revitalization and construction. [174], Modern buildings in Glasgow include the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and along the banks of the Clyde are the Glasgow Science Centre, The OVO Hydro and the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, whose Clyde Auditorium was designed by Sir Norman Foster, and is colloquially known as the "Armadillo". In 1450, John Stewart, the first Lord Provost of Glasgow, left an endowment so that a "St Mungo's Bell" could be made and tolled throughout the city so that the citizens would pray for his soul. [66][67], Since the 2019 general election, Glasgow has been represented by 7 Scottish National Party MPs; the Glasgow North East constituency, was regained by Anne McLaughlin of the Scottish National Party, resulting in the same clean sweep like 4 years previously. The East End extends from Glasgow Cross in the City Centre to the boundary with North and South Lanarkshire. Much of the housing stock in north Glasgow is rented social housing, with a high proportion of high-rise tower blocks, managed by the North Glasgow Housing Association trading as NG Homes and Glasgow Housing Association. The south side also includes some post-war housing estates of various sizes such as Toryglen, Pollok, Castlemilk and Arden. 12. Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Glasgow. The city is also rich in artists and creators which makes for a thriving and exciting independent shopping scene. Central station and Queen Street station are the two main railway terminals. As of 2021 the facilities at the still new park are quite lacking. With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, the population and economy of Glasgow and the surrounding region expanded rapidly to become one of the world's pre-eminent centres of chemicals, textiles and engineering; most notably in the shipbuilding and marine engineering industry, which produced many innovative and famous vessels. With a reputation as an established financial services centre, coupled with comprehensive support services, Glasgow continues to attract and grow new business. Built at a cost of 3.8M, it can hold 1,500 worshippers. There have been hundreds of films made about Glasgow or in Glasgow.[153]. Glasgow Central is also the terminus for suburban services on the south side of Glasgow, Ayrshire and Inverclyde, as well as being served by the cross city link from Dalmuir to Motherwell. There are two late 18th century tenements in Gallowgate. The Glasgow Fair reportedly began in 1190. [84] There are two distinct definitions for the population of Glasgow: the Glasgow City Council Area which lost the districts of Rutherglen and Cambuslang to South Lanarkshire in 1996, and the Greater Glasgow Urban Area which includes the conurbation around the city (however in the 2016 definitions[85] the aforementioned Rutherglen and Cambuslang were included along with the likes of Paisley, Clydebank, Newton Mearns, Bearsden and Stepps but not others with no continuity of populated postcodes although in some cases the gap is small the excluded nearby settlements including Barrhead, Erskine and Kirkintilloch plus a large swathe of Lanarkshire which had been considered contiguous with Glasgow in previous definitions: the 'settlements' named Coatbridge & Airdrie, Hamilton and Motherwell & Wishaw, each containing a number of distinct smaller localities). 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