Scotland | 2-Day Travel Guide to Glasgow 🏴

1️⃣ Overview 🏞 Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, sits on the River Clyde and serves as the cultural, commercial, and educational heart of the country. As the fourth-largest city in the UK, Glasgow was once a global industrial powerhouse in the 19th century, renowned for shipbuilding and engineering. Today, it’s celebrated for its rich heritage, Victorian architecture, and vibrant arts scene. 2️⃣ Transport Guide 🚆 From Edinburgh, take a train (~50 mins) to Glasgow. 3️⃣ Itinerary 🗺 DAY 1: Glasgow Cathedral → Necropolis → George Square → Glasgow City Chambers → GoMA → Hunterian Museum → University of Glasgow → Glasgow Botanic Gardens DAY 2: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum → The Lighthouse → Riverside Museum → Clyde Riverside Walk 4️⃣ Attractions 🏞 Glasgow Cathedral ⛪ A masterpiece of medieval architecture and the only Scottish cathedral to survive the Reformation. Features stunning stained glass and a crypt. Hours: 9:30 AM–5:30 PM (4:30 PM in winter). Necropolis 🪦 A Victorian-era cemetery on a hill beside the cathedral, known for its grand sculptures and panoramic city views. George Square 🏛 Glasgow’s central square, surrounded by majestic Victorian buildings, including the City Chambers, with statues honoring Scottish historical figures. Glasgow City Chambers 🏛 A stunning building with opulent interiors and a famous marble staircase. Guided tours: 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM daily. GoMA (Gallery of Modern Art) 🎨 Scotland’s most visited modern art museum, showcasing 20th-century works. Housed in the historic Royal Exchange Square. Hours: 10 AM–5 PM daily. Hunterian Museum � Scotland’s oldest public museum, located at the University of Glasgow. Features Roman artifacts, scientific instruments, and the collections of anatomist William Hunter. Hours: Tue–Sat, 10 AM–5 PM. #ScotlandTravelGuide #GlasgowTourism #CulturalExploration #ArtExperience #Glasgow #UKStudentLife #StudyAbroadTravel #StudyAbroad ✈️📚