Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. Fully named as the City of Glasgow, it is the most populous of Scotland's 32 unitary authority areas. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands. A person from Glasgow is known as a Glaswegian, which is also the name of the local dialect.
Glasgow grew from the medieval Bishopric of Glasgow and the later establishment of the University of Glasgow, which contributed to the Scottish Enlightenment. From the 18th century the city became one of Europe's main hubs of transatlantic trade with the Americas. With the Industrial Revolution, the city and surrounding region grew to become one of the world's pre-eminent centres of engineering and shipbuilding, constructing many revolutionary and famous vessels. Glasgow was known as the "Second City of the British Empire" for much of the Victorian era.Today it is one of Europe's top twenty financial centres and is home to many of Scotland's leading businesses.
Glagow has been purchased by Euro Hostels
http://www.euro-hostels.co.uk/glasgow
The Glasgow hostel is our biggest. That means it’s probably the best hostel, not just in Scotland, but in the world. Our feedback shows that everyone from shoppers, backpackers and sports fans to students, conference delegates and groups of all sizes agree; Euro Hostel Glasgow is the best way to stay your way, in the city-centre.
We’re two minutes walk away from Central Station and ideally located for events at the SECC, but our prices start from just £12.95 per person per night (in a dorm), and are never more than £39.95 per person per night (in a private single room) in 2008. Rooms range in size from 1-14 beds with the larger the room the less you pay per person. And we’re not just about great city-centre locations and low costs; that’s easy.
We’re world class. All our rooms are en-suite and are located on higher floors for peace and quiet. Single, double and twin rooms have a TV. Electronic passes secure the building. Osmosis, our stylish bar offers consistently low prices, free jukebox and pool table during the day, plus regular DJ's and big screen sports events. There’s self-service kitchen and laundry facilities, a TV room with a screen bigger than our measuring stick (that’s big), plus, we offer a quiet room, skype, internet, wifi (free), locked valuables area and even a ladies-only floor – No Man’s Land.
All this, right in the city-centre; all from just £12.95. Plus, because we’re so central your cab fares will be minimal too.
To make a reservation at Euro Hostel Glasgow, Scotland click here or call us on +44 (0)141 222 2828. Groups welcome.
Events in Glasgow
- The Scottish Wedding Show 20 - 21 Sep, SECC, Glasgow
- The Ting Tings 21 Sep, Barrowlands, Glasgow
- Merchant City Festival 25 - 28 Sep, Glasgow
- Glasgow Warriors vs Llanelli Scarlets 26 Sep, Firhill Stadium, Glasgow