The thieves who broke into a Glaswegian museum in 1989 kept the heist fairly simple. Sometime during the night, according to reports in Scottish media at the time, they used a ladder to climb through an upstairs window of a museum. They made off with china dolls, a precious jug …
Read More »Get the most from Glasgow: insider tips on breakfasts, bars and vintage buying
There’s a lot to love about Glasgow – grand buildings drenched in history, a vibrant arts scene, locally sourced food and unique shopping – it definitely ticks all the “short break” boxes. It may not be the capital, but Glasgow is the beating heart of Scotland, with the friendliest people …
Read More »Scottish cheeseboards and a good night’s sleep: six reasons to travel to Glasgow on the Caledonian Sleeper
I first travelled on the Caledonian Sleeper service between London and Glasgow more than 15 years ago. At the time, my chaotic work schedule meant I often missed the last regular train of the day, and while colleagues booked flights, I couldn’t justify the stress or pollution associated with plane …
Read More »How would you spend your short break in Glasgow? Take our quiz to find out …
Looking for a vibrant destination for a short break? Then Glasgow is just the ticket. Start plotting your ideal itinerary with the help of our quiz To start planning your trip and discover the city for yourself, head to peoplemakeglasgow.com Continue reading…
Read More »Glorious Glasgow: from Burrell’s treasures to a Mackintosh gem – in pictures
The Burrell Collection In 1944, Sir William Burrell gifted 9,000 cultural treasures, including ancient stained glass, to the people of Glasgow. Gaze in awe at Degas’ Red Ballet Skirts as well as priceless Ming dynasty vases. Photograph: Collections Image courtesy of CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collections
Read More »UK passport delays: ‘We drove 377 miles to join the queue in Glasgow’
When Angie Tindle applied for her son’s passport in March she did not imagine that three months later she would be setting off with her husband on a 754-mile round trip to Scotland in a fraught attempt to save their family summer holiday in Spain. But desperate times call for …
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