It’s no wonder the national animal is the unicorn—Scotland’s largest city Glasgow feels like a rarefied beast. Despite only having a population of 635,640, there’s a shockingly large amount of ground to cover, from trees older than dinosaurs (find them in Fossil Grove) to the birthplace of chicken tikka masala (sample some at Shish Mahal Restaurant). And whether you’re there to explore historic buildings like the stately Glasgow Cathedral, or to see a show at Barrowlands, a local venue that helped launch the careers of Scottish favorites CHVRCHES, Camera Obscura, Franz Ferdinand, and Belle and Sebastian—Glasgow has you covered.
Do we have your attention? Great, read on for a brief overview of what you have to look forward to on your next visit to Scotland’s cultural capital.
