 About Glasgow Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, United Kingdom. Situated on the banks of the river Clyde, it is an important commercial and industrial center. The name of the city is pronounced “Glaschu” in Gaelic.
In the Victorian Era Glasgow was a royal burgh and second city in the British Empire. In 19th and 20th centuries the city grew and reached 1,088,000 of population in 1931. It was world wide famous for the shipbuilding industry. Most of the buildings in the city center date back from the 19th century and are a perfect example of the beautiful Victorian architecture. There are also medieval remains preserved in the city. Glasgow is one of the main tourist destinations in the United Kingdom. |
