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		<title>Child Friendly Glasgow – Top Attractions for All Ages</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you’re heading across the Scottish border to Glasgow for the countryside, the culture or its own West End, you can be sure of a bonnie time. The city is also ideally suited to families, with many inexpensive attractions available that will keep the kids busy for hours. Whether its fun filled activities or child-friendly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you’re heading across the Scottish border to Glasgow for the countryside, the culture or its own West End, you can be sure of a bonnie time. The city is also ideally suited to families, with many inexpensive attractions available that will keep the kids busy for hours. Whether its fun filled activities or child-friendly attractions, you can be sure that nobody will be bored on a city break to Glasgow.</p>
<p>Check out the availability on family rooms at <a href="https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/book/glasgow-hotels">https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/book/glasgow-hotels</a> to see how affordable a stay in the city can really be. Make your base here and the Highlands are your oyster, giving you the opportunity to not just explore the city, but beyond as well.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/">The Glasgow Space Centre</a> is arguably one of the family favourites when it comes to Glasgow attractions, offering an excellent day out for people of all ages, with an added dose of education as well. Not only are there plenty of exhibits, shows and interactive displays, but there’s also a climate change experience and Glasgow’s only IMAX cinema.</p>
<p>The city’s Gallery of Modern Art offers a space for your children to create masterpieces of their own while also providing regular workshops for them as well. Its website provides regular updates on what classes and workshops are coming up, so you can see what coincides with your visit to Glasgow.</p>
<p>Alternatively, you could introduce your children to art with <a href="http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/our-museums/kelvingrove/Pages/home.aspx">Kelvingrove Art Gallery</a>. It’s not one of those galleries where you just mosey around the various pieces of art; Kelvingrove has been created with kids in mind, offering interactive displays and activities to ensure they remain interested and enthusiastic in their early cultural introductions.</p>
<p>Whilst in the area, why not stop for a picnic or bite to eat and watch the world go by in Kelvingrove Park? This incredibly scenic spot is perfect for people-watchers and anyone who just wants to stop and appreciate this inner city park. Take a ball and the kids will be happy, too.</p>
<p>If you prefer to get your kicks out of extreme sports, you don’t have to head for the snow capped mountains of Austria. No matter what the weather, the ski slopes of <a href="http://www.xscape.co.uk/">Xscape</a> can provide all the thrills you need, and with the onsite tuition, it doesn’t matter how much of a novice you are, you can have a go.</p>
<p>For a cheap and cheerful day out, head for the Creation Station and enjoy an afternoon finding your creative side. Family holiday classes are available for children up to 11 years, too. Meanwhile, if you prefer to spend the afternoon in the fresh air, check out Tollcross Children’s Farm, which will get you up close and personal with your typical farmyard beasts as well as discovering small critters in the insect room.</p>
<p>Whether these attractions are of interest, or you prefer to explore the great outdoors followed by a round of laser tag or a trip to the cinema, you can be sure to enjoy a family break in Glasgow. Check the prices of family rooms in the city centre, today.<strong id="internal-source-marker_0.9194757561199367"><br />
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		<title>Relocating to Glasgow for work</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regardless of the industry that you work in you will find it difficult not to know that Glasgow is one of the most populated cities in the UK. In addition to this Glasgow is one of the big financial centres for Europe now and some of the most successful companies from Scotland are based here. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Regardless of the industry that you work in you will find it difficult not to know that Glasgow is one of the most populated cities in the UK. In addition to this Glasgow is one of the big financial centres for Europe now and some of the most successful companies from Scotland are based here. This means that Glasgow is well populated but in addition to this there are a wealth of jobs and opportunities if you have skills and qualifications in the right sectors.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span>Whether you work in computing, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, media, communications, creative or other fields you will find that there is usually a vast wealth of jobs on offer at any one time. This may make Glasgow seem like an attractive option for relocation, and it is! If you are struggling to find the money for relocating then there are other options open to you. Perhaps you could consider commuting for your working days and then travelling back to your home at the weekend or on your days off. If this isn’t a viable or favourable option then work out <a href="http://www.halifax.co.uk/loans/loan-calculator.asp" target="_blank">which loan will suit you best</a> and take the worry away while you relocate for work.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span>There is an impressive annual growth rate here thanks to the numerous business sectors that Glasgow deals with which should allow you to find a suitable job in next to no time and get on with your relocation.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span>When it comes to relocating to Glasgow you will find that there are low rents here compared to other busy financial centres. Rents start from around £300 upwards depending on whether you will flat-share or rent your own property and there are usually a reasonable number of properties available at any one time.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span>The public transport here is very reliable and inexpensive also with the Subway, Queen Street and Central Stations on the West Coast Main Line all offering reliable transport links as well as a good bus service that runs frequently and usually on time.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span>When it comes to entertainment and culture you will find an array of different opportunities on offer. With ballet, opera, museums, classical concerts, theatre, comedy, architecture and art all featuring heavily in Glasgow’s cultural options you will be able to relax in the evenings and enjoy yourself after a long or hard day at work. What’s more, there are numerous festivals throughout the year to enjoy whether that is by yourself or with visiting friends or relatives. You will find so many different cultural options that you need never see the same thing twice and you will always feel like you have options available to you regardless of the time or day of the week.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><span>Funding a relocation in a hurry can be an expense that you hadn’t planned for when job hunting but you can <a href="http://www.halifax.co.uk/loans/unsecured-personal-loans/" target="_blank">take out a fast loan with Halifax Bank</a> and get your relocation under way as quickly as possible. You will find many fantastic removal companies in Glasgow to help as required and what’s more, you will never be short of opportunities here and as long as you are ready for a new challenge then Glasgow will have everything that you need to get working on a new career and a new life for yourself.</span></span></span></p>
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		<title>The Good Old 50 Year Old Whisky</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Be it pale golden or dark maroon, nobody else but a true whisky enthusiast would be able to fully appreciate the rarity of a fine well-aged whisky. Once it is bottled, an aged whisky would cease its maturation unlike wine that continues to mature with age even in the bottle. An extremely rare fifty year [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr">Be it pale golden or dark maroon, nobody else but a true whisky enthusiast would be able to fully appreciate the rarity of a fine well-aged whisky. Once it is bottled, an aged whisky would cease its maturation unlike wine that continues to mature with age even in the bottle. An extremely rare fifty year old whisky bottle, would ideally mean, a spirit that was frozen with time.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Whiskies with age</p>
<p dir="ltr">The age of the whiskey basically refers to the time the spirit spends in the cask before being poured into the bottle for consumption. Before spending its life in the cask, the whisky would be brewed and perfectly peated to attain the right chemical proportion. Determining the exact texture of the spirit before being transferred to the cask is a skill in itself, which the 50 year old proudly holds.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The longer the time whisky spends in the oak casks, the better it tastes. This is also inversely proportional to the amount of spirit that would remain after maturing.  The age of the whisky would then be determined by the length of the period in the cask. The aging of the whisky lasts till it is transferred into the bottle. So a <a href="http://www.whiskymarketplace.co.uk/50-year-old-whisky">50 year old whisky</a> will always remain 50 even after 75 years of packing it. However, the year of distillation of the whisky, referred to as vintage, further raises the value of the whisky.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Some famous 50 year old whiskies</p>
<p dir="ltr">Whether you want to indulge in it yourself or consider gifting someone who would truly appreciate the beauty of the 50 year old whisky, you could choose from many famous 50 year old whisky blends.</p>
<p dir="ltr">MacPhail’s 1938 Bottling Note</p>
<p dir="ltr">This is an authentic 50 year old perfectly ripened and thickly sherried spirit aged from 1938. The spirit was made at the Gordon and MacPhail distilleries in Speyside. The whisky can be described as fantastically rich accompanied with notes of cocoa, fudge and burnt sugar. A75cl bottle of the MacPhail 1938 would cost around 1,105 pounds.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Glenfarclas Family Cask Release 3 Sherry Hogshead 50 year Old</p>
<p dir="ltr">This is another 50 year old single malt <a href="http://www.whiskymarketplace.co.uk/scotch-whisky">scotch whisky</a> distilled in the year 1957 at the Glenfarclas distillery in the Speyside region. The gold colored spirit lends a lingering smoky flavor and is surprisingly different from the typical Glenfarclas spirits. This one has no sherry flavor in it at all. The whisky is confusingly light, smoky, bitter, and sour and yet carries a certain deep sweetness. The vanilla flavor however, rules among the distinct mix of citrus and orange.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Glen Fiddich 50 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky</p>
<p><strong id="internal-source-marker_0.4109442299231887">The <a href="http://www.whiskymarketplace.co.uk/glenfiddich-whisky">Glen Fiddich 50 year old</a> dram is certainly rich and possesses a beautiful golden hue. The whisky is surprisingly gentle and despite its age, is vibrant and perfectly oaked. The whisky leaves behind flavors of ripened pears and peaches on the taste buds. In addition to this, there are notes of rose petals, herbs and spices like cinnamon. The light hint of smoke lends this whisky a grand finish.</strong></p>
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		<title>Glasgow: Alternative Art Highlights for Autumn</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Off-the-radar exhibitions in Scotland’s other city of culture Glasgow’s a city with a thriving arts scene, its Rennie MacKintosh-designed art school famously nurturing the talents of Jenny Saville, Alasdair Gray, as well as the current poet laureate, Liz Lochhead. In recent years it’s given us more Turner Prize winners and nominees than you can shake [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Off-the-radar exhibitions in Scotland’s other city of culture</p>
<p>Glasgow’s a city with a thriving arts scene, its Rennie MacKintosh-designed art school famously nurturing the talents of Jenny Saville, Alasdair Gray, as well as the current poet laureate, Liz Lochhead. In recent years it’s given us more Turner Prize winners and nominees than you can shake a stick at, including Richard Wright, Cathy Wilkes, and Simon Starling, as well as the ineffable David Shrigley, whose Brain Activity paid a visit to the Southbank’s Hayward Gallery this year.</p>
<p>Glasgow’s also a city with a distinct socialist edge &#8211; a hangover from the days of the poll tax protests. As a result, you’ll find a real DIY ethic abounds, with most of the city’s exhibitions and alternative art happenings completely free. So strong is the creative force here that the city’s artists and musicians recently won their battle with the local council over proposed licensing fees, to ensure that the arts stay free for all in Glasgow.</p>
<p>In a city packed with students, notably round the city’s trendy and bustling west end, ad-hoc galleries, pop-up exhibitions and new venues spring up to surprise you at a moment’s notice.  Alongside you’ll find established galleries like Kelvingrove Museum, the Gallery of Modern Art, and the Lighthouse Design Museum to entice you. I’ve taken a look at what some of the lesser-advertised art happenings in the city over the coming month for those planning an escape to Scotland’s other cultural capital.</p>
<p>Holography Unit<br />
Glue Factory, 22 Farnell Street<br />
FREE – runs until 06/10/12</p>
<p>Artist, curator and Glasgow School of Art graduate Alistair Frazer brings together works produced at the Royal College of Art’s Fine Art Holography department at this hippest of happening spaces. Founded in 1985 the Holography department was the first of its kind, giving Masters students access to industrial technology, allowing them to experiment and forge out whole new art forms. The exhibition looks back at the life and work of the department, including 40 holographic works by 20 artists.</p>
<p>Studio 58: Women Artists in Glasgow Since World War II<br />
Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street<br />
FREE – runs until 30/09/12</p>
<p>Glasgow has a rich history of female artists, with the 1890 – 1930 period being notably well documented in 2010’s Glasgow Girls exhibition and publication. However, the post-war works of the city’s women artists has never had as thorough an analysis, and this is something that this exhibition seeks to set straight. Exploring works from the post-war era, right up to the present day, including the work of Turner Prize nominees Christine Borland, Cathy Wilkes and Karla Black.</p>
<p>The Royal Glasgow Institute of The Fine Arts: 151st Open Annual Exhibition<br />
The Mitchell Library, 201 North Street<br />
£2/£1 – runs until 06/10/12</p>
<p>This annual exhibition of contemporary work by artists working throughout the city and its surroundings gets underway this month. Offering art lovers the chance to view a broad range of over 300 artworks, all of the artworks are for sale too.</p>
<p>The Quid: Owen Piper<br />
SWG3 Studio Warehouse, 100 Eastvale Place<br />
FREE – runs until 20/10/12</p>
<p>Now-defunct encyclopedia The Quid, archiving ideas, and the constant feed of information the internet has thrown at us form the basis of this solo show from the GSA and Central Saint Martins graduate. Piper is a prolific painter, producing around three new paintings a day, and this exhibition collects 365 works into an ambitious sculptural diary, giving us an irreverent contemporary commentary through objects.</p>
<p>Looking for a hotel in Glasgow this autumn? Consider a stay at the <a href="http://www.higlasgowairporthotel.co.uk/">Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport hotel</a> for a convenient, great value accommodation option.</p>
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		<title>Enjoy a Drink in One of the Best Bars in Glasgow</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most Scots love a tipple every now and again and Glasgow is home to some of best bars in the UK. The huge variety of drinking establishments in the city mean that anyone visiting Glasgow is sure to find somewhere that suits them. Even top celebrities such as Ewan McGregor and Robert Carlyle can often [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most Scots love a tipple every now and again and Glasgow is home to some of best bars in the UK. The huge variety of drinking establishments in the city mean that anyone visiting Glasgow is sure to find somewhere that suits them. Even top celebrities such as Ewan McGregor and Robert Carlyle can often be seen enjoying a quiet drink in some of the classiest places in the city &#8211; the perfect way to spend an afternoon or an evening. Here are some of the must-visit bars for tourists staying in <A HREF="http://www.hotels4u.com/area/glasgow-hotels.aspx">Glasgow hotels</a>  to call in at to quench their thirst.</p>
<p>Blue Dog<br />
Located on West George Street, Blue Dog attracts people of all ages. With a charming piano in the corner, this bar has an old-fashioned, yet sleek and modern décor and is the ultimate place to chill out with a cocktail or two &#8211; visitors can even tell the bar staff their favourite ingredients and they’ll create something original just for them. The venue has a jazz-style atmosphere, boasts great music and has friendly and knowledgeable staff.</p>
<p>Rogano<br />
Buzzing with people of all ages, Rogano is the oldest surviving restaurant in Glasgow and is a superb place to eat and drink. With a distinctive 1930’s ambience, this iconic bar and restaurant is based on the Queen Mary Ocean Liner. The art-deco style has become synonymous with the bar, which is perfectly located nearby many of the city’s finest shops, wonderfully <a href="http://www.hotels4u.com">cheap hotels</a> and cultural venues and the chilled-out atmosphere is a great place to sample fine food and drink in the city.</p>
<p>The Loft Bar<br />
With a glamorous feel and standing out among many of the other bars along Ashton Lane, the Loft Bar is one of the more unusual drinking venues in Glasgow. The bar can be found in a converted cinema and is an elegant place to sit with an old-fashioned cocktail &#8211; think Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe or James Dean. The chic and stylish atmosphere is enhanced by projections of old movies on the walls, which is a nice touch and the place gets pretty lively on a weekend.</p>
<p>Oran Mor<br />
Housed in a derelict church on Byres Road, the Oran Mor is one of the most popular bar and music venues in Glasgow. With over 250 malts to choose from, this West End venue is one of the top places in Scotland for whiskey drinkers and its warm and relaxed atmosphere makes it a fantastic place to go for an afternoon tipple.</p>
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		<title>Glasgow – A Scottish Jewel</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carhiremarket.com has some fantastic deals on and it won’t cost you the earth to pick up a cheap hire car and head for Glasgow, a fabulous and historic Scottish city packed with great things to see and do. Edinburgh somewhat unfairly tends to hog the limelight when it comes to taking breaks in Scotland. True, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a id="internal-source-marker_0.08271992664543437" href="http://www.carhiremarket.com/">Carhiremarket.com</a> has some fantastic deals on and it won’t cost you the earth to pick up a cheap hire car and head for Glasgow, a fabulous and historic Scottish city packed with great things to see and do.</p>
<p>Edinburgh somewhat unfairly tends to hog the limelight when it comes to taking breaks in Scotland. True, it has its famously brooding castle and is the capital of this craggy country of glens, heather and proud highland clans. But consider visiting other cities here such as Aberdeen and Glasgow. These too have their unique attractions and are every bit as worthy a visit as their higher-profile neighbour.</p>
<p>Scotland is a great country for the motorist, and hitting the road to Glasgow will take you through some spectacular scenery whichever direction you approach it from. With purple slopes of heather and gorse fading into the higher reaches of majestic mountains on one side and plunging into secret glens on the other the scenery is truly breathtaking and there’s no better way of seeing it than by car.</p>
<p>The city was founded by a Christian missionary – St Mungo – in the 6th century, and the 12th century cathedral is appropriately dedicated to him. Glasgow University, founded in the 15th century, is also a major landmark here, and anyone who likes to fashionably knock the Middle Ages should remember that it wasn’t all slaughter and pillage, even this far north.<br />
Today Glasgow is actually the largest city in Scotland. It was just a small cathedral town until the 18th century when the River Clyde was dredged and shipbuilding, manufacturing and trade really started taking off. Despite its burgeoning prosperity since then it retains a medieval atmosphere in the old town, which continues to huddle protectively around the cathedral and is riddled with quaint cobbled alleyways.</p>
<p>Be sure not to miss the Glasgow City Art Gallery and Museum. This houses the finest municipal collection in Britain, enriched by the gift of the Burrell Collection in 1944 and famous especially for its splendid suits of armour. From exquisite Chinese T’ang dynasty ivory miniatures to Renaissance golden chalices and Italian Gothic-style Milanese armour, the collections here rival anything you can see in London.</p>
<p>Archaeology buffs will find the University of Glasgow’s Hunterian Museum especially interesting. Here you’ll find everything from Roman relics to antiquities from Palestine and Egypt. There’s also a lot of stuff that Captain Cook brought back from his South Seas adventures before he was topped by unappreciative natives in Hawaii, as well as a working model of James Watt’s famous Newcomen engine and a fabulous collection of gems and fossils.</p>
<p>Also be sure to pop into the Glasgow Science Centre, which is one of Scotland’s most challenging and exciting recent projects. The promotion of science and technology is what this installation is all about and it does a magnificent and innovative job of it. There are loads of interactive displays and exhibits including one of the world’s finest planetariums, spread over three floors and topped with a shining titanium crescent.</p>
<p>David Elliott is a freelance writer who loves to travel, especially in Europe and Turkey. He’s spent most of his adult life in a state of restless excitement but recently decided to settle in North London. He gets away whenever he can to immerse himself in foreign cultures and lap up the history of great cities.</p>
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		<title>5 Of The Best Restaurants In Glasgow</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As one of the most popular city breaks destinations in the UK, Glasgow welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year due to the many sights on offer. The city also has a vast number of restaurants and eateries, many of which are incredibly popular, so do not overlook the value of &#8216;word of mouth&#8217; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As one of the most popular <a href="http://www.travelsupermarket.com/c/holidays/city-breaks/">city breaks</a> destinations in the UK, Glasgow welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year due to the many sights on offer. The city also has a vast number of restaurants and eateries, many of which are incredibly popular, so do not overlook the value of &#8216;word of mouth&#8217; and local knowledge when it comes to choosing a restaurant. Below is our guide to 5 of the best restaurants in Glasgow.</p>
<p>The Grill on the Corner is one of the best steak houses in Glasgow city and is owned by Blackhouse, known for their organically home-reared steak. It is trendy, but not pretentious and is perfect for either intimate dining for two or taking the kids for a Sunday meal.</p>
<p>The menu has a good range and even the vegetarian options are delicious; however, if you are a meat-eater, then the Kobe-style steak is a never to be forgotten experience. Choose from varying sized premium Scottish steaks with one of six different sauces and the best chips in Glasgow.</p>
<p>An extensive selection of starters, sustainably sourced seafood and some mouth-watering desserts as well as friendly and knowledgeable servers make this one of Glasgow&#8217;s most popular restaurants, so do not forget to book.</p>
<p>The fairly laid-back Red Onion is owned by Chef John Quigley, an internationally renowned private celebrity chef. The style is both contemporary and traditional and is billed as &#8216;casual gourmet dining&#8217; with a menu that changes regularly.</p>
<p>The menu is eclectic and good old favourites such as steak with chips sit comfortably next to more unusual dishes, such as nasi-goreng and finnan haddie. Even the salad options are impressive; try avocado and bacon with a honey and mustard dressing.</p>
<p>There are inventive dishes, traditional dishes and a combination of global cuisines that John Quigley has brought home from his travels around the world. Booking is recommended as the restaurant fills up quickly once surrounding offices close up.</p>
<p>Glasgow is lucky enough to boast two Two Fat Ladies restaurants and whichever you choose to dine in you will find the same high quality service and exceptional menu. These restaurants are cosy and comfortable, elegant and efficient, with an inventive menu yet still good value for money.</p>
<p>One (or two) of Glasgow&#8217;s best seafood restaurants, the fish is always absolutely fresh and locally sourced from Scottish waters. Choose from a wide array of the freshest seafood, including options such as hand-dived scallops and there are plenty of tasty treats for those who are not so keen on all things fishy.</p>
<p>The original Two Fat Ladies is at 88 Dumbarton Road and the newer city centre option at 118 Blytheswood Road, but whichever you choose, book very early as not only are the restaurants popular, they are also fairly small.</p>
<p>Ristorante La Fiorentina is a very popular Italian restaurant located outside of the city centre, boasting a warm and friendly atmosphere and an authentic rustic charm.</p>
<p>Start with the Tuscan sausage and borlotti bean dish, salsiccia con fagioli, followed by and enterocote boscaiola, which is sirloin sauted in olive oil, garlic, onions, red wine, mushrooms, French mustard, peppercorns and cream.</p>
<p>Although you are unlikely to have space, do not miss the zuppa italia, a gateau of maple syrup and marsala-soaked sponge with a chocolate and crème patisserie filling and topped with meringue and cream. There is nothing more to say, except book at least a week in advance!</p>
<p>The Dhabba is an authentic North Indian restaurant that avoids mainstream expectations of Indian cuisine and focuses on genuine traditional dishes, sauces and accompaniments. The menu, although lengthy, is clear and explanatory and offers something for everyone, with tasty meat, fish and vegetarian dishes and the waiters are always on hand to recommend a dish or help you to choose complementary sauces or sides.</p>
<p>The food is absolutely delicious and if you find yourself dining with a bigger group, order a selection of dishes for everyone to fight over. Booking may not be necessary during the week but is certainly essential on weekends.</p>
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		<title>Contemporary art venues and galleries in Glasgow</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Exhilarating Victorian buildings and heavily adorned buildings amuse anyone visiting Scotland&#8217;s largest city. A visit to the place will make one realise that it is no wonder the city is tagged &#8211; &#8216;City of Architecture&#8217;. Art flows through the veins of Glaswegian community and even a mention of the word will have one thinking of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Exhilarating Victorian buildings and heavily adorned buildings amuse anyone visiting Scotland&#8217;s largest city. A visit to the place will make one realise that it is no wonder the city is tagged &#8211; &#8216;City of Architecture&#8217;. Art flows through the veins of Glaswegian community and even a mention of the word will have one thinking of the very many unique architectural treasures that the city boasts about. The city as well as its people have always embraced any piece of art and today Glasgow does have a lot to gift visitors by means of its galleries and exhibitions of art.</p>
<p>Kelvingrove Art gallery and Museum designed by Sir John Simpson and one among Scotland&#8217;s most popular visitor attractions reminds visitors of the impressive heritage that the Victorian era art boasted about. With an extensive collection of historical artifacts coupled with the world&#8217;s most exclusive arms and armour collection, this gallery for sure embosses the richness of the Victorian period. The collections are sourced from the Kelvingrove house Museum and McClellan Galleries. The museum which was designed specially to cater to kids comes with cafes, shop and other interactive shows. Entry is free.</p>
<p>Provand’s lordship, the serene and supposedly “Oldest House” in Glasgow is a perfect place to step back in time. One can spot the little remains of medieval Glasgow, sited on top of this Castle. The 17th century building owns a herb garden, a home for rare and exquisite species. Nearby is the St.Mungo museum,the only religious museum in the world. It is a sanctuary of tranquility. It aims at bringing together people belonging to different religions through artifacts and stunning work.</p>
<p>Designed by Charles Mackintosh,Scotland Street School Museum is a must-see for every hardcore fan of Mackintosh. The man behind the exquisite Queen’s Cross church, Glasgow School of Art and the Willow tearooms comes to life through the collections inside this museum.</p>
<p>The Hunterian Museum and Art gallery is named after William Hunter, its creator. The Museum exhibits Hunter’s collection, medals and coins dating back to Roman Scotland, ancient Egypt and even has antiquities which speak a lot about the geography and ethnology of the bygone eras. The Zoology museum features a very extensive insect collection.</p>
<p>Originally a townhouse, The Gallery of Modern Art is sited in the heart of the city centre within a neoclassical building. The museum is known for featuring works of international and local artists, thus bringing social issues into light. Its library has a diverse collection of design and art books along with cafes and free Internet access. The most astounding factor is the theme of each floor which reflects Earth,Water,Air and Fire!</p>
<p>Rogerbillcliffe gallery showcases distinct artworks inscribed on ceramic, jewellery, glass and silver. With a distinct style of art to its credit, this gallery welcomes you to the world of modern day art. Located just a couple of hundred meters from the famous Glasgow school of art, the gallery takes special interest in displaying works of Mackintosh,Glasgow boys and Scottish colourists.</p>
<p>A platform for talented Scottish painters, Art Exposure gallery showcases contemporary painting and constantly encourages painters to explore and present their work. Another similar gallery is the Compass gallery, a base for investors and artists to meet and share their ideas together. Strongly believing that budding artists need encouragement, the Gallery organizes a lot of events and exhibition. The Lillie Art Gallery collects contemporary art and hosts exhibitions from time to time.</p>
<p>The Collins gallery, a part of the Stathclyde University, conducts temporary programmes which comprise both historic and contemporary works. This gallery reminds one that art is not confined within paintings and sculptures but is all around us. It promotes visual art, contemporary music and films. It is even recognised as one of the Europe’s leading modern art galleries.</p>
<p>A museum with difference, Burrell collections hosts banquets, seminars and weddings. It houses fascinating pieces of art from all over the world ranging from Chinese and Islamic art to ancient civilisations! Sited in the beautiful grounds of Pollok park,it is an ideal place to relax in the evenings.</p>
<p>The Riverside Museum, a museum of transport and travel designed by Zaha Hadid elevates the modernistic element and the wealthy industrial legacy.</p>
<p>Foreign tourists and art aficionados alike look up to the art scene in Glasgow for many a reason. Once here,you will be enchanted by the designs and rare art elements the city has to offer. With a balanced blend of the contemporary and the traditional, Glasgow proves that it is always ready to absorb new trends and keep growing!</p>
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		<title>Victorian Glasgow</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The years after 1837 which saw the ascension of Queen Victoria to the throne is known as the Victorian era. Believed to one of the most prosperous eras for the country of Scotland, the latter half of the 19th century saw Scotland getting prosperous day by day. This era in the pages of Scottish history [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The years after 1837 which saw the ascension of Queen Victoria to the throne is known as the Victorian era. Believed to one of the most prosperous eras for the country of Scotland, the latter half of the 19th century saw Scotland getting prosperous day by day. This era in the pages of Scottish history left such an ineffaceable mark on the city of Glasgow and even earned it the tag &#8220;the second city of the Empire&#8221; (i.e. the British Empire which covered almost a quarter of the world then).</p>
<p>The Victorian era saw Scotland witnessing several developmentalactivities. With the advent of the railways, distances were shortened and the Highlands and Trossachs became popular tourist spots among the<br />
rich. In the whole of Scotland, it was the city of Glasgow whichbenefitted the most. Glasgow was the centre of development and was even designed as a centre of commerce in the likes of famous American<br />
cities like New York. The grid plan of the city centre which took form then still remains the street’s layout today.</p>
<p>The architecture of places like Patrick, sited in the west of Glasgow is proof to how conscious the Victorian society was about class hierarchy. The architecture here saw individual villas nestled at the<br />
top of the hill (this was where bankers, merchants and industrialists resided). The housing below mirrored the social pecking order. Houses with terraces belonged to the professional classes while fine<br />
tenements were meant for skilled workers. No-frills housing blocks were meant for laborers’. The substantially unequal distribution of wealth was reflected in the magnificent mansions in Glasgow’s west end<br />
which stood in contrast to the closes of the Saltmarket, High Street and Gallowgate areas in the East End.</p>
<p>With the Industrial revolution gripping the entire city, themanufacture of chemicals, cotton and textiles, paper glass and soap soared high and the workforce constituted of immigrants from the<br />
Highlands in the 1820s and later from Ireland in the 1840s (of which almost one third was employed by the cotton industry alone). The era also saw a huge rise in the Glaswegian population from a quarter of a<br />
million at the start of Victoria&#8217;s reign to 760,000 at the end of hersovereignty.</p>
<p>The year 1859 saw the inauguration of the Loch Katrine Scheme by the Queen which solved the water problem the city was facing. The city which soon became equipped with all the other facilities including gas<br />
supply, slum clearance, tramways, libraries, public lighting, art galleries, museums and parks made Glasgow the city to have the highest number of municipal services (when compared to other cities of the<br />
same size) by the 1890s. The two grand Exhibitions of 1881 and 1901, held in Kelvingrove Park showcased the splendor of the city and proved beyond doubt that Glasgow was indeed the “Second City of the Empire”.</p>
<p>The Kibble Palace which covers an area of 2137 sq m thus making it one of the largest glasshouses in Britain today, dates back to the Victorian era. The glasshouse boasts of a marvellous collection of<br />
tree ferns collected from all over the world. It was in the year 1841 that the Kibble Palace which takes pride of place in the famed Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens moved to its present site from the Sauchiehall Street.</p>
<p>The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum which is home to one of Europe&#8217;s great civic art collections also dates back to the Victorian era as it was bought by the city council in 1852 from Provost Patrick<br />
Colquhoun&#8217;s Kelvingrove House Estate. The Tenement House, Garnethill and the St Vincent Street Church, built in 1859 are the famous Victorian buildings which speak stories about the bygone era. In fact<br />
the era is credited with the wealth of the Victorian architecture it gifted the city. There were numerous architects who contributed but the foremost among them was Alexander &#8216;Greek&#8217; Thomson (1817-1875)</p>
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		<title>Youth Hostels in Glasgow</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Glasgow has it all &#8211; fun, excitement and lots of culture and history. The city gives its visitors a taste of everything one could hope from a holiday. You can savor splendid architecture, famous theatres and boisterous festivals all at the same place. In addition to this, Scotland’s largest city also holds a legendary music [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Glasgow has it all &#8211; fun, excitement and lots of culture and history. The city gives its visitors a taste of everything one could hope from a holiday. You can savor splendid architecture, famous theatres and<br />
boisterous festivals all at the same place. In addition to this, Scotland’s largest city also holds a legendary music spectrum that ranges from contemporary to classical &#8211; an add-on to the music lovers visiting the city.</p>
<p>The huge range of brilliant museums, galleries, concerts and circuses in the city take tourists to a whole new wonder world. If you are one of the “shop-till-drop” types, you will be thrilled to find an extensive selection of shops including designer outlets, boutiques and countless stores lining the roads of Glasgow.</p>
<p>Yes, Glasgow is a tourist’s paradise and the city has everything to cater to travellers in the best manner possible. The numerous accommodation facilities at Glasgow include luxury hotels, budget accommodation, guesthouses and youth hostels. Glasgow has a lot of things to offers its tourist and these accommodation facilities allow travellers to relish these attractions at leisure. The youth hostels at Glasgow strive to provide visitors a good quality budget accommodation. They are the best and the most perfect way to explore the city at an affordable price. In addition to the above, youth hostels also serve as the meeting point of people who share a similar attitude towards travelling. You can spot travellers of all ages at these youth hostels – from infants and student groups to business<br />
travellers and seniors.</p>
<p>The youth hostels in Glasgow which aim to provide cheap accommodation to youth groups, backpackers and single travellers represent an excellent value for money. Let us take a look at a few of the most<br />
reputed ones.</p>
<p>The Euro hostel is one amongst the top rated hostels in Glasgow. The hostel continues to enchant all kinds of people from students to concert-goers and conference delegates. A stone’s throw away from the<br />
central station, this hostel offers en suite rooms, a trendy Osmosis bar, DJ nights and pool tables.If you are looking for a 4 star accommodation, make this accommodation your choice.</p>
<p>Safe and clean, the Bluesky hostel is equally famous in the city. Sited in close proximity to the pubs and clubs in the city, this hostel gifts you all the excitement of Glasgow’s nightlife and hence<br />
it is no wonder that the hostel is the hub of backpackers. However the age limit of 18-35 is strictly followed.</p>
<p>With a bit of history and lot of beautiful scenarios, SYHA Hostelling Scotland&#8217;s Glasgow Youth Hostel is situated in the historic West End of Glasgow and serves as an ideal option for families and backpacker<br />
groups. Offering great value and quality, the hostel is an extraordinary base for discovering everything Glasgow has to offer including the stunning views of the Clyde Valley and Southwest Highlands.</p>
<p>Subsequent to a £1.2 million refurbishment, the Oban Youth Hostel is an accommodation with eco-friendly features and sophisticated style. The recent renovation has not stolen away the historic charm of the<br />
original building and it’s a delight to reside in this one.  Globetrotters Youth hostel sited in Berkeley Street, Glasgow is associated with the European and Glasgow hostel associations. The city’s most sought-after budget and backpackers accommodation, Globetrotters delights travellers with small dorms that come equipped with great facilities. Its central location, comfortable lounges and the range of activity it hosts has made it a perfect accommodation option.</p>
<p>Also at Berkeley Street is the Glasgow Backpackers hostel. A typical hostel for budget travellers, the hostel is serviced by a group of highly motivated volunteers. BBQs, comedy nights and whisky tasting<br />
sessions are the highlights here.</p>
<p>If you are looking for an affordable accommodation, then go for the Cairncross hostel. Simple yet spacious and clean, Cairncross sure falls in the list of Glasgow’s most reputed youth hostels.</p>
<p>The Margaret Macdonald house is located just in sight of the famous Glasgow School of Art &#8211; one of the popular tourist spots in the city. With a barbecue area and outdoor games available, this hostel that is<br />
found close to the Sauchiehall street is a good choice for families.</p>
<p>Synonymous to comfort, Alba hostel is for sure a second home to travellers and the helpful staff here adds delight to one’s stay. One among the few hostels in the West end of Glasgow, Alba enjoys closeness to the road as well as the rail links.</p>
<p>If you are one of those busy persons who have got only a weekend to spend in Glasgow, your best possible choice would be the Charing Cross guesthouse. Right in the heart of the city, the guesthouse allows<br />
travellers to enjoy the nightlife of the city at its best. In close access to all the shops in the city, the hostel is a fantastic option for travellers to set out on a shopping spree!</p>
<p>The Bunkum hostel is a Victorian townhouse-converted hostel in the vibrant west end of Glasgow which offers homely and spacious accommodation.It is run by family and suits backpackers the best.</p>
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