In the city of Glascow, on the banks of the River Clyde in west central Scotland

 Scotland's biggest city has evolved over the last couple of decades to become one of Britain's most intriguing metropolises.

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(on the banks of the River Clyde in west central Scotland) As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is famed for its culture, shopping, and people. Spend your time here exploring a wide range of fascinating museums and galleries, enjoying the UK’s best shopping (outside of London), and taking advantage of tips from friendly locals on the city’s hidden gems -- then choose from 130+ weekly musical events for a special night out. (Glasgow is also a great base for exploring more of Scotland.)

+ The city occupies much of the lower Clyde valley, and its suburbs extend into surrounding districts. Its family-friendly destinations include Lochwinnoch Nature Reserve, lush green Barshaw Park, and the exotic wildlife of Clyde Muirshiel.

+ Glasgow was created a royal burgh in 1450, and its university was founded in 1451. Glasgow prospered as a market center because it was well situated between Highland and Lowland Scotland and also between Edinburgh (the capital, 45 miles [72 km] east) and the west. Yet it was not until after the union of the Scottish and English crowns (1603) that Glasgow grew significantly.
Glasgow grew from a small rural settlement close to Glasgow Cathedral and descending to the River Clyde to become the largest seaport in Scotland, and 10th largest by tonnage in Britain. Expanding from the medieval bishopric and episcopal burgh (subsequently royal burgh), and the later establishment of the University of Glasgow in the 15th century, it became a major center of the Scottish Enlightenment in the 18th century. From the 18th century onwards, the city also grew as one of Britain's main hubs of oceanic trade with North America and the West Indies; soon followed by the Orient, India, and China. With the onset of the Industrial Revolution, the population and economy of Glasgow and the surrounding region expanded rapidly to become one of the world's pre-eminent centers of chemicals, textiles and engineering; most notably in the shipbuilding and marine engineering industry, which produced many innovative and famous vessels. Glasgow was the "Second City of the British Empire" for much of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

+ Glasgow’s economy in the 21st century includes advanced engineering and manufacturing, aerospace technology, and development of information and communication technology. The city’s BioCorridor brings the public sector, business, and academia together in the research, development, and production of pharmaceuticals, bioinformatics, and medical technology. Glasgow also has a huge retail sector, is a center of film and television production, and is an important global financial and business services hub. Tourism has increased in importance, aided by the Scottish Event Campus, which includes the 12,000-seat SSE Hydro entertainment arena, the 3,000-seat SEC Armadillo auditorium, and the SEC Centre.