Within this Historic Centre, and a short walking distance from Alison Guest House is Glasgow Cathedral, Scotland's finest and most complete pre-Reformation Cathedral. In the Cathedral precinct is the Provand's Lordship, a three-storied stone manse which, with windows and furnishings of the 1450's, gives an insight into the lives of its wealthy 15th Century occupants. Also worth a visit, and still within the precinct, is the St. Mungo's Museum Of Religious Life, a courageous attempt to build a 20th century Medieval building. Also nearby is the Necropolis, a graveyard inspired by the celebrated Père Lachaise in Paris. Here there are catacombs, an enclosure for Jews, Egyptian vaults and a fascinating collection of highly crafted minor works by some of Glasgow's best architects. The city centre is only minute's walk from the Cathedral Precinct.
Glasgow is an energetic, dynamic city that affords its visitors a warm welcome. From the Cathedral and adjacent 18th century Merchant City to the art nouveau School of Art and very futuristic Armadillo, the city's architecture gives an insight into Glasgow's heritage and progressiveness. Another great place of interest is Peoples Palace, Glasgows Peoples museum with the only Doulton fountain in the world, beautifully restored in the last couple of years
As a cultural capital you will find entertainment readily available. From the street buskers in Buchanan Street to a major orchestra at the splendid Royal Concert Hall, renowned for its fine acoustics. There's the Scottish Opera and the Scottish Ballet, and for those interested in less classical and more popular music a visit to the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre would be an appropriate choice.
Cultural attractions aside, anyone who enjoys shopping, wining and dining will feel instantly at home in Glasgow. The city is the largest retail centre in the UK outside London with all the leading high street and designer names, all accessible in a much more compact space. Glasgow's café culture embraces a spectrum of wining and dining, from the style and sushi bars of the Merchant City to the restaurants and brasseries of the city centre and bohemian West-End. For the collector of antiques or just looking for a bargain THE FAMOUS GLASGOW BARRAS, just across the road from Peoples Palace open Satuday and Sunday 10 to 4.30pm
Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley offer an immense number of year round, all weather attractions suitable for the whole family. With over 70 parks and gardens and over twenty museums, there's so much to choose from.
As the following year unfolds, new events will be displayed on the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley Tourist Board website at www.seeglasgow.com