There will never be a shortage of things to do and places to see in Glasgow. One of the busiest cities in Scotland, Glasgow bursts with history, while offering fantastic nightlife and a thriving contemporary modern arts and music scene. If you're looking for a beautiful area with a fast-paced city life, this is the perfect place for you.

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Transport links

As well as an international airport, Glasgow has great transport links for getting in and around the city.

Most of the trains at Glasgow at Queen Street stations are operated by Scotrail, and there are regular services to the city from Edinburgh, Inverness, Aberdeen, Dundee, Perth, Stirling and London.

Renting Prices

The average rent of properties in Glasgow is £770 pcm (per calendar month). While the majority of properties to rent on the market have two bedrooms (average £818 pcm), there are a number of properties ranging from one to four bedrooms, as well as a handful of five-bedroom properties.

Nightlife

For Scottish nightlife, it's hard to beat Glasgow. The city is particularly well-known for its live music, but there's also a huge range of bars, clubs, pubs, theatres and comedy venues. A highlight of the city's nightlife is Sub Club which has the world's longest-running weekly house and techno club night. Attracting top musicians and DJs, this venue consistently produces high-quality music and the sound system makes it a must-visit for all fans of house and techno.

Notable Attractions

As well as its nightlife, Glasgow also offers numerous options of days out to keep you busy. In terms of cultural attractions, this city has plenty; from the Cathedral to multiple museums and galleries, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum which opened in 1901. This is a city rich in artistic and historic sights.

The economy in Glasgow

Finance and business is a major industry in Glasgow; the city is one of Europe's top 20 financial centres. There is a diverse range of jobs available here, and other main sectors include engineering, tourism and education.

Education Institutions in Glasgow

University of Glasgow
University of Strathclyde
University of the West of Scotland
Glasgow Caledonian University
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Glasgow School of Art