Glasgow
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Fly from Exeter Airport to Glasgow Airport
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Exeter Airport offers flights to Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland and also the friendliest in the world, year-round.
Situated in the west central Lowlands of Scotland, the weather is mild the whole year round, with average winter temperatures during the coldest month being about 2ºC, with the average temperature in the warmest month being around 20ºC. The temperature during the summer months has been known on occasion to reach as high as 31ºC but, this is not a common occurrence.
The city sits on the bank of the River Clyde and is known as Dear Green Place with it being home to over 90 parks and gardens.
Glasgow is known for its culture, from hosting worldwide sporting and musical events at the likes of The SSE Hydro to the number of leading city-centre attractions designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who was the main exponent of Art Nouveau in the UK. These include Mackintosh House, Mackintosh at the Willow and The Lighthouse.
The Mitchell Library which was established in 1877 is Glasgow’s main library. It is also one of the largest reference libraries in Europe, housing over 1.3 million books as well as large collections of photographs, maps and newspapers.
The city also houses most of Scotland’s National Arts institutes including, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, National Theatre of Scotland and the Scottish Youth Theatre.
A major point of interest is the 13th -century Cathedral of Saint Mungo, who is the patron saint of Glasgow. The cathedral sits on the site where Saint Mungo supposedly built his church, and the tomb of the saint is in the lower crypts of the Cathedral.
For those seeking retail therapy, enjoy window shopping or browsing in the city’s main thoroughfare of Buchanan Street, then head to Merchant Square in the heart of Merchant City to experience a selection of bars and restaurants. Or, enjoy the city’s unique independent shops like DeCourcy’s Arcade.
Glasgow was the UK’s first UNESCO City of Music and is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere at a live event or why not enjoy a guided walking tour of Glasgow’s music scene with Glasgow Music City Tours or a tour of The Clydeside Distillery.
To escape the bustle of city centre life, visit Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens or the Spa at Blythswood Square for some rest and relaxation.
After a busy day exploring what the city has to offer, all you need to consider is where to rest your head.
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