Air
The Airport is located 8 miles west of the city centre.  You can catch a bus from here into the city centre for around £5 return and the journey will take 25-30mins.

Taxi
There is a taxi rank situated in front of the terminal and the 20 mins taxi ride to the city centre will cost around £20.

Train
If you are arriving by train you will probably come into one of the two main train stations within Glasgow.  There is Central Station and Queen Street station; both are located centrally within the city.

Bus
The main bus station in Glasgow is Buchanan Station which is on Killermont Street right next to Queen Street train station.  Here you can get the bus to and from the airport and it is where you will arrive into from other towns/cities.

There is no shortage of options when it comes to getting around Scotland’s largest city, although it is possible to walk around most of the main areas of the city without the need for public transport.

There is Scotland’s only subway system here and it runs around the city with 15 stops.  Tickets start from £1 for a single to £9 for a 7 day ticket which is your best bet if you are staying within Glasgow for a few days.

All the buses leave from Buchanan station and you can catch a bus to the main areas away from the city centre such as the airport, Hampden Park and the SECC.

You can also get a ferry which operates on the River Clyde, running through the heart of Glasgow.  The Renfrew-Yorker Ferry crosses the River Clyde, making it easy to get from North to South.  It is one of Scotland’s oldest passenger ferries and costs only £1 for the trip.

Scottish Exhibition Conference Centre (S.E.C.C)
Glasgow is well known for its music scene and one of the main places to attend gigs is at the iconic S.E.C.C.  This armadillo shaped building has 4 concert halls and is easily accessible from the city centre.  You can get a taxi for around £5 or catch the “Gig n Go” bus for £1.50.

Gallery of Modern Art
If you want a more cultural experience then pay a visit to the Gallery of Modern Art on Royal Exchange Square.  Entry is free and this is the 2nd most visited contemporary gallery in Britain. 

Kelvingrove Art Gallery
Also worthwhile is the Kelvingrove Art Gallery which was recently renovated, at a cost of 27.9 million.  It has various international and national artists on display. Check their website for the latest exhibitions.

Glasgow Science Centre
If you have kids or are young at heart try out the interactive Science Centre which is filled with hands-on science exhibitions. There are 3 floors to explore with the scottish power planetarium, climate change theatre and also Scotlands only IMAX theatre.

Every type of accommodation is available in Glasgow so from the low cost backpacker to high class business you will find what you are looking for in the city.

Budget/Backpackers
For the backpacker there is cheap city centre accommodation at Berkeley Globetrotters, where a bed starts at £16 a night.  If you want cheap B&B accommodation in the town centre try McLays Guest House, for £44 a night you get breakfast included and 2 star accommodation.

Intermediate
For a well situated and well priced hotel try out the 3 star Arto Hotel, it is close to Central Station in the city centre and rooms start at a reasonable £65 per night.

Luxury
If its 5 star accommodation you want then why not try out the Radisson SAS Hotel which opposite central station 100 meters from the city centre.  It only opened in 2002 and prices here start from £120 per night.  Alternatively there is always the Hilton, it is only 3 blocks from the main shopping area and has a Michelin rated restaurant to dine in.  Rooms here range from £90-170.

Budget
A popular place for students and known for its Pizza and pasta deals, Di Maggio’s, is always lively and occasionally has in house bands.  You can get a 3 course meal from £15, you are hard pushed to find better value in Glasgow.

Scottish
For good Scottish food try The Ubiquitous Chip which was the 2005 Taste of Scotland: Best City Restaurant in Scotland.  Here you can get 3 courses of traditional Scottish food from £25 and choose wine from a wine list that is rated as one of the top 10 in Britain.

Fine Dining
Michael Caines at ABode Glasgow offers an excellent fine dining experience.  If you are a residanet you can get a 3 course meal for only £20.  For the rest you can expect to pay £35-50 for a 3 course meal.

Glasgow is known as the best shopping area in Scotland, in Britain it is only second to London.  The city centre has a compact grid system which has a range of different stores, the main areas are Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street and Argyle Street. 

For indoor shopping try the 750,000 square feet of retail at the Saint Enoch Centre, Scotland’s biggest indoor shopping centre.  All the high street favourites such as Next, Argos, and Debenhams are here.  You can also try out the newer Buchanan Galleries positioned at the junction of Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Street

For a more unique shopping experience try and a get a bargain at The Barras Market, it has a bit of a reputation for counterfeit DVDs and CD’s. You may not get high quality merchandise but the bartering experience and chance of a bargain make for a good experience.

Pubs
If its live music you are looking for then the best place for you is King Tut's Wah Wah Hut which often has the best upcoming talent around playing.  It has played host to bands including Radiohead, Blur, Travis, Pulp and The Verve before they were well known.

If you want a more laid back atmosphere then try The Scotia Bar, which is where Billy Connelly began his career.  It is rumoured to be Glasgow’s oldest bar dating back some 250 years and it is famous for folk music.

Clubs
If its cheap drinks and cheesy music you are after then you can’t go wrong with student favourite The Garage.  There are different promotions every night, such as £1 drinks on Wednesdays.