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HTML <html> <head> <title>Dear Green Place: Glasgow’s Smiles Better</title> </head> <body> <h1>Dear Green Place: Glasgow’s Smiles Better</h1> <div class="info">Author: <a href="author_1_110376.html">Isla Campbell</a></div><div class="body">For such a relatively small country, Britain’s influence on the world over the centuries is quite staggering. By 1921, it is estimated that the British Empire controlled – to varying degrees - around one-quarter of the earth’s population, which is no mean feat for an island country a fraction of the size of mainland Europe.<br /> <br /> Moreover, even within the British Isles, it could be argued that the four constituent ‘countries’ punch well above their weight in terms of the influence they have exerted globally, and Scotland is a prime example of this.<br /> <br /> For most people, golf, whisky and tartan are synonymous with Scotland; but most Scottish nationals will be just as quick to inform any visitor how their country also gave the world the telephone, the television and even penicillin.<br /> <br /> But as historically and culturally significant as these inventions are, Scotland has much more to offer those who are seeking to experience all of the above, but mixed in with what is a very modern way of life. And whilst Edinburgh may hog some of the limelight as Scotland’s capital city, many locals and visitors would argue that Glasgow wins the battle of the cities; after all, it is Scotland’s largest city. <br /> <br /> The name 'Glasgow' means 'Dear Green Place' in Gaelic, and if looking at a map of the city, it's easy to see why. Glasgow’s west-end is home to the impressive Kelvingrove Park, an 85 acre recreational area that straddles the River Kelvin and is home to a bandstand and a skate-park, not to mention bowling and croquet greens, making it a great place to spend a sunny afternoon.<br /> <br /> Indeed, for many people, the west-end is where it all happens. As home to Glasgow’s world-renowned university, there are plenty of bars, boutiques and restaurants to visit and a wander down the cobbled backstreet of Ashton Lane may give the impression of being whisked away to another time and place altogether. <br /> <br /> It’s probably fair to say that life in Scotland’s largest city more or less revolves around football. Historically speaking, Glasgow was home to the world’s first ever official international football match, when in 1872, Scotland and England fought-out a nil-nil draw in front of 4,000 spectators. The Scottish Football Museum, located within Hampden Park, Scotland's national football stadium, is well worth a visit for those interested in the origins of the modern game, and included in the display are the world’s oldest national trophy, match ticket and international cap. <br /> <br /> Importantly, Glasgow has its own underground rail system too. Affectionately known as ‘The Clockwork Orange’, it is the third oldest subway system in the world and enables swift, cheap transport between the city centre and the west-end. <br /> <br /> And like most other major cities, direct <a href="http://www.britishairways.com/travel/flights-to-glasgow/public/en_gb" >flights to Glasgow</a> are plentiful, both from abroad and from many other destinations within the UK, ensuring Scotland’s largest city is as easy to travel to as it is to travel around. <br /> <br /> So, whilst golf and whisky remain a staple part of life in Scotland, it would seem that a traditional city-break can be thrown into the mix just as easily, meaning there is sure to be something to suit all tastes.<br /> <br /> Disclaimer:<br /> The information contained within this article is the opinion of the author and is intended purely for information and interest purposes only. It should not be used to make any decisions or take any actions. Any links are included for information purposes only.</div> <div class="source">Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlealley.com/article_565850_29.html">http://www.articlealley.com/article_565850_29.html</a></div> <div class="author"> <div class="authorBio">As a fan of article content and as a professional working for a digital marketing agency, Isla Campbell hopes you enjoyed her article but urges you to treat it as corporate content with business interests in mind. </div> <div class="authorUrl"><a href="http://" target="_blank">http://</a></div></author> </body> </html>
Text Dear Green Place: Glasgow’s Smiles Better Author: Isla Campbell For such a relatively small country, Britain’s influence on the world over the centuries is quite staggering. By 1921, it is estimated that the British Empire controlled – to varying degrees - around one-quarter of the earth’s population, which is no mean feat for an island country a fraction of the size of mainland Europe. Moreover, even within the British Isles, it could be argued that the four constituent ‘countries’ punch well above their weight in terms of the influence they have exerted globally, and Scotland is a prime example of this. For most people, golf, whisky and tartan are synonymous with Scotland; but most Scottish nationals will be just as quick to inform any visitor how their country also gave the world the telephone, the television and even penicillin. But as historically and culturally significant as these inventions are, Scotland has much more to offer those who are seeking to experience all of the above, but mixed in with what is a very modern way of life. And whilst Edinburgh may hog some of the limelight as Scotland’s capital city, many locals and visitors would argue that Glasgow wins the battle of the cities; after all, it is Scotland’s largest city. The name 'Glasgow' means 'Dear Green Place' in Gaelic, and if looking at a map of the city, it's easy to see why. Glasgow’s west-end is home to the impressive Kelvingrove Park, an 85 acre recreational area that straddles the River Kelvin and is home to a bandstand and a skate-park, not to mention bowling and croquet greens, making it a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. Indeed, for many people, the west-end is where it all happens. As home to Glasgow’s world-renowned university, there are plenty of bars, boutiques and restaurants to visit and a wander down the cobbled backstreet of Ashton Lane may give the impression of being whisked away to another time and place altogether. It’s probably fair to say that life in Scotland’s largest city more or less revolves around football. Historically speaking, Glasgow was home to the world’s first ever official international football match, when in 1872, Scotland and England fought-out a nil-nil draw in front of 4,000 spectators. The Scottish Football Museum, located within Hampden Park, Scotland's national football stadium, is well worth a visit for those interested in the origins of the modern game, and included in the display are the world’s oldest national trophy, match ticket and international cap. Importantly, Glasgow has its own underground rail system too. Affectionately known as ‘The Clockwork Orange’, it is the third oldest subway system in the world and enables swift, cheap transport between the city centre and the west-end. And like most other major cities, direct flights to Glasgow are plentiful, both from abroad and from many other destinations within the UK, ensuring Scotland’s largest city is as easy to travel to as it is to travel around. So, whilst golf and whisky remain a staple part of life in Scotland, it would seem that a traditional city-break can be thrown into the mix just as easily, meaning there is sure to be something to suit all tastes. Disclaimer: The information contained within this article is the opinion of the author and is intended purely for information and interest purposes only. It should not be used to make any decisions or take any actions. Any links are included for information purposes only. Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/article_565850_29.html About the Author: As a fan of article content and as a professional working for a digital marketing agency, Isla Campbell hopes you enjoyed her article but urges you to treat it as corporate content with business interests in mind. http://
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