Having completely revamped its old depressing image, Glasgow's tourist trade is alive and very, very well. Offering all the trappings of a cosmopolitan city, boutiques, bars and restaurants galore, Glasgow has the added benefit of friendly locals with a genuine and enthusiastic love of their city.
Summer is generally considered the best time to visit any Scottish city - whilst you are by no means guaranteed sun, the odds are slightly better - and with outdoor performances of Shakespeare plays at the Botanic Gardens, June is a good time to catch some culture. For a more musical trip, the Glasgow Jazz Festival is held from the 29th June to 4th July.
If neither of these events suit your tastes or your diary, fear not, there is plenty on offer in Glasgow at any time of year, just be prepared for some colder weather outside the summer months!
