Glasgow has a lot to say for itself. Once more readily identifiable with the run down concrete jungle known as The Goebbels, today the UK's third largest city is vibrant and bright and has been honoured with being a European City of Culture, European City of Architecture and Design, and European Capital of Sport and a UNESCO City of Music.
Glasgow will also host the Commonwealth Games in 2014 meaning even more projects to add the massive regeneration that has resulted in somewhere far more attractive than somewhere you just pass through on your way to the Scottish Highlands. If you have got time on your hands though, hire a car and head northwards because nothing can describe the sights of Scottish moorlands covered with gorse and heather. Perhaps where Glasgow's revitalisation is most evident is along the waterfront of the River Clyde including the re-opened and replenished Kelvingrove Museum, one of the finest museums outside of London.
Also on the museum list is the Museum of Transport and St. Mungo's.
Art Galleries are also well represented and it would be missing out on one of Glasgow's most famous sons, Charles Rennie McIntosh if you did visit the Hunterian Gallery and his Willow Tea Rooms. You have to go shopping when in Glasgow. Just ask the way to Sauchiehall, Argyll or Buchanan Street and indulge in retail therapy until your feet blister or your credit card nearly maxes out saving enough for the bars and restaurants. Glasgow is a hospitable place. Get past the unique accent and you'll find a warm welcome to visitors.
Eating out is quite an experience. Cuisine is legendary and if there's one time in your life to try deep fried Mars Bars and deep fried Pizza then Glasgow is the place.