Weekend in Glasgow

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FREE high speed internet throughout the hotel!

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This architecturally striking hotel accommodation in Glasgow, Scotland offers 250 comfortable guest rooms and suites with high-quality amenities, such as heated bathroom floors and mirrors. Rooms at this Glasgow accommodation feature three enticing design styles: City, Modern and Nordic. Every room is equipped with space-saving towers, as well as Free high-speed Internet access. Guests seeking added space and extra comfort can choose among 20 Business Class rooms, 12 Junior suites, three corner suites and The Apartment, which offers the ultimate in luxury.

This architectural gem enhances the prime Glasgow city centre location it resides in and is just across from the city's main rail station. A combination of art, luxury and convenience for for business and leisure travelers alike. The Radisson Glasgow is conveniently close to the financial district and is within walking distance of some of the best shopping in the United Kingdom. Places such as the hip Princess Square or Argyll Arcade, which specializes in fine jewelery. Popular Glasgow attractions like the Burrell Collection, Glasgow School of Art, Holmwood House, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and The Lighthouse are...

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Often cited by Italian newspapers as one of the best Italian restaurants outside of Italy!

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This remains the favorite fine-dining Italian restaurant in Glasgow, providing a cosmopolitan and Continental atmosphere. A well-established, quarter-of-a-century-old business of the Giovanazzi family, Parmigiana is often recommended for its fish and meat dishes, whether grilled salmon with honey-roasted vegetables, pan-fried pork cutlet with caramelized apple, or roast breast of guinea fowl stuffed with porcini mushrooms. A highlight of the pasta options is lobster ravioli with basil cream sauce.

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For over 10 years the rock bar King Tut's Wah Wah Hut has been one of Glasgow's leading concert venues, and clubs. It operates from basement premises in Glasgow's St Vincent Street. It is well known internationally as a springboard for new and emerging talent. It has already supported some of the UK music industry's biggest names in the early days of their careers. Bands such as Radiohead, Blur, Travis, Pulp and The Verve. Oasis were first spotted and signed in 1993 here!

They also run monthly comedy night where the likes of Phil Kay, Lynn Ferguson and Fred MacAuley have graced the stage, alongside some of Scotland's rising young comics. It has won several awards and in 2006, the New York Times, "Top 50 Places To Visit in the World", listed King Tut's Wah Wah Hut as the seventh best way to 'follow your bliss'.

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Fabulous prices for this type of tour!

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Fly up the water from Glasgow to experience the River Clyde and Loch Lomond National Park. From Lowlands to Highlands. Or See Scotland's largest city from a new perspective. See busy streets, River Clyde and stadiums from the panoramic windows. This company also offers other fantastic events in Glasgow such as cookery courses and wine tasting!

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Mouthwatering food in an intimate setting in the heart of the city. Food and prices to die for!

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Just spitting distance from the Glasgow School of Art, The Wee Curry Shop in Buccleuch Street is serving up quality traditional home cooking using the freshest ingredients in an intimate atmosphere. A great place for lunch, a pre-theatre meal or a tour of the many attractions of Glasgow's city centre. On first glance it has the look of a closed up corner shop you wouldn't look twice at. But inside 7 tables, have a view of the kitchen, and witness mouthwatering food to die for, being freshly prepared. The Wee Curry shop has also opened in Ashton Lane and Byres Road. The portions are famously large and the prices cheap.

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Merchant City is where the bright young things with lots of cash to spare come to shop. Situated amidst this haven of luxurious stores, smart restaurants and trendy bars, stands the exclusive Italian Centre at the northern end. Expensive designer boutiques such as Versace Collections and Emporio Armani make their glamorous presence felt along with the Mediterranean-style cafes that spill out on to the pavement. This is one of the best places in Glasgow to spot local and visiting celebrities so keep your eyes peeled.

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One of the leading, national premium department store group in the UK and Ireland. Not as classy as Harrods, but certainly a step up to Marks&Spencer and Debenhams. The Glasgow store is four stories tall and has a Victorian-era glass arcade. The make-up hall is a dream come true, and you can get lost in the dozens of sections, including shoes, clothing, appliances, wedding registry and more. There is a Yo! Sushi restaurant located inside.

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You can buy any one of the exclusive Versace labels here: Versus, Istante, Versace Sport, Versace Homme and Bambino. Located in the famous Italian Centre, this shop is truly palatial and the surroundings combine with the beautiful clothes to create a really indulgent shopping experience. Choose from understated chic to full-on glamor - they have it all.

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Established in Edinburgh in 1981, Cruise Ltd is the mecca for high-end fashionistas. At this designer boutique store, labels sold here include Fendi, Gucci, Dolce&Gabanna, Westwood, Aramni and so much more. The chain shop features its standard white walls and minimalist surroundings. Shop for your denim at Cruise Jeans on 223 Ingram Street.

Be ready to splurge, not even the sales items are all that cheap. Keep that credit card close!

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The Bloc is located on the Bath Street near the job center and is popular among the locals for its location in a basement which makes it very simple, private and cozy and sets it apart from its jazzy neighbors. Apart from its regular food and drink menu, Bloc also offer a special late night menu. It is specially famous for the pizza's it offers. The Bloc also offers great deals on drinks. The Bloc has DJ music playing during all its open hours. It also hosts live events time and again and is specially known for its music concerts and events which generally have free entry.

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One of the UK's most visited galleries and museums, and its FREE!

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This is one of Scotland's most visited attractions, and the most visited gallery/museum in the UK outside of London. The gallery and museum are set in a fantastic building, boasting 22 themed, state-of the art galleries displaying an incredible 8000 objects. The truly eclectic collections are extensive and wide-ranging, covering natural history, arms and armour, art from many art movements and periods of history. The art ranges from French Impressionists to Spanish surrealists.There are also areas dedicated to Scottish artists, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow style, which gives the place a real local feel.

The gallery is divided between Expression on the east side and Life on the west. It has also been designed with children in mind and there are lots of interactive displays throughout which will delight your kids.

Be sure to stop off in the cafés and shops, or use the Study Centre and Library to find out more about the museums in Glasgow, collections, or do some research on-line. For a laugh, be on the look out the furry haggis animal!

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Glasgow's largest indoor flea market.

Shortly after the turn of the century a young woman created a trading situation in the east end of glasgow, which has now become renowned throughout the world as,
"the barras"

she thrived in this environment and saved up enough money to open a small fruit shop in bridgeton (east end glasgow). It was during one of her regular visits to the fruit market that she met james mciver, whom she later married.

Together they set up business at a yard in the district of calton where they rented out horses and carts to traders who hawked around the wealthier streets of glasgow. Soon they acquired more ground, this time in moncur street (glasgow east end) where they rented out static barrows to traders to trade to the public on saturday mornings.

This is now the present site of glasgow barrowland, a flea market.

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Culinary specialists in sea-food and widely known for Sea Bass, Halibut, Lobster and Crayfish dishes

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Food fit for a king is served at this upmarket central restaurant. Amber Regent has a sumptuous and elaborate decor, almost suggesting that you are dining in an exclusive club. However, despite the veneer of sophistication, the atmosphere is always lively. There's no such thing as a quiet night here-it's always packed so remember to book. This is one of the more expensive Chinese restaurants in town but it's worth paying a little extra for such a high standard of culinary excellence. They specialize in seafood dishes but also create imaginative recipes like sliced venison in mandarin sauce and something slightly odder involving ostrich.

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Beautiful area with lots of water sports and shopping to enjoy.

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It may not be able to boast a famous monster, but this unique loch is Britain's largest inland body of water with an area of 71 sq km. There's a treat in store for nature-lovers as around 200 species of birds and over 25 per cent of the nation's wild plants have been recorded in the area. Inside the visitors' centre, the main exhibit presents lots of fascinating information about the landscape, wildlife and heritage, including relevant literary descriptions from august personages such as Queen Victoria and Boswell. Luss itself is worth a look once you've had your fill of natural beauty. A pretty estate village dating back to the 19th century, it's now famous as the setting for STV's rural soap High Road.

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2005 poll of Radio Times readers named Loch Lomond as the 6th greatest natural wonder in Britain

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This Maid was launched in the year 1953, which was also the Coronation Year on Britain's largest lake, the beautiful Loch Lomond. It is also the last paddler streamer and inland water passenger boat. Locked in a series of mishaps, history tells us that service on the Maid of the Loch was discontinued in 1981 and then restarted after extensive renovations in 1992! Presently a refurbished and neatly designed streamer awaits passengers on board, for private parties, business events and even weddings! Guided tours are organized and you can savor delicacies at the in-house restaurant too. You have to book in advance as the Maid may have her hands full! Please check for timings as they are seasonal.