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GLASGOW

GLASGOW. The Largest City in Scotland. GLASGOW. Facts and Figures. There are six hundred thousand people living in Glasgow. It has around 80 parks, more than any other city in Europe. The Universities. There are 3 universities in Glasgow

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GLASGOW

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  1. GLASGOW

  2. The Largest City in Scotland GLASGOW

  3. Facts and Figures • There are six hundred thousand people living in Glasgow. • It has around 80 parks, more than any other city in Europe.

  4. The Universities • There are 3 universities in Glasgow • They are called, Glasgow University, Strathclyde University, and Caledonian University. • Glasgow is the 4th Oldest University in Britain and students come from over 80 different countries.

  5. Shopping • Glasgow’s shops are renowned as the best in the UK outside London. • The Best places to shop are Buchanan Street, Prince´s Square and Merchant City. This centre is called the Buchanan Shopping Centre.

  6. Sports Glasgow is a major centre for sport, including football, golf, sailing, hillwalking and climbing. Glasgow is home to 2 of the most important teams in the Scottish Premier League – Celtic and Rangers.

  7. Festivals • There are many different festivals in Glasgow, these include: the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Celtic Connections Folk Festival, the International Jazz Festival and the West End Festival.

  8. Museums • There are 6 major museums in Glasgow. • You do not have to pay to go to these museums. • The most famous of these are, The Hunterian Museum, The Transport Museum and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

  9. The Weather • The weather changes a lot in Glasgow but it normally rains a lot and is windy. • The summer is usually dry and the winter frequently wet. • In the summer, the maximum temperature could be as high as 25°C, and in the winter as low as -7°C.

  10. The People • The people from Glasgow are called Glaswegians. • Glasgow people are usually very friendly. • Famous people from Glasgow include the comedian Billy Connelly and the manager of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson.

  11. By: CARLOS & ANDREA THANKS TO: AOIFE

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