1. Summer months are considered the most favorable time for a trip to Glasgow. During this time of year nothing will spoil your excursion program. Travelers, who expect to devote much time to outdoor activities, should not forget to take some warm clothes. It can be rather cold here in the evening, even in summer.
2. Glasgow is distinguished by an excellent public transport system. In addition to buses and trolley buses visitors can also travel by trains. You can also purchase a special pass, Roundabout Glasgow. It permits to use trams and trains for one day. The cost of this ticket is about 4.5 pounds. A bus pass is called FirstDay ticket and costs 3 pounds. This pass is also valid for one day only.
3. Bicycle remains a popular type of urban transport. You can conveniently use it in almost all areas of the city. Inexperienced cyclists should not make a ride to the central part of the city as the traffic there is very busy.
4. In order to rent a car you will need a driving license of the international standard, a passport and a credit card with the required amount of collateral in the account. The amount of collateral depends on the brand of a car rented. You can reduce your daily fee by renting a car for a longer period of time.
6. Streets and numerous parks of the city usually amaze visitors with their extreme cleanliness. Do not forget that any violation of public order rules with bring you large fines. Rubbish should be disposed in specially designated areas only, and smokers should pay attention to prohibitory signs.
7. Before you make a picnic in one of local parks, you should specify its rules in advance. As a rule, every park and garden has a specially designated area for rest and picnics.
Tourists should not forget to visit the historic district of East End, which territory is the location of several important sightseeing objects. Here you will find St. Mungo Church and the … Open
9. The best way to visit various cultural activities and excursions is together with other tourists in a group. The cost of individual tickets for some events may be slightly higher than for a group of people.