Glasgow vs Edinburgh: Glasgow is Scotland's biggest city but it attracts fewer visitors than Edinburgh. Click through the gallery to discover the best reasons to visit.
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Cultural crucible: The city is renowned for its architecture, museums and nightlife as well as offering easy access to Scotland's spectacular natural attractions.
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Country roads: The West Highland Way is a spectacular 96-mile hiking route across Scotland, traversing beauty spots like the Loch Lomond National Park. The route is accessible from the outskirts of Glasgow.
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Masterful museums: The Riverside Museum situated on the banks of the River Clyde was named European Museum of the Year in 2013.
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Admirable architecture: Glasgow is proud of its history as a shipbuilding power. Although the industry has waned, a number of spectacular buildings (seen here in the background) have come to grace the area by the River Clyde.
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Musical arena: Among the new and modern Clyde-side structures is The Hydro, which has become one of the busiest musical arenas in the world since it opened in 2013.
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Artistic attractions: The City of Glasgow College building was nominated for a RIBA Stirling Prize in 2017.
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Wall art: Glasgow is renowned for its vibrant arts and music scene. It is one of only 31 UNESCO Cities of Music worldwide. There's art on the streets, with giant murals popping up to cover walls across the city.
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Spirit guide: Whisky is Scotland's national tipple and visitors can see how the drink is made in the recently opened Clydeside Distillery.
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Cone head: The Duke of Wellington statue outside the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow has become famous for being adorned with a traffic cone.