05 City Centre/Transport

The City Centre

Glasgow is a cool city destination. As host city for the 2014 Commonwealth Games the city showed the world its new and vibrant identity and it only takes a few hours in Glasgow to realise you are experiencing one of the best places in Europe. The City Centre, Merchant City and West End are vibrant and filled with superb attractions, world class shopping, fabulous dining, stylish bars and cafes as well as wonderful nightlife. Regardless of your budget or length of stay Glasgow has something for everyone.

Getting around is easy with its compact size and easy grid layout. Exploring the city centre on foot is a great idea. From most downtown hotels you are within easy reach of a huge range of shopping, dining and entertainment choices. There is so much to do and such variety it’s no wonder that Glasgow is recognised as the best UK shopping, dining and late night destination outside of London. The city’s attractions are stunning and not at all expensive to visit. Many have free entry while others charge really low entry fees. The best way to see more of the city for less and visit all the top attractions is to buy a ticket on the big red City Sightseeing bus tour. With tickets valid for two days you can hop on/hop off as often as you like. Also try The Subway, Glasgow’s unique underground metro system. Use it to visit the West End or other neighbourhoods easily.

We hope this guide helps you find our top tips and highlights. We want Glasgow to be part of your memories forever.

Caledonian Way, Paisley. PA3 2SW 0844 481 5555 www.glasgowairport.com

SCOTRAIL

0845 755 0033 www.scotrail.co.uk 0141 423 6600 www.firstgroup.com

BUCHANAN BUS STATION

Killermont Street. G2 3NP 0141 333 3708 www.spt.co.uk 0141 889 1813 www.glasgowairport.com

CITY SIGHTSEEING GLASGOW

153 Queen Street, G1 3BJ 0141 204 0444 www.citysightseeingglasgow.co.uk

Getting around Glasgow LITTLES CHAUFFEUR DRIVE 0141 883 2111 or

Glasgow has an excellent transport system that makes exploring the city easy and affordable. If you arrive by air into Glasgow International the best tip is to use the Glasgow Shuttle airport to city bus link which operates up to every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day.

Once in the city there are lots of ways to get about but if you are in town for more than one day then one of the best ways to see more of the city for less and sample the top attractions is to buy a ticket on the red, open top City Sightseeing bus tour.

Your ticket is valid for two days and you can hop on/hop off as often as you like. Or jump onto The Subway, Glasgow’s unique underground rail network.

These fast little trains will carry you around under the city and makes exploring the West End, South Side and other neighbourhoods really easy. Enquire at SPT Travel centres, they will direct you to the best value deals available.

If you plan a day trip out of the city it’s likely that there is a direct fast train or bus service to your destination. Edinburgh, Stirling and the Loch Lomond area are no more than 50 minutes away and easily visited in one day.

For trips further out you can get great car rental rates from Arnold Clark, a local and reliable rental company.

Subway Map

email reservations@littles.co.uk www.littles.co.uk Little’s Chauffeur Drive is a UK award-winning family business headquartered in Glasgow and for over 50 years we have been looking after visitors to the city in style and comfort. Our touring chauffeurs have the ability to “unlock” doors and create magical experiences that will last a lifetime. With our recent investment in Ozone sanitisation for our entire fleet you can also relax in the knowledge that our cars are completely sanitised and safe to travel in.