Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and is situated in the west of the central belt. The city's Central Station (one of 2 major train stations) is located at the northern end of the West Coast mainline and as such is served by regular trains from the likes of London and Manchester. The other major station in the city is Queen Street which has regular trains to the north of Scotland alongside the link to Edinburgh. There are also regular coach services from all over the UK to the city's Buchanan Street Bus Station and Glasgow Airport is situated approximately 20 minutes travel time from the city centre.
The city is home to many attractions. Some of the must visit include the museums, in particular the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum which is home to one of the finest art collections in Europe. A personal favorite of mine is the French art room which is home to lots of colorful pictures. One of my favorites in the room is the painting of Blackfriars Bridge by Andre Derain.
Other must visit museums include the Riverside Museum which is home to the city's transport collection and an old street showing how people used to shop and go about their day to day lives.
You can find out more information about the museums by visiting this website
As well as the free council ran museums there are many other museums in the city which do require an admission fee. One such museum is the Tenement House situated in the north west of the city centre. This is an old house to show how people used to live. It is ran by the National Trust for Scotland who have a number of properties locally. You can find out more including access information on their website
The city's name translates as Dear Green Place and the city is home to over 70 parks. Some personal favorites are Tollcross Park in the East End which has a beautiful rose garden, Botanic Gardens in the west end and Queens Park in the south side which enjoys beautiful panoramic views over the city.
It is very easy to get arround the city. There is a regular bus service all over and the city is home to Scotland's only underground railway. There is also above ground one of the UK's largest suburban rail networks outside of London. There are trains running regularly across the city and wider west of Scotland which I will spotlight in another blog.
The city is also home to an open top bus tour which takes in all the sights of the city
Although I have never stayed in a Glasgow Hotel, some recommendations of accessible properties I have received include:
The Clayton Hotel on the Clydeside has a number of wheelchair accessible rooms and braille menus
Motel One in Oswald Street next to Central Station has a number of wheelchair accessible rooms. In addition all the rooms also have extra sound proofing throughout the hotel which helps with autism friendliness
The Novotel in Pitt Street is fully autism friendly and also has a number of wheelchair accessible rooms
Point A in Bath Street is very central and although can be basic it is good value for money. There is smart lighting in all rooms allowing you to choose the colour which is good for those with sensory difficulties.
I use to travel to Glasgow about 20 year ago
Would normally stay one night in Glasgow and then a couple of nights in Greenock as the business I was working with was there.
Had some lovely views over a loch from one of the meeting rooms
Some very good information if planning to visit Glasgow.