Glasgow, city, west-central Scotland. It is situated along both banks of the River Clyde 20 miles (32 km) from that river’s mouth on the western, or Atlantic, coast. Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, and it forms an independent council area that lies
, west-centralScotland. It is situated along both banks of theRiver Clyde20 miles (32 km) from that river’s mouth on the western, or Atlantic, coast. Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, and it forms an independent council area that lies entirely within the historic county ofLanarkshire....
There has been some debate as to whether the Town’s Hospital in Glasgow was not the first purpose‑built hospital in Scotland, but a careful reading of the minutes for that institution reveal that it was, from the first, considered to be a workhouse, albeit with some medical attendance. ...
Structurally it is very different to such sources of inspiration, but his unique style is most striking and has projected him to not only as one of Scotland's most important architects, but worldwide recognition. http://www.discoverglasgow.org/thomson-bucks-head/4568825732 http://www.british...
For the first two centuries after the Reformation there was practically no Catholic presence in Glasgow, but by the end of the 18th century Glasgow's industrial expansion was attracting many Catholic workers from Ireland and parts of the Scottish Highlands. Scotland ’s Catholic Hierarchy was restor...
Those are amazing in their own ways, but Glasgow Cathedral of the Church of Scotland is the oldest and sits at the heart of where the city began alongside the Molendinar Burn. This is where St Mungo founded his church in the 6th century - even before this fine medieval building was built...
Eons ago, dinosaurs wandered across Scotland, perhaps even here in front of the University of Glasgow. This life size Tyrannosaurus Rex loitered in front of the Hunterian Museum for some time. It was commissioned from Joe Cherrie, John Riddell and Kate Nelson by Dr. Jeff Liston and Dr. Neil...
buildings. During the 1800’s further changes occurred and wealth began to move to the West End of the city centre, industrial and other uses. Although further alterations were made in the 1900’s, St Andrew’s remained one of the most impressive eighteenth century churches in Scotland. ...