Last weekend, I headed to Glasgow, which is about a 50-minute train ride away from Edinburgh. The city is much more industrial and less overtly historical than Edinburgh, and is situated around the River Clyde. Although Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, Glasgow is the most heavily populated city in the country.
St. Mungo's Cathedral
The inside of St. Mungo's Cathedral, also known as Glasgow Cathedral, is a stunning example of medieval architecture-- and I really appreciated that admission was free, because many churches ask for an outrageous fee before visitors can enter.
I got to visit Greg, a friend who graduated a few years ago from Allegheny. He's attending a graduate journalism program at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
Eating lunch beside a fountain in downtown Glasgow
Glasgow is known throughout Scotland for being a pretty fantastic place to shop, so I had to stop inside one of the shopping centres.
Outside the Museum of Modern Art, lights are strung between all the buildings. The next day, Greg and I toured the museum, which was an interesting mix of local and international artists.
In the city centre, Glasgow hosts a "Winter Shindig" every holiday season, complete with live music, storytelling, ice skating, lots of food, and carnival rides.
Last weekend, I headed to Glasgow, which is about a 50-minute train ride away from Edinburgh. The city is much more industrial and less overtly historical than Edinburgh, and is situated around the River Clyde. Although Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, Glasgow is the most heavily populated city in the country.
St. Mungo's Cathedral
The inside of St. Mungo's Cathedral, also known as Glasgow Cathedral, is a stunning example of medieval architecture-- and I really appreciated that admission was free, because many churches ask for an outrageous fee before visitors can enter.
I got to visit Greg, a friend who graduated a few years ago from Allegheny. He's attending a graduate journalism program at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
Eating lunch beside a fountain in downtown Glasgow
Glasgow is known throughout Scotland for being a pretty fantastic place to shop, so I had to stop inside one of the shopping centres.
Outside the Museum of Modern Art, lights are strung between all the buildings. The next day, Greg and I toured the museum, which was an interesting mix of local and international artists.
In the city centre, Glasgow hosts a "Winter Shindig" every holiday season, complete with live music, storytelling, ice skating, lots of food, and carnival rides.
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