Is Glasgow good for tourists?

The city is home to some of Scotland's best cultural attractions and most of them are completely free! Explore Glasgow's music scene on a city walking tour, or uncover countless treasures inside its fantastic museums and art galleries.



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Edinburgh seems more traditional and historic and has a great Pub Crawl; while Glasgow is more Arty and probably more trendy Music scene. You can get tours from both places. Look at Visit Scotland web site for some great visuals. Lots to do in Glasgow but Edinburgh offers more for first time visitors.

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General safety In many parts of Scotland, especially the rural communities, it is rare for people to even lock their door. The Scottish people pride themselves on their famous hospitality and will often go out of their way to ensure visitors are well-treated.

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The best time to visit Scotland is during spring (late March to May) and fall (September to November).

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Peak Tourist Times in Glasgow and Budgeting If you're weather-conscious, then the best time to visit Glasgow would be in early spring to summer (March to August).

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The city of Glasgow is famous around the world for its art, architecture and culture and features many museums that attract many visitors every day. It's also home to the 3rd oldest underground railways system in the world.

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Scotland has done extremely well in the Index overall this year, with Edinburgh coming in first place and Glasgow in fourth. Seems like it's the place to be right now – so if you live there currently, congratulations! And if you don't, it may well be time to plan a visit.

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Which is cheaper Glasgow or Edinburgh? Edinburgh is an expensive city, that's for sure! While Glasgow isn't cheap, it's certainly more affordable than Edinburgh, in pretty much every category. From restaurants and bars to hotels and attractions, Glasgow is a more budget-friendly destination.

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May, June, September and October. These months give you long days, almost all the tourism businesses are open, the crowds of July and August are avoided, midges are not at their most prolific and even the weather is pretty decent.

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8 Traditional Scottish Foods You Have To Try In Glasgow
  • Haggis served with neeps and tatties.
  • Scottish salmon.
  • Delicious roasted grouse.
  • A hearty Cullen Skink.
  • Porridge is a staple of the Scottish diet.
  • Scottish shortbread.
  • Deep fried Mars bars are a Scottish delicacy!


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