subject: Glasgow Knows The Art Of Attracting Visitors [print this page] Many people are surprised to learn that the city of Glasgow has one of the largest concentrations of art galleries of any cities in Europe. In fact, its 25 major galleries give it a greater concentration of them than almost any other city in the UK.
Getting around the galleries of Glasgow and the surrounding area is made simpler by the fact that the city is served by an excellent underground tram, bus and suburban rail network, for which tickets giving a whole days unlimited travel are available, and offer excellent value for money. The rail network around Glasgow is also served by modern electric trains which make point-to-point journeys very fast and reliable. Most of the services also operate on a clock-face departure schedule, meaning that they run at the same minutes to and past the hour for most of the day, and into the evening.
The disadvantage of using the rail network is that luggage space is very limited. As the trains which run on Glasgows suburban rail lines are built for use mainly by commuters, there are few luggage racks. This makes the availability of left luggage Glasgow facilities, at the citys two main airports and Central railway station, a valuable facility for visitors, no matter what length their stay.
Depositing items at a Glasgow left luggage office makes it far easier to explore the delights of the city which was the first European Capital of Culture chosen to represent the United Kingdom, in 1990. The city embraced the award of this honour enthusiastically, with the result that it acted as a catalyst for the regeneration of vast parts of it.
The Glasgow skyscape has been transformed into one which rivals other major European cities. As an archetypical capital city which is built along the banks of a major river the Clyde, which for generations was the centre of a massive shipbuilding industry this means that great views can be enjoyed from far around. So to get the best of a visit to Glasgow, a trip across or under the river is a must and this too is something best experienced without the hindrance of heavy luggage. Thats why Glasgow left luggage facilities ensure that visitors can get closer to the heart of Scotlands largest city.
