Scotland Vacations – Must See in Glasgow
When you think of visiting a metropolitan area on you Scotland vacations you might not think of Glasgow, think again. The beginnings of Glasgow dates back to the early 1100s. First as a religious community, then a university came along in the mid 1400s. Sea bourn trade started in the early 1600s with England and then beyond. During the late 1700s the industrial revolution started, which is when Glasgow’s most interesting history started. There were a lot of jobs to fill, so Glasgow filled up and became affluent which is obvious from the expensive architecture from the area. In the mid 20th century the industry left and so did the wealth, leaving a dying city. In the 1980s Glasgow turned itself around. Today Glasgow is a vibrant city with numerous high quality museums and galleries. This is a city that you simply must see on your Scotland vacations.
The Tenement House
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in a Glasgow Scotland in the early 1900s? Most people in Glasgow lived in tenement houses that were like apartment buildings or flats. The residents shared washrooms, but had a few rooms of there own. Once upon a time a spinster named Agnas Toward. Agnas was considered on of the little better off as she worked as a shorthand typist. She didn’t throw anything out, so when she died in 1975 her home was a perfect time capsule of this era. You can visit this Tenement to see exactly how she and those like lived.
St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
This museum isn’t exactly what you might think. This building is not an ancient church, it is new construction filled with religious art from all over the world. Many religions are represented with there different types of art along with a hands on description of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism for kids.
Visiting Glasgow during your Scotland vacations is definitely worth you time.
Above photo of St. Enoch’s Station, Glasgow Scotland from the Library of Congress