Scotland Tour

The second largest city in the UK, Glasgow is a metropolis bursting with life. Located on the banks of the River Clyde, it is one of the most important centres for commerce, tourism, and culture in England, and has also been named one of the UNESCO Creative Cities, as a City of Music. There are over 100 musical events per week, ranging from pop-rock to jazz and Celtic music. Glasgow is also rich in architecture, with hundreds of beautiful and well-maintained Victorian and Edwardian buildings. There are also plenty of modern and avant-garde buildings to be seen. So, take a tour of the city, and try to see The Clyde Auditorium, The City Chambers, Glasgow Cathedral, Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow University, and The House for an Art Lover in Bellahouston Park. There are also lots of museums and art galleries in Glasgow worth visiting, such as the Burrel Collection, Transmission Gallery, People's Palace, Winter Gardens, and St. Mungo's Museum. Nelson's Memorial also must be visited.

The city centre is the most happening place of Glasgow, dotted with numerous shops, cultural venues, cinema theatres, eating joints and educational institutions. Visitors can shop at popular shopping centres, namely Buchanan Galleries and the St. Enoch Centre. University of Glasgow is another place of tourist interest, which is one of the oldest and largest educational institutions in the UK and contributed to the Scottish enlightenment. Christian cathedrals are other attractions of the city, popular among them are Glasgow Cathedral, St Andrew's Cathedral, St Mary's Cathedral and St. Luke's Cathedral. For art and culture lovers, Glasgow offers a wide range of cultural activities from curling to opera and ballet. In addition to these, the city also has several museums and art galleries, popular among them are Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Burrell Collection and Gallery of Modern Art.

Inverness is a small city in northern Scotland that was established in the 6th century AD, and has a rich history that is still evident to this day in its many monuments and edifices, as well as its unique culture. Set at the mouth of River Ness, this beautiful city is known for its high quality life and is being promoted as the capital of the Highlands of Scotland. Situated on the east bank of the river, the Inverness City Centre is the prime attraction of the city, and is home to Victorian Market, which houses a number of small shops. Eastgate Shopping Centre is another shopping complex at the City Centre, where you can buy a variety of items.

For tourists must visit places include Inverness Castle, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Old High Church, Inverness College and Urquhart Castle. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the banks and islands in the River Ness, the Bught, as well as forested hills of Craig Phadraig and Craig Dunain. Culturally, Inverness is an important hub for bagpipe players and lovers. Every year in September the city hosts the Northern Meeting, the most coveted solo bag-piping competition in the world.

Livingston is a beautiful small town located in the West Lothian Province of Scotland that dates back to 1100 AD, and is located near such major tourist attractions of Scotland as Edinburgh, and the extremely beautiful Lake District. Visitors to Livingston can visit the largest indoor shopping centre in Scotland, the Centre (formerly the Almondvale Shopping Centre), where they can buy pretty much anything, from souvenirs to designer accessories to common household items. There are also various other shopping centres, located around town. When in Livingston however, do try to visit the nearby Edinburgh, and see the Edinburgh Castle and the St. Giles Cathedral. Also try and visit Lake Windermere in the Lake District.