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Best Edinburgh Airport Hotels

The Hilton is the closest hotel to the airport and you could easily walk to the terminal  in five minutes, on a dry day and if you’d no heavy luggage.  There’s a free airport shuttle bus which runs 24 hours a day.  The hotel has a health club with swimming pool.  It received a rating of 74% from 365 guest ratings.   The price was £74 for room only.

Norton House Hotel is just over one mile from the terminal building.  The hotel offers free airport transfers if the driver is available, if not, you’d have to arrange a taxi which would cost around £8. The hotel has a spa with swimming pool. There’s free wifi in the lobby and free wired broadband in the bedrooms. It receives an impressive average of 92% based on 116 guest ratings.   The price was £108 including breakfast.

The Quality Hotel lies one mile from the airport.   There is a 24 hour shuttle bus which costs £1.50 return per adult. It receives an average guest rating of 76% from 511 reviews. The cost was £85 for room only or £90 including breakfast.  We stayed here a couple of years ago, the room was comfortable, quiet and the free wifi had a very good signal.  We walked the airport in around 15 minutes, at that time was no charge for the shuttle bus.

The Marriott is located two miles from the airport, just off the main route into the city centre.  The hotel doesn’t run its own bus but the Airlink Express bus, stops close to the hotel with a return ticket costing £6 per adult. The hotel ha a gym and swimming pool.  You can walk to the Gyle Shopping Centre in five minutes from the hotel.  It receives 86% in guest ratings based on 112 reviews.  The price was £115 for room only.

Parking Options

Some hotels will also include parking for up to 15 days either in a fly-park room rate or on payment of a supplement.  This may be a cheaper option than arranging parking directly with a car park provider.  However, when comparing costs, remember to factor in any costs for getting to and from the terminal if transfers aren’t included in the hotel car parking rates, as transfers are generally included in the price quoted by car parks.

Which is the best Edinburgh Airport Hotel?

I’d plump for the Hilton as it’s the cheapest at £74 for room only and also the closest to the airport.   I don’t think I’d be tempted to pay £90, another £16, to have breakfast included at the Quality Hotel especially as there would be another £3 on top of that to pay for the shuttle bus for two passengers.  The Norton House Hotel really need to have clarity on their airport transfer policy e.g. during which hours/days is the free transfer included, it’s no good to potential guests saying it depends on availability of the driver.

If you’ve stayed at any of these Edinburgh Airport accommodation options please leave a comment with your opinion of the hotel.

Best Edinburgh Airport hotels

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The 5 Best UK Airports

1. Birmingham
2. Cardiff
3. Liverpool
4. Manchester
5. Glasgow

The 5 Worst UK Airports

1. Luton
2. Stansted
3. East Midlands
4. Gatwick
5. Heathrow

My Experience

I’ve flown from all these airports at least once. I have to say I didn’t find Birmingham, Cardiff or Liverpool to be significantly better than other UK airports I’ve used. Manchester stuck in mind as it was easy and cheap to reach by rail from the city centre and offered free wifi (in Summer 2009) but the signage was poor and it took me ages to find the check in desk.  I was at East Midlands in Spring this year and it did take ages to get through security but apart from that it was OK.  I always try to avoid Heathrow, it’s just too big and there’s too much potential for things to go wrong. The last time I flew through Heathrow in April 2009, my flight from Edinburgh was delayed, so I missed my connection to Venice and ended up with a ten hour delay.

Evidently some people are prepared to travel more than 100 miles to an airport which will offer them an more pleasant experience. I wouldn’t bother to do this.  Mainly because it’s already 60 miles to my closest airports, Edinburgh and Newcastle, both of which I find perfectly acceptable.

What does make a good airport?

I came up with these six points which I haven’t ranked.  Other passengers will have different priorities, e.g. I often travel alone with only hand luggage and check in online at home.

Cleanliness: You really don’t want to sit in stained seats with rubbish scattered around and visit grotty toilets.

Short wait at security:  It’s awful if you have to stand queuing for more than half an hour but this partly depends on whether you are travelling during high season and/or peak hours.

Plenty of comfy seats: Allowing plenty of time to get through security can often mean you have an hour or so in the lounge or at the gate before your flight departure. There may also be a delay in your departure, so you really want a comfy seat with a bit of elbow room.

Good, reasonably priced public transport options (preferably available 24 hours a day):  I almost always have to drive to the airport, as I can’t get to the airport in time for an early departure and/or get back home if my touchdown is after 6pm.  You can’t risk buying a cheap advance rail ticket for a specific train for the journey home in case your flight is delayed.

Good selection of reasonably priced food and drink: In the good old days before the liquid restrictions, I’d take my big bottle of tap water from home and sometimes also my flask for liquid refreshments at the airport and on the plane. I get pretty annoyed paying £1 for a 500 ml bottle of water and £3 for an indifferent, lukewarm coffee.  Boots has the cheapest water at most airports and their £3.50 Meal Deals, which include a cold drink, sandwich or salad and a snack (crisps, yoghurt, fruit or cake) are excellent value, as well as tasty. I’d like to see free tap water available at all airports. I did find a water fountain at Gatwick which was great during the 10 hour delay for which BA gave me a £10 voucher.

Electrical sockets and free wifi:  It can be really hard to find electrical sockets at some UK airports.  My netbook battery only lasts for around two hours.  Now that I have a UK mobile internet contract, I’m not so bothered about free wifi at UK airports, unless I have long delays which start to eat into my monthly allowance.

Please vote in the poll below for your best UK airport and worst UK airport.

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Which are the best and worst UK airports?

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Manchester Airport by Ingy the Wingy

Manchester Airport accommodation

The Radisson SAS is a two minute walk from the airport along the Skylink covered walkway which also has a conveyor.   There’s free wifi throughout the hotel.  It receives an average guest rating of 82% based on 470 reviews.  The price was £94 for room only.

by Gene Hunt

The Crowne Plaza is just under one mile from the terminal.  There’s a complimentary 24 hour shuttle service to and from the airport.  The hotel receives an average guest rating of 80% from 461 reviews.  The price was £77 for room only.

Bewley’s Hotel is located exactly one mile from the airport. The hotel offers a free 24 hour shuttle bus to the airport.  Free internet connection is available to guests.  It receives an average guest rating of 82% from 1042 reviews. The price was £64 for room only.

The Hilton Hotel is also one mile from the airport with a free 24 hour airport shuttle bus. It receives an average guest rating of 84% from 238 reviews.  The price was £69 for room only.

The Premier Inn is 1.7 miles from the airport. A shuttle bus operated by the airport is available between 4am – midnight, an adult single costs £3 and an open return £5.  It receives an average guest rating of 86% based on 680 reviews.  The price was £39 for room only.

The Etop Grange Hotel is 1.7 miles from the airport and offers 24 hour complimentary airport transfers. This Grade II listed mansion is the only non-chain hotel in the vicinity of the airport and each bedroom is individually decorated. There’s fee wifi throughout.  It receives an average guest rating of 86% from 81 reviews.  The price was £59 for room only.

The Marriott just makes it into the 2 miles radius at 1.9 miles from the airport. The shuttle bus runs from 4.15am – 11pm with tickets costing £4 single or £6 return per adult, if there’s more than one passenger a taxi may be cheaper. It receives an average guest rating of 84% from 162 reviews.  With a price tag of £115 for room only, this was the most expensive Manchester Airport hotel in my search.

Parking Options

Some hotels will also include parking for up to 15 days either in a fly-park room rate or on payment of a supplement.  This may be a cheaper option than arranging parking directly with a car park provider.  However, when comparing costs, remember to factor in any costs for getting to and from the terminal if transfers aren’t included in the hotel car parking rates, as transfers are generally included in the price quoted by car parks.

Which is the best Manchester Airport hotel?

I’d probably just go for the cheapest option of the Premier Inn at £39 for the room plus £10 for airport transfers for two people. Premier Inn also receives the joint highest guest rating of 86%, the same as Etop Grange Hotel, which at £59 for room only but offering free wifi and airport shuttle, would be my second choice.

If you’ve stayed any of these Manchester Airport accommodation options, please leave a comment giving your opinion of the hotel.

The best Manchester Airport hotels

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There were some new glass fish sculptures in the pond which glistened in the sunlight.

Yet again, I’d a wonderful day out at Cragside. You can see all my Flickr photos here. If you’re in Northumberland, I recommend that you visit this lovely English garden.  There are several hotels and bed and breakfasts in the Rothbury area.

Dahlias & Fish Sculptures at Cragside House Gardens, Northumberland

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British Airways plane at Glasgow Airport by Bob the courier

Glasgow Airport Accommodation

The Holiday Inn is less than a one minute walk from the terminal building.  You can check in from 2pm and checkout deadline is 12pm.The hotel receives an average guest rating of  76% from 280 verified reviews.  The price was £49 for room only.

The Express by Holiday Inn is a two minute walk from the airport terminal through covered walkways. A buffet breakfast, served from 6am – 10am is included in the room price.  Check in is from 2pm and latest check out is 11am.  The hotel receives an average guest rating of  76% from 411 verified reviews. The price was £49 including breakfast.

The Premier Inn is situated 400 metres from the airport on the other side of the motorway.  You could walk to the terminal in 5 – 10 minutes but if you have heavy bags or it’s raining, there’s a shuttle bus which costs £1 per adult each way. Check in is available from 2pm and latest check out is 12pm.  The hotel receives 84% from 78 verified reviews.  The price was £37 room only.

Ramada Glasgow Airport lies a 500 metres from the terminal building but there is a shuttle bus which costs £2 per person each way. Check in is from 2pm and check out by 12pm at latest.  There’s free wifi in the lounge. The average guest rating is 78% based on 247 verified reviews. The price was £45  for room only.

Parking Options

Some hotels will also include parking for up to 15 days either in a fly-park room rate or on payment of a supplement.  This may be a cheaper option than arranging parking directly with a car park provider.  However, when comparing costs, remember to factor in any costs for getting to and from the terminal if transfers aren’t included in the hotel car parking rates, as transfers are generally included in the price quoted by car parks.

Glasgow Airport by maxf

Which Glasgow Airport accommodation would I choose?

If I had to check in for my flight after 6.30am, I’d book the Express by Holiday Inn as the price of £49 includes breakfast and it’s a short weatherproofed walk to the terminal. I’ve stayed at several Express by Holiday Inns and although the rooms have been on the small side, they’re comfortable and the self service breakfast is really good.  If I had a check in before 6.30am, I’d go for the Premier Inn for £37 room only. I’ve stayed in several Premier Inns and the rooms are usually fairly spacious and comfy.

Have you stayed at any of these Glasgow Airport hotels, how would you rate them?

The best Glasgow Airport hotels

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Berwick upon Tweed

The Kings Arms Hotel is right in the town centre, close to the intact Elizabethan town walls and the river side.  It would take around 15 minutes to walk here from the rail station. There are several pubs and restaurants within walking distance.  You can walk to the start of the pier in 10 minutes.  The hotel offers standard and superior rooms, a suite and a family room.

The hotel doesn’t have its own car park, there’s pay and display parking right outside the hotel which is free after 5.30pm and until 9am in the morning.  If you can’t find a space here there’s a large pay and display car back at the riverside.  The Kings Arms Hotel scores an average 72% in guest ratings based on 70 verified reviews.

The Queens Head Hotel is a couple of hundred metres down from the Kings Arms Hotel, closer to the town walls and the riverside and on street parking. It’s a small hotel with 6 ensuite bedrooms which all have wifi free of charge.

The hotel achieves 85% in guest ratings, based on the average of two unverified review sites.

The Berwick upon Tweed Travelodge is situated in the far north of the town close to the A1 roundabout.  It’s next to McDonalds (handy for free wifi and a cheap breakfast) and Morrisons supermarket.  It takes around 20 minutes to walk into the town centre but maybe longer to get back as it’s slightly uphill.

The Travelodge may well be the cheapest Berwick upon Tweed hotel if you book well in advance and outwith peak season you can find rooms from £19 a night (room only) on the saver rate and family rooms sleep up to 2 adults and 2 kids.

Marshall Meadows Hotel, the most northerly hotel in England, lies a couple of miles north of Berwick upon Tweed down a driveway off the main A1 dual carriageway. You can access the North Sea coastal path from near the hotel.  You’d really need a car to stay here.  The hotel has a selection of types of rooms including premier rooms, a suite and a family room.  There’s free wifi in all rooms.

I had Sunday lunch here a couple of years ago and the food was excellent and good value.  The Marshall Meadows receives an average guest rating of 82% from 114 verified guest reviews.

If you’ve stayed at a Berwick upon Tweed hotel, please leave a comment giving your opinion of it.

Berwick upon Tweed hotels

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The building in the photo above is the Royal Liver Building, built in 1911, an icon of the English city of Liverpool and one of its most recognisable Liverpool attractions. And yes, indeed, in many ways it is at the heart of Liverpool’s foundations as the home of the skyscraper.  You won’t see blistering Dubai-like skylines in Liverpool – actually, much of what is important is what you can’t see.

• Liverpool buildings were the first to use iron to actually support the structure itself.  This was first accomplished in some of the city’s older churches before being put to use inside bigger buildings.
• Older taller buildings had small windows because the walls required the support.  Not so in many Liverpool buildings, which were the first to have large glass windows as walls.
• The Royal Liver was indeed the first to use reinforced concrete to secure its height.  Without it, some of the original tall concrete buildings looked a bit like the leaning tower of Pisa a bit too soon after construction!
• Pre-fabricated building sections were also first used in Liverpool.  These were mostly used in the building of several apartment complexes throughout the city which weren’t architecturally stunning, but it did prove that this concept could increase building speed and reduce the cost.

You can do a walking tour of some of these buildings – the Liverpool architectural society’s architours are a great place to start planning.

Photo by inniebear

Birthplace of the Skyscraper? – Liverpool Architecture

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St Pancras Station London

While plenty of hotels near St Pancras appeared in my search results, many had pretty low ratings from guests.   Therefore I decided to only include hotels that received at least a score of 70% in feedback from guests.  I’ve listed the St Pancras hotels by guest rating (the average from a minimum of 2 different accommodation sites), from highest to lowest.  As you can see, it’s hard to find a cheap St Pancras hotel with good guest ratings.

Eurostar trains at St Pancras Station London

The Megaro Hotel scores 87% in guest ratings, lies 0.1 miles from St Pancras  and cost £156 (room only) for a double ensuite room. The hotel offers free wifi.

Novotel St Pancras scores 84% in guest ratings, lies 0.2 miles from St Pancras  and cost £155 (room only) for a double ensuite room.

The Jesmond Dene Hotel scores 76% in guest ratings,  lies 0.1 miles from St Pancras and cost £85 for a double room with shared bathroom facilities. An ensuite room cost £125.  The rates include breakfast and  free wifi in rooms.

The Fairway Hotel scores 74% in guest ratings, lies 0.1 miles from St Pancras and cost £69 for a double room with shared bathroom facilities, or £89 for an ensuite double room.  The rates include breakfast.

The MacDonald Hotel scores 71% in guest ratings, lies 0.1 miles from St Pancras and cost £58 (room only) for a double room with shared bathroom facilities and £75 for an ensuite room.

If you can recommend a good, reasonably priced St Pancras hotel, please leave a comment.

Your recommendations

Wim of  Europe Travel Pass says “Every November we attend the WTM and stay at the Ibis Euston Hotel Just across from Euston Station and very close to St. Pancras. It’s officially a 2-star hotel with smaller rooms but it has all we need including good restaurants nearby (Italian, Indian and in the hotel) and a M&S Food Shop in the station”.  My response – I didn’t include this hotel as it’s 0.6 mile from St Pancras but it does receive 72% in guest ratings, when I checked on 30 August the price for period 5 – 7 October was £134 a night room only, which I thought was pretty expensive.

The best hotels near St Pancras London

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I received my Groupon My City Deals e-voucher the day after making my purchase online.  The voucher isn’t personalised for your use by the purchaser, so you could buy vouchers as gifts for someone else.  There is a security code on the voucher.   You need to check the terms and conditions on the voucher e.g. times during which the offer if available, if any items on menu are excluded from the offer and  if you need to book in advance. The voucher didn’t specify lunch only, although it was lunch which was specified on the Groupon daily offer page.   I asked Kilau Cafe for clarification on Twitter and they told me that the voucher was valid any day, any time.

Kilau Cafe

I arrived at Kilau Cafe on a Saturday evening around 6pm. I handed over the voucher before ordering.  I was hungry having only eaten fruit and yoghurt for lunch so I reckoned I could probably chomp my way through quite a bit of food. I initially ordered fruit smoothie, spicy spinach and mushroom soup and a goat’s cheese and apple salad. After I’d eaten that, I went back up to the counter to ask how much of my voucher I’d left to spend and wasn’t given a straight answer. Now this was probably because this was a different employee to the one I’d spoken to earlier.  I was tempted to have a chocolate brownie with a hot drink.  However as it wasn’t clear how much credit was left and I did feel that I’d already gotten excellent value for my £8 spend on the voucher,  I just ordered a mocha.  The food was very good, my only niggle being that the mocha was lukewarm.  The cafe also had excellent free wifi, a big bonus for a blogger on the road, as mobile internet isn’t great for uploading videos.

So I can say that my experience of  using a Groupon’s My City Deals voucher went very smoothly and it was good value for money for the my £8 purchase. I really didn’t press the point about how much credit I had left on my voucher but it’d probably be better to keep your own tally of how much you’ve spent as you order, to avoid any confusion.

There a good FAQ section on the Groupon site that covers most queries.  I’d be interested to hear your experience of Groupon’s My City Deals.

My experience using a Groupon My City Deals voucher

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The Scottish city of Glasgow has undergone a successful metamorphosis from unappealing post industrial gloom to a popular global tourist destination.  How was this achieved?  What lessons can be learned for other cities keen to make themselves more attractive to potential visitors with so much competition from other possible destinations.

Background

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland, located on the River Clyde, in western central Scotland.  It was home to the famous Clydeside ship building industry which fell into terminal decline in the second half of the 20th century turning swathes of the city into industrial wasteland and leading to high unemployment among the blue collar workforce. By the late 1970s the city’s reputation was one of grime, crime and deprivation. However plans were afoot to change this.

Landmarks in the lead up to 1990

Glasgow’s regeneration started in the early 1980s. The specially commissioned Burrell Collection building in Pollok Park opened in 1983.

Burrell Collection

That year also saw the launch of Glasgow’s Smiles Better campaign to counteract the negative image of the city.

Glasgow’s Miles Better slogan by Leo Reynolds

In 1985 the Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre (SECC) opened on the site of the Queen’s Dock at Finnieston Quay on the northern bank of the Clyde.  In 1998 the Glasgow Garden Festival was held on the site of the former Princes Dock in Govan on the southern bank of the River Clyde.

Site of Glasgow Garden Festival 1988 by mmcdgll

1990 The Year of being European City of Culture

The 1990 European City of Culture encompassed 3,400 events throughout Glasgow, from large international to small local events over the the whole year. There were 60 world premieres, performers from 23 countries and over 150 sporting events. Glasgow City Council judged Glasgow’s year of being the European City of Culture to have been very successful partly because the definition of culture was wide ranging not merely focussing on music, theatre and visual arts but also sport, design and education.

Dr Beatrix Garcia asserts that Glasgow’s stint as European City of Culture in 1990 was the first successful, high profile use of arts as a catalyst for urban regeneration. This was partly due to the fact that there was grassroots involvement from local communities in the 1990 event and the observation that the arts can make a difference even in socially and economically disadvantaged districts. There is feeling that cultural legacies have a longer term, deeper effect on a city’s psyche as they can attain a deeper level of involvement and meaning in the resident’s lives than economic or physical projects.

Post 1990 Landmarks

However Glasgow’s cultural regeneration didn’t run out of steam after 1990, continuing with the 1996 opening of the Gallery of Modern Art and in 1997 the Glasgow Auditorium, as an extension to the SECC.  In 1999 the city was crowned the UK’s City of Design and Architecture. The Glasgow Science Centre opened in 2001 close to the site of the 1988 Garden Festival. In 2008 Glasgow was named as an UNESCO City of Music. The 2014 Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow.

Other Factors

However Glasgow’s cultural identity doesn’t hinge only on showcase events and the opening of new cultural venues, there are many other factors too.  Moving towards a new cultural identity also means embracing what is good from the past.

Architecture is an important aspect of Glasgow’s heritage. There is a plethora of grand Victorian buildings such as the City Chambers and the University of Glasgow.  The Willow Tea Rooms, Scotland Street School and School of Art are three examples of early 20th century work by Charles Rennie Macintosh.

Scotland Street School

Glaswegian writers such as James Kelman winner of the 1994 Booker Prize, Alasdair Gray author of “Lanark”, poet and playwright Liz Lochead and Ian Pattison, creator of Rab C Nesbitt the sting vested philosopher, all make their mark on the city’s cultural identity. The famous Glasgow sense of humour, exemplified by Billy Connolly, contributes to the local resident’s reputation for friendliness.

Glasgow is the second biggest shopping city of the UK after London. From the traditional weekend open air Barras Market in the city’s East End, the 1827 Parisian style Argyll Arcade (the first covered shopping mall in Scotland) and one of the oldest in Europe, to the trendy Princes Square and Buchanan Galleries, you really can shop till you drop in Glasgow.

Music has always been a strong part of Glasgow’s cultural identity, famed for its diverse range of tastes said to be helped by its status as a thriving port, absorbing influences from Europe and the US as well as its industrial background and lively arts scene.  This has given rise to many interesting bands and artists over the years, from the Jesus and Mary Chain’s riotous 1980s performances to worldwide commercial successes such as Texas and Travis. Also its proliferation of universities and colleges, including the aforementioned School of Art and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, have helped fuel the scene with fresh new talent. Our son Simon Bryan is part of the Glasgow music scene as a DJ.

Our son Simon’s gig at the Lite Club by subcityphotos

The opening of the SECC, the Clyde Auditorium and the Royal Concert Hall provided large spaces in which to house performances ranging from pop to classical music. At the opposite of the spectrum the city boasts many small pubs which provide a breeding ground for many local acts such as King Tuts, The 13th Note, Nice & Sleazy, and the Captain’s Rest. Those preferring more traditional tunes can find plenty of live jazz and folk bands in pubs all over the city, often with no admission charge. Meanwhile the Barrowlands Ballroom, famous in the mid 1900s as one of the city’s most popular Dance Halls, is now a 2000 capacity venue and along with the Academy and the ABC is a frequent stop of many international bands’ touring schedules.  Glasgow’s music scene goes from strength to strength and it is recognised as by far the best city in Scotland for music.

Evaluation of Glasgow’s cultural transition

Glasgow certainly now enjoys a reputation as a hip city to visit, probably best known for it’s shopping and nightlife. It’s a popular short break destination for UK residents and is the fifth most popular UK tourist destination for overseas visitors. Glasgow was riding high in travel guide headlines in 2006. Conde Nast proclaimed Glasgow to be the UK’s top city destination after analysis of a readers poll where Glasgow’s strengths were listed as its people, hospitality and vibrant nightlife. Glasgow was listed as the only “Top 10 Must See” destination in Europe in the Frommers Guide and the Lonely Planet Guide labelled Glasgow as “one of Britain’s largest, liveliest and most interesting cities”. Fodor’s commented on the city’s friendly atmosphere and amazing shops and National Geographic was impressed by “innovative design, eclectic boutiques—and unpretentious attitude”.

River Clyde Walkway

So it looks like it’s mission accomplished in the transition of Glasgow from the dark days of post industrial gloom to top global tourist destination in a couple of decades – no mean feat, propelled by the catalyst of being European City of Culture in 1990.

So if you’ve never visited Glasgow or haven’t been there for a while, you should try to visit soon.  There are lots of things to do in Glasgow, including many free options such as the  Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

How the Scottish city of Glasgow morphed from post industrial gloom to top global visitor destination

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