Car Rental Glasgow Airport (GLA)

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Glasgow Airport Mini Guide

Glasgow Airport is located along the M8 Motorway and is a 20-minute drive from Glasgow City Centre. The airport offers a range of services and facilities including bars, cafés, restaurants and shopping on departure and arrival-ideal for last minute gifts and essential buys.

Things To See/Do in Glasgow

Glasgow is a great destination for a last minute short break or getaway. In terms of location, it offers great potential for exploring the Scottish countryside, catching a football match or simply seeing what the city itself has to offer.

Walking through the city is easy as Glasgow is quite compact. The heart of the city is George Square, which is where you'll spot many of Glasgow's public statues. Thrifty culture vultures will be glad to learn that they can enjoy free admittance to its many museums and galleries.

Shopping is one of Glasgow's major selling points and it's easy to see why. Those shopping on a budget will find cheap discount high street fashions along Argyle and Sauchiehall. Buchanan Street offers something for those willing to pay a little more. Stylish Buchanan Street offers elegant and exclusive designer boutiques along a two and a half mile stretch known as the 'Golden Z'. The main indoor shopping centres are Buchanan Galleries and the St. Enoch Centre.

Sport draws many visitors to Glasgow. The city is the home of Glasgow's two famous rival football teams Glasgow Celtic and Glasgow Rangers.

If you decide to hire a car, there are plenty of attractions to see outside of the city including the natural rugged beauty of the Scottish countryside where fishing, golf and walking are popular activities.

Eating Out/Nightlife/Accommodation in Glasgow

There's something for all tastes and budgets to enjoy about Glasgow's cuisine. The city offers a range of cheap and cheerful fare-from its many fine gastro-pubs to its famous fish and chip shops. Those of more adventurous palates will not be disappointed either, as there is over 100 Asian and Italian restaurants across the city.

Glasgow has a lively nightlife, which offers cosy pubs, classy bars and trendy clubs.

The Merchant area of the city centre is where most of the action happens after dark. The West End is another buzzing location, which is popular with the city's student population.

Glasgow offers something to accommodate everyone, from thrifty travellers looking to sleep easy in a budget bed, right through to holidaymakers seeking the luxury of practical comforts.

Glasgow Drives

1. Loch Lomond

From Glasgow, head out on a scenic drive through the villages of Doune and Callander, until you reach The Trossachs area of lochs and mountains. This route takes you past some spectacular areas of natural beauty including Loch Venachar, Dukes Pass and the picturesque village of Aberfoyle. Finally you'll come to Loch Lomand where you can pay a visit to the Loch Lomond National Park Visitor Centre or take a cruise at your leisure from Balloch.

2. Loch Ness

Driving northwards from Glasgow, follow signposts to the stunning Glen Coe Valley. From here, drive as far as the town of Fort William, situated at the foothills of Ben Nevis. Continuing your journey from here will take you to Inverness. On the way you'll pass Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and Loch Ness. Follow signs for Fort Augustus, the pretty village, which leads into Loch Ness. A visit to the nearby Urquhart Castle recommended. Loch Ness itself provides many opportunities for photographs and you can even take a cruise on the famous lake. Who knows-you might even spot 'Nessie'! Cruises aren't cheap however, costing around €15 per person, but the experience is guaranteed to be memorable.

3. Border Country

Travelling south from Glasgow, follow signposts for New Lanark, the World Heritage site, where a restored 18th century cotton mill can be visited. From here, drive on through the town of Peebles, where you'll witness spectacular views of the Tweed Valley. This whole region is steeped in history and legend, from stories of Rob Roy to tales of Ivanhoe. Continuing south from Abbotsford will take you directly to the heart of Border Country, where you're guaranteed to be dazzled by the breath-taking scenery.

4. West Coast Tour

Leaving Glasgow, head for the city of Paisley, where local attractions include the Abbey and the weavers' cottages where the famous Paisley textile patterns originated. From here make a journey to the west of Loch Lomond until you reach the town of Inveraray, where the pretty fairytale castle is guaranteed to catch your eye. Driving a little further on you'll come to Kilmartin, the home of ancient stone circles and burial chambers.

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When visiting Glasgow Airport don't forget to see and experience the museums, galleries, Bars, Lounges, Restaurant and vibrant cafe society of this area!