Explore Glasgow
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland, and is definitely a city worth visiting as it has gorgeous architecture. The city centre is quite small so you can walk everywhere and the it has a really cool vibe and atmosphere.
Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7ZqiSKIB9g
Language Spoken
English is the main language spoken in Glascow.
Currency & Time Zone
Pound
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant will cost around 12.00 GBP (R263.33), and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will cost around 50.00 GBP (R1097.19).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 3.60 GBP (R79.00) and an imported beer around 4.00 GBP (R87.78).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 3.00 GBP (R65.83), and then 1.06 GBP (R23.26) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
The subway is the easiest way to get around the city centre and west areas of Glasgow. The All Day Subway ticket gives you one day unlimited travel on the Subway. It is available all day, every day of the week, and is a great way to explore Glasgow. A ticket costs around £4.20 (R90.92) for adults and £2.10 (R45.46) for children from any Subway. station.Things to do in Glasgow
The best places to visit in Glasgow are Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, Glengoyne Distillery, and Celtic Park. Pollok Country Park, Pollok Estate and Country Park, Kelvingrove Park, Loch Lomond Park Centre, and Glasgow Botanical Gardens are great outdoor activities.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Meningitis
- Polio
- MMR
- Tdap
- Routine Vaccines
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Glascow need a valid passport to obtain a Visitor Visa.