Outline of Glasgow

The following is an outline and topical guide of Glasgow: Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, located on the banks of the River Clyde in west central Scotland.

File:Flag of Glasgow.svg

Flag of Glasgow City Council

File:Glasgow Coat of Arms 1996.svg

Coat of arms of Glasgow City Council

General reference

Common English name(s):
- Glasgow
Common names in other languages:
- Glaschu (Scottish Gaelic)
- Glesga (Scots)
Nicknames
- "The Dear Green Place"
Languages:
English
Scottish Gaelic
Scots
Demonym:
- Glaswegian

Geography of Glasgow

Population:
- 622,820 (Council area)^[1]
- 632,350 (Locality)^[2]
- 1,028,220 (Settlement)^[3]
- 1,861,315 (Metropolitan area)^[4]
Area:
- 68 sq mi (175 km2) (Council Area)
- 142.3 sq mi (368.5 km2) (Urban area)
- 190 sq mi (492 km2) (Metropolitan area)

Location

Northern Hemisphere, Eastern Hemisphere
- Europe
  - Northwestern Europe
    - United Kingdom
      - Great Britain
        Scotland

Parks and gardens

Government and politics of Glasgow

Glasgow in Scottish Parliament elections

Glasgow parliamentary constituencies

Westminster constituencies

Holyrood constituencies

Current (since 2011)

Historic (1999 to 2007)

Culture of Glasgow

Cinema of Glasgow

Glasgow Film Festival

Religion in Glasgow

Sectarianism in Glasgow

Archdioceses and dioceses

Historical archdioceses and dioceses

Archdiocese of Glasgow

Transportation in Glasgow

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View of Glasgow International Airport from the air

Airports

Motorway network

Roads

Education in Glasgow

Universities

Notes

↑ Also known as Glasgow International Airport

References

↑ "Mid-Year Population Estimates, UK, June 2022". Office for National Statistics. 26 March 2024.
↑ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022.
↑ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022.
↑ "Population on 1 January by age groups and sex - functional urban areas". Eurostat. Archived from the original on 20 December 2020.

[5] Also known as Glasgow International Airport

[1] "Mid-Year Population Estimates, UK, June 2022". Office for National Statistics. 26 March 2024.

[2] "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022.

[3] "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022.

[4] "Population on 1 January by age groups and sex - functional urban areas". Eurostat. Archived from the original on 20 December 2020.

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History	Battle of Glasgow (1544) Battle of Langside Timeline of Glasgow history 1888 exhibition 1901 exhibition 1911 exhibition Battle of George Square 1938 Empire Exhibition Glasgow razor gangs 1968 storm 1988 Garden Festival Glasgow young teams	File:Glasgow Coat of Arms 1996.svg
Politics	City Chambers Glasgow City Council Lord Provost Red Clydeside Glasgow Trades Council Scottish Parliament electoral region Glasgow's miles better Parliamentary constituencies Council wards
Geography	Demography Subdivisions Glasgow city centre Greater Glasgow Urban Area Housing Parks River Clyde River Kelvin Squares Streets Tallest buildings
Culture	Architecture Art Chinatown Festivals Glasgow Fair Glasgow patter Media People TRNSMT World Pipe Band Championships
Transport	Buchanan bus station Glasgow Central railway station Glasgow Queen Street railway station Glasgow Airport Prestwick Airport Renfrew Airport (until 1966) Subway Clyde Tunnel Kingston Bridge Road junctions Trams (until 1962) Trolleybuses (until 1967)
Education	University of Strathclyde Glasgow Caledonian University University of Glasgow Glasgow Medical School Glasgow School of Art Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RSAMD)
Religion	Archbishop of Glasgow (Roman Catholic) Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway (Episcopalian) Glasgow Cathedral Glasgow Central Mosque Presbytery of Glasgow Saint Mungo Sectarianism
Sport	2014 Commonwealth Games Celtic F.C. Clyde F.C. Commonwealth Arena Glasgow Rocks Glasgow Warriors Hamilton Crescent Hampden Park Kelvin Hall Old Firm Original Glasgow derby Partick Thistle F.C. Queen's Park F.C. Rangers F.C. Third Lanark A.C. (defunct) West of Scotland Cricket Club
Attractions	Ashton Lane Botanic Gardens Buchanan Street Burrell Collection Celtic Park Clydeside distillery SEC Armadillo (Clyde Auditorium) Concert Hall Gallery of Modern Art George Square Glasgow distillery Glasgow Green Glasgow Science Centre Glasgow Tower Glasgow Women's Library Hilton Hotel Holmwood House Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery Ibrox Stadium Listed buildings Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum Mitchell Library Pollok House Riverside Museum Scottish Football Museum Willow Tearooms
Health	Dental Hospital Gartnavel General Hospital Glasgow effect Glasgow Royal Infirmary New Victoria Hospital NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Stobhill Hospital
Economy	International Financial Services District Glasgow Stock Exchange River Clyde Buchanan Street Silicon Glen
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