Glasgow host of the 2014 Commonwealth Games is on the itinerary of many visitors to Scotl&. This new map displays delightful watercolour mapping with individual paintings of all the main sights & landmarks in the city. Area of coverage Covers the centre of Glasgow from the Botanic Gardens in the north & the new Riverside Museum to the west to the 12th century Cathedral & the gritty Barras Market to the east. Further mapping stretches southwest to Pollok Park & the Burrell Collection. The map
Features: * Historical & contemporary anecdotes. * Popular areas at larger scale hundreds of shops restaurants cafes & bars. * Comprehensive travel information & index. * Shop by shop street maps of Buchanan Street & the Merchant City. * Railway stations bus routes taxi ranks & car parks. Glasgow is too big to just arrive & wander around. This map presents the city in a single image. It helps the visitor to get to grips with the place in a short time: to plan sightseeing & find the best shopping & refreshment. Original & quirky local businesses have generally been included over the big chains: antiques vintage fashion cheery cafes imaginative pub food & much more.