Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sport
Two football clubs - Rangers and Celtic - dominate the sporting scene in Scotland, hav-
ing vastly more resources than other clubs and a long history (and rivalry). This rivalry is
also along partisan lines, with Rangers representing Protestant supporters, and Celtic,
Catholic. It's worth going to a game; both play in magnificent arenas with great atmo-
sphere. Games between the two (four a year when in the same division) are fiercely con-
tested, but tickets aren't sold to the general public; you'll need to know a season-ticket
holder. Rangers are currently working their way back up after a financial meltdown which
led to them re-forming as a new company and starting out in Division 3, the fourth tier of
Scottish football, in 2012-13.
Celtic FC
(
0871 226 1888;
www.celticfc.net
; Celtic Park, Parkhead)
There are daily stadium
tours (adult/child £8.50/5.50). Catch bus 61 or 62 from outside St Enoch centre.
FOOTBALL CLUB
Rangers FC
(
0871 702 1972;
www.rangers.co.uk
; Ibrox Stadium, 150 Edmiston Dr)
Tours of the
stadium and trophy room run Friday to Sunday (£8/5.50 per adult/child). Take the subway
to Ibrox station.
FOOTBALL CLUB
Shopping
Boasting the UK's largest retail phalanx outside London, Glasgow is a shopaholic's para-
dise. The 'Style Mile' around Buchanan St, Argyle St and Merchant City (particularly up-
market Ingram Street) is a fashion hub, while the West End has quirkier, more bohemian
shopping options: Byres Rd is great for vintage clothing.
Barras
(
www.glasgow-barrowland.com
;
btwn Gallowgate & London Rd; 10am-5pm Sat &
Sun)
Glasgow's flea market, the Barras on Gallowgate, is the living, breathing heart of the
city in many respects. It has almost a thousand stalls and people come here just for a
wander as much as for their shopping, which gives the place a holiday air. The Barras is
notorious for selling designer frauds, so be cautious. Watch your wallet, too.
FLEA MARKET
Italian Centre
FASHION
