Unleash the Adventure: A Guide for Glasgow's Newest Student Explorers!

Super-Friendly People

There’s a reason Rough Guide readers voted Glasgow as the world’s friendliest city in 2014. The locals are extremely amiable and easy to talk to!

Watch Out for Irn Bru

Irn Bru is to Scotland what Coca-Cola is to the rest of the world. This carbonated soft drink is often called “Scotland’s other national drink”.

Budget Shopping

Glasgow’s retail scene is a dream come true for those short on cash but high on life. The city’s West End has a line of second-hand shops.

Cheesy Chips is Life

Cheesy chips are the go-to snack of every student in the city so it’s only a matter of time before they become a staple in your diet.

Epic Music Scene

Known as the UNESCO City of Music, Glaswegians live and breathe music. On an average, the city hosts 130 music events every week.