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 There are larger shopping malls on the city outskirts at Braehead, Silverburn and Glasgow Fort.
-*  The '''Barras''' [http://www.glasgow-barrowland.com/market/barras.htm] in the East End is the essential Glasgow shopping experience. Hundreds of market stalls selling everything you could possibly want and a load of other stuff too. Free entertainment available from time to time when the Police raid the place for counterfeit goods.  Open 10AM - 5PM every weekend; weekday opening in the weeks immediately before Christmas. The market is notorious for counterfeit good; especially DVDs and clothing. Pirated DVDs should be avoided at all costs, as the quality is often very poor.
+* The [http://www.glasgow-barrowland.com/market/barras.htm Barras] in the East End is the essential Glasgow shopping experience. Hundreds of market stalls selling everything you could possibly want and a load of other stuff too. Free entertainment available from time to time when the Police raid the place for counterfeit goods. All year Sa-Su 10:00-17:00; weekday opening in the weeks immediately before Christmas. This market is notorious for counterfeit good; especially DVDs and clothing. Pirated DVDs should be avoided at all costs, as the quality is often very poor.
 * The '''Buchanan Galleries''' [http://www.buchanangalleries.co.uk/], Buchanan Street,  is a large shopping mall in the heart of the city centre which has all the usual British high street stores, its anchor tenant is John Lewis.
 * The '''St Enoch Centre''' [http://www.st-enoch.co.uk/]. Europe's largest glass roofed building - this huge mall is on St Enoch Square between Argyle Street and Buchanan Street, and a major extension and refurbishment programme was completed in 2010.
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 ==Stay safe==
-The emergency contact number in Scotland is '''999''', but the police can be reached for "non-emergencies" through dialing '''101'''.
+Glasgow is like any other big city: it has safe areas and less safe areas, and the basic common sense rules apply. The centre of Glasgow is very safe and you should not encounter any problems. All of the city centre and tourist areas are well policed. During the day, the City Centre also has many 'information officers' in red hats and jackets who should be able to assist you if needed. Despite what its local reputation may be, being a Western European city, Glasgow ranks among one of the safest cities in the world.  Glasgow does indeed have some very dangerous areas - particularly in some northern and eastern suburbs - where drug related crime for instance is rife, but these are well away from the centre and it would be impossible to venture into them unless you were making a conscious effort to do so.
-Glasgow is like any other big city: it has safe areas and less safe areas, and the basic common sense rules apply. The centre of Glasgow is very safe and you should not encounter any problems. All of the city centre and tourist areas are well policed. During the day, the City Centre also has many 'information officers' in red hats and jackets who should be able to assist you if needed. Despite what its local reputation may be, it should be noted that being a Western European city, Glasgow ranks among one of the safest cities in the world.  Glasgow does indeed have some very dangerous areas - particularly in some northern and eastern suburbs - where drug related crime for instance is rife, but these are well away from the centre and it would be impossible to venture into them unless you were making a conscious effort to do so.
+Crime in the city centre is usually limited to drunken and rowdy behaviour late in the evenings - hotspots include the southern end of Hope Street next to Central Station, and under the 'Heilanman's Umbrella', the railway bridge over Argyle Street adjacent to Central Station; and the western end of Sauchiehall Street which have large concentrations of bars and nightclubs. There is usually a heavy police presence anyway in these areas on Friday and Saturday nights to defuse any problems. The West End fares better, but be aware that the back streets off Byres Road and around the University can quickly disorientate a stranger unfamiliar with the area in the hours of darkness.
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-Crime in the city centre is usually limited to drunken and rowdy behaviour late in the evenings - hotspots include the southern end of Hope Street next to Central Station, and under the 'Heilanman's Umbrella', the railroad bridge over Argyle Street adjacent to Central Station; and the western end of Sauchiehall Street which have large concentrations of bars and nightclubs.  There is usually a heavy police presence anyway in these areas on Friday and Saturday nights to defuse any problems. The West End fares better, but be aware that the backstreets off Byres Road and around the University can quickly disorientate a stranger unfamiliar with the area in the hours of darkness.
 Although you'll see it being worn everywhere by the locals, if you buy any piece of Celtic or Rangers-related clothing as a souvenir, be wary of wearing it in public as it can lead to confrontation - particularly in the evenings. Most bars and clubs in the centre of the city universally ban all football colours, regardless of team.
-Whereas prostitution/sexwork is legal in Scotland, both 'soliciting' (i.e. prostitutes soliciting customers in public) and 'kerb crawling' ('punters' driving or walking around obviously looking for sexworkers) is illegal; so avoid driving/walking around obvious red light districts.  The main trouble spots in the city have historically been the Blythswood Hill and Anderston areas close to the M8 motorway - a busy office district by day, but usually deserted in the evenings and on weekends.   'Running a brothel' is also illegal, so 'massage parlours' and brothels can be and are 'busted' by the police. If you are in a brothel/'massage parlour' which is raided by the police you may be taken into custody and asked questions you don't want to answer. Avoid such places.
+Whereas prostitution/sex work is legal in Scotland, both 'soliciting' (ie prostitutes accosting potential customers in public) and 'kerb crawling' ('punters' driving or walking around obviously looking for sex workers) is illegal; so avoid driving/walking around obvious red light districts. The main trouble spots in the city have historically been the Blythswood Hill and Anderston areas close to the M8 motorway - a busy office district by day, but usually deserted in the evenings and on weekends. 'Running a brothel' is also illegal, so 'massage parlours' and brothels can be and are 'busted' by the police. If you are in a brothel/'massage parlour' which is raided by the police you may be taken into custody and asked questions you don't want to answer. Avoid such places.
-For more information, contact Police Scotland. There is a '''Non-Emergency''' number ''101'' to contact the police in Scotland for matters that don't require immediate police attention. For emergencies, dial '''999'''.
+For more information, contact [http://www.scotland.police.uk/ Police Scotland]. There is one '''Non-Emergency''' number ''101'' to contact the police wherever you are in Scotland for matters that don't require immediate police attention. For emergencies, dial '''999'''.
 ==Stay healthy==
 The UK's '''National Health Service''' (NHS) will provide emergency treatment for anyone in the UK, irrespective of whether they reside in the UK. In a medical emergency, dial 999 or 112. These numbers are free of charge from any telephone. For advice on non-emergency medical problems, you can ring the 24 hour '''NHS 24''' service on 08454 242424.
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 ==Contact==
 ===Phone===
+Glasgow's area code (for landline numbers) is 0141. When calling from inside the UK, you may choose to substitute just 0 for the +44 part that we list.
-Glasgow's area code (for landline numbers) is 0141. When calling from outside the UK, drop the leading 0 and use the UK international dial code +44.
 ===Internet===
+If you are travelling with a laptop then you will find broadband internet access in the rooms of most, but not all, medium to high end hotels. If this is important to you, check before booking. Alternatively, there are many Wi-Fi hot spots in and around Glasgow and  [http://www.wifinder.com/ WiFinder] provides a register.
-If you are travelling with a laptop then you will find broadband internet access in the rooms of most, but not all, medium to high end hotels. If this is important to you, check before booking. Alternatively, there are many Wi-Fi hot spots in and around Glasgow and '''WiFinder''' [http://www.wifinder.com/] provides a register.
 There are also several places that offer web and other internet access if you are travelling without a laptop. These include:

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	In any emergency call 999 or 112 (from a land-line if you can) and ask for Ambulance, Fire, Police or Coast Guard when connected.		In any emergency call 999 or 112 (from a land-line if you can) and ask for Ambulance, Fire, Police or Coast Guard when connected.
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		+	To contact the Police on '''Non-emergencies''' then you can also dial '''101'''.

	Scotland is generally a very safe country to visit. Like England and Wales, violent crime is a problem in some inner city areas, however, much of it occurs amongst hooligan-type, normally unarmed gangs, thus violent crime against tourists is rare. Petty crimes such as thefts and pickpocketing are lower than many other European countries, but vigilance at all times is required, especially in crowded areas. Crime rates vary greatly from urban to rural areas. You should approach clubs and bars at night with caution, especially around closing time when drink fueled violence occurs, the best thing to do is use common sense and avoid any fighting. The same advice extends to using public transport - especially buses - after dark.		Scotland is generally a very safe country to visit. Like England and Wales, violent crime is a problem in some inner city areas, however, much of it occurs amongst hooligan-type, normally unarmed gangs, thus violent crime against tourists is rare. Petty crimes such as thefts and pickpocketing are lower than many other European countries, but vigilance at all times is required, especially in crowded areas. Crime rates vary greatly from urban to rural areas. You should approach clubs and bars at night with caution, especially around closing time when drink fueled violence occurs, the best thing to do is use common sense and avoid any fighting. The same advice extends to using public transport - especially buses - after dark.

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 ==Stay safe==
 Glasgow is like any other big city: it has safe areas and less safe areas, and the basic common sense rules apply. The centre of Glasgow is very safe and you should not encounter any problems. All of the city centre and tourist areas are well policed. During the day, the City Centre also has many 'information officers' in red hats and jackets who should be able to assist you if needed. Despite what its local reputation may be, it should be noted that being a Western European city, Glasgow ranks among one of the safest cities in the world.  Glasgow does indeed have some very dangerous areas - particularly in some northern and eastern suburbs - where drug related crime for instance is rife, but these are well away from the centre and it would be impossible to venture into them unless you were making a conscious effort to do so.
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 Whereas prostitution/sexwork is legal in Scotland, both 'soliciting' (i.e. prostitutes soliciting customers in public) and 'kerb crawling' ('punters' driving or walking around obviously looking for sexworkers) is illegal; so avoid driving/walking around obvious red light districts.  The main trouble spots in the city have historically been the Blythswood Hill and Anderston areas close to the M8 motorway - a busy office district by day, but usually deserted in the evenings and on weekends.   'Running a brothel' is also illegal, so 'massage parlours' and brothels can be and are 'busted' by the police. If you are in a brothel/'massage parlour' which is raided by the police you may be taken into custody and asked questions you don't want to answer. Avoid such places.
-Strathclyde Police, the local police force, has a Stay Safe while Travelling guide [http://www.strathclyde.police.uk/index.asp?locID=85&docID=-1].
+For more information, contact Police Scotland. There is a '''Non-Emergency''' number ''101'' to contact the police in Scotland for matters that don't require immediate police attention. For emergencies, dial '''999'''.
 ==Stay healthy==

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 ===Souvenirs===
-The classic tourist souvenir is a kilt and everything else involving the tartan. Note that a real kilt costs about £300-400 and is made of heavy wool (so it will not reveal what you might or might not be wearing underneath even in strong winds), but most souvenir stores offer only unauthentic thin ones. If you really want a genuine kilt or full traditional outfit (kilt, sporran, jacket, shirt, and shoes) the best place to look is a clothing hire shop. These specialise in hiring suits and kilts for weddings and often sell ex-hire stock at reduced prices - otherwise the kilt will have to be made to order - this usually takes several weeks.
+The classic tourist souvenir is a kilt and everything else involving the tartan. Note that a real kilt costs about £300-400 and is made of heavy wool (so it will not reveal what you might or might not be wearing underneath even in strong winds), but most souvenir stores offer only unauthentic thin ones. If you really want a genuine kilt or full traditional outfit (kilt, sporran, jacket, shirt, and shoes) the best place to look is a clothing hire shop. These specialise in hiring suits and kilts for weddings and often sell ex-hire stock at reduced prices - otherwise the kilt will have to be made to order - this usually takes several weeks. An kilt set (Kilt, sporran, socks etc.) of reasonable quality for the purposes of a souvenir, can be bought for around £60-£100.
 The traditional highland kilt is a section of cloth about 6 feet wide and 14 feet long. This is wrapped about the body then then brought up over the shoulder and pinned in place, a little like a toga. The modern short kilt was introduced during the industrial revolution to give more freedom of movement.
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 * '''Scotch tablet''' is another local delicacy. It is very similar to fudge - but is slightly brittle due to its being beaten for a time while it sets! Great for any cold hikes you may be planning.
-* the '''Deep Fried Mars Bar''', regarded by many as an urban myth, ''does'' exist in Scotland. An NHS survey reported that roughly 22% of fast food joints and fish and chips shops in Scotland sell the item, at roughly 60 pence a go, mainly to school children and young adults. You will have to ask them to put one in the fryer, though. A chippy in [[Stonehaven]] claims to be the birthplace of this, er, "delicacy." Another equally improbable artery-clogging treat is '''deep-fried pizza'''. The ultimate 'heart-attack-on-a-plate' has to be the '''fribab''', the '''deep-fried kebab''' which can be done for ya in some of the crazier parts of Glasgow.
+* the '''Deep Fried Mars Bar''', previously an urban myth to highlight the poor Scottish diet, now ''does'' exist in Scotland as a result of the myth's spread. An NHS survey reported that roughly 22% of fast food joints and fish and chips shops in Scotland sell the item, at roughly 60 pence a go, mainly to school children and young adults. You will have to ask them to put one in the fryer, though. A chippy in [[Stonehaven]] claims to be the birthplace of this, er, "delicacy." Another equally improbable artery-clogging treat is '''deep-fried pizza'''. The ultimate 'heart-attack-on-a-plate' has to be the '''fribab''', the '''deep-fried kebab''' which can be done for ya in some of the crazier parts of Glasgow.
 Vegetarian food isn't as hard to find as you would think, with virtually all restaurants and cafés offering more than one vegetarian option. Vegan food is harder to find, but not impossible. Edinburgh especially has a good number of exceptional vegetarian and vegan restaurants.
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 * '''Beer''' - beer, especially the ales, is measured in pints. One pint equals just over half a litre (568ml). Scottish micro-breweries are doing quite well, possibly thanks to the "Campaign for Real Ale" in recent years.
-* '''Irn Bru''' [http://www.irn-bru.co.uk/] - a highly popular, fizzy, bright orange-coloured soft drink that is supposed to be the best cure for a hangover (be aware that it is loaded with caffeine and is acidic enough to clean coins!). It's so popular, it even outsells Coca-Cola, which no other native soft drink can claim. Supposedly it is made from Iron Girders (!) (To provide a balanced view however, it should also be noted that Coca Cola will clean coins as well.) '''Red Kola''' and '''Sugarelly''' (liquorice water) is similarly consumed.
+* '''Irn Bru''' [http://www.irn-bru.co.uk/] - A highly popular, fizzy, bright orange-coloured soft drink, produced by Scottish soft-drinks company A.G. Barr. It's so popular, it even outsells Coca-Cola, which no other native soft drink can claim. Given it's local popularity, many urban legends have surfaced surrounding it, such as it's use as a "hangover cure", that only two people in the world know the "secret recipe" and, as such, must take separate flights when travelling, or (thanks to an advertising campaign) that it's "Made From Girders". '''Red Kola''' and '''Sugarelly''' (liquorice water) is similarly consumed.
 * '''Whisky''' - Scotland's most famous export (note the lack of an 'e' that makes Scotch whisky unique!).  A good way to instantly endear yourself to the locals is when ordering Scotch in a pub, always ask for a "whisky" or simply "a half" - and the bartender will know exactly what you mean (in much the same way as asking for a "pint of beer" in Ireland will mean you are automatically served Guinness).  Asking for a "Scotch" will immediately identify you as a foreigner!

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-[[Image:Glasgow Science Center.JPG|thumb|350px|Glasgow Science Center]]
+[[Image:Glasgow Science Center.JPG|thumb|350px|Glasgow Science Centre]]
-The Victorians also left Glasgow with a wonderful legacy of museums and art galleries, which the city has dutifully built upon. The following list is only a selection. The city council alone runs several museums and galleries. Visitors should be aware that most of the galleries appear to be closed on Sundays, and that - to the understandable annoyance of many visitors to Glasgow - most of the museums shut their doors at 5PM.
+The Victorians also left Glasgow with a wonderful legacy of museums and art galleries, which the city has dutifully built upon. The following list is only a selection. The city council alone runs several museums and galleries. Visitors should be aware that most of the galleries appear to be closed on Sundays, and that - to the understandable annoyance of many visitors to Glasgow - most of the museums shut their doors at 17:00.
-* <see name="Burrell Collection" alt="" address="2060 Pollokshaws Rd, Pollok Country Park" directions="train: Pollokshaws West, then walk through Pollok Park" phone="+44 141 287 2550" email="" fax="" url="http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/our-museums/burrell-collection/" hours="M-Th, Sa 10AM-5PM; F, Su 11AM-5PM" price="Free">This is a collection of over 9,000 artworks gifted to the city of Glasgow by Sir William Burrell and housed in a purpose-built museum in the Pollok Estate in the south of the city.</see>
+* <see name="Burrell Collection" alt="" address="2060 Pollokshaws Rd, Pollok Country Park" directions="train: Pollokshaws West, then walk through Pollok Park" phone="+44 141 287 2550" email="" fax="" url="http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/our-museums/burrell-collection/" hours="M-Th, Sa 10:00-17:00; F/Su 11:00-17:00" price="Free">This is a collection of over 9,000 artworks gifted to the city of Glasgow by Sir William Burrell and housed in a purpose-built museum in the Pollok Estate in the south of the city.</see>
-* <see name="Gallery of Modern Art" alt="" address="Royal Exchange Square" directions="on Queen Street in the City Centre" phone="+44 141 287 3050" email="" fax="" url="http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/our-museums/goma/" hours="M-W, Sa 10AM–5PM, Th 10AM–8PM, F and Su 11AM–5PM" price="Free">This gallery houses a terrific collection of recent paintings and sculptures, with space for new exhibitions. In the basement is one of Glasgow's many public libraries, with free internet access and cafe.</see>
+* <see name="Gallery of Modern Art" alt="" address="Royal Exchange Square" directions="on Queen Street in the City Centre" phone="+44 141 287 3050" email="" fax="" url="http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/our-museums/goma/" hours="M-W, Sa 10:00-17:00, Th 10:00-20:00, F/Su 11:00-17:00" price="Free">This gallery houses a terrific collection of recent paintings and sculptures, with space for new exhibitions. In the basement is one of Glasgow's many public libraries, with free internet access and cafe.</see>
-* <see name="Glasgow Police Museum" alt="" address="30 Bell Street" directions="" phone="+44 141 552 1818" email="" fax="" url="http://www.policemuseum.org.uk/" hours="Summer: M-Sa 10AM-4:30PM, Su 12PM-4:30PM; Winter: Tu 10AM-4:30PM, Su 12PM-4:30PM, closed M and W-Sa" price="Free">The Glasgow police force is the oldest in Britain, dating back to 1779. It has dealt with a number of famous cases, and many of the paraphernalia relating to some of these are in this museum; there is also a section dealing with the history of police forces throughout the world. Recently opened up in new premises (2010).</see>
+* <see name="Glasgow Police Museum" alt="" address="30 Bell Street" directions="" phone="+44 141 552-1818" email="" fax="" url="http://www.policemuseum.org.uk/" hours="Summer: M-Sa 10:00-16:30, Su 12:00-16:30; Winter: Tu 10:00-16:30, Su 12:00-16:30, closed M and W-Sa" price="Free">The Glasgow police force is the oldest in Britain, dating back to 1779. It has dealt with a number of famous cases, and many of the paraphernalia relating to some of these are in this museum; there is also a section dealing with the history of police forces throughout the world. Recently opened up in new premises (2010).</see>
 * <see name="Glasgow Science Centre" alt="" address="50 Pacific Quay" directions="train: Exhibition Centre or subway: Cessnock" phone="+44 141 420 5000" email="" fax="" url="http://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/" hours="Summer: Daily 10AM-5PM; Winter: W-F 10AM-3PM, Sa-Su 10AM-5PM, closed M-Tu" price="£10 adults, £8 children/seniors; add £2.50 for planetarium or IMAX cinema">Has hundreds of interactive science exhibits for children, an IMAX cinema, and the 125-meter Glasgow Tower, the only tower in the world which can rotate through 360 degrees from its base.</see>
 * <see name="Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery" alt="" address="University Of Glasgow, University Avenue" directions="" phone="+44 141 330 4221" email="" fax="" url="http://www.hunterian.gla.ac.uk/" hours="Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 11AM-4PM, closed M" price="Free; Mackintosh House £5 adults, £3 concessions">The art gallery contains a world famous Whistler collection, and various temporary exhibitions. It also contains The Mackintosh House, a reconstruction of the principal interiors from the Glasgow home of the Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). The separate museum is the oldest public museum in Scotland and has a variety of exhibits, including a display on the Romans in Scotland (featuring items found in the Roman Fort in Bearsden), one on the various dinosaur discoveries found on the Isle of Skye, and various temporary exhibitions.</see>
 [[Image:Glasgow kelvingrovemuseum.JPG|thumb|350px|The Spitfire in the Kelvingrove Museum]]
 * <see name="Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum" alt="" address="Argyle Street" directions="subway: Kelvinhall" phone="+44 141 276 9599" email="" fax="" url="http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/our-museums/kelvingrove/" hours="M-Th, Sa 10AM-5PM; F, Su 11AM-5PM" price="Free">The city's grandest public museum, with one of the finest civic collections in Europe housed within this Glasgow Victorian landmark. The collection is quite varied, with artworks, biological displays and anthropological artifacts. The museum as a whole is well-geared towards children and families, with "discovery center" rooms of interactive exhibits and all the displays labeled with easy-to-understand descriptions. The "Life" wing holds fossils, wildlife displays, artifacts from ancient Egypt, exhibits on the Scottish people, a hall of arms and armor, and even a Submarine Spitfire hanging in the main hall of the wing. The "Expression" wing holds a fantastic collection of fine and decorative arts, including Salvador Dali's celebrated "Crucifixion of St. John of the Cross" painting and select works by renowned artists like Van Gogh, Monet and Rembrandt, as well as a hall of period Glasgow furnishings by Mackintosh. The main hall has a functioning organ, and daily recitals are played in the afternoon.</see>
-* <see name="Old Govan Church and Govan Stones" alt="" address=" 866 Govan Road " directions="Subway: Goven" phone="+44 141 440 2466" email="info@thegovanstones.org.uk" fax="" url="http://www.thegovanstones.org.uk" hours="Summer: check website; Winter: by appointment" price="Free ">Discover the unique collection of early medieval stones carved in the 9th-11th centuries to commemorate the power of those who ruled the Kingdom of Strathclyde. One of Glasgow’s most important historical and cultural assets, explore the 31 monuments within the beautiful setting of Govan Old Church.</see>
+* <see name="Old Govan Church and Govan Stones" alt="" address=" 866 Govan Rd " directions="Subway: Govan" phone="+44 141 440-2466" email="info@thegovanstones.org.uk" fax="" url="http://www.thegovanstones.org.uk" hours="Summer: check website; Winter: by appointment" price="Free ">Discover the unique collection of early medieval stones carved in the 9th to 11th centuries to commemorate the power of those who ruled the Kingdom of Strathclyde. One of Glasgow’s most important historical and cultural assets, explore the 31 monuments within the beautiful setting of Govan Old Church.</see>
 * <see name="People's Palace and Winter Gardens" alt="" address="Glasgow Green" directions="" phone="+44 141 276 0788" email="" fax="" url="http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/our-museums/peoples-palace/" hours="People's Palace Tu-Th, Sa 10AM–5PM, F, Su 11AM–5PM, closed M; Winter Gardens Daily 10AM-5PM" price="Free">The People's Palace is a great folk museum, telling the history of Glasgow and its people, from various perspectives, displaying details of Glasgow life (including one of Billy Connolly's banana boots).  The Winter Gardens, adjacent, is a pleasant greenhouse with a reasonable cafe.</see>
 * <see name="Provand's Lordship" alt="" address="3 Castle Street" directions="opposite Glasgow Cathedral" phone="+44 141 276 1625" email="" fax="" url="http://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums/our-museums/provands-lordship/" hours="Tu-Th, Sa 10AM-5PM; F, Su 11AM-5PM, closed M" price="Free">Glasgow's oldest remaining house, built in 1471, has been renovated to give visitors and idea what the inside of a Glasgow house was like circa 1700.</see>