Glasgow’s history dates back almost 1,500 years, to the time it was founded by St. Mungo. Much of the city that remains today hails from the time when it was one of the world’s greatest industrial centres. Though it is only relatively recently that it has shaken off the post-industrial slump that ravaged so many great cities. In 1990 it became Britain’s first ever European Capital of Culture, and with that, its reputation as an arts & cultural centre was proclaimed to the world. The city has much to offer: its museums, architecture and shops being among the highlights.
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Suburbs and towns covered by this travel guide to Glasgow (Strathclyde) include Balmore, Bearsden, Bishopton, Blantyre Glasgow, Bridge of Weir, City Centre, Clarkston, Clydebank, Cumbernauld, Dumbarton, Dunbarton, Dunbartonshire, Dunoon, East Kilbride, Erskine, Glasgow, Glasgow, Gourock, Greenock, Hillington, Howwood, Howwood. Johnstone, Johnstone, Kilmacolm, Kirkcaldy, Kirkintilloch, Lanarkshire, Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond, Lochwinnoch, Milton, Paisley, Port Glasgow, Renfrew, Rutherglen, Skelmorlie, Wemyss Bay, West End, and more.
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June 21st - July 4th 2009 |
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
The Ashes
Another two years has passed and it's time for England to go head to head with Australia for another series of test cricket. To date, a total of 64 series have been played with Australia winning 31 and England 28 with 5 draws. Will the Australian's retain the Ashes yet again this year?
