Glasgow highlights
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West End
The University’s main campus is nestled within Glasgow’s cosy and cultural West End, home to cafés, bars, restaurants, vintage boutiques and cultural attractions.
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Eating out
The Finnieston neighbourhood (next to the University) is considered the city’s “foodie quarter” with a brilliant mix of cool, quality and affordable venues.
![Outside the Barrowland Ballroom at night](/media/Media_700365_smxx.jpg)
Music and nightlife
As the UK's first UNESCO City of Music, music is the beating heart of Glasgow. Some of the city's venues include:
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Shopping
Glasgow is a shopper’s paradise, with the city catering for all tastes and budgets.
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Sport
Glasgow has been crowned the European Capital of Sport in 2023, becoming the first city to take the title twice.
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Parks
Glasgow means "dear green place" in Gaelic and certainly lives up to its name with over 90 parks and gardens to explore.