What's it like to spend a day with students in Glasgow



University of Glasgow: Stepping into this historic institution is like stepping into the corridors of Hogwarts.
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the second oldest university in Scotland, one of the world's top 100 universities and seven classical universities. The campus is a spectacular building in the Gothic style, designed by the famous architect of the Middle Ages, Sir George Gilbert Scott.
University Ave.Glasgow



Hunterian Museum: Numerous specimens reproducing anatomy and surgery

TheHunterian: Hidden in the heart of the University of Glasgow, this ancient Scottish museum houses a collection of curious objects that reflect the unique interests of a surgeon who was rich and avid collector.
Named after The 18th century English surgeon and anatomist John Hunter (1728-1793), The Hunterian Museum is located on the ground floor of the Royal College of Surgeons, next to the LSE. A large number of anatomical specimens and related archival materials are displayed, tracing the history of surgery from ancient times to the present day.
The pavilion area is very small, there are staff guidance at the door, you need to store bags and coats in the free locker, there are only a few rooms, including a large number of animal specimens, especially human specimens, timid and deep

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 1000-1700
Admission: Free walk in
Location: WC2A 3PE
Tour duration: half an hour to an hour





Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum:

Location: 15min walk from University of Glasgow, navigate Kelvingrove art gallery and museum, G3 8AG.
Hours: 10:00-17:00 on weekdays, 11:00 on weekends.
Free of appointment, it is recommended that the sisters of Guerra stagger the weekend, a lot of people around the weekend to travel, take photos and go around a little affect the experience. Friends from other cities don't miss the organ performance from Monday to Saturday at 13:00\ Sunday at 15:00.
Features:
Built in 1901 in Spanish Baroque style, the exterior walls are English red sandstone, the treasure of the town is Dali's "Christ of Saint John of the Cross".
The main entrance into the ground floor is the organ hall with seats to sit and listen to, and on the other side is the taxidermy hall, and the exhibition hall with all the heads and the European chandeliers.
On the second floor, there are art galleries, history and culture museums, animal and plant museums, weapons and clothing galleries, and the most interesting one is the art gallery. You can see Van Gogh's Portrait ofAlexander Reid and The Blute-fin Windmill, Monet's View of Ventimiglia, and Picasso's The Flower Seller. Also don't forget to look at the church flower glass, the real thing is much more beautiful than the photo.
In addition to the foyer of the main entrance, there is a statue of Kevin Grove on the back. And here is really good for retro style photos ah, feel the hand is missing a magic wand ha ha ha



Graffiti wall

The arts are everywhere in Glasgow. The city's graffiti, in particular, can be called a highlight of Glasgow.
It's really amazing to see it live! The curved Angle of the high street road and the buildings behind the wall make the whole space composition very artistic and extended. Any shot here is a blockbuster!
Google the Mural Trail Glasgow, there will be a recommended graffiti tour route, you can spend a day, slowly walk, slowly appreciate.

Transportation subway

Guerra Metro tickets are divided into three types according to the journey:

① One-way ticket ② round-trip ③ all-day ticket

Paper tickets are £1.75 one way, £3.30 round trip and £4.20 all day.

Smart Metro Card: one way £1.55, all-day ticket £3. There are also weekly passes, monthly passes, season passes, semiannual passes, and annual passes.

You can register your Metrocard online, upload a photo after filling out the registration, and your new smart card will be mailed out within 10 business days. Metro smart cards can also be purchased at tube stations for £3.

Public transportation

Routes 4, 4A, and 15 run from downtown through the main campus, while other routes lead to nearby Dumbarton Road, Great Western Road, and Byres Road.

Most Bus routes are operated by the company First Bus, so you can download an APP on your phone. Students under the age of 22 can apply for a Young Scot Card online and can ride the bus for free. Remember to bring your student ID with you, and sometimes you will check your student tickets.

train

In the city centre, there are two railway stations, Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street.


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