WillTravel

I'm considering possibilities for a summer trip. One option is to land in London and then depart for my other destinations and return via London. The other option is to land in Glasgow, depart for my other destinations, and return via London. These two options are pretty close in price.

I've been to London three times before, but of course haven't come close to seeing all of it. I really enjoy it and would have no problem spending some (or much) time there.

I've never been to Glasgow. Is seeing Glasgow for the first time for two or three days (before departing onwards) preferable to spending two or three days in London before departing onwards? If you have been to Glasgow, would you go back?

(If I choose this option, I would be using flyzoom.com.)

Holldoll

Last year I flew into London and out of Glasgow. I only went to Glasgow because my traveling companion had relatives there. She ended up not going at the last minute so I visited her relatives. I was only there one whole day and did the usual tour, which was quite interesting. Had it not been at the end of a long two weeks, and had I not been alone, I think it would be worth 2-3 days. But the best part, I thought, was the train ride (I went from Birmingham to Glasgow) through the Lake District--it was gorgeous. However, Glasgow does have quite a bit to see, and the people were so very very nice.

sheila

Ther is a lot to do and see in Glasgow. If you email me I'll send youa document with some options.

Gardyloo

Oh absolutely. He who is tired of Glesca is tired of Irn Bru.

That said, throw Edinburgh into the deal (40 min. on the train give or take an hour) and you've got a real winner. For a real high-speed intro to Scotland, a day in Glasgow, a day in Edinburgh, and a third day looking at the Highlands outside the window of a rail day trip to Mallaig or any other place on the West Highland Line (from Glasgow) - one of the most beautiful train trips in the world.

WillTravel

Thanks for your responses everyone. I will seriously consider including Glasgow as the starting point. A lot may change before I can decide, though, since airfare prices might fluctuate before I can commit to an itinerary. But Glasgow sounds good.

kodi

I really enjoyed Glasgow and , Yes, I would go again. I spent 3 days there and took the hop on, hop off tour the first day. But another real bonus was arriving (or departing ) from Glasgow airport. What a joy compared to the London airports! Small and (almost) stress free. I'd fly into or out of Glasgow just for that reason alone. And driving out of the airport...a piece of cake!