glasgow,the New york of Scotland

For such a small distance, the weather and attitude of the people completely changed. The west coast gets the winds of the Gulf Stream Atlantic whilst Edinburgh gets Baltic Siberian winds.
The people in Glasgow are much more genuine and down-to-earth. Their city is six times bigger, has less tourism and a real friendly atmosphere.
As for nightlife, Glasgow rocks at student prices and Edinburgh panders to unsuspecting tourists at prices similar to Camden in north London.
My first visit will not be my last.

Quick Tips:

The buses from Edinburgh run every ten minutes, 19 hours a day. Trains are 4-6 times an hour. You'd be better going to Glasgow Queen street than Glasgow Central as it is a much shorter journey. In fact, it is only 45 -50 minutes .
Whilst in the city you will find it easy to walk about but one day or weekend is not really enough. The metro/subway is a must and it loops you out to the lush west end which is almost an independent student city, 20 minutes' walk from downtown

Best Way To Get Around:

I have not tried the subway but Glasgow is very walkable. We did the bus station to Charing Cross in 18-20 minutes but the youth hostel is up a long steep hill.

The Internet access is expensive, one pound got you 20 minutes. The bedrooms are small, the largest ones have six single-sex beds. It has a splendid view over Parkland Gallery and University with the backdrop of the Scottish mountains which are just 20 minutes away by train from Charing cross train station down the hill. The greatest drawback, apart from the single-sex room policy is the long walk up the hill from Charing cross. Be prepared for it with your rucksack.
The student bars are all around the park. One Macphabbs, around the corner from Globetrotters hostel where we stayed in co-ed accommodation for the rest of our visit, has free Internet and a nice sunny garden terrace at the back.

No problems parking here as this new build apartment-style hostel accommodation is outside the central parking zone and has ample off-street parking.
All the multishare rooms four or six beds and can be booked by the room or by the bed.
The huge lounge opens up to a bbq area with expansive green fields beyond. It is a nice sunny location two minutes from Kelvin hall and Kelvingrove art gallery. Being new, it is proving very popular especially with car rental tourists who can zip down from Oban and Ft. William, take one turn off the A82 thru Kelvingrove and then park at this hostel.
The kitchen is well equipped and there is free wifi access.

This is a legendary gem. It is one of the oldest in the city with a highly original menu and a cheap lunch tariff, $4.95 for two courses and coffee. My lamb rogan josh was one of the best I have ever had, and I have eaten lots of this dish. Perhaps to say it is my staple fare.
The pastel greens and highlighted Georgian plaster work on the ceiling made it look real plush. One could not really get more value for the money with the lunch prices.

This is the venue where group Oasis was discovered and the home of the Wonderwall which inspired one of their hit songs.
A legendary venue in the music world.
A must do and a very good little pub, serving the best homemade American-style burgers I have tasted ever outside of the States. A good selection of beers and wine, too.
What makes this place so special is the venue at the back where the groups play. It is an aspiring musician's dream venue. Check out their site: www.kingtuts.co.uk
We also went to the monthly Sunday afternoon session where groups can have their demos played and watch audience reaction. This is a hive of musicians networking.

A legendary bar, home, and Embassy of Gaeldom where Gaelic is the main language spoken—and sung.
Good food and excellent music, celtic harps, drums, and fiddles.
This has to be one of the best nights in the city, if not on the planet.
It fills up fast so go early.