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The best time to visit Glasgow would be during its summer months (March to August). During this time, temperatures are at their warmest and visitors can enjoy up to 15 hours of sunshine. Glasgow hosts many music and art festivals during the summer, and the city buzzes with the excitement and activity that only summer can bring! A quieter time to visit would be during autumn (September to November) when the tourist crowds have died down and accommodation facilities offer fantastic off-peak rates.

South Africans travelling to Scotland do require a UK visa to enter the United Kingdom. A visitor’s visa must be approved before travel plans are confirmed. Mandatory documents required for a UK visitor’s visa include:

• A valid passport that will remain valid at least 6 months after intended duration of stay.

• Evidence that you can support yourself during your trip i.e. a bank statement.

• An empty page in your passport that is blank on both sides for a visa stamp.

• Two recent passport-quality photos.

See this step-by-step guide on how to apply for your UK visa.

Glasgow enjoys a relatively stable level of overall safety, however travellers should maintain vigilance with their belongings at all times. Watch out for pick-pockets and petty thieves in busy areas. Glasgow is safe to walk around in during the day, but avoid walking in dimly lit areas at night. If you are unfamiliar with the city’s layout it is advisable to rather catch a taxi or train if you are travelling at night. As with most cities, there is a strong police presence patrolling the streets at night, so if you feel lost or unsafe you may approach them for help.

Glasgow’s emergency telephone number is 999 and is toll-free.

Visitors looking for conveniently-located accommodation should look no further than the Glasgow city centre. With bustling streets, restaurants and bars on every corner and two train stations nearby, the city centre is the heart of excitement in Glasgow.

Finnieston is the hippest place to be in Glasgow, attracting an eclectic crowd of old and young. Filled with craft beer pubs, live-music bars, clubs and boutique clothing stores, this vibey district is where the hipsters and the cool kids go to be seen.

Glasgow’s public transport is excellent, making getting around the city easy and convenient. The cheapest and fastest way to travel is through the subway, with trains running every five minutes. If you would prefer to stay above ground and see the sights, the city sightseeing tour bus is just for you. These hop on-hop off buses make stops every ten minutes and allow visitors to exit and re-enter buses on the same ticket. Taxis are also available and usually run on a meter system.