by Ida Bini (ANSA) – GLASGOW, 04 NOV – The city of Glasgow is at the center of world attention, hosting COP 26, the largest global conference on climate change, until 12 November. It is a port center located on the River Clyde, in the western Scottish Lowlands; and is the largest city in Scotland, committed to green and sustainable tourism. It is a destination that attracts responsible and eco-conscious travelers, especially now that it is under the gaze of environmentalists from all over the world. In the Scottish city, where there are vast parks and numerous gardens, there are many exhibitions dedicated to the environment, as well as means of transport and restaurants have an ecological footprint, while the hotels have been awarded for their efforts in terms of sustainability.
It is the perfect place to walk in the midst of nature between hills covered with greenery and over 90 of woods and gardens that cover the urban area, which is why the Scottish city is known by the nickname “dear green place”. . Glasgow green is the oldest park in the city: it is located east of the center and houses the McLennan Arch and the spectacular Doulton fountain, the largest terracotta fountain in the world. Still to the east, but more unusual, Glasgow Necropolis is a Victorian garden cemetery, steeped in history and architectural styles, with magnificent views of Glasgow and the surrounding countryside. To the west of the city is the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, famous around the world for their impressive greenhouses and vast collections of tropical plants. Nearby, picturesque Kelvingrove Park is a 34-acre Victorian-era green space on the bank of the River Kelvin, surrounding the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. A few miles south of the city, Pollok Country Park offers numerous bike paths, historic trails and a beautiful house surrounded by gardens within a Highland cow pasture.
To respect the environment and be sustainable tourists it is advisable to practice urban trekking, that is to visit the city simply by walking. Glasgow also offers the opportunity to participate in guided tours (walkingtoursin.com/glasgow), listening to stories and curiosities about its history and architecture. There are also thematic itineraries such as those related to street art, the music scene (glasgowmusiccitytours.com) and Mackintosh, the most famous artist, architect and designer in Glasgow; the tour explores their life, work and influence. Two-wheel enthusiasts can cycle around the city with Glasgow bike tours or rent bicycles – even those with assisted pedaling – made available by the Municipality. The ecological visit to the city is completed by the Glasgow Science Center where the “Powering the future” experience allows us to examine our energy consumption and explore green energy options, including scientific notions and playful experiments. The museum center offers interactive online sessions that explore the theme of climate in the “Our world Our impact” program, also included in the COP 26 program. Still in the environmental field, “Going green – The drive for energy efficiency” is another exhibition that deserves to be seen in the Riverside museum, whose building was designed by Zaha Hadid, and which revolves around the Tesla Model S P85 +, the first electric vehicle produced by this brand and acquired by a public museum in Scotland.
20 minutes south of Glasgow you can explore over 130 kilometers of trails and admire the 200 wind turbines of Whitelee, the largest wind farm in the UK.
Inside, the visitor center offers numerous activities to do: mountain biking, bicycle rental and guided bus tours.
Great attention to the environment and eco-sustainability is also shown by the shops, restaurants and hotels of the Scottish city. There are many boutiques selling vintage clothing, as well as the “Glad Rags Thrift” shop, in the south of the city, helps to avoid throwing away used clothes and offers volunteer work and community work. “Emily Rose Vintage” sells recycled furniture, homewares, books and gifts while “Lovesome Emporium”, a boutique located in De Courcy’s Arcade in West Glasgow, offers eco-friendly beauty products. The restaurant is also responsible and attentive to the environment: many vegan and vegetarian restaurants offer dedicated menus such as “Mono”, a vegan place in the heart of the Merchant City, renowned for its relaxed atmosphere and the quality of the products; it also boasts a record shop and organizes regular shows and concerts. The “Ubiquitous Chip” restaurant buys quality products and above all does not waste food; the “Gamba” restaurant only serves fish from sustainable fishing and the “Locavore Café” is a completely organic restaurant with its own vegetable garden.
How to get to Glasgow? By train, of course, if you want to be green and reduce your carbon footprint. Just like Swedish activist Greta Thunberg did who traveled on a train to reach the Scottish city before the world summit. The Caledonian Sleeper train, for example, connects London to major Scottish destinations by traveling at night.
For more information: visitbritain.com, peoplemakeglasgow.com and glasgowlife.org.uk (ANSA).
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