Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city of Scotland, almost 1 million people live there. It is situated 50 miles from Edinburgh near the western coast of Scotland.
The city was founded in the 6th century. For a long time it was nit more than a cluster of cottages built on the river Clyde. Then city began to develop, there was built the second university in Scotland, and it made Glasgow an important educational centre. When America was discovered it led to the increasing import of tobacco, sugar, cotton, and a shipbuilding industry also began to grow. Soon Glasgow was one of the richest and most successful cities in Britain.
However, in the 20th century, things went wrong with the city. The city's heavy industry was destroyed under depression of the 1930s and many people lost their jobs. 
Glasgow and its closest industrial towns stand on the Lancashire coal field. It dominates the whole region and every day many people go there to work. A great number of manufacturing industries is centered there. In the 18th century Glasgow was already a great port and manufacturing centre. Shipbuilding, iron, steel, machinery, chemicals, textile, clothing, marine and aero engines, road vehicles and machine tools are the leading industries in Glasgow.
Glasgow is also a cultural centre. There are many interesting museums and art galleries. The People's Palace tells about the history of Glasgow, the Museum of Comparative Religion explores the world's different faiths through art, Glasgow Cathedral is a wonderful example of Gothic architecture. 
People of Glasgow are very friendly and sociable. The immigrants of precious centuries from Ireland and Highland have added their charm and wit to the city.