Discover Scotland, home of StudyWorld Glasgow 2027
We love Scotland and we know you and your students will too!
In January 2027, StudyWorld heads to Glasgow for the first time.
Scotland’s largest city combines creativity, culture, world-class museums, live music and easy access to some of the UK’s most spectacular scenery, making it an ideal host city for StudyWorld.
Whether you want to explore the country’s distinct culture and history or the amazing natural scenery, there’s something for everyone.
Scotland celebrates the New Year with style, following that every January with Burns Night for the birthday of national poet Robert Burns. Every August, Edinburgh is taken over by its festival and the Fringe, the world’s biggest performing arts festival.
Traditional music, ceilidhs and cultural celebrations remain an important part of Scottish life today and are well worth experiencing during your visit. We’ll even be hosting a ceilidh on the second evening of StudyWorld Glasgow.
Here are a few highlights of Glasgow and Scotland to get you started – and we can’t wait to meet you at StudyWorld Glasgow in January!
Why you’ll love Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and the third largest in the UK. Once the home of heavy industry, it has its own culture and architectural style as well as being a great place for a night out.
It is also a great student city, with the University of Glasgow, Glasgow School of Art, the University of Strathclyde, Strathclyde Business School and Glasgow Caledonian University.
Museums – the city has several amazing places to visit, all free. The Kelvingrove museum and art gallery includes furniture by the Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh while the Riverside Museum is one of the best transport museums in Europe in a stunning modern building. There’s also the city’s Gallery of Modern Art and the Burrell Collection, which is one of the greatest ever collections of art created by one person.
Get into nature – Glasgow Botanic Gardens has 50 acres of leafy parkland to explore, as well as 12 glasshouses containing rare orchids, exotic tree ferns and begonias. The Glasgow Necropolis, behind the Glasgow Cathedral, offers spectacular views across the city.
Sample the whisky – the Clydeside Distillery is the first dedicated single malt Scottish whisky distillery in the city for over a century. Book a tour and try a glass at the end.
See the street art – many Glasgow streets are decorated with murals, often by well-known street artists. Follow the Glasgow City Centre Mural trail to find the best.
Enjoy live music – Glasgow is a UNESCO City of Music, with plenty of live music to enjoy in its pubs, clubs and concert venues.
Go shopping – head to Buchanan Street, one of Glasgow’s most popular shopping areas.
Find out more about Glasgow, often described as one of the UK’s friendliest cities, on Visit Glasgow.
Explore Scotland beyond Glasgow
Glasgow is also a great base for exploring wider Scotland.
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park are within easy reach, making it easy to combine city experiences with some of the country’s most famous scenery.
Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital, is a favourite with students and tourists. The city centre has the distinctively different Old Town and the New Town, with the castle dominating the views. You can walk up Arthur’s Seat, an extinct volcano.
There are beautiful and interesting places to visit all over Scotland.
The Kelpies are two massive horse head sculptures near Falkirk, Loch Ness is the country’s most famous lake, and the Jacobite Steam Train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct, familiar to Harry Potter fans as the route of the Hogwarts Express.
Scotland’s landscapes range from the Highlands and lochs to rugged coastlines and islands, while its history can be explored through castles, palaces and historic landmarks, from Edinburgh Castle to Scone Palace near Perth, where Scottish kings were once crowned.
Discover more of Scotland’s destinations and attractions on Visit Scotland.
