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Glasgow Zoo

July 15, 2021January 15, 2021 Laura GinnGlasgow, Glasgow Zoo, Scotland0 comment

Glasgow Zoo, also known as Calderpark Zoo, was a once renowned zoo within Scotland and a favourite day trip for animal enthusiasts and tourists. Although the zoo closed its doors on the 25th August 2003, during its peak this zoo attracted an approximate of 140,000 visitors a year and was home to over 600 animals. The zoo also has 24 full-time staff members and provided seasonal and part-time jobs. About Glasgow Zoo The Glasgow Zoo first opened its doors to the public in 1947, but sadly, the zoo was unable…

Glasgow Scotland

June 17, 2012June 25, 2014 adminArchitecture, Glasgow, Museums, Scotand, Sight Seeing0 comment

By the 1800’s Glasgow had become the world’s major centre of ship building and the second most important city in the whole of the British Empire. The city of Glasgow owes its origins to St Mungo who established his church here in 600AD. He was the Archbishop for Strathclyde and it is believed that the name of the city was taken from his description of the community that lived here at that time ‘Clas-gu’ which translates to ‘Dear Family’. It became a city that was based upon the church and…