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If you're a history buff planning a stay at a Glasgow hotel, why not consider following a medieval map trail to learn the most about the historical location during your visit to the city? Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and as well as being a financial and business hub, has a strong engineering heritage. But if you're interested in the region's earlier history, you could find the medieval map trails really help you gain an insight into the city as it was in centuries long passed. Start out on your trail at the 15th century West Port, which changed location many times before falling into disuse. Travel down the New Vennel alleyway and find out how the passage led to the thriving Briggait (Bridgegate) area in the 15th and 16th centuries, which was filled with tenements, taverns and shops, as well as providing the most used location for locals to find out news from the incoming ships. Next, make your way down Trongate, which in the 1400s was the location for a giant weighing mechanism called a tron and then take in the sight of the Tron Kirk church's steeple, which was added to the building in the 1500s before being rebuilt later. In the area you'll also find the Collegiate Church of St Mary of Loreto and St Anne built in 1525 and the former marketplace area if you continue walking down the Trongate. The marketplace also houses the remaining steeple of the 17th century toll booth, with the actual booth being removed in 1921. Continue on then to the 13th century high street known as Saltmarket which you can view from Glasgow Cross, with the classically-styled high court to the right, and don't forget to visit the site of the Chapel of Little St Mungo or St Kentigern from 1500 and the Franciscan Friary at the rear of the west of the high street, built in the 1400s. Get the most out of your hotel vouchers by seeing as much of the city's history as possible and try and fit in the Necropolis trail, too. The Necropolis is one of Europe's most significant cemeteries and is a major attraction for tourists visiting the city. It is overlooked by the cathedral and the Bridge of Sighs and is said to have been frequented by Saint Mungo. There's still so much more to see on the heritage trails so plan your time in Glasgow well to make sure you don't miss anything! Why not take advantage of some of the many hotel vouchers available in Glasgow this year and find out more about the city's history? There are many Glasgow hotels to choose from, from trendy boutiques to cosy B&Bs.
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