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Staying in youth hostels is a great, low-cost way to explore Scotland - and where better to visit than Glasgow, its largest city? Staying here, you'll find a wealth of things to see and do - especially if you're interested in history. Glasgow boasts a fascinating past, and evidence of this can be seen all over the city. As well as being the largest city in Scotland, it is also one of the biggest in Europe. And it's not only its size that is significant - it was also an important part of the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century. Perhaps one of the most historical sights to see for those staying in youth hostels in the area is Glasgow Cathedral. This beautiful building was founded in 543 AD and there are sections from as far back as the 12th century still intact. Much of the building has been rebuilt several times, which may intrigue those interested in architecture. Inside, you will be able to discover the cathedral's crypt, as well as carvings and memorials. Another building associated with the city's history is Trade Halls of Glasgow, which was constructed in 1796 and features a Great Hall as well as an impressive Baroque reception room. Meanwhile, to learn more about the Glaswegian lives of the past, you can visit the New Lanark World Heritage Site. Built in 1785, the village was an attempt to improve mill life. Here you can learn about what that life was like and the shortcomings that, despite various efforts, it still had. For a look at more recent history, you can pay a visit to Kilsyth Heritage, a museum located in Kilsyth Library. Detailing social history of the local area from the 19th century onwards, you can find out more about past life in Glasgow. And if you're interested in some of history's most prominent Glaswegian figures, you can head to the Glasgow necropolis - the final resting place of many notable characters, such as John Knox. Here you will also be able to see the Bridge of Sighs, so named for the bereaved people who crossed it.
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