Why Is It Called Glasgow?

The name Glasgow is Brittonic in origin. The first element glas, meaning “grey-green, grey-blue” both in Brittonic, Scottish Gaelic and modern day Welsh and the second *cöü, “hollow” (c.f. Welsh glas-cau), giving a meaning of “green-hollow”. The green-hollow may refer to the ravine to the east of Glasgow Cathedral. Why is Glasgow so called? The …

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Is Glasgow A Smart City?

Today, Glasgow is taking part in the most important transformation in its history – to become one of the most sustainable and smart cities in Europe. Are there any smart cities in the UK? In addition to Glasgow, other UK cities implementing smart city projects include Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Hull, Manchester, Milton Keynes, London and …

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