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Dangers & annoyances

Glasgow, like any big city, has its share of crime, some violent and much alcohol or drug fuelled. The usual precautions apply. Stick to well-lit areas at night, catch a taxi if you’re going into a part of the city you’re unfamiliar with and don’t wander around by yourself along nightclub/late-night bar precincts such as Sauchiehall St late at night. Women should avoid walking alone at night in the red-light district situated around Anderston/Blythswood Sq.

Keep clear of Orange marches, which are exhibitions of solidarity with the Protestant Northern Irish cause; violence can result when Catholics try to ‘break the ranks’. These events aren’t for tourists.

Glasgow is very friendly though and very few visitors encounter problems – most of the violent crime is underworld-related, which rarely affects tourists.

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