Glasgow Study Centre

Welcome to Glasgow - a vibrant Scottish city

Glasgow combines the energy and sophistication of a great international city with some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery. The city is an architectural dream: Victorian red and honey sandstone buildings sit alongside Italianate steeples and medieval spires, while the famous Art Nouveau buildings of Charles Rennie Mackintosh contrast with the titanium, glass and steel of the contemporary city.

There is a wealth of attractions to discover in Glasgow plus a year-round calendar of festivals and special events, as well as over 70 parks and gardens and outstanding shopping and restaurants. Glasgow has more than 20 museums and galleries – many of them free – including the unique Burrell Collection, the stunning Charles Rennie Mackintosh House and the cool, contemporary Gallery of Modern Art.

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies
Glasgow College of Nautical Studies is situated in the centre of Glasgow on the south bank of the River Clyde. Every year over 7,000 students attend courses at the College on a wide range of programmes. Around 40% of College activity is in the specialist subject area of Maritime Studies, but courses are also delivered in many other subject areas such as Child Care, Education, Beauty Therapy, Business and Electronics. The College is situated next to Glasgow Green, a large park, which has within its grounds the People's Palace, a museum with exhibits demonstrating Glasgow's rich heritage. The park is also a very pleasant place for relaxation in the summer.

Heritage location Ensuite bathrooms Full activity programme Easy reach of nearby town Trinity College, London examinations Indoor swimming poolHot lunches for all students

Central riverside campus
Good indoor sports facilities

Classic courses

2, 3 or 4 weeks' duration.
En-suite or Standard residential accommodation.
Methodology classes for Group Leaders.

Excursions

Full-day sample excursions include Inverary Castle, Edinburgh, and St Andrews.
Half-day sample excursions include visits to Stirling, Culzean Castle, and Loch Lomond. Optional excursions include trips to the Highlands.
A full programme of social and leisure activities includes discos, fashion shows, and Scottish Nights.

Accommodation
En-suite bedrooms, just across the road from the College, are arranged as five-bedroom flats with separate kitchen/sitting areas. There are also standard rooms on campus, each with a washbasin and ample shared shower and toilet facilities. Accommodation is in single rooms (with a few doubles) and is comfortably furnished and well maintained. In the standard accommodation building, there are well-appointed common rooms with satellite TV. Self-service laundry facilities are also available.

Campus facilities
The campus has an indoor sports hall and a 20-metre indoor swimming pool. A fully equipped gym is available for Group Leaders and staff. Computer facilities are available and these can be used by students under supervision. There is also a library. There are plenty of vending machines and a coffee bar where students can buy snacks and light refreshments.

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