is the city of Glasgow.

即可抵達格拉斯哥

Once a small fishing village,

格拉斯哥曾是小漁村

Glasgow grew into one of the great seaports during the industrial revolution,

工業革命期間 躍升成為大型海港之一

its influence rippling to every corner of the globe.

其影響力遍布 全球各個角落

A city forged upon the wealth of seafaring trade,

航海貿易為這座城市帶來繁榮

it is graced with architectural masterpieces,

城內隨處可見建築巨作

green estates,

翠綠莊園

and imposing modern-day marvels.

以及氣勢宏偉的現代奇蹟建築

However, the people of Glasgow remain fiercely proud

但格拉斯哥人民仍以其工人階級的

of their working-class roots

歷史淵源感到驕傲

and celebrate their industrial heritage alongside

他們在頌揚其工業遺產之餘

the elegance and extravagance that followed.

也享受隨之而來的優雅與奢侈

Explore this city's unique variation of style and character at George Square,

若要探索這座城市與眾不同的風格與特色 不妨前往喬治廣場

the center of it all.

位於格拉斯哥中心

Adorned with statues and plaques of the city's most important historical figures,

這裡有這座城市最重要 歷史人物的雕像和銘牌

it stands as a venerated time-capsule of the city's rich past.

這座備受尊崇的廣場就像是個時光膠囊 裝載著這座城市豐富的歷史

The Gallery of Modern Art is a five-minute walk southwest from here.

從這裡往西南步行 5 分鐘 即可抵達現代藝術美術館

The neoclassical building was once the townhouse of an affluent tobacco lord.

這棟新古典主義建築 曾是一位煙草大亨的聯排別墅

Though timeworn on the outside, inside the gallery is an explosion of modern creativity.

雖然外觀陳舊 但美術館內滿是現代創意

Guarding the entrance to the gallery is the Duke of Wellington atop his trusty steed.

駐守在美術館門口的是 騎著愛馬的惠靈頓公爵

The irreverent Scots don't take authority – or themselves – too seriously,

調皮的蘇格蘭人對於權威 或自己都不太會嚴肅對待

and they have a tradition of accessorizing the duke at every opportunity.

他們會抓住任何機會 好好為公爵打扮一番

There's no better way to delve into the culture of this fun-loving city,

若想好好體驗 這座風趣城市的文化

than by joining the parade on Buchanan Street.

那就一定要拜訪布坎南街

Glasgow's “Style Mile” is home to some of the city's finest shopping,

格拉斯哥的「時尚大道」 是這座城市的購物天堂

architecture and a few of its quirkier additions.

這裡還有一些知名建築 以及奇特景點

Looming over the city's north-east are the brooding spires of Glasgow Cathedral.

來到城市的東北方 可以看到深色尖塔立於其上的格拉斯哥大教堂

This 12th century work-of-art has been the set for period television dramas,

這座 12 世紀的藝術品 向來是電視時代劇的場景

and rightly so!

非常順理成章

To step beneath its medieval arches takes you on an 800-year journey back in time.

漫步在中世紀拱門下 彷彿穿梭回 800 年前的時光

On the hill behind the cathedral lies Glasgow Necropolis,

大教堂後面的山丘上 是格拉斯哥大墓園

a timeworn Victorian cemetery.

這是一座歷史悠久的維多利亞式墓園

Some 50,000 souls have been laid to rest here,

有 50,000 個靈魂安息於此

and with a view this good of the city,

放眼望去城市美景一覽無遺

you're sure to find a little peace too.

您肯定也能找到些許寧靜

Just a 20-minute drive from the city center is Bothwell Castle,

博思韋爾城堡距離市中心 僅 20 分鐘車程

a not-so-peaceful remnant of the past.

這個遺跡過去曾有過一段動盪時代

Originally built in the 13th century,

這座城堡最初建於 13 世紀

the castle was the subject of a gruesome tug-of-war with England

在其歷史上的大部分時間裡 都在與英格蘭進行膽顫心驚的激烈攻防

for most its history and played a crucial role

且在蘇格蘭的獨立戰爭中

in Scotland's Wars of Independence.

扮演了關鍵角色

While kings and clans clashed for hundreds of years at Bothwell,

雖然國王和氏族 在博思韋爾的衝突持續了數百年

today's battles are fiercely fought at Hampden Park,

但現今的戰爭卻是在漢普頓公園激烈上演

kthe national soccer stadium (football to the Scots).

這是一座國家足球場 蘇格蘭人稱足球為 Football

This venue frequently hosts rousing matches,

這個場地經常舉辦令人熱血沸騰的比賽

so try to catch a game while you're here.

有機會不妨買張票進場體驗一下

Home to over 90 parks and gardens,

這座城市擁有超過 90 座公園和花園

Glasgow aptly translates to 'dear green place' in Gaelic.

格拉斯哥名實相符 因為在蓋爾語中意即為「可愛的綠地」

Despite the often-inclement weather,

雖然天氣經常惡劣多變

these green spaces are always full of cheery Scots.

但在這些綠地中 總是可以看到活力十足的蘇格蘭人

Admire the city views at Queen's Park

皇后公園坐擁絕佳市景

and find yourself transported to a tropical oasis

而進入展示廳和溫室的瞬間

when you enter the display house and nursery.

彷彿置身熱帶綠洲

Overlooking the banks of the River Clyde

佇立在克萊德河河畔的是

are the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre and the SSE Hydro,

蘇格蘭會展會議中心 以及水電競技場

the city's most popular performance venues.

城內最受歡迎的表演場所

These buildings are a striking showcase of the city's modern style

這座城市的現代風格 在這些建築上體現無疑

and draw some of the world's brightest international superstars each year.

每年都會吸引一些全球知名的 國際巨星來此演出

Further west is the Titan at Clydebank.

來到城西的克萊德班克可以看到泰坦

This 150-foot crane was completed in 1907

這個 46 公尺高的吊臂於 1907 年完工

and would once hoist engines and boilers into the bellies

曾將發動機 和鍋爐吊入

of vast trading ships.

大型貿易船的船艙

Though not as easy on the eye as some of Glasgow's other landmarks,

雖然不如格拉斯哥的其他代表性建築 容易讓人眼睛為之一亮

the Titan is a powerful symbol of the city's historic industrial might.

泰坦卻是這座城市 歷史工業強市的有力象徵

But it's not all hard graft here in Glasgow.

但格拉斯哥不是只有孜孜不倦的一面

Take a trip out to the West End, whose streets are lined with cafés,

來到西區 街道兩旁林立著咖啡館

bars and restaurants.

酒吧和餐廳

While some are firmly traditional,

有些維持傳統氛圍

others offer something just a little more contemporary.

有些則呈現 更為現代的不同樣貌

Grab a coffee,

買杯咖啡

then walk to the nearby Botanic Gardens

散步到附近的植物園

to enjoy another of the city's impeccably manicured green spaces.

享受這座城市中另一個 受到精心維護的美麗綠地

The West End area is a place of culture,

西區兼具文化

creativity and learning,

創意和學識

and its modern style balances perfectly with its historic influences.

其現代風格與歷史傳承 有著完美平衡

An attraction which exemplifies this balance is the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

開爾文格羅夫美術館和博物館 就是這個平衡的最佳例證

The building houses an immense natural history exhibit,

建築內的自然史展覽 豐富多元

one of the finest collections of arms and armor in the world,

武器和盔甲收藏 在全球名列前茅

and countless priceless works from illustrious artists.

且藏有傑出藝術家的無數珍貴作品

The West End is also the birthplace of higher education in Glasgow.

西區也是格拉斯哥 高等教育的發源地

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is one of the oldest,

格拉斯哥大學成立於 1451 年 是全球最古老

and most distinguished, learning institutions in the world.

且最傑出的 教育機構之一

Glasgow is a city which ties together elements from all walks of life.

格拉斯哥將各行各業的要素 聯繫在一起

This is a city built upon the toil and sacrifice of its forefathers,

先人的辛勞和犧牲 為這座城市奠定深厚基礎

and the rewards of their innovation and daring.

其創新和勇於冒險所帶來的回報也舉足輕重

From stately homes to stark infrastructure,

從宏偉的住宅到鮮明的基礎建設

from castles to modern concert venues,

從城堡到現代音樂會場地

the city's seamless marriage of the earthy

樸實與精緻在這座城市中融為一體

and the elaborate make it so perfectly Scottish

完美展現蘇格蘭風格

and so very… well…

而且非常地

Glasgow.

充滿格拉斯哥風格