Glasgow, once the beating heart of Scotland’s industry and trade, forged a legacy of innovation and culture that still shapes the modern nation. In this episode of History’s Greatest Cities, travel writer and history buff Paul Bloomfield is joined by author and lecturer Dr Craig Lamont to explore the city’s monastic origins, its growth as a market town, and its development as an industrial, ship-building port. Along the way, they explore cathedrals, museums and world-class art galleries, and introduce key characters in Glasgow's story.

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