The statue depicts Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke of Wellington) and can be found outside Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art. It is famous for being capped with a traffic cone in a move said to reflect the local Glaswegian humour - this has been done since at least the 1980s.The statue depicts Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke of Wellington) and can be found outside Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art. It is famous for being capped with a traffic cone in a move said to reflect the local Glaswegian humour - this has been done since at least the 1980s.
The statue depicts Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke of Wellington) and can be found outside Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art. It is famous for being capped with a traffic cone in a move said to reflect the local Glaswegian humour - this has been done since at least the 1980s. | Supplied

13 reasons why Glasgow is the best city in Scotland

Declan McConville
By Declan McConville
Published 27th Oct 2023, 16:39 BST
Updated 30th Nov 2023, 13:49 BST

Glasgow is the best city in Scotland with there always being a buzz about the place

Glasgow is a vibrant bustling city that has plenty going for it having recently been recognised as one of the best cities in the world.

We are rightfully proud of our city, and although it may not be the official capital of Scotland, everyone knows that Glasgow is the far superior city.

It is the birthplace of Billy Connolly and the home of Tennent’s lager - there is surely nothing more Scottish than that.

Here’s a look at why we believe that Glasgow is the best city in Scotland.

It is the birthplace of Billy Connolly and the home of Tennent’s lager - there is surely nothing more Scottish than that.

Glasgow has been the backdrop to two huge blockbusters in recent times as scenes for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and The Batman were shot in the city.

13. Some of the biggest films in the world are filmed here

Glasgow has been the backdrop to two huge blockbusters in recent times as scenes for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and The Batman were shot in the city. | Getty Images

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