The city of Glasgow is situated on the River Clyde, and was known as the "Second City of the British Empire" for much of the Victorian era and Edwardian period when it experienced rapid growth. Today, Glasgow is one of Europe's top ten financial centres and is home to many of Scotland's leading businesses.
Glasgow is ranked as the 57th most liveable city in the world. A large urban transport system includes the Subway and a comprehensive bus network. Glasgow has the most extensive urban rail network in the UK outside London, Glasgow Airport is a few miles from the city centre and Prestwick Airport is 30 miles away.