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The great Scottish philosopher and economist Adam Smith came to study at Glasgow University in 1737, and saw a city rich and prosperous through influence and trade. It was his experience in Glasgow that led to Smith forming his views on free trade which eventually resulted in his book Wealth of Nations, published in 1776. This book was hugely influential in the development of modern Western society. Naturally none of the trade on which Glasgow depended could have taken place without transport, and the Glasgow Transport Museum has a wide ranging collection covering all types of transport. Particularly relevant is the Clyde Room which commemorates the role of Clyde shipyards in creating maritime trade. The Clyde Room exhibition has 250 models which illustrate the huge range of ships built in Glasgow.
Glasgow's new transport museum is open at the Riverside Museum. Click here for details.
Opening Times: Monday to Thursday and Saturday open 10am - 5pm, Sunday open 11am - 5pm.
Address: Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS
Contact:
telephone: 0141 287 2720
e-mail: museums@glasgowlife.org.uk