Glasgow, Not In The Place You'd Think

Like, uh, Scotland? But in fact Glasgow, Kentucky is similar on at least one score: its Scottish Highland Games. This joyous celebration of Scottish sport such as the caber toss (otherwise known as the tree trunk toss) helps bring a bit of the brogue to southern Kentucky. But one thing the stateside Glasgow hardly has in common with the other is its recently loosened policy on alcohol. Restaurants can now sell it. Yes, only just now.

Glasgow's list of notable former and/or current residents includes only one we recognize right away: Diane Sawyer. If the name doesn't strike you, here she is in all her camera lovin' glory (though maybe ""glory"" isn't the right word). From the looks of the city's website, the place isn't exactly on the cutting edge, but then some folks like it that way just fine, thank you very much.

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Glaswegians Agree, Glasgow's Good For Thee

You know who likes the American Glasgow? You'll never guess... Oh wow, you guessed right! Yes, Progressive Farmer Magazine in 2008 declared Barren County, Kentucky one of the best places to be in the nation...if you're a progressive farmer. What to make of that is up to you, and indeed you may find progressive farming to be the cat's claw's pajamas for all we know. In any case, being recognized for nothing is better than being ignored for something, right? Just ask Kim Kardashian.

Glasgow took an unexpected turn back in the middle 1990s by providing its own ""high quality"" cable access. We're not sure just how, seeing as we're not in the telecom business (is that even the right business?), but this move has managed to save the local taxpayers over $32 million bucks compared to the for-profit cable rivals. If you, dear reader, happen to be in the telecom (or whatever) business, get all the details on the story your career building self can handle here.

Glasgow's got an extension of Western Kentucky University within its borders, a real boon to residents of this rural locale eager to get their book learnin' on, hopefully avoiding the hard knock life of progressive farming their fathers were forced to endure. And their fathers before them. Glasgow's mayor, Rhonda Trautman, welcomes you with the usual open arms and instructed smile. She has this to say: ""Whether as a visitor, newcomer or a long-time resident I'm confident you will find Glasgow a great place to work, visit, live and do business.""

Come for the kilts. Stay for the hardcore community vibes.

What Is There To Do In This Place Called Glasgow?

The somewhat misnamed Glasgow Summer Theatre is soon set to present ""Christmas Time Is Here,"" a slapdash assemblage of Chirstmas songs and chipper holiday aesthetics that you won't want to miss. Seriously, don't be a ""aw, huh?"" bug. Find out more about the place this will all get down here, and take note of the stand up comedy performances scheduled to make their way to Glasgow soon. Kentucky gets its chuckle on too, apparently.

The city's Mary Wood Weldon Library does far more than stack and stuff books for introverted fans of the printed word. In fact from the looks of this it's a veritable night club, albeit with no alcohol and a family friendly vibe. There's a movie night and something called ""Tator Tot Time,"" involving for rhymes, songs, and finger plays. It's for 2-3 year olds. Kind of duh.

The South Central Kentucky Cultural Center is host to a magnificently magnificent array of exhibits of, by, and for Kentuckians. Here's a small sample of what you can feast your eyes on, and wash down with your 'noggin.

Round out the above with a round of golf at the Glasgow Golf Course and you're good to go...running around looking for your missing Titleist. For any enterprising young readers, there's a profit opportunity in this. Oh, and keep in mind this place is a country club, so make sure to be sporting your most dapper attire.