Glasgow: Scotland's Friendliest City – Vintage British Railways Poster

A warm, nostalgic love letter to Glasgow in authentic mid-century travel-poster style. This beautiful A3 artwork celebrates the city's industrial heritage and welcoming spirit with classic graphic elegance. Dominating the left is the mighty Finnieston Crane (the "Stobcross Crane"), its towering teal lattice structure rising proudly against a soft, sunlit sky. To the right stands the elegant curved span of the Clyde Arc ("Squinty Bridge") in deep teal and white, framing a cluster of warm terracotta and ochre Victorian and Edwardian buildings along the riverfront.

In the foreground, the historic paddle steamer PS Waverley-inspired Clutha glides gracefully along the Clyde, her black hull and red funnel gleaming, white superstructure bright against the teal water. Gentle smoke curls from her stack, and soft clouds drift above, adding depth and atmosphere.

The palette is perfectly vintage: rich teal-greens and warm golden ochres contrasted with bold navy, crimson and cream accents, all softened by subtle aged-paper distressing for that genuine 1950s railway-poster charm. At the top, large, confident lettering proclaims “GLASGOW” in navy with teal and orange outlines, while below the inviting tagline reads “SCOTLAND’S FRIENDLIEST CITY”.

Printed on premium 200gsm matte art paper (A3 – 297 × 420 mm), the colours are rich, nostalgic and perfectly balanced, with a luxurious velvet matte finish that eliminates glare and gives the print an authentic, collectible feel – as though it were freshly pulled from a historic British Railways archive.

Ideal for Glaswegians proud of their city, Scotland lovers, industrial heritage fans, river and ship enthusiasts, or anyone who knows Glasgow’s true warmth lies in its people. Hang it in your living room, hallway, office, pub, or den and let it remind you every day: Glasgow – big-hearted, hard-working, and always ready with a friendly “awright hen?”. Visit by rail… or just dream of it from your wall.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BUNTING FLAGS WATERMARK DOES NOT APPEAR ON FINAL PRINT. FRAME NOT INCLUDED