House Swap & Exchange in Glasgow

Discover new places

Work during the day and explore your new location in the evenings and weekends. Save vacation days by combining both!

Free accommodation

We don’t require (expensive) memberships. Swaphouse is 100% free. No money is exchanged in the entire process.

All the amenities you need

All homes feature fast WiFi and dedicated workspace(s). You can expect everything you need to live and work from there.

About Glasgow

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Timezone

UTC

Glasgow follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC) and switches to UTC+1 (BST) during summer months.

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Main language

English

Scots and Scottish Gaelic are also spoken.

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Climate

Oceanic

Cool summers and mild winters, rainy throughout the year.

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Closest airport

GLA

Glasgow Airport, the second busiest in Scotland.

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Intl. train station

Glasgow Central

Major railway station with services to Edinburgh, London, and the rest of the UK.

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Near beach?

± 40km

Glasgow is inland; the nearest beaches are on the Firth of Clyde.

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Near mountains?

± 100km

The Scottish Highlands are to the north of Glasgow.

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Local Cuisine

Tattie Scone

Potato scone, typically served as part of a full Scottish breakfast.

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Currency

Pound Sterling

Pound Sterling (£ - GBP)

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Must see

Kelvingrove

One of Scotland's most popular free attractions with 22 galleries.

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Hidden gem

The Lighthouse

Scotland's Centre for Design and Architecture, with a great view of the city.

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Water quality

Good

Water is regularly tested to ensure it meets quality standards and is safe for drinking.

Ready to swap your home?

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Need more information?

Many questions are covered in our FAQ, but please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about Swaphouse, creating an account or swapping your home.

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