House swap in Glasgow

Swaphouse is a free platform to exchange homes with remote workers. An affordable, fun and unique way to travel in Glasgow and live (and work) like a local!

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 (Β£ - 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?

Join Swaphouse by creating an account. You can list your home in a few simple steps. Once that's done, begin exploring homes around the world for an exciting new and affordable workation adventure!

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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