Business travellers to Glasgow should find no surprises in the way in which business is carried out. The atmosphere is a little more relaxed than in cities such as London, although normal standards of business attire apply (suits, with ties for men) and punctuality is important. Most companies operate during standard business hours of Monday-Friday 0900-1700.

Clients are usually well entertained by their Glasgow hosts, most likely taken to lunch in a restaurant or pub (depending on the formality of the business meeting) or to a restaurant in the evening. It is not usual for clients to be invited to one's home. If this is the case, however, visitors should take a gift of flowers, wine or whisky.