Glasgow (/ˈɡlɑːzɡoʊ, ˈɡlæ-, -s-/; Scots: Glesga; Scottish Gaelic: Glaschu [ˈkl̪ˠas̪əxu]) is the largest city in Scotland, and third largest in the United Kingdom. Historically part of Lanarkshire, it is now one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. It is situated on the River Clyde in the country's West Central Lowlands.