I really enjoyed this wander. I visited Glasgow once, in 2003 between Christmas and New Years Day when the daylight lasted maybe 8 hours. We stayed in a noisy pub on an active city square. We drank too much ale, while watching the urban tides. It was a shock after driving down from the rugged moutains and Isle of Skye, but open and modern compared to Edinburgh where we rushed off to next. We should have stayed in Glasgow, for Hogmanay was cancelled due to bad weather. I know New York the way you know Glasgow. Those markers, like the life-preserver and the deli you remember, are what enrich the tapestry of a place. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, thanks for reading and taking time to comment. How lovely that you’ve been to Glasgow! I’m guessing that the active city square you stayed on is probably George Square which is near Queen st station. Glasgow is changing so much that I often don’t recognise parts of it. I’m glad to say that a fair bit of the city centre has been preserved though.
I once spent Hogmanay on the Isle of Skye, staying in a rented house with fifteen others. Most of us slept on the floor! I remember visiting Dunvegan castle.
I really enjoyed this wander. I visited Glasgow once, in 2003 between Christmas and New Years Day when the daylight lasted maybe 8 hours. We stayed in a noisy pub on an active city square. We drank too much ale, while watching the urban tides. It was a shock after driving down from the rugged moutains and Isle of Skye, but open and modern compared to Edinburgh where we rushed off to next. We should have stayed in Glasgow, for Hogmanay was cancelled due to bad weather. I know New York the way you know Glasgow. Those markers, like the life-preserver and the deli you remember, are what enrich the tapestry of a place. Thanks for sharing.
Hi, thanks for reading and taking time to comment. How lovely that you’ve been to Glasgow! I’m guessing that the active city square you stayed on is probably George Square which is near Queen st station. Glasgow is changing so much that I often don’t recognise parts of it. I’m glad to say that a fair bit of the city centre has been preserved though.
I once spent Hogmanay on the Isle of Skye, staying in a rented house with fifteen others. Most of us slept on the floor! I remember visiting Dunvegan castle.