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Title: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: thetank on March 16, 2006, 01:55:51 PM On another thread, dicussing a more lurid side to Glasgow, it was decided that perhaps some locals should tell the visiting hordes what parts of the citys history and culture they are particularly proud of.
I'm not a local myself, having only been here for 6 months, but will probably contribute to the thread anyway. Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: thetank on March 16, 2006, 01:56:02 PM ok Robert valid point and yes its a family forum SO - things to see in glasgow kelvingrove art gallery...not only a fantastic building houses some of the most fascinating exhibits..not just art, history and dinasours. the science centre..a stones throw..one for all the family you could spend all day in there. Has interactive kids stuff and learning zones...but its a real experience. the transport museam also close to the do. - tram cars the history of transport and load of other stuff...its at the kelvin hall. does guided tours as well(tikay may like this). the football museams at hampden etc. also celtic park and no doubt ibrox...well worth a viewing theatres...the kings , the pavilion does both opera(on at the moment) and shows...tickest can be obtained locally it is also i believe the glasgow comedy festival at the moment - loads of shows all over glasgow. In particular the stand, jongleurs...comedy for all the different types of humour(one for Red Dog...he can educate them in humour). any more please ask. The Gallery of Modern Art just off Queen Street (Royal Exchange Square) is worth a look if you're into that sort of thing. Admission is free. It's the one with the famous statue outside of a mounted Duke of Wellington that was erected in 1844. Local tradition was that the Duke always has a traffic cone on his head, (or at least always at the weekend) I think it dates back 20 years or so when some dude died during a riot who had earlier that evening crowned the statue with a cone. (Or so an off duty policeman told me when I was caught climbing on the statue a few years back trying to knock the cone off) The council have recently appealed for people to stop climbing on the statue as they're feart it might get damaged. A Shame but fair enough I suppose, it is very old. Don't expect to see a cone on it this weekend. Here's a link http://www.glasgowsculpture.com/ Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: Robert HM on March 16, 2006, 01:59:45 PM Any nice restaurants?
Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: 4KingNutz on March 16, 2006, 02:01:49 PM nah but theres ab out 300 fish and chip shops local :)
4h Kh Nutzzzz Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: Robert HM on March 16, 2006, 02:05:14 PM When in Rome........ "Deep fired Mars bar please"
Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: thetank on March 16, 2006, 02:05:29 PM For a cheap and cheerful Indian meal, The Village Curry House on Nelson Street (2 minutes walk from Cincinnatis) is top notch.
It is critically aclaimed, having won a few awards, and offers outstanding value for money. Past the Kahari Palace (you don't want that one) and opposite the Clay Oven (you don't want that one either) Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: thetank on March 16, 2006, 02:06:17 PM :redcard:
Celebration, not sarcastic condemnation please. Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: patman on March 16, 2006, 02:22:11 PM there are a few what do you like...?
ubiquitis chip..ashton lane..eclectic scottish food, beef , game , fish..also some nice pubs nearby rogano for fish, lobster etc so i`m told straivaigin..excuse the spelling also nice for food. roastit bubbly jocks for fresh food, ham, slow roast pork, sea bass etc...dumbarton road. italians there are a few. some very nice too many too list - if you need any let me know. Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: TightEnd on March 16, 2006, 02:33:59 PM What about parks or walks for my pre tournament constitutional.....staying on the Quayside, somewhere near there please
Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: Rod Paradise on March 16, 2006, 02:41:51 PM What about parks or walks for my pre tournament constitutional.....staying on the Quayside, somewhere near there please Kelvin Grove, or go to the Burrell collection, set in some really nice parkland.Further out - Mugdock park. Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: patman on March 16, 2006, 02:49:06 PM What about parks or walks for my pre tournament constitutional.....staying on the Quayside, somewhere near there please GLASGOW GREEN...nice walk...when you say quayside do you mean city inn hotel??..if so glasgow green is 5 minutes walk Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: thetank on March 16, 2006, 02:56:03 PM A walk round the Gorbals (Less than a mile from Cincinnatis) can be quite rewarding. Can drop in by and see the UK's only suspended sculpture "The Gatekeeper"
The Gorbals used to be Europe's most famous slum, home to 100,000 imigrants from Ireland and the Highlands. In recent times it's been rejuvinated into lots of trendy flats and is perfectly safe to walk around. I went through there, just getting from A to B, the other day and spotting the gatekeeper made me physically stop walking and have a goosey. Such an interesting installation makes you want to find out more about it. I did when I got home and made a point of going back. Not just passing through to B, but to have another look around. [attachment deleted by admin] Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: Robert HM on March 16, 2006, 03:10:25 PM :redcard: Celebration, not sarcastic condemnation please. Point taken, head hung in shame Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: Scottish Dave on March 16, 2006, 03:43:26 PM Tank, i drive past that Angel every morning, have done for 7 years since its been built, she scares the bee-jesus out of me!
As for Restaurants etc please see here: www.glasgowdining.co.uk (http://www.glasgowdining.co.uk) Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: thetank on March 16, 2006, 04:10:29 PM Tank, i drive past that Angel every morning, have done for 7 years since its been built, she scares the bee-jesus out of me! I've always found art that posseses an eerie quality somewhat fascinating. Something that appears unsetteling, I would expect to turn me away, but sometimes such pieces also contain qualities that draw me in. That contradiction is what justifies it being "art" in my eyes. It may not have been critically aclaimed upon it's release but I love it. I could stare at that for a longer period of time without getting bored than I could say 'The Mona Lisa'. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As far as bejesus scaring goes, I've found 'The Attendants' (close by) to be a little more troubling from my point of view. Drive carefully ;) [attachment deleted by admin] Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: Sark79 on March 16, 2006, 04:17:05 PM Maybey it is above. But I can't see it.
Glasgow Barrowlands Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: Sark79 on March 16, 2006, 04:23:59 PM Forgive me I am not from Glasgow, but spend every day there. Is the Gorbels ( as Tank mentioned) the same place as the Barrowlands?
Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: Rod Paradise on March 16, 2006, 04:30:02 PM Forgive me I am not from Glasgow, but spend every day there. Is the Gorbels ( as Tank mentioned) the same place as the Barrowlands? Not far away Sark. The Barrowlands is only the dancehall/concert venue though, the area's the Gallowgate. The Gorbals is the other side of Glasgow Green from it.Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: Sark79 on March 16, 2006, 04:34:00 PM Right cheers, Rod.
I remember going there alot as a kid to get games for my Atari ST. Cheap games, if you know what I mean ;) Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: Geist on March 16, 2006, 10:52:53 PM For the people arriving early friday and your still about to read this, here is a link for the Glasgow Comedy Festival for friday.
http://www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com/daily/17.htm Also the lighthouse has a good view of the city centre but down a side stret so easy to miss http://www.thelighthouse.co.uk/ Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: The Truth on March 16, 2006, 11:22:35 PM there are a few what do you like...? ubiquitis chip..ashton lane..eclectic scottish food, beef , game , fish..also some nice pubs nearby rogano for fish, lobster etc so i`m told straivaigin..excuse the spelling also nice for food. roastit bubbly jocks for fresh food, ham, slow roast pork, sea bass etc...dumbarton road. italians there are a few. some very nice too many too list - if you need any let me know. The Ubiquitis Chip is the canines bits - often frequented by BBC Scotland people - Highly recomended Title: Re: Celebration of all things Weegie Post by: madasahatstand on March 17, 2006, 11:04:36 PM if you want italian - l'ariosto - mitchell street
mexican - pancho villas if its still there - off glassfrod st indian - gulistan charing cross or bishopbriggs is the best one chinese - loads tapas - la tasca - renfield street all visited by me and brad and lovelt places to eat. failing that pizzahut does a good buffet :kiv: |