October, 2013 – Graham Miln

Glasgow

We recently enjoyed a few days in the Glasgow before travelling into the nearby countryside.

Glasgow did not match my expectations. The image of a dour city with little to recommend it was wrong. Glasgow nicely exceeded what few positive expectations I had.

Glasgow architecture highlights the city’s wealthy past
Glasgow architecture highlights the city’s wealthy past

A police box awaits Doctor Who fans visiting Glasgow
A police box awaits Doctor Who fans visiting Glasgow

After Lyon, Glasgow’s streets felt distinctly British
After Lyon, Glasgow’s streets felt distinctly British

A Nero coffee shop in central Glasgow
A Nero coffee shop in central Glasgow

Glasgow can boast beautiful buildings and streets with an incline
Glasgow can boast beautiful buildings and streets with an incline

A Glasgow shopping centre is crowned with impressive ironwork

Glasgow’s grand town hall
Glasgow’s grand town hall

Glasgow skyline at sun set
Glasgow skyline at sun set