EnglandEden DistrictPenrithPenrith Railway Station54°39’43” N 2°45’32” W
June 14, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Another sunny day in Cumbria!
ScotlandGlasgow CityTradestonGlasgow Central Station55°51’30” N 4°15’24” W
June 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We arrived at 11:16, and after a coffee stop, checked in to our hotel. After a stroll down Buchanan St, back to Central Station to take a train to the Southside….
ScotlandGlasgow CityPollokshawsPollokshaws West Railway Station55°49’28” N 4°18’2” W
June 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Even the Irn Bru is in tune with the weather.
ScotlandGlasgow CityPollokshaws55°49’40” N 4°18’7” W
June 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Not often that shade is a welcome commodity in Glasgow, but the trees of Pollok Country Park were welcome respite from the heat today on our way to the Burrell collection.
ScotlandGlasgow CityPollokshaws55°49’50” N 4°18’29” W
June 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A staggering 9,000 objects form The Burrell Collection. This collection in its purpose-built home surrounded by beautiful parkland, is ranked amongst the most significant civic museum collections inRead more
ScotlandGlasgow CityPollokshaws55°50’3” N 4°18’11” W
June 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The collection includes one of the most significant holdings of Chinese art in the UK, medieval itemsnincluding stained glass, arms and armour and over 200 tapestries which rank amongst the finest inRead more
ScotlandGlasgow CityShawlandsQueen's Park Railway Station55°50’7” N 4°15’55” W
June 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
After the Burrell, we went in search of Gelato to counter the heat. Glasgow has a significant Italian community, and Ginesi’s is rated as one of the best gelato shops in the city.
ScotlandGlasgow CityShawlandsQueen's Park Railway Station55°50’13” N 4°16’9” W
June 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
A few minutes down the road, and time for a craft beer stop at Koelschip, named after the vessel that is a critical component of the Lambic brewing process in Belgium. A few tasty beers consumed, andRead more
ScotlandGlasgow CityShawlands55°49’55” N 4°16’41” W
June 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
And so to the primary reason for our trip - a gig at the Glasgow Jazz Festival, hosted at the Glad Cafe in Crossmyloof. Pizza and cheesey chips in the cafe before the gig.
ScotlandGlasgow CityShawlands55°49’55” N 4°16’42” W
June 14, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Hailing from the rugged Shetland Islands, Norman Willmore draws inspiration from his Scandinavian and Norse roots, infusing traditional tunes passed down by Trolls and Njugles with contemporaryRead more
