Shops
June 18, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Lots of shops. Cheap cell phone plan, which I ended up buying for an unlocked cell phone, data and minutes are good for travel across EU, and minutes are only counted towards outgoing calls, incomingRead more
Central Railway Station
June 18, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
This is where all the trains come in, easily walking distance to everything else, including the University.
Street performers
June 18, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
This could be a Sunday thing... The music was actually really really good:
https://youtu.be/ZiyBUa_hxys
Lots of street performers, many wearing kilts. :)
Shopping mall
June 18, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
OK mall, with decent stores, and some American fast food places to eat if the Scottish food becomes a bit mundane. :)
Church
June 18, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Architecture is very nice, lots of ooold buildings. :) This church was closed when we were walking by, couldn't check it out in detail. :(
Tower
June 18, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
I don't know what this is, it was just in the middle of the street.
Market
June 18, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Market only Sundays 10am-5pm.
Update- closes at 4pm, found out when got there at 4:10 :( From the looks of it, it is a huge flea market. Might be a good Sunday outing, walking distance (~30 minutes)Read more
Lunch
June 18, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Interesting choices at McDonald's
Update- looks more interesting than it tastes. Will probably end up in McDonalds again, so will probably have a chance to try some other burgers...
Huge bus station near university
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Terminus for Glasgow Airport Express bus. This is just a few blocks away from the University, either the residence or our class-room. This would be the easiest thing to do if you are arriving from theRead more
University
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Building
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Entrance
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Class LT14.15
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This is where the class will be held.
Workshop room
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
University residences
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Very peaceful and quiet. It's between semesters right now, so I would expect it to be like that in August as well.
Residence cafeteria
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
According to the lady, the caf likely won't be open on August, but the pub will be. Grocery stores nearby with a few minute walk.
Residence
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
These are some pictures of the inside of the residences. 4 rooms per "unit", all private, with a sink. Common kitchen & washrooms. The "units" are actually much nicer than what I expected, the photosRead more
Student village
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Cool buildings everywhere
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Gallery of modern art
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Free. Too abstract/modern for my taste...
Restaurants
June 19, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Central station
June 20, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Return ticket was 12.70£, kids free
WiFi available
Travel time 60 minutes
Leaves very frequently
Edinburgh
June 20, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Castles.!
June 20, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Edinburgh castle
June 20, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Entrance fee 12.70£, buy online before
20 minute hike from central station
Free museum inside