Shops
18. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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, incomingLue lisää
Central Railway Station
18. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
This is where all the trains come in, easily walking distance to everything else, including the University.
Street performers
18. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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
18. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
OK mall, with decent stores, and some American fast food places to eat if the Scottish food becomes a bit mundane. :)
Church
18. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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
18. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
I don't know what this is, it was just in the middle of the street.
Market
18. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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)Lue lisää
Lunch
18. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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
19. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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 theLue lisää
University
19. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Building
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Entrance
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Class LT14.15
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This is where the class will be held.
Workshop room
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University residences
19. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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
19. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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
19. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 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 photosLue lisää
Student village
19. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Cool buildings everywhere
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Gallery of modern art
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Free. Too abstract/modern for my taste...
Restaurants
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Central station
20. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Return ticket was 12.70£, kids free
WiFi available
Travel time 60 minutes
Leaves very frequently
Edinburgh
20. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Castles.!
20. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Edinburgh castle
20. kesäkuuta 2017, Skotlanti ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Entrance fee 12.70£, buy online before
20 minute hike from central station
Free museum inside