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    • Day 12

      Glasgow

      September 19, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 13 °C

      We had a quick visit to Glasgow on the way north, and found some really good things to see.

      We walked the attractive Kelvingrove Park (admittedly in the rain), then caught the cute little Glasgow Subway - with carriages so small you wonder how all the people will fit - to the city centre.

      George Square, with statues of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert mounted in twin equestrian poses at one end, and a pantheon of famous Scots at the other, is a magnificent civic space.

      Just down the street was the Gallery of Modern Art, mostly famous because the Glasgwegians insist on keeping a traffic cone on the head of the statue of the Duke of Wellington that sits outside, a long-standing tradition.

      From there we went to the Clyde River, where we visited the Riverside Museum, full of interesting things (from locomotives to fashions and a lot in between) and interesting stories of the social impact of many of them.

      Outside the museum is the tall ship Glenlee, steel hulled and built on the Clyde in 1896.

      Our final stop - other than a few pints and a curry for dinner - was the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

      Housed in a stunning building dating from 1900, we barely skimmed the collection. There were paintings by Rembrandt and Monet, to name just two diverse geniuses, along with Scottish masterpieces and installations galore.

      That was just the top floor. The eclectic collection on the ground floor included a hall full of life-sized stuffed animals apparently being strafed by a Spitfire hung from the ceiling.

      We felt like we packed a lot into our single day in Glasgow; after a well-earned rest we are now getting lost on the motorway system en route to the Isle of Skye.
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    • Day 112

      Friday 11th August

      August 11, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

      This is me 😂 on my way back from the Banksy exhibition in Glasgow then to the library to update find penguins onto Hairmyers hospital where Aunt Margaret is being assessed for a home care package. So she'll be in hospital at least for the weekend. Then off to Blantyre via bus to Hamilton. The driver let me off to catch another bus but I decided to make that sentimental journey on foot.

      The Banksy exhibition was stunning. I think it was almost autobiographical without saying it. Isn't that just Banksy tho! We aren't allowed to take photos but people walked around taking instant ones...I felt so blessed!

      I walked from High Blantyre down through Burnbank to Blantyre. Walked down through our public park which is very changed. I reached the home where our grannie and grandpa lived at knights wood terrace it's still there. I climbed the stairs and knocked on the door hoping to chat to the new owners. No reply, so sadly walked back down to the wash room and back yard, remembering all the days the steam would be rising from those disused monuments to a time gone by.

      So many changes since we were last here. I walked across the road to the station and, now on a train back to Glasgow to then catch a sub back to Kelvin bridge. A wonderful day, inspired by Banksy's work and off to Dundee tomorrow to see my friends. 😊
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    • Day 113

      Off to Dundee

      August 12, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 15 °C

      HAPPY BIRTHDAY oor Megs hen, oor gorgeous baby sister, hope it's been a great day and wishing you so much fun, laughter, joy, peace and exotic adventures, with love always xxoo❤️💜💖

      Setting my sights on Dundee today I bought my all day ticket yesterday to avoid the queues! Glasgow was packed as I think this was the last day of the World Cycle championships in this great city. I said cheerio to the hostel a little nostalgic, and to "Paul", who sat under a huge statue at the top of the park, an alcoholic young man with whom I'd stop to talk to each day on my way either down from the hostel or on my way back up. He had a great boomy voice which scared people off, but a lovely soul, it made me sad to see him so "under the weather".

      An obstacle course on the way down through Kelvin Grove Park, as the roads were cut off for the race, made the going a bit tough, but, again, helpful people took my suitcase and grocery bag for me and helped me down the track! I think it's probably time I accept my limitations and make better arrangements like, get a taxi??

      The road was even more difficult as new tarmac had been layed to quite a depth at the side of the road which then dropped down into mud!! Eeeek!! Successfully down through the park, I was on my way to the subway and on into Glasgow. One last tourist thing to do was go back to the Glasgow gallery of modern art... And found a wonderful womens exhibition
      Just the thing! Then to Queen Street station to catch the train at 12.11 pm. After an hour and forty minutes, Ann, my dear friend, was there to meet me and take me home to her gorgeous home in Dundee.

      It is lovely to be so welcomed and rest in a home.
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    • Day 21

      Glasgow University

      July 5, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C

      Nach einer erholsamen Nacht auf dem Campingplatz fahre ich knapp drei Stunden bis Glasgow. Ich parke relativ zentral und fahre mit dem Rad in die Stadt - doofe Idee nach der gestrigen Tour...
      Als erstes fahre ich direkt einen Hügel hinauf, der mich zum Campus der Universität von Glasgow bringt. Die alten Gebäude sind sehr imposant und vermitteln mir ein Gefühl von mächtiger Weisheit. Im Innenhof sind Festzelte aufgebaut und immer mehr Absolventen mit traditionellen Umhängen finden sich samt Familie ein - heute sind hier die Abschlussfeiern. Die zur Universität gehörende Kapelle ist offen und begeistert mich mit den unheimlich detailreichen Buntglasfenstern. Ich kann allerdings nicht lange bleiben, denn nun beginnt hier ein Fotoshooting für Absolventen.
      Ich sehe mich noch etwas auf dem Campus um und finde auch die psychologische Fakultät. Vielleicht doch mal ein Auslandssemester?
      Durch kleine Gassen fahre ich zur Ashton Lane, die schön dekoriert ist und in der sich Cafés und Pubs aneinander reihen.
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    • Day 12

      On the road to Glasgow !

      August 16, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

      Une brebis curieuse vient nous réveiller dans la tente et nous déjeunons, pour une dernière fois, dehors devant un paysage d'eau, d'herbe et de pierre. Direction la petite ville de Inveraray au bord du Loch Fyne où nous visitons une prison de 19ème siècle trés intéressante. Les anecdotes sur les détenus, leurs crimes et délits et leurs condamnation en disent beaucoup sur l'époque : 30 jours de prison et 5 ans de centre de redressement pour un enfant de 10 ans qui a volé un fromage, ou 14 ans de déportation en Australie pour un faussaire récidiviste...
      Et c'est la dernière ligne droite pour atteindre Glasgow et rendre la voiture de location sans encombre et juste à l'heure malgré une déviation pour un pont barré !
      Nous découvrons vers 17h notre auberge de jeunesse du réseau "Hostelling Scotland" : une trés grande maison ancienne dans un quartier chic, avec des salons et cuisines en commun immenses. Notre chambre privative offre un panorama imprenable sur la ville. On a hâte de s'y aventurer demain !
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    • Day 6

      Uni of Glasgow meets Hogwarts 🎓🪄🏰

      November 22, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌬 12 °C

      Con una agradable ráfaga de 40km/h nos adentramos en la Universidad de Glasgow, al más puro estilo de Hogwarts 🪄🏰

      Dentro visitamos el Hunterian Museum, con exposiciones de ciencias y del Imperio Romano y recorremos los caminos rodeados por los altos muros de piedra.

      Antes de irnos, esta vez sí, encontramos las típicas cabinas telefónicas rojas de Reino Unido 😃 y hacemos un llamado de emergencia al solecito, porque el tiempo no está demasiado agradable hoy 🌬️

      El cuerpo congelado, pero la piel la tenemos tersa, lisa y suavecita como el cultito de un bebé 🙂
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    • Day 6

      Kelvingrove Art Gallery Museum 🐿️🍁🤌🏼

      November 22, 2023 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 12 °C

      Hoy nos levantamos tempranito, con pronóstico de lluvia prácticamente todo el día 🌧️🫣☔

      Capuchino en mano llegamos caminando al Kelvingrove Park, que está con sus colores típicos de otoño y allí nos encontramos las primeras ardillas del viaje 🐿️

      Esperamos a la entrada del Museo y las Galerías de Arte que hay en el parque y entramos los primeros de la ilusión que nos hace 😆

      La exposición de Vida Salvaje (Wildlife) es la que más nos gusta de todas, así como las grandes salas del museo 🗿

      Violeta me espera pacientemente leyendo y hablando inglés con tod@s y cada uno de l@s camarer@s 🙃 mientras yo doy mi clase de Italiano en el café del museo 🤌🏼 y luego almorzamos antes de salir al parque para ponernos en remojo de nuevo 🫠
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    • Day 9

      Goodbye Edinburgh, hello Glasgow

      August 21, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C

      Den Vormittag nutzten wir, um nochmal in die Innenstadt von Edinburgh zu laufen, um das ein oder andere zu Shoppen. Nachdem wir alle wirklich gute Bagels zum Frühstück hatten, stürzten wir uns in das Gewimmel der Stadt. Wirklich erfolgreich waren wir nicht, nachdem wir in ein paar Läden waren (bis auf einen schönen Siebdruck), so dass wir uns auf den Rückweg zur Wohnung machten. Unterwegs hielten wir in einem Kiosk, um unsere Flugtickets auszudrucken - dass der Druck einer Seite 5 Minuten dauerte und Danny somit 20 Minuten auf unsere Tickets wartete, hätten wir nicht gedacht. 😁 Halb 2 starteten wir nach Glasgow und gaben das Auto ab. Unsere Unterkunft für die letzte Nacht war nahe der Uni. Nachdem wir uns ein wenig ausgeruht hatten, machten wir uns auf und erkundeten die Gegend - sahen viele Cafés, Pubs und Restaurants, Gebäude der Uni und liefen ein Stück durch einen idyllischen Park am Fluss entlang. Zu unserer Freude entdeckten wir ein vietmanesisches Restaurant und wurden sehr satt. Die Jungs machten noch einen Spaziergang im Hafenviertel. Den Abend verbrachten wir in unserer Wohnung mit Kartenspielen und Bier.Read more

    • Day 4

      A wee bit cold (and windy)

      October 2, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C

      Have been exploring Glasgow in the wind and rain. I quite enjoyed walking around Kelvin Grove

      Refer to Rozzies post if want to see more run pics from yesterday 😀
      https://findpenguins.com/2uwtbqnpudyyv/footprin…
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    • Day 3

      St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow

      October 4, 2022 in Scotland ⋅ 🌧 57 °F

      This cathedral is the first episcopal church in Scotland and was designed by the same famous architect that designed the university in Glasgow. The current priest is Oliver and he’s originally from Kentucky, and our tour guide was in. The paintings inside the cathedral were done by Gwyneth leech in 2004 and along with the customary themes for a church there are also modern symbols such as a nuclear power plant and a rocket ship!Read more

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