Celtic Connections 2014
Not strictly travel, but we had such a great time at Celtic Connections this year that I felt I had to document it. We were there for the opening night… Read more Celtic Connections 2014 →
Summerlee
We had a friend visiting last weekend and Glasgow did its absolute worst with the weather. Where could we go that was accessible by car and under cover so that… Read more Summerlee →
The People’s Palace
The People’s Palace is Glasgow’s social history museum. My latest visit was with Glasgow Women’s Library’s Seeing Things project – although I’ve been many times before, it was interesting to… Read more The People’s Palace →
Glenlee: Glasgow’s Tall Ship
Glasgow’s Tall Ship, Glenlee, is berthed outside the Riverside Museum. Both are free, and make a great day out – especially when it’s bright and sunny as it was last… Read more Glenlee: Glasgow’s Tall Ship →
Glasgow at dusk
When we have nothing better to do on a Sunday afternoon, and when it’s not raining which restricts things quite a lot, we enjoy taking a walk around our beautiful… Read more Glasgow at dusk →
2013: the best bits
Annual Review 2013 2013 was my first year of retirement so you would think that I would have had more time for blogging. Not so! I’m shocked to find that… Read more 2013: the best bits →
Glasgow’s Doors Open 2013
Doors Open Days happen throughout September in different cities in Scotland – this last weekend it was Glasgow’s event and we went exploring on Sunday, concentrating our efforts on the area near Glasgow… Read more Glasgow’s Doors Open 2013 →
Pollok Park and the Burrell Collection
Pollok Park on Glasgow’s Southside contains woodlands, gardens and two outstanding cultural destinations – the Burrell Collection and Pollok House. Sir William Burrell (1861-1958) was a successful shipping agent in Glasgow who,… Read more Pollok Park and the Burrell Collection →
Culzean Castle
Culzean Castle, which has a beautiful cliff-top setting on the Ayrshire coast, was the home of the Chief of Clan Kennedy until the family donated it to the National Trust for Scotland… Read more Culzean Castle →
Glasgow’s West End Festival Parade
Glasgow’s West End Festival is celebrating its 18th this year – happy coming of age! Almost every year, there has been a magnificent parade but I have to admit to… Read more Glasgow’s West End Festival Parade →
Glasgow Women’s Heritage Walks
If you don’t know Glasgow, a great way to explore the city is on a guided walk. And if you DO know Glasgow it’s still great, because you will find… Read more Glasgow Women’s Heritage Walks →
Elder Park and Govan
Like many major cities, Glasgow has grown by incorporating surrounding towns and villages. Govan was a separate burgh until 1912 – it once had a population of 60,000 when shipbuilding… Read more Elder Park and Govan →
