Where my journey begins.
Glasgow is my city . Born and bred in Scotland. I love nothing better than to wander the streets of my home town with my camera . Taking shots of local events or some of the stunning Victorian architecture.
Glasgow has improved as a tourist destination since the days of heavy industry. The new waterfront is cool for a Sunday morning stroll.
Kelvingrove is the highlight of any visit to my hometown. Venture upstairs and marvel at the Masters. Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Degas are all there and my favourite Lowry.
Glasgow is my city . Born and bred in Scotland. I love nothing better than to wander the streets of my home town with my camera . Taking shots of local events or some of the stunning Victorian architecture.
Glasgow has improved as a tourist destination since the days of heavy industry. The new waterfront is cool for a Sunday morning stroll.
Kelvingrove is the highlight of any visit to my hometown. Venture upstairs and marvel at the Masters. Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Degas are all there and my favourite Lowry.
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When in Glasgow always look up.
Merchant city
St. Mungo -Today
The city was founded by St Mungo. Who s crypt is in Glasgow Cathedral. Glasgow-Green place started. The present site of Glasgow has been settled since prehistoric times. The was created a royal burgh in 1450, and its university was founded in 1451 but not in the present position.
Glasgow Cathedral, Crookston Castle, Provan Hall, and Provands Lordship are some of the historic buildings still in the city.
Glasgow Cathedral, Crookston Castle, Provan Hall, and Provands Lordship are some of the historic buildings still in the city.
St Vincent- Named after the cape at the bottom of Portugal.
Glasgow is a city moving forward. A multicultural city. Above are some of the events you would love to see.
Wonderful events and all free to watch.
Wonderful events and all free to watch.
Please feel free to contact me about a tour of my hometown
Finnieston Crane-Was used for lifting trains on to ships.
My city lost a bit of its charm when they knocked down so many tenement buildings and shipped the locals to housing schemes.
The housing was better but the people were put in tower blocks with no character. The old buildings have now been revamped and the tower block are being pulled down. Mistakes were made but Glasgow has bounced back to the best place on earth.
Despite its industrial background Glasgow is actually one of the greenest cities in Europe.
More parks per head than any other city in the UK.
The housing was better but the people were put in tower blocks with no character. The old buildings have now been revamped and the tower block are being pulled down. Mistakes were made but Glasgow has bounced back to the best place on earth.
Despite its industrial background Glasgow is actually one of the greenest cities in Europe.
More parks per head than any other city in the UK.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery
All our museums are free to enter. You will be surprised what you will see there. Even the kids will enjoy them.
Below is the transport museum- The Riverside museum
Below is the transport museum- The Riverside museum
Riverside Museum
New Govan bridge
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Glenlea
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In 1451 Glasgow became a University City. Glasgow University was originally built in the High Street area of the city. but was moved to its present site in Glasgow's West end in 1870.
Due to its location on the west of the country, Glasgow was well positioned to send goods to the West Indies and America.
The trade from there was so important Glasgow became the second city of the British Empire.
Due to its location on the west of the country, Glasgow was well positioned to send goods to the West Indies and America.
The trade from there was so important Glasgow became the second city of the British Empire.
The beautiful Kelvingrove Park --My weekends were spent here
The Stewart Memorial Fountain
The fountain was built to commemorate the city getting fresh water from Loch Katrine.
View from Lighthhouse ----The Lighthouse is a stunning building that used to house the Glasgow Herald newspaper in the 19th century but fell into disrepair and was reopened by the Queen in 1999, following a £13 million restoration project.
Please don`t forget to visit the east end of the city. Glasgow Cathedral is well worth a visit. Once again Admission is free.
Trongate and Tron buildings gives you an idea of the older days in Glasgow.
Trongate and Tron buildings gives you an idea of the older days in Glasgow.
At back of St Georges Tron Church on Nelson Mandela Square lies a bronze cast statue. Homeless Jesus.
Glasgow Cathedral
The city centre is based on a grid system of streets on the north bank of the River Clyde. The heart of the city is George Square. Here you will see the elaborate Victorian City Chambers. Which is headquarters of Glasgow City Council. To the south and west are the popular streets of Argyle Street, Sauchiehall Street and Buchanan Street. That street has upmarket retailers and is the winner of "Great Street Award" 2008.
The main shopping centres are Buchanan Galleries,St.Enoch Centre, with the up-market Princes Square and the Italian Centre. Which specializing in designer labels. . Glasgow's retail is the second largest in the United Kingdom and most economically important retail sector after Central London.
The main shopping centres are Buchanan Galleries,St.Enoch Centre, with the up-market Princes Square and the Italian Centre. Which specializing in designer labels. . Glasgow's retail is the second largest in the United Kingdom and most economically important retail sector after Central London.
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When in Glasgow always look up.
Kingston bridge over River Clyde
Glasgow had two Great Exhibitions of 1888 and 1901, both held in Kelvingrove Park. That`s when "Second City of the Empire came about.
Our beloved Duke of Wellington
Football plays an important part in the city. Hampden Park, Ibrox and Celtic Park are the three largest stadiums in Scotland. Hampden Park used to be the largest Football Stadium in the World until the 1950's.
Rangers F C
2 Jan 1971: 66 football fans died when they were crushed at stairway 13 following a late Rangers equaliser against Celtic. Despite reports suggesting re-entering fans caused the collapse, an inquiry determines the disaster occured when the large crowd exited the stadium.
Celtic F C
Buchanan street -Where the posh people shop
Oh I was born in Glasgow, near the centre of the town,
I would take you there and show you, but they've pulled the building down. Billy Connolly
I would take you there and show you, but they've pulled the building down. Billy Connolly
The Tobacco Lords built fabulous mansions while the rest of the City lived in "Single Ends".Cramped housing with outside toilets.
Looking over the Park District
Glasgow in the Fall
Big Bertha --Famous for lifting fabricated trains on to ships.
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Boer War Memorial statue in Kelvingrove
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Glasgow`s streets are full of musicians. Walk through Sauchiehall Street, down Buchanan Street and onto Argyle Street. Enjoy the wonderful buskers.
<<<<<<<Glasgow Buskers
<<<<<<<Glasgow Buskers
Glasgow Buskers
Views from the Lighthouse
Park Circus--Well worth a walk round.
River Clyde
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Winters walk
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Armadillo
Glenlea Tall ship
Great travel fact
The Horse Shoe Bar in Glasgow was established in 1884 by Cavalry Captain John Scouller. At 104ft 4in in length it is the longest bar in the UK.
The Horse Shoe Bar in Glasgow was established in 1884 by Cavalry Captain John Scouller. At 104ft 4in in length it is the longest bar in the UK.
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
The Botanic Gardens have an impressive tropical plant collections from around our planet.
Kibble Palace is an iron and glass structure built during Victorian times. It`s in the West end of the city. Top of Byres road. Yes Admission is free.
Kibble Palace is an iron and glass structure built during Victorian times. It`s in the West end of the city. Top of Byres road. Yes Admission is free.
Raddison Red hotel -Skyline bar
Sikh community's Vaisakhi festival
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St Andrew's Day Torchlight Parade 2017
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Procession through Glasgow to mark the Sikh new year
Chinatown
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Commonwealth Games 2014
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Sundown over the Clyde
View from Raddison Red
Piccolo Mondo
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Butcher Shop
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My favourite places to eat in Glasgow
The city has so much to offer
Italian--Piccolo Mondo Argyle street . Wonderful atmosphere.
Locals great gift vouchers to cover all occasions
Indian --Mr Singhs--20years old. Very popular with the famous.
Super curries too.
Chinese-- Shanghai Shuffle. Fun place with great fun
Pub Grub --Piper's bar George square.
Why not try Raddison Red- View is amazing and the food is good.
We only had lunch. Haggis sausage roll.
Butchershop--Steak of the city.
The city has so much to offer
Italian--Piccolo Mondo Argyle street . Wonderful atmosphere.
Locals great gift vouchers to cover all occasions
Indian --Mr Singhs--20years old. Very popular with the famous.
Super curries too.
Chinese-- Shanghai Shuffle. Fun place with great fun
Pub Grub --Piper's bar George square.
Why not try Raddison Red- View is amazing and the food is good.
We only had lunch. Haggis sausage roll.
Butchershop--Steak of the city.
The famous Coia s cafe Denniston .
Autumn 2022
Kelvinway
Spiers Warf Sept 2024
Glasgow Tower October 2024 The highest building in Scotland
St Andrews bridge Glasgow Green Jan 2025
New Govan bridge
Govan subway --Mary Barbour statue
Waterfall on the White Cart Waters Linn Park Cathcart.
Good night Glasgow