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Read on! Transport links Glasgow is extremely well connected to central Scotland and beyond via road, rail, subway and air. Schools and education When it comes to schools, Glasgow is home to a great range of nursery, primary, secondary, independent and ASL Additional Support for Learning settings. Leisure and amenities As you would expect, Glasgow has an impressive range of retail and leisure opportunities.
Instant online valuation. Face-to-face valuation. Queens Park is smaller and perfect for getting my outdoor fix, whether through a gentle stroll or a game of tennis there are courts free to hire Glasgow residents.
You can also wander through the Glass House at the top of the hill, admiring weird and wonderful animals in the reptile park if you need to escape the weather for a while. My favorite thing to do in Queens Park, though, is to be spent on one of those rare sunny Glasgow days: a picnic on the grassy hills looking out at the views over Glasgow city and onto the Campsie hills in the distance. I rarely find myself venturing away from here for brunch or coffee. For Fika Sake, also in the West End, is a lovely spot to pop in for coffee and cake.
Stereo and Mono in the city center are both exciting places to try some tasty vegan food, grab a drink, and catch some live music. The drinking culture is big in Scotland, and there are many interesting and cozy bars in this city to visit.
One bar in this area worth special mention is The Ben Nevis, a tiny whiskey bar where dogs are welcome. On Sunday and Monday evenings, a group of musicians takes up residence at one end of the bar, performing traditional Scottish music that serves the perfect drinking accompaniment. Luckily, Glasgow has a host of extra-curricular activities no matter your tastes, and the friendliness of people makes it easy to try new things.
A lot of the friends I have made in Glasgow have been through work, but I have also met people by getting involved in other activities, such as attending All The Young Nudes, a drop-in-life drawing class run at a couple of locations in the city.
I also joined a basketball team not long after moving to Glasgow. That instantly gave me a new group of girlfriends. While I appreciate that when moving to a new city, it can be easier to make friends with other expats as they face the same difficulties as you, part of me feels that to really absorb the grits of the city, you need to hang out with the locals, at least some of the time. I mentioned some of my favorite cafes and bars above, but other great places to hang out with friends in Glasgow would be at one of the many live concert venues dotted around the city.
Glasgow is a top touring destination for many local and international bands and has a thriving music scene. Bigger bands play at the iconic The Barrowlands, an old ballroom in the east end of the city center, while the SEC Hydro attracts large international acts with a capacity of up to people. Another fun thing to do on one of those dreich Glasgow days is to visit some of the cities galleries.
One of my favorite memories of Glasgow is attending the Strathbungo Window Wanderland in February Strathbungo is a tiny area in the Southside of Glasgow, and last year, this event was created to transform the space into an outdoor gallery for the first time.
Residents were invited to participate by creating their own window display, which ranged from decorative artwork to live music and all sorts of weird and wonderful things in-between.
We were living in the area at the time, and on a cold wintery night in Glasgow, residents from around the area took to the streets to wander around and enjoy the display. I felt the night just really captured all of the things I love about this city, the artistic culture, and the friendliness and community spirit of the people.
I believe with Glasgow you get what you see. What I liked about the city before I moved here — the friendliness of the people, the artistic vibe, and the general feel of the town — have remained the same and the reason I continue to enjoy this place.
From a practical point of you in terms of sorting yourself out when you first get here, I would suggest using Airbnb or cheap hostels for accommodation when you first arrive and then use sights like spareroom. If you are traveling on your own, moving into a share house would be a good way to make some new pals when you are fresh in the city.
One thing that I found with my own healthcare industry, and I think extends to many professional sectors, is that the time between applying for work and starting can be somewhat lengthy — up to three months. For this reason, I would suggest that if you are looking for a professional job that you do quite a bit of homework before moving and maybe even start applying for jobs before you move to minimize the time you are sat waiting around to start work.
Living abroad has taught me how important it is to take chances and step out of your comfort zone. Not only is the graveyard itself stunning, but it is alsoon one of the highest hills in Glasgow, meaning it is has one of the best views of the whole of the city. Tip: sneak in on fireworks night and watch the whole skyline light up. Every time I come home I feel like a princess returning to her palace. This sweet, sweet nectar will get you absolutely smashed, and keep you going forever.
As the Commonwealth games slogan went, People Make Glasgow. This may be incredibly cheesy, but it really is true - people are lovely here. I once got lost in London and when I asked a passer-by for directions, he acted as if I was trying to mug him. Here, people are more likely to walk with you to where you need to go, and then invite you back to theirs for tea later. Jessie Lawson is currently Glasgow-based and works for Wastepaper Magazine. About us.
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