My impressions of Glasgow...a vibrant city of culture.

A young musician strumming her guitar with a wonderful tune

It was my second visit to Glasgow. This time I had gone to collect my son who was arriving from Cape Town, South Africa. Before going to the airport, I had some time and spent 3 hours shooting in the city centre in and around Buchanan Street.

Glasgow's Victorian and art nouveau architecture gave away its rich legacy of the city's 18th–20th-century prosperity from trade and shipbuilding along river Clyde. 

Glasgow is a national cultural hub and home to Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland, as well as numerous museums and a thriving music scene.

Shoppers were out and about

 Diversity was visible in the streets adding vibrancy to the city. Many shoppers were out on a Thursday afternoon. City centre's cafes were full.
From my personal experience, some of the best Indian restaurants are found in Glasgow. Some people call Glasgow 'the curry centre of Scotland'

 I met a very special group 'Pensioners for independence'. I had an interesting conversation with Mary McCabe, the co-ordinator and her colleagues. our politics coincided. I have been a supporter of SNP since I moved to Isle of Skye, Highlands, three years ago. I support their aim for gaining independence and be part of EU. I know that Scottish people were taken for granted by the labour Party for a long time. More on this perhaps in a future blog.

A homeless man...with his companion

Like any city, Glasgow, I suppose, has its issues. Homelessness is one of them. I'm not an expert on this. I suppose there are organisations in Glasgow who help homeless people and do their best. It is sad though to see homeless people anywhere in the UK. We are not poor! Some of our polices are poor! 

Many International names like this one seen in the city centre

Tartan design...so appropriate!

I met these two musicians who were playing in Buchanan street. I enjoyed their music. Nice guys.

A flutist..displaying his skill. He was excellent!

A group of students. They were doing a school Geography project.

A band from India...playing Bollywood music!

The above were just the highlights.

I had an enjoyable time in Glasgow!

Finally, my favourite quotes about Glasgow...

Glasgow is less polite than Edinburgh but that's a good thing - they keep it real.

- Nik Kershaw

My Dad taught me that the English upper class are sent to school to be taught to be confident, whereas in Glasgow you're born confident. I've always thought that pretty much summed me up. Born confident.

- Rankin

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