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  • @midwestamericans3806
    @midwestamericans3806 2 роки тому +44

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    • @paulmurrell1301
      @paulmurrell1301 2 роки тому +2

      Pretty sure the little hairy fellow was a wild Haggis.

    • @shaynemurphy2938
      @shaynemurphy2938 2 роки тому +2

      Don't worry about not being liked if you have a America accent try going there if you have a English accent the Scottish want a referendum to leave the UK every year they is one way to get their independence let the English vote on weather they stay in the UK and they will definitely get their independence because the English are fed up with their moning

    • @thetruthhurts7675
      @thetruthhurts7675 2 роки тому

      So did you go see wild Bill Hickocks statue whilst in Glasgow? Did you go to the green, and see the only building in Glasgow to look like it was removed from Venice? Did you go to what is known a Wallace's well Where he was arrested after the Scottish gave him up? Did you visit the start of the West Highland way? The half sized Hagia Sophia (saint sophia's church just outside Glasgow)? Or did you visit the Clyde mueum? Or the Mackintosh tea rooms in the city centre? I'm English and when up there 3 years ago, I was actually asked by the Scottish tourist board to stay and help visitors to see historic Scotland.

    • @1951woodygeo
      @1951woodygeo 2 роки тому +5

      @@shaynemurphy2938 I’m a Glaswegian pal and not all Scots want a referendum or hate the English it’s only the SNP so and we have still the majority . So don’t class all Scots the same as that lot who would sell there Grannie for a pound .

    • @YourBeingParanoid
      @YourBeingParanoid 2 роки тому

      You still haven't seen real dinosaur bones - fossils are stone in the shape that was once occupied by the bones :)

  • @mmhdata
    @mmhdata 2 роки тому +190

    The freaky little creature was a Wild Haggis. They are almost extinct so most people can only see them in museums

    • @richieb7692
      @richieb7692 2 роки тому +52

      The males have longer left legs than their right, so run clockwise around the mountains
      The females have longer right legs, so they go anticlockwise.

    • @pauldurkee4764
      @pauldurkee4764 2 роки тому +14

      Some people say they only appear every so often, just like Brigadoon.

    • @Thurgosh_OG
      @Thurgosh_OG 2 роки тому +21

      You really need to get up to the Highlands for the annual Wild Haggis Hunt. Chasing those little beggers around the hills with that net, while trying not to fall down the hill can be rough.

    • @Mithrasboy
      @Mithrasboy 2 роки тому +14

      @@Thurgosh_OG I read the sabre tooth sporran almost eradicated the wild haggis. Have they been reintroduced?

    • @allow-itman9749
      @allow-itman9749 2 роки тому +17

      Surprised no one mentioned the premium haggis races run by Hector brocklebank.. Amazing event

  • @davepb5798
    @davepb5798 2 роки тому +48

    The way that you crossed the road is fine, and completely normal. Car drivers are taught to look out for pedestrians, not run them over.

    • @Kazza_8240
      @Kazza_8240 2 роки тому +11

      Plus we don't have jaywalking laws at all, pedestrians have right of way.

    • @misterflibble9799
      @misterflibble9799 2 роки тому +11

      Also, recent changes to the Highway Code have made it explicit that drivers should give way to pedestrians crossing a side street at a junction. You don't want to walk out in front of someone forcing them to stop abruptly, but in the situation Angela was in, that would have been fine.

  • @Addy0302
    @Addy0302 2 роки тому +42

    I loved this outside perspective on Glasgow, I felt like I was seeing my home through a fresh set of eyes and noticing things I had taken for granted about the city

    • @lanspectre3417
      @lanspectre3417 2 роки тому +4

      Same, I've been looking forward to this one

    • @The_Prophet...
      @The_Prophet... Рік тому

      Ask yer nurse tae wheel you out now and then ffs...

    • @ianmclaughlin4043
      @ianmclaughlin4043 Рік тому +1

      @@The_Prophet... 🤣🤣🤣

    • @The_Prophet...
      @The_Prophet... Рік тому +1

      @@ianmclaughlin4043 Probably walking about Glesga with a Farm foods carrier bag on his nut covering up his coupon 🙈🤣👍

  • @iansimons5553
    @iansimons5553 2 роки тому +27

    There are so many amazing little places on the outskirts of Scotland's cities, little towns and villages to explore. So glad you guys had a good time here

  • @sandrapaterson8678
    @sandrapaterson8678 2 роки тому +3

    Loving the haircut Ethan. Angela you suit your hair down. Glad you enjoyed my part of the country with another great narration and the filming was epic 👏🌟

  • @zingystardust4082
    @zingystardust4082 2 роки тому +4

    Beautifully shot video with nice artistic bits! As always your videos are a pleasure to relax & be transported by, with the lovely measured narration. You did Glasgow justice.
    P. S. That's a lovely shot of the two of you in the thumbnail.

  • @kevinthorpe8561
    @kevinthorpe8561 2 роки тому +8

    I’m really glad you enjoyed your visit to the UK. Please come again soon and hopefully bring the wains

  • @rwlynch3468
    @rwlynch3468 2 роки тому +47

    The square you came out too at the station (George Square) was the location for World War Z in the first scene set in "Philadelphia".
    And the small furry creature that you didn't know, that looked mythological, was a Haggis.

    • @gwaptiva
      @gwaptiva 2 роки тому +14

      Wild haggis are exceedingly rare in an urban setting

    • @simpleminded1uk
      @simpleminded1uk 2 роки тому +16

      @@gwaptiva You say that, but wait until they start going through your bins! The urban haggis is getting to be a real nuisance round my way. They've gnawed a hole in my wheely bin, and they have eaten half my strawberries this summer.

    • @tonys1636
      @tonys1636 2 роки тому +2

      Oh do stop teasing our ex colonial cousins.

    • @stewedfishproductions7959
      @stewedfishproductions7959 2 роки тому +5

      @@simpleminded1uk- I'm in London and come up to the Highlands for the Haggis Hunting Season each year. Obviously with Covid, I have sadly missed a couple of years, but hope to get up in August. I do recall the last time i was 'on the hunt' and saw a 'wild' Haggis... Wild !? it was bloody furious... because they don't like being seen!

    • @rwlynch3468
      @rwlynch3468 2 роки тому +4

      @@tonys1636 that's what it is genuinely labelled as at the Kelvingrove. These wee creatures are hard to catch but delicious.

  • @bhurzumii4315
    @bhurzumii4315 2 роки тому +30

    Ah, you missed a trick - the Necropolis (city of the dead) - resting place of 50,000 people, some of them quite famous. It sounds morbid but is actually very interesting and scenic, is free to wander around and would have been great for the view alone.

    • @The_Prophet...
      @The_Prophet... Рік тому +1

      50k dead thats called Ibrox over in Govan

  • @louisemiller3784
    @louisemiller3784 2 роки тому +6

    This has been my favourite post so far, not because I’m from Glasgow, but both of you seem more relaxed than you have been up till now in the trip

  • @davidhyams2769
    @davidhyams2769 2 роки тому +32

    One thing to remember when touring the UK is that while there are still very many old buildings, a lot of the centres of major cities were badly damaged by German bombing in WWII, so a lot of rebuilding was carried out afterwards. While some of this was begun soon after the war ended, a lot of it didn't begin until the 1970s or even later.

    • @vercingetorix1994
      @vercingetorix1994 2 роки тому +10

      Glasgow actually saw very little bombing during the war, though nearby Clydebank was terribly damaged by bombs. Sadly most of Glasgow's old buildings were torn down by developers to throw up the motorway, concrete towers and new towns on the outskirts, the initial plan was to tear down the entire city, including Kelvingrove and the University, luckily they didn't have the money to do it

    • @davidhyams2769
      @davidhyams2769 2 роки тому +4

      @@vercingetorix1994 Never mentioned Glasgow, just happened to make the comment on this particular video. But thanks for clarifying.

    • @annemoncrieff3875
      @annemoncrieff3875 2 роки тому +5

      Yeh and some 70s architecture left a lot to be desired.

    • @legandrydirk
      @legandrydirk 2 роки тому +5

      @@amac2573 Glasgow was bombed Partick Hyndland Maryhill Shettleston Springburn Tradeston town centre all got bombed

    • @amac2573
      @amac2573 2 роки тому +4

      @@legandrydirk Thanks for correcting me. I was told only Clydebank got hit.

  • @totoro123
    @totoro123 2 роки тому +1

    I’m really loving these videos and narration. It’s like we’re invited to watch your home movie while you talk us through them! 😊

  • @patriciaburke6639
    @patriciaburke6639 2 роки тому +9

    Never been to Glasgow, possibly never will, so thank you for a brief glimpse of what I’m missing. Nicely filmed and narrated as usual. Looking forward to York and your impressions of the North of England, or at least the bits you see.

    • @maconescotland8996
      @maconescotland8996 2 роки тому +5

      Glasgow was the Second City of the Empire back in the day - well worth a visit.

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 2 роки тому +2

      You aren't missing much. No better than dozens of other UK cities.

  • @LewisXCV
    @LewisXCV 2 роки тому +5

    It really makes you realise how small the world really is when you see people from across the world visiting your home city! I'm from and live in Glasgow, and have done majority of my life, and it's a really weird feeling (in a good way, of course!) seeing people you've followed on UA-cam for so long cutting about your home town city centre and seeing the sights I take for granted every day. I hope you enjoyed Glasgow, and your time in Scotland for that matter! Love the channel, guys!

    • @midwestamericans3806
      @midwestamericans3806 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much and for your continued support. Glasgow was nice just wish had more time.

  • @raibeart1955
    @raibeart1955 2 роки тому +3

    It was good to get a wee glimpse of my home city of Glasgow. I have lived in London for may years now and sadly I’ve only been back for funerals lately. I really should try and get back for a proper visit again. All the best to you and yours. Rab

  • @davidwark9543
    @davidwark9543 2 роки тому +17

    The abandoned station at the Botanic Gardens has actually specifically used as a set for the up coming Batgirl movie as well as others parts around the city. Glasgow also used as Gotham City in the latest Batman film too.

    • @DanFre40
      @DanFre40 2 роки тому +4

      The no-longer up and coming Batgirl movie, apparently

  • @heather0f
    @heather0f 2 роки тому +6

    U look like a proper Glasgow boy with that haircut 😂 it looks good on you. I’m glad you enjoyed exploring my home town

  • @176MarkW
    @176MarkW 2 роки тому +11

    Looks like you were at Glasgow Queen Street station, which compared to Edinburgh Waverley isn't so impressive. However Glasgow Central, the other main terminal station in the city, is a very handsome station.

  • @chrisshelley3027
    @chrisshelley3027 2 роки тому +1

    Loved this episode of your "journey". It was good to hear Ethan speaking as much as he did, I don't mean that to be unkind to Angela in any way, we haven't really heard much from Ethan and it was good to hear his thoughts on your journey, I really did enjoy this episode.
    The brightly decorated "things" that you couldn't remember the name of are bollards, there's an opportunity for a cheap joke there but I won't spoil myself.
    You were teasing at the very end with the few seconds of footage of the walls, I'm already looking forward to seeing what you made of the place :)

  • @sharonfreeman5224
    @sharonfreeman5224 2 роки тому +1

    Hope you both had a lovely time in Scotland. It was great to see a tourist perspective of Glasgow :)

  • @bluecheese1066
    @bluecheese1066 2 роки тому +1

    That was a great looking haircut! Loving these videos, as always. Keep 'em.coming. :)

  • @davidfergusson5559
    @davidfergusson5559 2 роки тому +6

    Pronunciations of both Glasgow and Edinburgh were spot on! Well done, looks like you both had a blast, glad you enjoyed it. Should you decide to come back have a look more into the Highlands, so many ruins and castles to explore, not to mention the North Coast 500 if you get the chance :-)

    • @alanmackie7012
      @alanmackie7012 2 роки тому

      It was practically perfect. Van Gogh, not so much though.

  • @stewartcohen-jones2949
    @stewartcohen-jones2949 2 роки тому +2

    A real joy to follow your journey. Such a lovely couple you are. Always look forward to your videos.

  • @oweng7987
    @oweng7987 2 роки тому +18

    Where we have modern buildings randomly mixed in with old buildings in city centres - that’s generally down to the Luftwaffe re-doing our town planning for us between 1939-1945.

    • @auldfouter8661
      @auldfouter8661 2 роки тому +7

      I think that's giving a pass to 1960s planners that they don't deserve. The policy on Princes Street back then was " Caw it doon ! "

    • @glasweedgian
      @glasweedgian 2 роки тому +10

      not forgetting the odd fire than pops up conveniently when a new hotel or student accommodation is needed built.

  • @alansmithee8831
    @alansmithee8831 2 роки тому +6

    Hello Ethan and Angela. I enjoyed that you seemed more relaxed and at home in this video. You made Glasgow look worth a visit.
    It reminded me if a day I spent doing similar stuff in Richmond Virginia, though their museum had made an effort to go interactive.
    Finally a view of Yorkshire at the end too, today on Yorkshire Day, 1 August.

    • @midwestamericans3806
      @midwestamericans3806 2 роки тому

      Yea first time trying to vlog had to try to get out of our comfort zones not trying to make excuses but it is the truth. Had a fantastic time though.

    • @jillhobson6128
      @jillhobson6128 2 роки тому

      @@midwestamericans3806 It's Iranian, not Eyeranian

  • @stewrmo
    @stewrmo 2 роки тому +1

    As a Wegie (Glaswegian) I'm glad you took the time to enjoy our "Dear green place". Haste ye back!

  • @brackie2000
    @brackie2000 2 роки тому +2

    Nice seeing the Campsie Hills as you left Glasgow, that's my sign that I'm home. Glad you guys had a good holiday (vacation)

  • @CassandraChops
    @CassandraChops 2 роки тому +1

    I live in the West End of Glasgow and I really appreciate you showing how wonderful our little slice of Scotland is ❤️

  • @anthonyholroyd5359
    @anthonyholroyd5359 2 роки тому +5

    There are ways into that subway
    The tunnel entrances either end are at the top end of the park (in the north - at the site of 'Kirklee' station) or at Kelvinbridge subway Station further east along Great Western Road
    But yes - it is fenced off for a reason. If you go 'urban exploring' there you will be doing so at your own risk.
    The line is part of the former 'Glasgow Central Railway'. The southern portion is still open as the route through Exhibition Centre, Anderston, Glasgow Central low level, Argyle St. Etc.
    Personally I'd like to see the section through the Westend to Maryhill Central reopened.

  • @mr_glasgow84
    @mr_glasgow84 Рік тому

    Really enjoyed this. Glad you enjoyed your visit guys.

  • @Stuart_Cox1969
    @Stuart_Cox1969 2 роки тому +2

    Hahaha the wee beastie was a wild Haggis ;)

  • @furrybear9416
    @furrybear9416 2 роки тому +1

    Belter of a trim lad, hope you enjoyed Glasgow guys, so many beautiful places just far from cities!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🇺🇸

  • @matc6221
    @matc6221 2 роки тому

    Another great video! I always look forward to seeing them. Cheers 😀

  • @fenellainnis7216
    @fenellainnis7216 2 роки тому +4

    You go to Edinburgh for the history and scenery, you go to Glasgow for the people and the craic. You would never be lonely in Glasgow,there is always someone willing to talk to you or help you.

  • @0utcastAussie
    @0utcastAussie 2 роки тому +3

    Those decorated Bollard thingies are called......
    Bollards !!
    😁😁

  • @Zandain
    @Zandain 2 роки тому +5

    Looks similar to a Peaky Blinders cut..very brave of you Ethan!

  • @gwaptiva
    @gwaptiva 2 роки тому +38

    Kelvingrove is probably a top 10 museum in the world! No matter how often you go there, it has something new to discover every time. Great for kids of all ages. *sigh* I miss Glasgow so much sometimes. By the way, you went to the wrong station! Ok, you went to the one with your train, but as stations go, Glasgow Central is hard to beat! Waverley cannot hold a candle to Glasgow Central

    • @Cheeseatingjunglista
      @Cheeseatingjunglista 2 роки тому +2

      Aye, but fer auldies, Buchanan St wuz even better

    • @gwaptiva
      @gwaptiva 2 роки тому +1

      @@Cheeseatingjunglista I'm auld but only a Millennial when it comes to Glasgow (moved there mid90s)

    • @peterrivet648
      @peterrivet648 2 роки тому +1

      If you are going from Edinburgh to Glasgow you want a train to Queen Street, which is what you took! The service to Central takes longer and if you go that way via Shotts the scenery is best described as... unexciting.

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 2 роки тому

      Glasgow doesn't have top 10 of anything except for drug deaths and ugly people.

    • @wboyle9721
      @wboyle9721 Рік тому

      Inside kelvingrove art gallery most be one of the best interiors in the world

  • @RoyKoopaling
    @RoyKoopaling 2 роки тому +3

    This series is awesome. You guys are doing a great job.

  • @awwdabaaby
    @awwdabaaby 2 роки тому +5

    As someone from Glasgow, I'm glad you visited our beautiful city and I know you were probably pushed for time, but guys, you missed out on so much of Glasgow, you were in the west end, but still only covered a tiny part of what's on offer there, the city centre and east end are must sees, and as you love art so much, the mural trail is a must, glasgow is home to Charles Rennie mackintosh, and his influence on the city is outstanding, from designs to artwork. I hope you get to return to Glasgow and discover its full potential, you have literally only scratched the surface of this magnificent city

    • @midwestamericans3806
      @midwestamericans3806 2 роки тому

      Thats how I feel about the whole trip, just scratching the surface

    • @alibali1968
      @alibali1968 2 роки тому

      Yeah, as a fellow weegie he's right about the suggestions, so much more to see than the west end, which is good. The church is Landsdowne Church btw.

  • @hildajenkins9497
    @hildajenkins9497 2 роки тому +5

    The Glasgow Necropolis is really interesting especially if you pay for a guided tour.
    Definitely ride the subway! The Science museum is good too.

  • @clivewilliams3661
    @clivewilliams3661 2 роки тому +1

    One of the best spots that I went to many years ago was in Glasgow was a restaurant called The Buttery that was a converted Glaswegian pub in the middle of a half derelict tenement district just outside the ring road. the building was shored up with huge timbers as the building on one side had been taken down. Walking through the entrance (not the same as now) you had the off-license, where the kids used to congregate in the past waiting for their Ma and Pa to come out and give them a penny for a drink.Through the entrance door to the pub was an original rude screen and around the corner the huge marble bar. The opulence of the Victorian features belies the abject poverty of the streets around. The food in the Buttery was very special and the group I was in laid into the wine cellar. One of the best meals I have ever had.

  • @wilmaknickersfit
    @wilmaknickersfit 2 роки тому +30

    Just so you know for the next time, most large stations have luggage storage facilities. There is a charge, but better than lugging a big suitcase or backpack around. ❤️

    • @annemoncrieff3875
      @annemoncrieff3875 2 роки тому +3

      'Cept aberdeen shut theirs down just before covid. Such a shame cos was handy for us islanders. Now gotta go to ferry terminal and then walk way back round to city centre. Don't know what tourists r meant to do. Not good enough really.

    • @davidcook7887
      @davidcook7887 2 роки тому

      Too busy having a haircut. You can’t get them in MW America.

  • @crose7412
    @crose7412 2 роки тому

    11:54 That moment you covered in a previous vid, where when asked where you hail from, gave the country instead of the state! 😆Another great upload - I've not been to Glasgow so it was good to see it.

  • @jodiipodiigames
    @jodiipodiigames 2 роки тому +3

    That cute weird little creature was a "haggis" 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Glasgowurbanwildlife
    @Glasgowurbanwildlife 2 роки тому +1

    Glad you enjoyed Glasgow! great video! Queen street is our small station! you should have checked out central station! much bigger and more beautiful!

  • @alanaw27
    @alanaw27 2 роки тому +2

    You passed within 10 minutes walk of my house on your train Journey to Glasgow. I’m glad you’re enjoying your trip. I lived in Glasgow as student and really liked it.

  • @billmayor8567
    @billmayor8567 2 роки тому +6

    You managed to pack in a lot in your stay at Glasgow 😊
    The haircut looks really cool 😎

  • @GS-xv5zh
    @GS-xv5zh Рік тому

    Loved the video guys a stay 40mins west from there and haven't seen this stuff but will defo make a point of going to the museum, also loved the haircut 👍

  • @sammc324
    @sammc324 2 роки тому

    The church you guys passed at 13:25 is actually converted into a theatre and bar! I’ve watched you guys for a while now but it was so lovely to see you in one of my favourite cities - you actually walked right past my old flat from university at one point. Glasgow is a great city for free things to do, I spent a lot of time wandering around the botanics when the whether was nice - I hope you’ll spend some time in Ireland too!
    I thought the haircut really suited you!

    • @betterhalf6868
      @betterhalf6868 2 роки тому +1

      That's so cool! Thanks for following us this far!

  • @warrengday
    @warrengday 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the great suggestions of what to do in Glasgow.

  • @niccikeller6260
    @niccikeller6260 2 роки тому

    These are wonderful. Thank you so much for uploading ❤️❤️❤️

  • @user-gl3re7vc9c
    @user-gl3re7vc9c 2 роки тому +20

    Glasgow is one of those cities where you could really do with a local tour guide because on the surface it's not a natural tourist city like Edinburgh & London but those who live there know it inside out and could have shown you things you maybe wouldn't find on the kinda forced tourist sites. But I'm glad yous made it here and enjoyed what yous did do for the 24 hours. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

  • @jcgillies
    @jcgillies 2 роки тому +27

    Glasgow is my favourite city in the whole world!
    The friendliest people without doubt, next time stay longer.
    I’m so glad your trip has been good, it’s made me realise just how proud I am of the UK.

    • @midwestamericans3806
      @midwestamericans3806 2 роки тому +4

      Trip was great, you guys are great! Thank you.

    • @samc705
      @samc705 Рік тому

      @@midwestamericans3806 You should have walked around a bit more, you totally missed all of the murals painted on the gable ends of some buildings.

    • @woodenseagull1899
      @woodenseagull1899 Рік тому

      Friendliest? Unless you are English.!

    • @bigteddy66
      @bigteddy66 Рік тому

      ​@@samc705 yea lots of Banksy types in Glasgow. AKA vandals.

    • @samc705
      @samc705 Рік тому +1

      @@bigteddy66 I take it that you're yet another person who does no research before typing your comments? Take a look at the mural trail of Glasgow, and then ponder on your "vandals" idea. Artwork son...It's artwork.

  • @themoderntemplar1567
    @themoderntemplar1567 5 місяців тому

    How am I only seeing this now? UA-cam sort ur algorithm out!
    Glad u guys enjoyed my hometown, I was born literally 5mins from the Kelvingrove art gallery & museum and lived my early years a stone's throw from the Kelvinhall subway station. I'm so proud of my hometowns policy of ALL museums and galleries being free admission as I'm sure you'd agree they could charge a fee comparable to similar UK tourist spots.
    Glasgow is much cheaper and friendlier not to mention has more to do than our expensive tourist trap of a 'Capital '. Hope u guys enjoyed yourselves and spread the word.😁
    Here's tae us, wha's like us 🍻👍

  • @amac2573
    @amac2573 2 роки тому +1

    That Haggis is the Museum's wee joke on Visitors. The Barber is on Great Western Road just along from where it meets Park Road.

  • @davidmee1822
    @davidmee1822 2 роки тому +3

    If you want to see more dinosaur related stuff then visit a place along the Jurassic Coast, it’s in Southern England and stretches from Devon to Dorset. There are museums and fossil walks and all sorts of stuff to do along there, plus lots of sun and beaches!

  • @kevhove
    @kevhove 2 роки тому

    Love you guys another heartwarming classic keep coming back lol

  • @laurasmith5157
    @laurasmith5157 2 роки тому

    U came across as really nice people and I'm glad u saw glasgow- there are some real gems that u need to see and unusual things that u'll not see anywhere else.

  • @ZebraKitten
    @ZebraKitten 2 роки тому

    Omg! Can't believe you walked right past Loop and Scoop on Great Western Road! It's amazing! Awesome churros and ice-cream!

  • @lindylou7853
    @lindylou7853 2 роки тому +1

    That was great! The Rennie Macintosh museum at Glasgow university is good to see, too. Next time!

  • @RollerbazAndCoasterDad
    @RollerbazAndCoasterDad 2 роки тому +1

    I haven't seen anybody say but most large museums in the UK are free to enter and very few that do charge charge anything substantial. There's a belief here that access to their treasure trove of education is important and enriching.

  • @elmorientez3787
    @elmorientez3787 2 роки тому +1

    The Train Station you wanted to get into wasn't actually a Subway - It was part of Glasgow's main lines but like Central and Queen Street Stations, the lines duck down below ground level to bypass the city. It's actually accessible, it emerges from the Tunnel Entrance by the River Kelvin if you go to one of the corners of Botanic Gardens. You can (unbelieveably) also get into it via one of the flower beds in Botanic Gardens which has caved in into the old station entrance steps. I was down in it and walked the legnth of the tunnel about 10 years ago.
    The subway in Glasgow (Called the Underground) is it's own independent system and only emerges above ground level at one point (the Stock maintenance Facility) - to the best of my knowledge, it isn't actually connected to the main line (it's tracks are a different Guage and therefore incompatible with mainline traffic)

    • @neilbinns2232
      @neilbinns2232 Рік тому

      The Subway in Glasgow is called "The Subway". It reverted back to its original name some years ago.

  • @Pinerocks
    @Pinerocks 2 роки тому

    One of the best videos on Glasgow I’ve seen! I’m going there in two weeks and I’m doing my research. Thanks!! 😀👍🏼

  • @sueKay
    @sueKay 2 роки тому +1

    Glad you had a good time in Glasgow! You made a really good choice in going to Kelvingrove, it's great to spend a bit of time in. The Subway is nicknamed the Clockwork Orange! Also a great choice going to the Botanic Gardens! A lot of people don't even know about that old railway station in the gardens, so it was good you found it! There's pictures online from people who managed to get down there. People started holding raves in the old railway tunnels so they made it really really difficult to get down to! I went to Star Trek convention in that hotel many many years ago! Glasgow's main station is Central and it's much nicer than Queen Street. Alas the trains I get to Glasgow usually go in to Queen Street! Next time you're in Scotland, just remember that the highlands are just over an hour away by public transport!

    • @karenblackadder1183
      @karenblackadder1183 2 роки тому

      Was that convention in April 1982?

    • @sueKay
      @sueKay 2 роки тому

      @@karenblackadder1183 No, 2001 or 2002 roughly. We're there conventions there in the 70s too?

  • @dogwithwigwamz.7320
    @dogwithwigwamz.7320 2 роки тому +1

    I can appreciate that you chaps were itching to see a bit of Britain, as I was itching to see a bit of the `States when I was your age. If you ever come over here again, I`d recommend a tour of Europe. Two tours, both - alas - would be expensive. First a tour of south western Europe where western civilization was born. Second, where the Printing Press and wide dispersal of opinion came to light.
    It cannot be a bad thing to love each other, hither or thither. Live long and see much, the two on you.

  • @Starsnotdiamonds
    @Starsnotdiamonds 4 місяці тому

    That haircut looked fresh!! Wifey looks so great with her hair down too❤

  • @SmeadsUK
    @SmeadsUK 2 роки тому

    Loved the video and your haircut looked amazing really suited your face!!!

  • @andymorris3523
    @andymorris3523 2 роки тому +1

    There's some lovely filming in this, very arty 😁

  • @andreaodonnell2159
    @andreaodonnell2159 2 роки тому

    Great vlog as usual and that haircut looks fab and such a good price 👍🏻

  • @OfficialModest
    @OfficialModest 2 роки тому

    You just seem like such a lovely couple!
    If you visit the U.K. again you should try some of the Yorkshire cities such as Sheffield or Leeds, both beautiful cities rich in culture and plenty to do! Whenever I'm in Sheffield I hop over to a place called Bradfield (lower bradfield) as it's such a beautiful little village with a gorgeous reservoir called Dam Flask which you can walk all the way around and watch people sailing and have a picnic! In Leeds of course its the museums and parks but the nice part of the city centre is also gorgeous! Then head over the Pennines towards Alton Towers our largest theme park which is so unique and gorgeous.

  • @skoomaaddict256
    @skoomaaddict256 2 роки тому +1

    If you ever get the chance to come here again, make sure to check out the People's Palace! It's a great place to learn about Glasgow and its history. It's situated in Glasgow Green which is a lovely park. It's in the East End, which also has Glasgow Cathedral and Provand's Lordship which is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Glasgow which is open to the public.
    There is SO MUCH to do here.

  • @tcharles2466
    @tcharles2466 2 роки тому +1

    I've literally just discovered your channel this afternoon. I subscribed to a young American guy's Channel (Its JPS) who has recently returned from a UK visit. I checked for his upload today but, before he'd uploaded, the 'magic' UA-cam algorythm highlighted your Glasgow visit. I've subsequently checked out a few of your uploads and they have been very engaging and entertaining. You have a new subscriber - and I really look forward to discovering more! Best wishes from the UK.

    • @midwestamericans3806
      @midwestamericans3806 2 роки тому +1

      Glad the algorithm worked for you! We got back about 5 weeks ago just a bit slower getting the videos out as we work full time and have kids.

    • @tcharles2466
      @tcharles2466 2 роки тому +1

      @@midwestamericans3806 Many thanks for your reply! Best wishes to you and your family! Tony, UK.

  • @gillcawthorn7572
    @gillcawthorn7572 2 роки тому

    You will often find Botanic Gardens, in the major cities and mostly in quite impressive buildings and glasshouses.
    In Victorian times ,as travel in exotic places was becoming possible ,rich people interested in what was known as Natural Philosophy would pay botanists to travel and bring or send back plants that were unknown in Europe .
    These would be housed in specially constructed buildings ,as you saw in Glasgow .Of course ,now the plants are nor considered as having the same rarity value as then ,but this plant collecting was the start of the huge collection in Kew Gardens in London ,which holds a worldwide seed bank ,in case of climate change ,logging ,etc and plant extinction.

  • @ewanmacfall97
    @ewanmacfall97 Рік тому

    13:22 The Church is currently called Websters.
    Used to be a church then it was changed into a bar/bistro and theatre.
    There are a number of Church pubs around Scotland.

  • @auldfouter8661
    @auldfouter8661 2 роки тому

    Loving the hair cut - very smart. Despite Glasgow being a 40 minute drive away I hadn't been in many years , until visiting the Burrell collection with friends when it reopened this spring. That's a free to enter museum too ( except parking the car) and I enjoyed my trip. I'm more often in Edinburgh because that's where my family ended up.

    • @Kazza_8240
      @Kazza_8240 2 роки тому +1

      You're better getting public transport anyway to go to Glasgow, the one way streets and the traffic lights are a nighmare

  • @lastfirst5689
    @lastfirst5689 2 роки тому +1

    I'm really glad you enjoyed Glasgow. Please stay/visit us again. you're very welcome

  • @duncanwyer2460
    @duncanwyer2460 2 роки тому +1

    The haggis in the museum ,they live on hills and have burrows,they have longer legs on one side of their body to help them stand on the slopes !
    So if one chases you run anti clockwise around the hill and they will fall down .

  • @keebs67
    @keebs67 2 роки тому +2

    The art gallery and a lot of other buildings that look similar to that used to be houses of the tobacco lords back in the 16/17 hundreds

    • @pamparker68
      @pamparker68 28 днів тому

      Kelvingrove Art Gallery was built 1888-1901 as a fine art gallery for the Glasgow International Exhibition of 1901 and was not the home of a tobacco baron. The original museum, Kelvingrove House, in what is now Kelvingrove Park, was built in the late 1700's and was the home of a merchant who was also a Lord Provost of Glasgow.

  • @sharonbennett5675
    @sharonbennett5675 2 роки тому +1

    I went for a day trip only and I loved it. Will definitely go back. My Grandad was for there. His father worked as a porter in Glasgow central in the late 1800

  • @mpmlopes
    @mpmlopes 2 роки тому +5

    The Tube is a name people call specifically the London Underground.

    • @RollerbazAndCoasterDad
      @RollerbazAndCoasterDad 2 роки тому

      Yeah the tube is a nickname that like most started off as derisory but became loved. The system in London is officially called The Underground.

  • @BadaruddinAMemon
    @BadaruddinAMemon 2 роки тому +1

    Glasgow is great place to live. People are very friendly and helpful . It is dream land. There are many places to visit.

  • @jamesaitchison9478
    @jamesaitchison9478 2 роки тому

    I'm glad you visited my home City of Glasgow while you were in Scotland.
    The culture in and around Glasgow is very welcoming for natives and tourists alike.
    I hope you may return some day to experience the vibrant and colourful night life of the City.
    Thanks for making this video 🙂

  • @helenagreenwood2305
    @helenagreenwood2305 2 роки тому +2

    Can you do a tour of your locality back home - showing things we if we were there as tourists we should see 🇬🇧
    The pictures in stained glass windows usually depict stories about people sometimes you'll find a description explaining this 💙

  • @ferguskinley860
    @ferguskinley860 2 роки тому +9

    Glasgee is a very underrated city its very chill though which is why i like it.

    • @Kazza_8240
      @Kazza_8240 2 роки тому +1

      *Glesga lol

    • @paulguise698
      @paulguise698 2 роки тому

      Hiya Fergus, my favourite 2 glaswegians are Jim Kerr and Rab C Nesbitt

    • @Kazza_8240
      @Kazza_8240 2 роки тому

      @@paulguise698 My favourite Glaswegian is Limmy

  • @sharonbunn2363
    @sharonbunn2363 2 роки тому +1

    I too would recommend the Necropolis and St Mungo's Church where they have Salvidor Dali's "Crucifixon of the Christ" just hanging on a wall! I love Glasgow it is my favourite city.

  • @robertelliott2026
    @robertelliott2026 2 роки тому

    Well done guys! Coming to the Dear Green Place and pronouncing it properly, most Merkins say oww! as in ouch!

  • @GreatCityAttractions
    @GreatCityAttractions 9 місяців тому

    Nice video guys - Glasgow looks great.

  • @transponderful
    @transponderful 2 роки тому

    happy new haircut, thanks for coming to our city.cheers.

  • @Time-traveller777
    @Time-traveller777 2 роки тому +7

    When in the museum if your lucky they massive pipe organ get's played in the main hall. Really cool experience.

  • @CraftyWitch1990
    @CraftyWitch1990 Рік тому

    thank you so much for pronouncing Glasgow correctly! you've no idea how grating it is to hear people pronounce it "glass-cow" you're welcome back anytime!!

  • @alexrafe2590
    @alexrafe2590 2 роки тому

    The other thing big railway stations will often have are staffed Tourism Information Centres if you want ideas for things to do in the town you’re in.
    Oh and the Subway sign you saw doesn’t refer to a metro rail station. As you rightly noted, we call that the Tube. We call those underground tunnels for walking that connect you to different places in the Underground stations SUBWAYS.
    Oh and the many references to the creature called a haggis is what Brits refer to as a piss take, or taking the mickey, or an older more international expression - pulling your leg. That’s also true of the reference to a Sporran, in truth a little leather bag accessory Scotsmen wear at their waist when wearing a kilt 😐

  • @mymateryan.
    @mymateryan. 2 роки тому +1

    You were only 5miles from my house small world eh great vlogs well done U2👏

  • @joc6516
    @joc6516 Рік тому

    A nice video. I was wondering if you would pop into Glasgow. So many people just visit Edinburgh, which is a pity. Anyway, a couple of things in regards to transport. The station you used was Glasgow Queen Street, the smaller of the two main terminus stations in the city. The main one is Glasgow Central which is much larger. You would have walked past it at some point as it has an amazing elevated section over the city streets.
    The other thing was the terminology of their metro system. The Subway is the same thing as the Tube or Underground, it's a Metro system (which is more common a term to be found in France, but one that originated in London from their first line, the Metropolitan line). Anyway, a subway is a tube is a metro is an u-bahn etc. Lots of different names for the same concept. They don't even have to be underground - as long as it's segregated (many are elevated).
    Anyway... hope that clears a few things up.

  • @leogem177
    @leogem177 2 роки тому

    Can't wait for your Wales videos! York should be really cool though😎

  • @jamesdodds9407
    @jamesdodds9407 2 роки тому +2

    The creature is a farmed Haggis as, unlike the wild version, it's legs are of equal length.

    • @MrPercy112
      @MrPercy112 2 роки тому

      Yes, I think it’s the ‘Howick’ variant; sadly, now nearing extinction.

  • @beccatimps
    @beccatimps 2 роки тому +2

    The horned animal in the museum case is a Saiga Antelope and are still around but critically endangered.

  • @daveharris7224
    @daveharris7224 2 роки тому

    Great video. I live in London & have only been to Glasgow a couple of times for work, so didn't get to see the sights. If you ever return to London, try & get to the Botanic Gardens which is in Kew Gardens, which is on the tube. It is even more fantastic than the one in Glasgow. There is also a fabulous old time tea room about 5 minutes from the entrance, which is well worth a visit.

  • @99fruitbat94
    @99fruitbat94 2 роки тому +5

    I spent much of my childhood and teens roaming around Glasgow . Pity you didn't get to visit Glasgows oldest house , the fabulous Necropolis ( Europes most beautiful cemetery ) the amazing fossil tree trunks in Possil Park and the restored 1930's tenement flat ( apartment ) . Maybe next time. 👋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💕

  • @cireenasimcox1081
    @cireenasimcox1081 2 роки тому

    Loving the new hair cut - suits you well, mate. Like most people who still haven't been to Scotland, I'm familiar with the lay out of Edinburgh, and the Castle & other famous landmarks, but hadn't a clue about Glasgow - so I really enjoyed this...all new to me.
    This is a wee bit sensitive, but "Eye-ran" and "Eye-rac"? Americans used to pronounce those the same way as everyone else, but when they started engaging with them...they changed the pronunciation as they had done to "Eye-talion" - as a mark of derision. The countries concerned know this even though there are probably heaps of Americans that don't know it was done on purpose. So obviously they know they are referred to as "EYE-whatever" in the USA - but would not expect to hear it outside of the USA. (I'd a really great friend from Iran for many years in China who used to say she felt like giving a good, hard, smack to those who'd tell her she was from "EYE-ran"!!")
    And yes, the Chinese have dining etiquette just as most places do. So you can't stab things, or rest your chopsticks in your food, or finish the whole plate...but...it's perfectly fine to lift your bowl to your mouth and push food from the bowl straight into your mouth...which is rather fun!
    (I was at a very, very upmarket banquet in China - Mayors of various cities, Heads of the top Educational facilities etc. And a whole crab - complete with green weed all over the shell - landed on my plate. I looked up to see how others were coping; but they'd all finished theirs. So chased the bloody thing round the plate a bit and then managed to get my chopsticks on either side, picked it up...and it slid at a million miles an hour from the chopsticks, shot across the banquet table...and landed on the silk-embroidered magnificent jacket of our Mayor's wife! Green slime & all!)😅