Americans Spend 24 Hours In Glasgow. "What To Do?"

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  • @midwestamericans3806
    @midwestamericans3806  2 роки тому +43

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    • @paulmurrell1301
      @paulmurrell1301 2 роки тому +1

      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 +189

    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 +51

      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 +20

      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 +49

    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 +12

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

    • @misterflibble9799
      @misterflibble9799 2 роки тому +12

      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.

  • @iansimons5553
    @iansimons5553 2 роки тому +26

    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

  • @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.

  • @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 +46

    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 +13

      Wild haggis are exceedingly rare in an urban setting

    • @simpleminded1uk
      @simpleminded1uk 2 роки тому +15

      @@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 +4

      @@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.

  • @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... 2 роки тому

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

    • @ianmclaughlin4043
      @ianmclaughlin4043 2 роки тому +1

      @@The_Prophet... 🤣🤣🤣

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

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

  • @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

  • @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.

  • @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

  • @ewanmacfall97
    @ewanmacfall97 2 роки 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.

  • @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... 2 роки тому +1

      50k dead thats called Ibrox over in Govan

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @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 👏🌟

  • @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.

  • @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 2 роки 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 2 роки 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.

  • @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!

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @P5YcHoKiLLa
    @P5YcHoKiLLa 2 роки тому

    3:05 You should try the National Gallery and the National Museum in Edinburgh if you come back and also the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Queen's old yacht which was her primary seafaring vehicle, which is permanently berthed in Leith Docks. I did post about that in your Edinburgh video.
    4:00 That's a Haggis. That's what they look like without the potatoes and turnip...and cooking. They live in rocky outcrops, mostly in the Highlands.
    You could've stopped off in Stirling (although you were short on time), that's where the National Wallace Monument is with his sword and other paraphernalia, Stirling is closer to Glasgow than Edinburgh.
    13:20 Had a look,, it's the Destiny Church in the West End (70 Cathedral St), I thought it was St. Mary's Cathedral cos it looks quite similar.

  • @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.

  • @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

  • @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

  • @martynwhyte7673
    @martynwhyte7673 2 роки тому +1

    Did u catch the organ being played whilst in kelvingrove? Always love going when it's played especially when they do Bowie starman

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @anthonyholroyd5359
    @anthonyholroyd5359 2 роки тому

    So Edinburgh Waverley Station handles all rail traffic in Edinburgh and is, in consequence, very large.
    Queen st. Station was built by the 'Edinburgh and Glasgow' Railway and initially just handled their services, one of 4 major Glasgow stations (Buchanan Street, St. Enoch & Central bring the others)
    Various line and Station closures and amalgamations of routes over the years means that today practically all services to the North and west of Scotland, along with the Edinburgh via Falkirk shuttle service, are now handled at Queen st.
    Central is the other surviving Glasgow terminus, handling services from Edinburgh via Shotts & Carstairs as well as services to the south amd west of Scotland and into England via the west coast mainline
    Glasgow Central is larger and boasts the same kind of impressive architecture and overall roof as Waverley.

  • @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.

  • @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 5 місяців 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.

  • @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.

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

    7:45 that bluish white flower is called Calotropis gigantea. It's native to south Asia. It's poisonous if ingested.

  • @paulmccabe2966
    @paulmccabe2966 2 роки тому +1

    I hope you had a good time here guys...xx from Glasgow

  • @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.

  • @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! 😊

  • @petertimoney3436
    @petertimoney3436 2 роки тому +12

    The creature in the museum you found freaky is a great little joke. It is patched together from several other animals and is meant to be a haggis. It is a little animal with its legs shorter on one side so it can run around hills easier. You are right that Queen Street Station is not as impressive as Waverley station but it isn't the main station in Glasgow. That is central station, about a 10 minute walk away and that's impressive in a Victorian, Edwardian way.

    • @stewedfishproductions7959
      @stewedfishproductions7959 2 роки тому +6

      Haggis, a joke - Yer aff yer heid??? Och, hoots mon, you will be saying next that Nessie doesn't exist..! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @MrPercy112
      @MrPercy112 2 роки тому

      That’s just a rumour put about to dissuade curious, unlicensed tourists, from traipsing about the place, disturbing the few that still remain along the Central Belt of Scotland.

    • @stewedfishproductions7959
      @stewedfishproductions7959 2 роки тому +1

      @@MrPercy112 - SO true, but do 'keep it under your hat' please. By the way, I'm still unsure if it's correct to say Haggis, Haggis's or Haggi as the plural? Can anyone confirm please, as I thought it was like 'sheep' and ALWAYS used Haggis!

    • @MrPercy112
      @MrPercy112 2 роки тому

      @Stewed Fish Productions: yes, it is indeed its own plural, as with sheep. However, the word Haggii refers the genus Haggis; and coincidentally, it is also the name of the combined clans of the haggis - in much the same way as we use the term ‘Gaelioch’’ to reference the Gaelic peoples as a whole. Glad to be of assistance. 😉

    • @stewedfishproductions7959
      @stewedfishproductions7959 2 роки тому +1

      @@MrPercy112 - Thanks for the rapid response and clarification, very much appreciated. Also my Latin is almost non-existent when it comes to flora and fauna, so thanks for explaining the genus. I did check the Encyclopedia Britannica and discovered that it is actually a Tautonym (the same name for Genus and Species), thus Haggi haggi. One of a select few inc. (but not limited too): Mephitis mephitis (striped skunk), Natrix natrix (European grass snake), Gorilla gorilla (Western gorilla) and the one I thought was strange, because it's NOT what you might think (?) Puffinus puffinus (yes a bird, but the Manx shearwater). 🤔🇬🇧

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @beccatimps
    @beccatimps 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @simpleminded1uk
    @simpleminded1uk 2 роки тому +4

    For a fairer comparison, you'd need to compare Waverley with Glasgow Central Station. Queen Street is much smaller and has relatively few facilities.

    • @f0rth3l0v30fchr15t
      @f0rth3l0v30fchr15t 2 роки тому

      Its also been extensively rebuilt; Central is still the very Victorian ironwork. But for my money, Wemyss Bay has both beat.

    • @simpleminded1uk
      @simpleminded1uk 2 роки тому

      @@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t planes trains everything certainly agreed.

  • @DrDaveW
    @DrDaveW 2 роки тому +16

    Chips are called a “Glasgow salad”!

    • @Magpie_Media
      @Magpie_Media 2 роки тому +5

      and if you want a super salad, You can put a bit of ketchup on them.

    • @DrDaveW
      @DrDaveW 2 роки тому +3

      @@Magpie_Media Not ketchup - “Glasgow salad dressing”.

    • @Kazza_8240
      @Kazza_8240 2 роки тому

      Never heard that in ma puff, I think that just you Dave

    • @DrDaveW
      @DrDaveW 2 роки тому +1

      @@Kazza_8240 well, I made up the bit about the ketchup!

    • @Kazza_8240
      @Kazza_8240 2 роки тому

      @@DrDaveW Lol, wit are you like eh?

  • @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)

  • @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 :)

  • @mr_glasgow84
    @mr_glasgow84 2 роки тому

    Really enjoyed this. Glad you enjoyed your visit guys.

  • @Stand663
    @Stand663 2 роки тому +1

    Speaking about famous paintings. Are you the
    Girl with a Pearl Earring’ by Paul Veermer.

  • @raibeart1955
    @raibeart1955 2 місяці тому

    We used to go in the subway as kids - it didn’t have such a high fence then. It would lead you to the barrowlands. Very dark as i remember,and we used to scare the bejesus out of each other. I now live in London so it’s been a few years since I’ve been back home.I hope you enjoyed your brief visit. All the best to you and yours. Rab

  • @nickgrazier3373
    @nickgrazier3373 2 роки тому +1

    The UK is world renowned for its collections of most of the fauna of the world, collectors from all the different scientific collections around the UK. Are always actively searching and collecting specimens from all over the world. Kew Gardens is the centre of research for plants and trees in the UK it’s been collecting plants and trees for hundreds of years. It even has the largest floating leafed, leaf size of over 3 or 4 ft diameter, aquatic plant in the world in its own pond at Kew together with that monster flower that only flowers once every however long it is and smells of dead flesh or something delicious to flying things. Look it up, it’s just outside of London open to the public.

    • @DayVid2.0
      @DayVid2.0 2 роки тому

      Great info! 👌🏻 thanks.

  • @maxmoore9955
    @maxmoore9955 2 роки тому +6

    MY father is from Paisley, but I've never been there I'm afraid, But your next stop YORK is one of my favourite cities in England. I absolutely love the history of York .

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

      I was born in Paisley in1960 . It used to be a lovely wee town back in the day . My cousin was married in Paisley Abbey and my parents lived in a tenement with an outside toilet shared with other families !

    • @maxmoore9955
      @maxmoore9955 2 роки тому +1

      @@99fruitbat94 I was told it was an independent Town , believe its suburb of Glasgow now , As told to me by a Paisley Lad who works in Glasgow ,just the other day .Always Been a big City Glasgow, I'm English with a Scottish dad ,which camp do I fit in , On a census paper I'd tick white British.

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

      @@maxmoore9955 My dad was Scottish and my mum was German , she was allowed over to Britain just after the Second World War . She was a nurse and used to say that she was only allowed over after she could prove that she wasn't a member of the Nazi party 😶 Sorry for the long explanation 😶 Old lady on a computer. Paisley as I remember was a tidy little town with beautiful civic gardens full of flowers and much local pride . Very tidy and really lovely . Amazing Victorian

    • @maxmoore9955
      @maxmoore9955 2 роки тому

      @@99fruitbat94 I've never been there ,funnily I've met people from Paisley all over the World ,when we got speaking, and obviously I'm interested . Straight away, Although it's my father from that Town, I'm interested, But I remember my Dad Talking of Paisley as a distinct Town ,whey he spoke about it , I was talking to a Scottish Lad only the other day ,and asked if he thought Paisley was a Town or a suburb of Glasgow, his reply was suburd of Glasgow.

  • @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!

  • @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 :)

  • @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 ❤️

  • @gwaptiva
    @gwaptiva 2 роки тому +37

    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

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @RoyKoopaling
    @RoyKoopaling 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @jerneurotweekaz2139
    @jerneurotweekaz2139 2 роки тому

    The main hall at kelvingrove was used for the heads of state at cop 26 last year

    • @MrPercy112
      @MrPercy112 2 роки тому

      I wouldn’t hold it against the place; stuff happens etc.

  • @DMCDObidon
    @DMCDObidon 2 роки тому +11

    Glad you enjoyed Glasgow. There should have been a Salvadore Dali Painting in Kelvingrove but it's out on loan. I've been trying to see it for the last 15 years, everytime I go it's on loan. You could have walked from Kelvingrove to the Botanic Gardens along the Kelvin river walkway, but you got to experience the Subway :) . Hope your ears have recovered from the squeel from the trains.

    • @fionaj8668
      @fionaj8668 2 роки тому +2

      I was thinking about the Kelvin walkway as well. I love it.

    • @DMCDObidon
      @DMCDObidon 2 роки тому +1

      @@fionaj8668 I stay in Edinburgh now but any time I get an hour or so in Glasgow that's where I head. Kelvingrove is just the best park as well.

    • @janesmith8831
      @janesmith8831 2 роки тому +2

      That painting is PHENOMENAL…I saw it at St Mungos many years ago & then again in ..Kelvingrove…I was stunned to learn Dali had painted it…ts a real tour de force!

    • @DMCDObidon
      @DMCDObidon 2 роки тому

      @@janesmith8831 I originally went to St Mungos to see it, just as it had been transferred to Kelvingrove, It's been on loan everytime I go. They even built a wee room for it, it just added insult to injury for me 🤣

    • @janesmith8831
      @janesmith8831 2 роки тому +1

      @@DMCDObidon aarrggghhh! persist! It’s worth it…so powerful.

  • @Zandain
    @Zandain 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @jamesbeaton434
    @jamesbeaton434 Місяць тому

    I came across this by happenstance, and it’s really interesting to see your own city from the visitors’ viewpoint. We live quite near the Botanic Gardens, but are hardly ever in the glasshouses. We really should. Thanks for the post, and come back sometime 😊😊

  • @furrybear9416
    @furrybear9416 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @marjian6991
    @marjian6991 2 роки тому +2

    You missed the Transport Museum. Think you would have enjoyed it with the trams buses and old cars etc.

  • @CraftyWitch1990
    @CraftyWitch1990 2 роки 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!!

  • @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

  • @paulrpg
    @paulrpg 2 роки тому +1

    4:02 is a haggis, I really like the Kelvingrove art & history museum

    • @MrPercy112
      @MrPercy112 2 роки тому +1

      Yes, in its winter plumage. A female, if I’m not mistaken; they’re a tad finer featured than the males, who tend to have broader snouts.

  • @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

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

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

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @lastfirst5689
    @lastfirst5689 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @joc6516
    @joc6516 2 роки 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.

  • @robbieshand6139
    @robbieshand6139 2 роки тому +11

    I've seen your Edinburgh (and now Glasgow) videos, but did you go anywhere else in Scotland? If you visit Scotland you must see the Highlands, they're spectacular. You can get day tours to Glencoe from Edinburgh. Believe me it's worth it.

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 2 роки тому

      Save your money and go to Norway, Switzerland or Austria.
      Highlands are bleak, wet, full of biting insects and campervan and human excrement all over the roadside

    • @robbieshand6139
      @robbieshand6139 2 роки тому +10

      @@sandersson2813 Well that's the first time anyone has used "save your money" and "go to Norway" in the same sentence... 😝

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 2 роки тому

      @@robbieshand6139 What I mean is it's a better way to spend your money.

    • @typhoon-7
      @typhoon-7 2 роки тому +4

      @@sandersson2813 Bollocks. I've been to the Rockies and the Alps and Glen Affric, Loch Maree and The Tay Forest Park are as beautiful as anywhere on earth.

    • @sandersson2813
      @sandersson2813 2 роки тому

      @@typhoon-7 If you say so, I don't agree. It's like a very small and shittier Norway with uglier people.
      Sounds like all you've done is a couple of skiing holidays and now you think you're some sort of Judith Chalmers.

  • @lindylou7853
    @lindylou7853 2 роки тому +8

    Glasgow got bombed in WW2 and was the most bombed city in Scotland, due to the docks, shipbuilding and industry. Hence the new buildings. Whenever you see new buildings in a big city in the UK, especially 60s and 70s buildings, it’s mostly down to the bombings. Coventry, a medieval city, was flattened by German bombs.

    • @BrokenBackMountains
      @BrokenBackMountains 2 роки тому +2

      Clydebank had more damage than Glasgow.
      Most of Glasgow city centre was knocked down by the council.

    • @paulguise698
      @paulguise698 2 роки тому

      Hiya Lindy, watch Baldricks poem on Blackadder Goes Forth, its very funny

    • @benbhoy9
      @benbhoy9 2 роки тому

      Your so wrong with that statement …..🤔

    • @BrokenBackMountains
      @BrokenBackMountains 2 роки тому +1

      Peterhead was the most bombed place in Scotland and Aberdeen was bombed more than Glasgow. I'm a Glaswegian, My dad was born in the war and I do not know why you keep coming out with this pish when you have been told before.
      Glasgow was bombed but the damage done to Glasgow was not bombed as much as Greenock or Clydebank. And Clydebank is not Glasgow.
      Peterhead was bombed 28 times. Aberdeen had over 10000 houses bombed. Clydebank and Singer were razed and 325people killed on a single night. 280 were killed in Greenock in May 41.
      Bombs that fell on Glasgow were in Maryhill and other Western areas of the town and over the river in Govan. Now, the areas that were heavily redeveloped were not in the areas that were hit. See that big effin motorway? That wasn't built on bomb sites. That was built right over areas the council knocked down.
      It really pisses me off that people don't know Glasgow and yet think places like Clydebank is part of Glasgow.
      It would be more accurate to say that clydeside was bombed by the Germans and it is totally innacurate to say that Glasgow was the most bombed. A simple look at a map would show which was the easiest for the Germans to hit flying from Norway..
      The worst thing is that you do not even try to defend your erroneous comment but then go on to repeat the same spurious claim on another post.

  • @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.

  • @billmayor8567
    @billmayor8567 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @northguy2367
    @northguy2367 2 роки тому +1

    Museums in the UK are free entrance but will usually ask for a voluntary donation.

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @themoderntemplar1567
    @themoderntemplar1567 10 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 🍻👍

  • @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?

  • @bluecheese1066
    @bluecheese1066 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @warrengday
    @warrengday 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @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!

  • @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.

  • @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.

  • @Irene-lf4fr
    @Irene-lf4fr 2 роки тому +1

    You should have went on the train from glasgow central to loch lomond

  • @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

  • @RollerbazAndCoasterDad
    @RollerbazAndCoasterDad 2 роки тому

    So travel advice! Edinburgh waverley (as with most places train stations) does have a place you can pay a few pounds to securely keep your luggage for the day. Or if you stay in a hotel you generally get to do that for free. It's vital

  • @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.

  • @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 💙

  • @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.

  • @AndyKing1963
    @AndyKing1963 2 роки тому +2

    One of my favourite cities in the world, brilliant place

  • @C1872-e3n
    @C1872-e3n 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. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

  • @captvimes
    @captvimes 2 роки тому

    Hope you gave the barber a nice tip. You can get a similar price in London but it is knowing where to go and a lot harder to find off the beaten track there.

  • @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 😐

  • @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!