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I'd reccomend the south side, generally nicer and less crime while still being close to the city centre and you can find some reasonable prices if you look hard enough by PlayfulAccident (Tue 28th May 2019 11:47am)

The language hub is very good for classes for all ages and abilities and their classes are on at convenient times. by PlayfulAccident (Tue 28th May 2019 11:58am)

Depends how young you look - if you could reasonably be considered a child or close in age to one they'll usually let it go but if you're clearly much older you won't get away with it. by PlayfulAccident (Sat 8th Jun 2019 7:07pm)

Thanks by PlayfulAccident (Mon 10th Jun 2019 9:59pm)

Thanks for the advice, will definitely do that by PlayfulAccident (Mon 10th Jun 2019 9:59pm)

There's a couple not too far away, might give that a try, thanks for the suggestion by PlayfulAccident (Mon 10th Jun 2019 11:17pm)

If you go to the website walkhighlands they have list of 10 easy munros and quite a few of them are reachable from Glasgow within a day by PlayfulAccident (Tue 11th Jun 2019 5:53pm)

I think there are some in Cathcart behind the flats by PlayfulAccident (Sat 15th Jun 2019 9:02pm)

They have an open day in the 20th August if you want to check them out, they're called Holmlea Gardens Allotments by PlayfulAccident (Sun 16th Jun 2019 7:47am)

I would reccomend shawlands a lot. I think the south side in general is really underrated. It has great transport links and lots to do for much less expensive than other areas. by PlayfulAccident (Wed 29th Jan 2020 7:03pm)

No one actually cares if you're English uess you're a twat. I'm 18 and going to uni this year and from Glasgow. I'm happy to talk to you and answer any questions you have if you pm me. by PlayfulAccident (Fri 1st May 2020 3:39pm)

The Open University has made a lot of courses free of you want to check that out by PlayfulAccident (Wed 6th May 2020 12:13pm)

I totally support the movement and at any other time I'd be out there but it just seems to risky when we're finally getting corona under control. by PlayfulAccident (Mon 1st Jun 2020 9:02pm)

There's a charity called refuweegee which I love. As the name kind of suggests they help refugees on Glasgow. You can write letters to new refugees telling them about and welcoming them to Glasgow as well as buying and organising essential supplies for them. When we're not on lockdowm they're often events on like ceilidhs and meet ups. Right now they are running a scheme where you can pick up supplies at byres Road and deliver them to refugees that need them either by bike, car or walking. by PlayfulAccident (Wed 17th Jun 2020 8:56am)

I live on the south side and I've had virgin for years and it's never gone down apart from one time in a power cut. I would recommend them for reliability. by PlayfulAccident (Wed 15th Jul 2020 10:03am)

I take public transport most places as I dont own a car. In my opinion: Trains- I actually really like the trains overall. I think they're mostly clean, comfortable and reliable and the sheer amount of trains we have coming to and from the city centre is great. However it is quite expensive for what it is sometimes. I have a young scot card so I get a third of but there are weird rules about when you can use it. Buses - Cheaper than trains for me but much worse. So unrealible. Its really a guess whether they'll turn up or not. Full of bams and not at all clean. Subway - price is not too bad and easy to use. Very regular but not as extensive as it could be. They have WiFi in the stations but I think they should have WiFi in the trains if that's possible. I think the main problem with Glasgow public transport is its not joined up. If you have to take more than one mode of transport you have to buy separate tickets making it very expensive. by PlayfulAccident (Fri 17th Jul 2020 1:06pm)

I've been listening to the True Crime Scotland podcast and I would recommend 100%. Probably the one that sticks in my head the most is Suzane Pilley. I think it's just the fact that she was (probably) killed in her office in broad daylight. I'm always careful when walking alone at night especially in a less populated area but you would never think something would happen to you in your office or on your commute. by PlayfulAccident (Mon 3rd Aug 2020 1:51pm)

They never found the body and the guy that they convicted still claims he's innocent so it's not a 100% thing. They'd been in a relationship but she broke it of. They saw her on cctv about 60ft from her office but she never made it to her desk. They brought sniffer dogs in and they detected blood in the basement of the office and the guys car. He also made a long journey for no reason the next day where he turned of his phone. It worries me sometimes casue I'm female too. I think the thing remember is that these kind of random murders/ rapes are very rare from someone you don't know are very rare which is why we know about them in the first place. by PlayfulAccident (Mon 3rd Aug 2020 2:04pm)

New York by PlayfulAccident (Tue 4th Aug 2020 11:02am)

First of all welcome to Glasgow. I hope you have a great time. I think you'll need a couple of hoodies/ jumpers, a good thick rain jacket and potentially a winter cost if you want it. A good place to get good quality clothes for the rain is Trespass but it's quite expensive so I would reccomended Decathlon for a cheaper option. You can also get second hand things in charity shops such as Oxfam, Shelter etc. These will be cheaper but you'll probably have less choice. Good luck. by PlayfulAccident (Sun 16th Aug 2020 9:30am)

Just my personal opinion. I've bought rain stuff from them and found it to be pretty decent but if you disagree that's fine. by PlayfulAccident (Sun 16th Aug 2020 10:15am)

It's quite basic but Sugo is really good. I love the pasta, it's a open space ans with eat out to help out I spent £4 when I went last week. by PlayfulAccident (Sun 16th Aug 2020 10:57am)

I've always thought about that. by PlayfulAccident (Sun 23rd Aug 2020 9:43am)

I live really near to linn park and I never appreciated it until lockdown when I went everyday. by PlayfulAccident (Fri 28th Aug 2020 9:27am)

Has that always been a rule cause I've been out with people from 6 households and not been challenged about it. by PlayfulAccident (Sun 6th Sep 2020 10:01am)

Thanks for your answer. I was genuinely unsure of what the rule was but thanks for letting me know. by PlayfulAccident (Sun 6th Sep 2020 10:42am)

Just my personal opinion but I feel its really about the parents more than the school. If you care about your child's education (which it sounds like you do) and support and encourage them from a young age that's the best thing regardless of the school. by PlayfulAccident (Mon 5th Oct 2020 10:42pm)

I work in a supermarket too. We'll get through it 💙 by PlayfulAccident (Thu 15th Oct 2020 9:14pm)

Dk about Kelvingrove but there's some in pollock Park. by PlayfulAccident (Tue 20th Oct 2020 6:47pm)

Not sure about arcades but bowling alleys legally have to shut. by PlayfulAccident (Wed 28th Oct 2020 12:24pm)

I went to Ayr the other day to go to the beach and its I was surprised by how nice it was so I guess we all like places we don't live in. by PlayfulAccident (Mon 9th Nov 2020 10:48am)

Pretty sure its a rapid test by PlayfulAccident (Mon 30th Nov 2020 9:23am)

Guess not then. Sorry about that just thought I heard it somewhere. by PlayfulAccident (Mon 30th Nov 2020 11:53am)

I live on the south side as well and cycling into town is great. Its very flat, cars generally don't have a problem with you and there are a couple of cycle lanes like on Victoria Road. It's when you get into town it gets to be more of a problem. by PlayfulAccident (Tue 23rd Feb 2021 9:09am)

The cobbler in Arrochar. Get the city link bus to arrochar opposite braeside stores and walk 5 mins to the start of the cobbler. A great and not too difficult walk. by PlayfulAccident (Fri 30th Apr 2021 9:47am)

There's a charity which I love called Refuweegee. You can join the WhatsApp group and you can pick up deliveries (usually food, clothes, phones etc) on your bike, car or walking and deliver them to people across Glasgow that need them ( refugees and others). You don't have to commit to anything, simply message on the day with what time you will arrive and how many packs you can take so its perfect for those who work erratic shifts. They also sometimes need people to organise donations, pack deliveries and pick up various items of furniture. I've volunteering with them. I get to meet new people, go to different parts of the city I wouldn't normally see and feel like I'm making a material difference to people's lives in the city I live in. by PlayfulAccident (Tue 1st Jun 2021 10:30am)

I've heard of some people getting walk ins sooner than that. I'm not an expert by any means but I think the reason we're doing an 8 week gap is at the advice of the JCVI. They are saying that a gap shorter than 8 weeks will lower efficacy. And all of the UK' s chief medical officers also say 8 weeks in pretty sure. I understand in your situation how this is frustrating though if you're leaving. Maybe phone the help line and explain the situation and see if there's anything they can do. by PlayfulAccident (Thu 15th Jul 2021 4:07pm)

There normally pretty strict about having a physical barcode rather than on a device but I'm not too sure now. by PlayfulAccident (Thu 12th Aug 2021 5:59pm)

Thank you ❤️ by PlayfulAccident (Thu 12th Aug 2021 6:00pm)

I was there. Guy was carried away - looked like he was in a lot of pain but seemed like he'd be fine. by PlayfulAccident (Thu 9th Sep 2021 11:47pm)

You can get a citylink bus to arrochar from Glasgow if that's where you're based. by PlayfulAccident (Sun 21st Nov 2021 11:35am)

Always thought that was more South Asian food and I'm looking for more east asian by PlayfulAccident (Tue 28th Dec 2021 12:09pm)

I've done a lot of hiking via public transport so here's my recommendations : Bus to arrochar and hike up Ben Ime, Ben Narnian and the Cobbler. The first two are Munroes and the Cobbler falls just short so it's a decent bit if climbing. You can do either all 3, only 1 or any combination. Bus to loch sloy - you can hike up Ben Vane ( the smallest Munro but don't underestimate it still very though) and Ben Vorlich ( another Munro) Bus to rest and be thankful - no munros up here but a few decent hills that get close - personal favourites are Ben Donich ans Ben A'an Lochain. Bus to inveranan - hike up a Munro Ben Chabier and then get food/ drink at Drovers Inn Train to Pitlochry - walk up from the station and climb up Ben Vrakie - great wee hill with loads of great terriain Train to falls of Cruchaun ( only runs in the summertime) - hike up Ben Cruchaun ( a Munroe ) Bus or train to Crianlarich - quite often on a citylink bus the driver will drop you of where you want to go as long as it's safe to stop so you could ask for this or if not just add a bit longer to the hike. There are 2 pairs of munros that are doable first An Castiel and Ben a Croin ( some people also do Ben Chabier here but I personally wouldn't reccomend) . And then Ben More ( very steep so you have to be reasonably fit to do this one ) and Stob Dimah. Train to Corrour - do the only 2 Munroes that are only accessible be train and doable in a day trip from Glasgow Train to Balloch and then Bus to Balmaha - nice wee walk up very small hill conic hill Bus to bridge of Orchy - a few Munroes here including a fairly easy pair Ben Dorian and I can't remember the name of the second one but it'll be on walk Highlands if you take a look If you're looking to go a bit further afield and maybe stay a night or just don't mind a long day There is a citylink bus to Glencoe (right to the ski centre I'm pretty sure) and there are of course plenty of hills to be done from there Additionally you can get either the train or the bus to aveiemore from Glasgow and then a local bus to the ski centre and do some hiking in the Cairngorms - it's fairly easy to climb Ben Macdui (Scotland's second highest hill). by PlayfulAccident (Wed 5th Jan 2022 9:15am)

Hewis under central station. My sister got herself in a similar situation with depression and her hair was terribly matted. There a Afro- Carribbean hairdresser and they really know what they're doing. They were so sympathetic and say with her for hours and detangled her hair. Obviously she had to pay a lot but if as worth it for her to save her hair. by PlayfulAccident (Thu 27th Jan 2022 9:01pm)

No worries at all. Just done a lot of hikes without a car. You can get to a lot of hills in Scotland by public transport if you get creative and having a bike helps a lot. by PlayfulAccident (Fri 4th Feb 2022 10:57pm)