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I think you're probably talking about the little development (Admiral's Gate) at the end of the street. Used to live at 43 Minerva Way facing the expressway and clyde. Definitely no noise problems inside the flat, they're all double glazed, and wasn't even that noisy out on the balcony because it's so high above the road. Decent flats as well, would recommend it! by d__ach (Sun 19th Apr 2020 1:22pm)

Fire in my building beside Mitchell Library. Everyone okay but been outside since 4am. Great start to the day. by d__ach (Wed 29th Apr 2020 7:56am)

DELETED Apologies, late getting to this. It was the Dorset Square block between Dorset st/Cleveland st/Kent rd and affected flats entered through door 10 Dorset Square. Hope this wasn’t yours as there does seem to be a few empty flats right now. Fire brigade kicked our door through for no reason, raging. by d__ach (Wed 29th Apr 2020 3:33pm)

Agreed. I commute the opposite way, that road is a nightmare , can take 2 hours each way at rush hour and doesn't look any better on the other side. However, with everything right now, I suggest you stay put for now and only move once it's confirmed when your classes will start in people. It'll be hard to meet new people and enjoy Glasgow before things are back to normal i.e. the same time classes would start properly again. by d__ach (Wed 13th May 2020 11:00am)

aye thats my shout, also known as the kent which do non-vegan options too by d__ach (Wed 13th May 2020 11:36pm)

used to do a good fish supper a few years ago but havent tried it since. Vegan sausage supper is my order now by d__ach (Thu 14th May 2020 12:05am)

there’s lots of ‘DOG EGGS’ and ‘DOG MILK’ near me in charing cross. not a clue. by d__ach (Mon 18th May 2020 11:05am)

https://twitter.com/thebarrowlands/status/1277621082573414400?s=21 by d__ach (Tue 30th Jun 2020 8:18am)

Ah, interesting cheers! So they made cabinets etc. from wood back in the day? by d__ach (Tue 30th Jun 2020 11:35am)

Found a few interesting links which answer most of my questions : http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB33077 https://canmore.org.uk/collection/588311 https://www.housefraserarchive.ac.uk/images/HOFI00251.jpg by d__ach (Tue 30th Jun 2020 11:53am)

No idea this was illegal, have done it twice now and worked fine to be fair (Fineholm and Western Lettings), but we went ahead with the flat so no experience of backing out and asking for the money back. After experience renting down south where they have real fees that don't get taken off the deposit , this wasn't too bad really. by d__ach (Mon 13th Jul 2020 11:10am)

Park Circus has always been the dream for me by d__ach (Fri 17th Jul 2020 2:12pm)

I’m in a similar situation and although I haven’t got in touch yet I believe you get 25% discount so have to pay 75% of full annual amount. I was planning to just call them up but I suppose they’ll be asking for evidence so may need to email/post something over to them by d__ach (Sat 25th Jul 2020 4:12pm)

hyndland bookshop is good! If you send them a message they will be able to order most things in for you by d__ach (Wed 29th Jul 2020 9:54am)

Went to brewdog west end last night for vegan burgers which worked with their vegan mondays deal. Got 2 burgers and chips for £7 total! Booked in advance, and didn't seem overly cramped, so great experience. Paesano are using an app for queueing where you need to get to the restaurant within 10 minutes when your turn comes. Seems like it'd work quite well by d__ach (Tue 4th Aug 2020 10:30am)

Sorry to hear this. Who was the airline out of curiousity? by d__ach (Mon 24th Aug 2020 2:12pm)

Will be keeping away, cheers! by d__ach (Mon 24th Aug 2020 2:22pm)

Once the ticket price is over £10 it doesn't matter if it's peak or off peak, you still get the discount. Pre-covid I did this commute most weekdays with a railcard and it's always worked.. Prices are always going up but it's currently £17.45 return with a railcard at peak time I believe. OP, previously I was living at charing cross, and now the west end, which works well as the trains there go directly to queen street to change to the fast train to Edinburgh, or you can take the slow one directly to Edinburgh without having to change. This is all included into the same ticket price you pay from Queen street anyway and is significantly quicker/easier than walking or cycling IMO. by d__ach (Thu 27th Aug 2020 8:19am)

Personally I didn't mind the commute 4 days-a-week pre-covid, always got a seat no problem and surprisingly it's a very reliable service, the price was the only downside but I took the hit because I don't care to live in Edinburgh. Now I've been WFH for 5 months, I can't see myself going back to more than 2 days a week commuting, but that's more because it's hard to justify the cost if I clearly don't NEED to be in the office. I do strangely miss the time pre and post work on the commute to wake up/unwind. Definitely think that charing cross/west end is much better call to live than southside for OP, although you'll definitely pay a bit more rent. City centre is a bit cheaper than west end but more expensive than charing cross, charing cross area might be best of both worlds as you can get to the southside on the train, can walk to the west end and close to train stations by d__ach (Thu 27th Aug 2020 8:29am)

Aye that's the one: [https://www.theskinny.co.uk/whats-on/glasgow/pubs-bars/the-roxy-171](https://www.theskinny.co.uk/whats-on/glasgow/pubs-bars/the-roxy-171) by d__ach (Wed 23rd Sep 2020 1:55pm)

Got a letter in the door from Scottish Water yesterday saying next week I may lose the water supply for a few hours due to the construction works on the corner of Hyndland Ave and Partickhill Road. This is G11 too but haven't noticed loss of water ourselves, probably unrelated by d__ach (Fri 25th Sep 2020 9:58am)

Pret have started the £20 (pretty much) unlimited coffee subscription thing and you get the first month free right now, you can cancel it before they even charge you too. by d__ach (Fri 2nd Oct 2020 9:13am)

Been wondering the same thing! there are tons of them on sydenham lane in hyndland, always assumed it just a local artist but the intention is beyond me. Definitely noticed more new ones recently in the same area. by d__ach (Fri 2nd Oct 2020 2:46pm)

Everything is closed mate! by d__ach (Thu 15th Oct 2020 9:16am)

Reverse image searched it and got this: [https://www.lostglasgow.scot/posts/tales-of-the-tracks-403/](https://www.lostglasgow.scot/posts/tales-of-the-tracks-403/) No photographer name just the Herald and Times Group, taken in 1960 supposedly. by d__ach (Tue 20th Oct 2020 11:41am)

Just seen an estage agents (Parker property) who only seem to advertise on [https://www.lettingweb.com/](https://www.lettingweb.com/) , never used it myself but looking decent and scotland only. by d__ach (Wed 21st Oct 2020 9:54am)

https://twitter.com/NicolaSturgeon/status/1320986579582803968?s=20 by d__ach (Tue 27th Oct 2020 11:39am)

Been called up to take part in Phase 3 COVID vaccine trials starting this week in Glasgow, not a big needle fan but weirdly excited about being involved by d__ach (Wed 4th Nov 2020 9:21am)

It's NHS run so believe they got my details through me signing up here: https://www.nhs.uk/sign-up-to-be-contacted-for-research by d__ach (Wed 4th Nov 2020 11:57am)

Sorry to hear this, hope you start feeling better soon! Out of curiosity, what study are you taking part in? by d__ach (Thu 5th Nov 2020 1:59pm)

Ah cool, Jon S Baird is the guy who made the film of Irvine Welsh's Filth, which was great I thought. Where abouts did you see the filming? by d__ach (Tue 10th Nov 2020 1:37pm)

Off Menu - Comedian hosts have guests on to talk about their favourite 3 course meal What's the script? - Glaswegian comedians predict what will happen in famous films they haven't watched before, then watch them and score themselves Both really light-hearted funny listening on a walk by d__ach (Wed 2nd Dec 2020 11:42am)

I believe this has all the parking zones, so if you're outside one of these you don't need to pay or have a permit. [https://glasgowgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c7573c30724645c7861698125682b78a](https://glasgowgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c7573c30724645c7861698125682b78a) by d__ach (Thu 3rd Dec 2020 11:58am)

I'm part of phase 3 trials for the Novavax vaccine (not published any results yet) and I'm pretty certain I've not had the placebo. But no, not been offered the Pfizer one cos I'm too young. by d__ach (Tue 8th Dec 2020 4:49pm)

haha yeah they obviously gave me no indication whatsoever but had similar side effects 24 hours after booster that I'd had when getting yellow fever and hep b vaccines last year. the placebo for this trial is saline solution so would expect zero side effects if I had that. no idea of efficacy results yet so who knows if it's actually protecting me! by d__ach (Tue 8th Dec 2020 5:25pm)

I doubt it, certainly it is saline across the UK. For Oxford vaccine it’s meningitis I believe by d__ach (Tue 8th Dec 2020 9:16pm)

their chana daal is incredible! by d__ach (Tue 22nd Dec 2020 1:34pm)

can vouch for their VeganBap too. Their tofu is next level by d__ach (Tue 22nd Dec 2020 1:35pm)

Braehead car park is pretty empty right, specifically [this one](https://goo.gl/maps/Xp5qnPQHKgPa9JwNA) as it's in front of the shops that are mostly shut. The parking near the supermarket is still fairly busy as you'd imagine. Used it for learner practise the other week, pre-frost, which worked well although not much space to get up to third gear if that's what you need. Drive safe! by d__ach (Fri 8th Jan 2021 12:01pm)

Totally agree, it's a national treasure and glasgow often gets a shout out! by d__ach (Mon 11th Jan 2021 11:52am)

For sure, the regular hosts are mostly sound too. makes the day fly by by d__ach (Mon 11th Jan 2021 11:55am)

agreed, tuned in right now haha by d__ach (Mon 11th Jan 2021 12:01pm)

Not sure about that location but remember the ad well. In another part of the city centre it probably went up in January and left in April/May maybe. my best attempt at a guess sorry! by d__ach (Wed 20th Jan 2021 8:33am)

I've registered on their online portal here: [https://youraccount.glasgow.gov.uk/publicaccesslive/selfservice/citizenportal/registration.htm?\_flowId=citizenportal%2Fregistration&\_flowExecutionKey=e1s1](https://youraccount.glasgow.gov.uk/publicaccesslive/selfservice/citizenportal/registration.htm?_flowId=citizenportal%2Fregistration&_flowExecutionKey=e1s1) It has all the details of payments made and balance outstanding. If you have one of the letters (which has the necessary council tax account number) from them you should be able to register too and see all this. by d__ach (Thu 21st Jan 2021 3:27pm)

according to everyone near me you can just dump it on the pavement no bother despite signs saying its illegal. no idea about the law in the parks sorry, GCC should really have more local solutions rather than relying on everyone to have cars by d__ach (Fri 22nd Jan 2021 1:30pm)

Used to live in those student halls, can confirm it was a great stress reliever at exam time by d__ach (Mon 25th Jan 2021 1:21pm)

aye I've heard he's in the new Tetris film they're making here with Taron Egerton by d__ach (Mon 1st Feb 2021 4:46pm)

Paid over the phone on the Monday, got the emailed permit on the Tuesday which was active from the Wednesday. This was only about a month ago so would expect similar timelines. by d__ach (Fri 12th Mar 2021 11:16am)

He explains that at 15:15 by d__ach (Wed 17th Mar 2021 5:09pm)

I love how he says Grant Shapps at 14:52 by d__ach (Wed 17th Mar 2021 5:07pm)

Did it for 4 monthly pre-pandemic and agree with all that's been said. 4 days a week I'd get the train and 1 day I'd get the bus to save money but it can take over 2 hours each way on a bad day. by d__ach (Tue 30th Mar 2021 4:14pm)

you can actually for this route because it's so expensive (£25 full price) [https://www.16-25railcard.co.uk/help/faqs/can-i-use-my-16-25-railcard-at-any-time-of-day/](https://www.16-25railcard.co.uk/help/faqs/can-i-use-my-16-25-railcard-at-any-time-of-day/) ### Can I use my 16-25 Railcard at any time of day? Yes you can. However, for all journeys made between 4:30am and 10:00am Monday to Friday a minimum fare of £12 is payable. There is no minimum fare when you travel at weekends, on Public Holidays, or during July and August. by d__ach (Tue 30th Mar 2021 4:11pm)

Lived there for 4 months pre-lockdown and 3 months in lockdown. Would tend to agree with calling it a no-mans land. Not city centre, not west end, but it's very close to both. It was pretty handy having the library just there but without a car the closest big-ish supermarket is Tesco Metro on Sauchiehall St (although i think Lidl has opened in Finnieston now). We eventually got bored of only having Kelvingrove park as a green space nearby and had to move for our sanity. Pretty quiet area though if you want to be near town and much less unsavoury characters. Let me know if you've got any specific questions! by d__ach (Tue 6th Apr 2021 1:49pm)

Had the exact same experience, is it sad it gives me a buzz when they empty it? by d__ach (Tue 6th Apr 2021 4:39pm)

I had to make the same decision and went the opposite way. Partly selfishly as I think I may have already got the vaccine due to the side effects. Fair play to you, they seemed kind of desperate for willing participants. by d__ach (Fri 9th Apr 2021 11:25am)

I hadn't considered the vaccine passport cos I'm just hoping it's not a thing tbh but good shout. I mostly cba'd with the extra appointments. by d__ach (Fri 9th Apr 2021 2:44pm)

Can highly recommend the veg samosas from KRK in woodlands, in the fridge on the left right as you walk in. Little bit of heat to them and still very tasty cold. by d__ach (Wed 21st Apr 2021 2:33pm)

they’re not frozen but could still be the ones you’re talking about. they’re the only ones I’ve tried! by d__ach (Thu 22nd Apr 2021 7:27am)

If you watch the BBC show they did on the business then it's all quite believable imo by d__ach (Thu 13th May 2021 9:26am)

would recommend getting the app Happy Cow. It's a lifesaver, especially when travelling. by d__ach (Mon 17th May 2021 8:18am)

same just happened to me tonight by d__ach (Tue 25th May 2021 7:46pm)

Got my vaccine appointment last night after being on the novavax trial. Waiting now to be 'unblinded' i.e. told whether I got the placebo or real thing! by d__ach (Wed 9th Jun 2021 8:38am)

Yeah, not a big fan of needles so could do without more jabs. Expecting an email back soon as I may need to cancel the vaccine appointment by d__ach (Wed 9th Jun 2021 10:05am)

Phase 3, which started in the UK in November by d__ach (Wed 9th Jun 2021 4:51pm)

yeah sounds like they drafted more people in. so you were told you definitely got the novavax vaccine? the reason they may have said phase 3 trials have no placebo is because they started a cross study where all original participants were given the opposite of what they were originally given so ensure everyone gets a vaccine from the trial without having to unblind. by d__ach (Wed 9th Jun 2021 10:10pm)

Nice one! What's the film and what were you credited with? by d__ach (Tue 15th Jun 2021 8:44am)

>Anna and the Apocalypse Ah cool, been meaning to watch that but didn't realise it was on Netflix! Fair play on the anonymity, probably a sensible move. by d__ach (Tue 15th Jun 2021 11:12am)

Chains, and pizza or burger places are quite good for this type of thing. Chains - Wagamamas, Ask Italian, Zizzis Pizza - Paesano, pizza punks, franco manca, shilling brewing company Burger - Breads meats bread or Brewdog by d__ach (Wed 16th Jun 2021 9:06am)

When I went they didn't even check my license properly, just checked I had something to show. Might be different with a paper document though by d__ach (Wed 23rd Jun 2021 8:43am)

Found the Roots & Fruits one the best value we've tried. Quite a good variety and you can be picky about what you do and don't want. There may be a waiting list though as they often reach capacity. by d__ach (Thu 22nd Jul 2021 2:46pm)

>As Tears Go By ah nice, was meaning to go see that but didn't get round to it. think i'll check out Chungking Express on Sunday as I've heard great things, hopefully a good introduction to Wong Kar-wai by d__ach (Tue 27th Jul 2021 10:03am)

Very nearly went to see that too but wanted to check the new Vue so saw OLD instead. What a ridiculous but entertaining film by d__ach (Wed 4th Aug 2021 12:58pm)

Would definitely recommend. The small screen I was in was pretty much sold out but with distancing in place didn't feel busy. GFT has definitely sold out a couple times recently though. I think it's picking up and once Bond comes out it'll be back to normal I reckon by d__ach (Wed 4th Aug 2021 2:46pm)

Is this the same as Falafel To Go just off sauchiehall st? They have one in a police box outside the Botanics too by d__ach (Thu 5th Aug 2021 1:14pm)

£3.50 now but worth every penny by d__ach (Thu 5th Aug 2021 1:54pm)

they're also previews i.e. haven't come out in cinemas yet. so you get to be one of the first to see it by d__ach (Wed 11th Aug 2021 10:03am)

was thinking the same too as there seems to be a lot of hype. weeknight visit it is! by d__ach (Mon 23rd Aug 2021 11:33am)

Even my parents loved it so it must be pretty special. Censor doesn't look like my usual thing but big fan of Michael Smiley and have enjoyed a lot of recent horror like Saint Maud, Host and Vivarium so I may try it. by d__ach (Mon 23rd Aug 2021 1:40pm)

'Family friendly' by d__ach (Thu 26th Aug 2021 2:58pm)

And they're moving again, to a permanent location on Hyndland Street by d__ach (Fri 27th Aug 2021 8:32am)

I used to live 5 minutes from charing cross station and used to always change at Queen St for the express as it was faster and more comfortable. From my experience, pre and post lockdowns you will always got a seat at 7:45/8. Bus is much cheaper if you're trying to save but takes 2 hours in the traffic sometimes. It depends where exactly you want to get to as well, the bus dropped me right outside my office if I was feeling lazy, but was 15 minute walk from both Haymarket and Waverley. Good luck with the new job! by d__ach (Tue 21st Sep 2021 10:23am)

I genuinely enjoy the commute and maybe I’ve been lucky but never had a single significant delay or cancellation. They’ve now got the e-tickets on trainline for the journey so you don’t even need to go to the machine or desk each day. Be careful though because not every barrier has a scanner for the QR code so need to spot the right one as you get close. Not sure if charing cross have installed a scanner yet but the guy at the desk will let you through. And as /u/beaker_72 says you don’t need a ticket for each train, a return will cover all full journeys to that destination. Also worth checking if you’re eligible for a railcard discount, my 26-30 railcard says me £9 everyday! by d__ach (Tue 21st Sep 2021 1:19pm)

Squinty Bridge? aye, half of it is shared for pedestrians, cyclists and authorised vehicles (buses), with the other side fenced off in UN-land by d__ach (Wed 3rd Nov 2021 3:21pm)

Thought it was pretty well run when I went in 2019. Lots of great bands and interesting venues you wouldn't usually get into. Most venues were quite busy but I got in to see everything I wanted to. The lack of information this year has put me off a bit too so haven't got a ticket yet but once I see set times and venues I'll likely get involved. by d__ach (Thu 4th Nov 2021 1:58pm)

Old Schoolhouse and Dram are decent options in the west end, provided there's no big football games on. by d__ach (Thu 4th Nov 2021 2:04pm)

Yep get off at Ibrox or Cessnock. Main entrance seems to be round the back of the BBC here : [https://www.google.com/maps/place/55%C2%B051'22.6%22N+4%C2%B017'34.0%22W/@55.8562865,-4.2938783,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d55.8562854!4d-4.2927841](https://www.google.com/maps/place/55%C2%B051'22.6%22N+4%C2%B017'34.0%22W/@55.8562865,-4.2938783,18z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d55.8562854!4d-4.2927841) by d__ach (Thu 4th Nov 2021 2:03pm)

What's the best thing you've been to? I have missed it all so far sadly by d__ach (Fri 5th Nov 2021 3:26pm)

any month with an R in it! you just blew my mind by d__ach (Wed 10th Nov 2021 9:50pm)

Lots of helpful threads on this if you search but going from Partick like I do by train it doesn’t take any longer than 1h30 door to door as my office is on george st. Train is v expensive but can be justified with a railcard a couple times a week. pre-lockdown the m8 was gridlock and took 2 hours by bus, presumably the same by car. no idea what it’s like now though! by d__ach (Fri 3rd Dec 2021 11:25am)

Sorry to hear about your babysitting falling through. My girlfriend and I’d be keen to take them off your hands as we live round the corner and my parents have recommended him. No worries if you’ve already given them away tho by d__ach (Tue 14th Dec 2021 5:08pm)

it’s behind sky park, on the east side so walk around it if you’re coming from finnieston rather than through or you’ll get confused. This should show it: https://goo.gl/maps/5Y31oci562na13EC9 by d__ach (Thu 16th Dec 2021 1:09pm)

highly recommend the veganbap from kimchi cult if you like korean food. getting one tonight actually! by d__ach (Fri 17th Dec 2021 6:11pm)

that sounds like a class night tbf as kimchi cult have just recently opened to sit ins by d__ach (Fri 17th Dec 2021 6:17pm)

yudon! but yes, highly recommend and very friendly staff by d__ach (Thu 30th Dec 2021 4:51pm)

haha yes damn by d__ach (Thu 30th Dec 2021 10:39pm)

ah where’d you see that? been meaning to try it out for ages by d__ach (Tue 22nd Feb 2022 11:47am)

the gate thing is ridiculously low as you drive in but there may be a different way in. give them a call by d__ach (Fri 25th Feb 2022 8:59am)

could be on to something here. 2 weeks ago there was a memorably kind member of staff in the charlotte st KFC in edinburgh that matches this guys description! gave me loads a napkins and a big smile by d__ach (Thu 3rd Mar 2022 11:55pm)

another vote for clyde mountaneering club, we recently formed and new members very welcome. find out more here: https://www.clydemc.org/ by d__ach (Fri 18th Mar 2022 4:05pm)

funny you ask, they’ve arranged one for wednesday this week coming. definitely recommend you sign up and join the discord for details by d__ach (Fri 18th Mar 2022 6:05pm)

Can recommend David Rolleston at Mortgage Advice Brokerage, using him right now after a recommendation on here and gone well so far. by d__ach (Mon 21st Mar 2022 9:47am)

yep, done it many times. even a discount if you book it a few days in advance and you can email/call them to change your time or date quite last minute. by d__ach (Wed 20th Apr 2022 2:25pm)

the vegan kind? similar thing seems to have happened there this week by d__ach (Wed 19th Oct 2022 10:58am)

grim times, sorry to hear and best of luck! by d__ach (Wed 19th Oct 2022 1:45pm)

I’ve only seen it in NI and ROI. Presumed it wasn’t sold in GB. by d__ach (Fri 20th Jan 2023 4:03pm)