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Not the best for booking, but for planning, rome2rio is amazing. Also, look at Ryanair flights from Prestwick. Much prefer it to the other airport (much quieter and you can take a train to it) and Ryanair will me you get cheap flights. by stzef (Mon 1st Jul 2019 1:26pm)

Areet bootlicker by stzef (Sat 27th Jul 2019 1:34am)

Was some people out on a party by stzef (Mon 14th Oct 2019 7:41pm)

So bizarre to see Kent road on here! Live a couple doors down by stzef (Tue 30th Jun 2020 12:46pm)

Not every matter is devolved. For example furlough is reliant on Westminster. by stzef (Sun 8th Nov 2020 11:41pm)

It's almost as if the bin men are on strike... by stzef (Sun 7th Nov 2021 3:35pm)

But they opened a new building to serve the same purpose so no net difference I suppose? by stzef (Fri 10th Dec 2021 8:18pm)

For those who want to look around the side by side map themselves: https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=16.433333333333255&lat=55.85322&lon=-4.25576&layers=168&right=BingHyb by stzef (Fri 10th Dec 2021 8:48pm)

Aye but it's shite for the people who actually live here. And unlike Edinburgh, there's an abundance of train stations! by stzef (Fri 10th Dec 2021 9:38pm)

I mostly agree. You need an integrated mixed transport system and Glasgow buses are way too expensive and unreliable. Buses and cycle paths for short journeys Trams / trains/ subway for medium Trains for long by stzef (Sat 11th Dec 2021 12:17am)

Perhaps you know people with cars. The fact is that most people living in Glasgow dont own one but it affects us all. Not only does it look ugly, it destroyed some of the most beautiful parts of the city, separated the west end and the city centre, increased car dependancy, and contributes to a vast amount of pollution. Glasgow would be better without it. by stzef (Sat 11th Dec 2021 8:45am)

I live in Anderston so I know a little bit. Right by the bridge there was a fire at a factory so that accounts for some of it (cheapside street I think). The rest would have just can industrial buildings that fell out of use when industry collapsed and there wasn't enough money at the time to preserve it. I know it wasn't all industrial buildings as there were tennemants round there in old photos I've seen. The photos show an area in a pretty bad state so I would assume that would have just been torn down in "slum clearances". Most people would have been moved to tower blocks and new towns. Those are now being torn down so in the long run it would have probably been cheaper to just renovate the tennemants. Edit: this is what it used to look like http://www.mitchelllibrary.org/virtualmitchell/image.php?i=13566&r=2&t=4&x=1 by stzef (Sat 11th Dec 2021 8:52am)

You're welcome. Theres more interactive stuff on that website including maps from the 1700s and so. Always interesting to see the boom in development in the late 1800s by stzef (Sat 11th Dec 2021 11:34am)

Bottom image is from 1930. Image source is here: http://www.mitchelllibrary.org/virtualmitchell/index.php?a=subjects&s=gallery&key=SYToyOntpOjA7aTo1MzQ7aToxO3M6MTI6IkNoZWFwc2lkZSBTdCI7fQ== by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 12:29pm)

Yeah I think that would be a good option. Streets like Byres Road which are surrounded by housing have survived quite well. For those who live in suburbs, the city centre is an inconvenience -- so it makes sense to convert more of the city centre into housing (there's definately the demand for it) which I suppose will help make it a more lively place. by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 12:42pm)

Yeah - big fire, but the whole area was raised to the ground under misguided 'slum' clearances as well as the motorway being built right next to it. by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 12:52pm)

To add insult to injury, the TKMaxx, Primark, and sports direct are all on the site of Pettigrew & Stephens which used to be a beautiful store. Image here: [https://images.app.goo.gl/swCc42KbEAL8kFU8A](https://images.app.goo.gl/swCc42KbEAL8kFU8A) by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 1:17pm)

If you're in to that kind of thing, there's the Ottoman Coffeehouse on the other side of the motorway which is excellent! by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 1:29pm)

There's another forbidden planet on Buchanan Street I think but I get your point. by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 1:26pm)

Is it possible for the council to CPO these stores? by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 1:25pm)

You and me both. I genuinely believe that Glasgow could have been as beautiful as Edinburgh (or at least nearly as beautiful) if the city corporation had taken a little more care. by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 1:36pm)

This apparently [https://www.dandarabtr.com/developments/city-wharf](https://www.dandarabtr.com/developments/city-wharf) A bit soulless but I suppose it's better than what's there currently. Just wish they had better architecture! Might also encourage more opposition to the M8 and help local shops in finnieston/anderston. by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 1:35pm)

Whats the shop? by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 2:13pm)

So does that suggest high rent costs?? by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 2:12pm)

Yeah fair point. Seems like the shops are stuck in limbo then! by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 2:25pm)

I think the perspective is different depending on where you live. I think converting more of the city centre into parking would do a lot of damage. For those that live in suburbs and lead a car dependent life, outer city malls will always be a better solution. A mixture of better public transport and moving more people into the city centre so urban density can be regained can probably create an audience for city centre shops? For perspective, I live near the mitchell library and I would never go to an out of city mall when I can just walk to shops. by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 2:30pm)

And vote for who instead? Labour decimated and stripped this city and the tories want to build roads through the parks. Ive not lived here for that long but I've deffo seen a positive difference from when it was labour led to snp led. by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 2:38pm)

No by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 2:37pm)

That's happening and to a large degree already happened. by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 2:37pm)

Saw a news item not too long ago that they had found a tenant but yeah I've not seen any progress with that... The to let sign is still in the door. by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 4:37pm)

I'm using a SwiftKey keyboard so I get a few weird and inconsistent typos I'm afraid! by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 4:44pm)

Sweets from America? by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 4:43pm)

Never seen anyone go in to one and there are so many of them. Suggests something is dodgy? https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/13308928.amp/ by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 4:41pm)

Isn't that an outdated way of looking at things? Making space for cars means a less desirable city to visit. Most people in Glasgow dont have access to cars, and those that do and live in suburbs would rather go to our of town malls? by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 4:52pm)

Because Glasgow thrived under labour??? by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 10:16pm)

I think that's why people suggest they're money laundering sites! by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 10:15pm)

There's plenty to do if you look for it. You can lose countless hours in the cca and GFT if that's your sort of thing by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 10:14pm)

Yeah that's a good point about public transport. A new Glasgow metro project or tram project has been talked about for ages so would be nice to see something like that implemented. by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 10:24pm)

Ah fair enough I understand. Seems like keeping it as a shopping area is unsustainable then. by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 10:23pm)

I think there's a plan for a complete pedestrianisation around George square by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 10:22pm)

It sounds like you're agreeing with me? There needs to be more people in the city centre to help sustain it and create a community like you find in hyndland / Queens Park / byres road etc by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 10:20pm)

Thanks for this informed answer. Gives me a bit more hope! by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 10:28pm)

The housing was fine - the proximity to a factory wasn't. by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 10:26pm)

Yeah that sounds like a fair take. Is there a way to get out of that loop that you can think of? Re-zoning the area perhaps? by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 10:25pm)

That is the plan https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/plans-approved-double-glasgow-city-18444719.amp by stzef (Sun 12th Dec 2021 11:11pm)

Ah saw those as I was cycling over it yesterday. Saved me from making a post asking what they were there for! by stzef (Mon 13th Dec 2021 8:50pm)

You can play around and look at the map here. [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en&mid=1SQZyun7tlKHYxrI8LP\_V7VUG0eZ9RFVE&ll=55.84095233426937%2C-4.28594269196876&z=13](https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en&mid=1SQZyun7tlKHYxrI8LP_V7VUG0eZ9RFVE&ll=55.84095233426937%2C-4.28594269196876&z=13) I don't know every area of Glasgow, so there may be things that don't look completely correct. If you have suggestions, then tell me and I'll change the map. by stzef (Fri 18th Mar 2022 1:26pm)

Crazy how wide the road is and how narrow the pavements are. by stzef (Mon 28th Mar 2022 2:16pm)

Yeah I have to cycle down this road a fair amount and it feels really dangerous. Big student population there too so fair to assume a decent uptake. As for byres road - I think it's getting redone this year. Thankfully. by stzef (Mon 28th Mar 2022 10:07pm)

looks like I'm the only person who thinks it's a great place to live... Trains are electric so no pollution from them. Fewer cars than other student hotspots like byres road. You're going to get addicts and stuff especially if you're near the 4 corners and there may be a fair amount of noise - but there's also a fair amount of police around there too if that's something that bothers you. Maybe not a place to retire to, but if you're young I'm sure you'll have a great time. Great for nights out too. by stzef (Mon 11th Jul 2022 9:28pm)

Can guarantee that a cycle courier will get you your food faster than a car 99% of the time. Orders that are long distance are automatically assigned to cars. Short distances orders usually go to bikes. For short distances, bikes can take advantage of shortcuts that are unavailable for cars and also beat traffic. Your food will be cold for 3 reasons. 1. The person didn't properly close their thermal bag or uses a shit thermal bag. Most of the time these are car drivers as if a cyclist doesn't close their bag, the food will fall out. 2. They're multi apping. They'll be running uber eats, deliveroo, just eat at the same time. They'll take another order on a different app before they've delivered their original order. It makes them more money, but it takes more time. 3. This is probably the most likely option. The restraunt left your food out. Places like McDonald's and GDK will have a tonne of orders and there won't be enough riders. Loads of food sits on a shelf - sometimes for up to half an hour. by stzef (Thu 14th Jul 2022 12:09am)

100%. Cycle lanes aren't enough - full cycle networks are needed. I've seen the councils cycle network plan and it looks very promising. by stzef (Thu 14th Jul 2022 12:13am)

Maybe check out some of the new build to rent stuff they're whacking up everywhere by stzef (Thu 14th Jul 2022 11:51pm)

Best bets of a food stall is platform in the old arches. If not, then there's the big feed in govan and dockyard social in Finnieston. by stzef (Fri 15th Jul 2022 12:03am)

I'm so curious now. Can someone dm me what this is about by stzef (Fri 15th Jul 2022 12:13pm)

But there are 8 different types of go zones???? The bit about concessions is really worrying. Why isn't that a bigger scandal? by stzef (Sun 17th Jul 2022 3:37pm)

They're the largest independent bus operator in the UK. I'm sure they can just put the price of a single and return up somewhere! by stzef (Sun 17th Jul 2022 8:55pm)

I used to do a few deliveries on the weekend and a lot of the time, even a 1 quid tip here and then was the difference between making minimum wage or not. If you ride in peak hours you can make above minimum but those peaks don't last for long. If it's your full time job, you're probably making less than minimum wage most days. Sometimes it's just luck because it's not salaried - you're paid per order. Have gone a couple hours before without an order, which obviously you don't get anything for. I never expected a tip, but those people who did tip, I really did appreciate. by stzef (Wed 20th Jul 2022 9:08am)

You don't need to talk to the bus driver like tfl - but you do need to tap off, unlike tfl. I also think it's only on first bus by stzef (Thu 21st Jul 2022 6:53pm)

Ottoman coffee house is one of the best places for lunch in the city for sure. Number 16 at the bottom of byres road is also absolutely amazing. by stzef (Thu 28th Jul 2022 11:51pm)

I'd take the bus to Maryhill Tesco. A hidden gem. by stzef (Sat 30th Jul 2022 2:59pm)

Think for noise control to come out it's 11 - probably polite past like 7/8 but then again it's living in a city so they can get to fuck if it's not constantly noisy every night. by stzef (Sat 6th Aug 2022 8:46pm)

The knife crime? by stzef (Sun 7th Aug 2022 9:43am)

The crazy thing is that Glasgow has really low rough sleeping numbers. Go to London, Paris, Berlin and there are whole tent cities set up and people walking around every street corner with obvious mental health issues. https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/less-five-sleeping-rough-glasgows-19970596.amp by stzef (Sun 7th Aug 2022 9:42am)

Lmao it's fine. Glasgow used to be really dodgy, now it's a bit less dodgy but still a bit. Anyone who says different is just looking through rose tinted glasses. I read a book from the 80s/90s(?) that was talking about the decline of sauchiehall street. People thinking the city is shit is pretty much a hobby. Most metrics that aren't anecdotal show that Glasgow is doing better than before. Schools, crime, business, infrastructure, poverty, etc etc. by stzef (Sun 7th Aug 2022 9:40am)

This is happening imminently by stzef (Mon 5th Sep 2022 4:14pm)

A group of crooks. They're all pr and fundraising but are very hostile to the other homeless charities in the city - especially those who are providing shelter. by stzef (Thu 8th Dec 2022 3:36pm)

Lunacy by stzef (Thu 5th Jan 2023 5:06pm)

Can still go out for a drink but just don't have an alcoholic drink by stzef (Sat 15th Apr 2023 10:59pm)

Hate to inform you that all places are like this. People are just a bit shit consistently. by stzef (Sun 16th Apr 2023 6:51pm)

It's a bit of our business if they're fiddling taxes no? Like that sort of stuff does effect local services etc by stzef (Tue 5th Sep 2023 9:34am)

You could report a bin being full on the council app. Sometimes they fill up quicker than scheduled - it's impossible to completely keep track. Also, it's up to individuals not to litter if a bin is full. They're everywhere, find another one. If you can't find one, take it home. Some countries don't have public bins at all and don't have litter issues. by stzef (Mon 18th Sep 2023 4:49pm)

You don't need cars in tunnels. That'll just create induced demand. Spend that money on efficient public transport and you won't need cars in the first place. by stzef (Sun 5th Nov 2023 1:19pm)

Yeah so keep the rest of the city looking like shit.... by stzef (Sun 5th Nov 2023 1:17pm)

You can get flat cobblestones like in Merchant City which are aesthetically pleasing and still act as a barrier to speeding. by stzef (Sun 5th Nov 2023 1:17pm)

This was a common complaint / comment when the merchant city was being redeveloped - and yet it has been a massive success with a lot of use. This "it could never happen in Glasgow" narrative is so tiring. by stzef (Sun 5th Nov 2023 1:15pm)

Mad that people are complaining about this here. It's a step in the right direction. If more people are out late, that's great for the city economy and will help nightbuses survive. by stzef (Mon 6th Nov 2023 12:30am)

The law has been changed now by stzef (Sat 18th Nov 2023 6:12pm)