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  • Many of the parks are pretty small - this website is trying to list and review them all: [https://www.mypark.scot/](https://www.mypark.scot/) by wishsleepwasoptional (Tue 26th Jan 2021 3:15pm)
  • A SCOTTISH city has been named as the world's friendliest destination in a public vote. Glasgow has seen off competition from the likes of Dublin, Budapest, Vancouver, Tokyo, Copenhagen and Melbourne to land the title. The survey was conducted by travel firm [Rough Guides](https://www.roughguides.com/articles/the-worlds-friendliest-cities-as-voted-by-you/), which polled its followers on Facebook and Twitter. It’s the second time Glasgow has been named the world’s friendliest city by Rough Guides readers, having also won the award in 2014. Social media users were asked to vote for their favourite from a shortlist of 15 destinations. The results were as follows. 15. Atlanta, Georgia, USA 14. Wellington, New Zealand 13. Vientiane, Laos 12. Cape Town, South Africa 11. Budapest, Hungary 10. Melbourne, Australia 9. Manchester, England 8. Dubai, UAE 7. Copenhagen, Denmark 6. Vancouver, Canada 5. Tokyo, Japan 4. Liverpool, England 3. Montréal, Canada 2. Dublin, Ireland 1. Glasgow, Scotland The website’s travel guide for Scotland’s largest city reads: “Anthony Bourdain controversially characterised Glasgow as somewhere to go ‘for a beer and a beating’ in his TV show Parts Unknown. “Bourdain poked good-natured fun at the city’s notoriety, where the drinking culture looms large and the language is colourful; it’s a rep that Glasgow has battled with for decades. However, Bourdain also represented its lesser-known highlights: its charms and culinary delights. This is the side of the city you need to discover.” The TV chef's comments came from a 2015 documentary for CNN. Responding to criticism over the remarks, Bourdain said he "adores Glasgow".  The city was also commended in a recent rundown of the world’s top cities. Compiled by website Best Cities, the list for 2020 saw Glasgow jump from 118th to 96th place, ahead of Mexico City, Salt Lake City, and Krakow. The website entry reads: "Known as a working-class city with working-class values, Glasgow has made the Top 100 on the strength of those characteristics. "Its high Income Equality (ranking #47) and low Unemployment (ranking #52) highlight its success in bringing everyone along for the ride as its reputation grows. "In our Nightlife subcategory (#41), the city roars to prominence at gritty venues like the Sub Club, where live shows dominate. Glasgow was designated the UK’s first Unesco City of Music in 2008, but the Covid-19 pandemic has presented an existential threat to many of its most popular venues." Earlier in 2020, the city’s Denniston area was named the eighth coolest neighbourhood in the world in Time Out magazine's annual poll of the 40 top global hotspots. by wishsleepwasoptional (Thu 18th Feb 2021 1:48pm)
  • Rough Guides produce a series of excellent travel guides aimed at backpackers, tourists and folk who want to experience a city. They're full of info and tips from other travellers and locals. Real good resource if you're visiting a place for the first time. They've been about for 40ish years. by wishsleepwasoptional (Thu 18th Feb 2021 2:34pm)
  • Had an Australian friend visit a few years back - she wanted to get out with her bus pass and see a bit of the city herself. When she got back i asked how it went - she replied, "Well, either Glasgow has the friendliest people in the world or I have a stalker who's a master of disguise!" by wishsleepwasoptional (Thu 18th Feb 2021 2:31pm)
  • No jaywalking laws here. Cross where you like but don't be a dick. Also, brush up on your Glasgow swearing. You'll need it. by wishsleepwasoptional (Wed 14th Apr 2021 10:53am)
  • [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=761d\_PTckEA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=761d_PTckEA) has footage from the London Alien War. The context is way more interesting - but obviously didn't happen. by wishsleepwasoptional (Sat 7th Aug 2021 3:47pm)
  • Short doc about London Alien War - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXfkwyVW1\_E by wishsleepwasoptional (Sat 7th Aug 2021 3:51pm)
  • These guys are a Star Trek fan group in Glasgow but they're all flavours of nerd and a genuinely friendly bunch who meet up in a pub. I'm sure they'd welcome you. https://www.facebook.com/groups/653677361417898 by wishsleepwasoptional (Wed 8th Sep 2021 9:57am)
  • Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School is the original chilled out life-drawing event. by wishsleepwasoptional (Sat 2nd Oct 2021 8:20am)
  • .There’s a few - Mono, 13th Note, and Ranjit’s kitchen are personal favourites. If you want somewhere really nice, Red Onion has a great vegan menu. I’m not a vegan or vegetarian but have good friends who are. by wishsleepwasoptional (Wed 5th Jan 2022 9:26am)
  • Salty, lukewarm pish at that. by wishsleepwasoptional (Sun 30th Jan 2022 11:19am)
  • I know the owner! Lovely guy who totally deserves your business. Opened just before the pandemic and has had a tough two years. by wishsleepwasoptional (Sun 30th Jan 2022 11:18am)
  • Find Team Feline on Facebook. They come to your house as many times a day as you need to feed and play with your cat. Brilliant service. by wishsleepwasoptional (Sun 30th Jan 2022 11:21am)
  • Red Raw at The Stand is the beginners night - usually a great evening with a brilliant compère. by wishsleepwasoptional (Mon 25th Apr 2022 11:02pm)
  • Facebook.com/teamfeline do house visits up to a couple of times a day and will even spend time playing with your cats. by wishsleepwasoptional (Sun 29th May 2022 12:10am)
  • In a Chinese takeaway in next to the Wyndford and a Ned is on his mobile: “I just ran intae Malky… Naw, no that cunt, that cunt’s a cunt, this cunt’s a good cunt”. I almost broke. by wishsleepwasoptional (Wed 20th Jul 2022 11:43pm)
  • Molly Malone’s. Kitty O’Shea’s. by wishsleepwasoptional (Fri 29th Jul 2022 11:07am)
  • Stag & Thistle in Shawlands/Strathbungo is lovely with friendly staff and a great menu. by wishsleepwasoptional (Sun 25th Sep 2022 4:30am)
  • well done. Love a good maths joke. by wishsleepwasoptional (Fri 30th Sep 2022 7:29am)
  • You could visit Kelvingrove Museum, the Huntarian Museum, and the Glagow Botanics plus get food at Ashton Lane. Or visit The Panopticon, Sharmanka Kinetic Gallery, and Glasgow Green and get food at Merchant Square. Or you could visit St Mungo’s Museum, go for a walk in the Necropolis and grab food at Drygate Brewing Co. Or there’s the cinema, shopping on Buchanan St, TheMuseum ofModern Art. Loads to do. by wishsleepwasoptional (Fri 30th Sep 2022 7:36am)
  • Citizens Theatre and Tron Theatre both have pantos at about half the price of the Kings. A little less traditional but still excellent shows with a Scottish twist. by wishsleepwasoptional (Sat 15th Oct 2022 10:38pm)
  • You can also check out the many amateur dramatic pantos happening around Glasgow - Eastwood Theatre is usually pretty good. by wishsleepwasoptional (Sat 15th Oct 2022 10:40pm)
  • Yeah, I can’t buy a carry-out after 10pm, I’m not allowed to drink a bottle of wine in the park, and I have to pay extra if i want sugar in my cola, but it’s OK to sell explosives to bams?! Abso-fuckin-lutely done with fireworks! It’s quarter past eleven at night and they’re still going on. by wishsleepwasoptional (Sat 5th Nov 2022 11:14pm)
  • Unexpected Back to the Future? by wishsleepwasoptional (Sat 12th Nov 2022 11:44pm)
  • Motatune Garage Services in Shawlands is fantastic. by wishsleepwasoptional (Sun 13th Nov 2022 9:54am)
  • Dr Sketchy’s Glasgow used to do private parties. A life drawing class with fun models, drawing games, music, and drinks. by wishsleepwasoptional (Mon 23rd Jan 2023 2:48am)
  • Same owners, new company. The debt dies with the old company. by wishsleepwasoptional (Mon 6th Mar 2023 10:24am)
  • Unfortunately squatting is illegal in Scotland. Polis will just drag you out. by wishsleepwasoptional (Thu 9th Mar 2023 9:49am)
  • I don’t do it anymore but there’s a Battle reenactment group in Glasgow who fight Viking style. Pretty awesome hobby. Highly recommended. Great social scene too. by wishsleepwasoptional (Tue 11th Apr 2023 11:18pm)
  • Ah, the Variety. Great pub. by wishsleepwasoptional (Sun 30th Jul 2023 9:31am)
  • Had my stag do there. Great day of shooting each other with laser guns! by wishsleepwasoptional (Sun 30th Jul 2023 11:00pm)
  • Saw it driving back from Largs by wishsleepwasoptional (Wed 6th Sep 2023 10:40pm)
  • I’ve got a fair few experiences with the company. They don’t want to pay anyone for anything. by wishsleepwasoptional (Mon 30th Oct 2023 9:24pm)