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  • There's a well in the cathedral on high street by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 9th Feb 2020 11:00am)
  • Why are folk getting downvoted for confirming that loads of folk (including staff) call it swedge? Easier to say than SWG3. I don’t doubt for a minute that the official name of the business is SWG3 but the majority of staff call it Swedge on the day to day. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Feb 2020 7:34pm)
  • It's bloody expensive though. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th Feb 2020 1:07am)
  • Cumnock is known as quite a deprived area. But you'll get a property cheapish. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th Feb 2020 1:07am)
  • Whats the social media shithousery? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th Feb 2020 1:05am)
  • Most of the nice coastal bits are pricey. Ayr prob has the most properties on offer with varying price points. Also Troon and Ayr have a history of getting rammed with drunk teenagers in the summer. Googling antisocial sunshine troon/ayr beach and you'll see what I mean. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th Feb 2020 1:11am)
  • I work in a jewellery workshop. So it’s doing remodelling/commissions/repairs as well as a bit of retail. In general retail jewellers are targeted on sales and it can be a bit mind numbing and repetitive. If you don’t have the skills you could maybe man the front counter of a workshop. You tend to learn on the job how to price repairs/recognise stones metals etc and also if you have good employers and show a bit of flair you might get a hand in buying in stock. I see lots of interesting stuff on the day to day. It’s amazing what normal folk have sitting in drawers at home. It’s lovely when you’re able to put a bit of shine on some old/sentimental/broken jewellery too. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 5th Mar 2020 10:33pm)
  • Surely there’s enough cctv/security on site that they can be arrested? What they’re doing is SO SO stupid. An example should be made by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 10th Mar 2020 2:11pm)
  • That’s the frontage and side entrance of the station. The whole station has been getting an update for the last couple of years. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Mar 2020 6:47pm)
  • I miss the old bank building that was there. Was always hilarious in the wee hours watching drunk people trying to sit on the ledge at the bus stop and sliding down the slope. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Aug 2020 12:16pm)
  • I grew up in suburban Glasgow but I remember being in Glasgow for the Flower Festival... It was a bit like the City Centre during the Commonwealth Games. Everything was spruced up, there were remarkably few junkies or homeless (where did they go during the games by the way? its a mystery.) and it had a bit of a holiday atmosphere to it. I can remember being a kid in the early 90s and being taken shopping in town before Buchanan st was fully pedestrianised. It was a no-mans land about halfway up the street. Absolutely loved getting to go to the Warner Brothers store (which I imagine must be part of Frasers now) but the streets always felt really busy and I was terrified of getting lost. We weren't a rich family but I felt rich growing up in the burbs. We had lots of parks, woodland and rivers to arse about in. It wasn't until I was much older that I realised how relatively low on the economic ladder we were. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Aug 2020 10:55am)
  • I remember starting school and everyone badgering me about what team I supported. We were not a football or a religious family in any way so i was mystified as to why it was so important that kids would be getting so riled up over it. In the later 90's my teenage boyfriend got his head kicked in for looking like Michael Mols. Which seemed like quite a tenuous reason for a kicking. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Aug 2020 11:24am)
  • It was sooo expensive but I remember there being lots of interactive things to do. Jolly Giant was an absolute treat. If I'm ever passing by it- I don't know if it's my imagination but I can still see the outline of the Giant on the building. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Aug 2020 11:20am)
  • If it's as warm as it was last night take some snacks and a book and go sit in a park. Some cinemas are open if that floats your boat. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Aug 2020 12:45pm)
  • The number of auld wifies and drunk old men that put pound coins into babies prams. Think it was more widespread then but definitely still goes on. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Aug 2020 1:06pm)
  • Topalobambas is surprisingly decent - seems like very good quality food and well seasoned. Sometimes YucaTaco do pop ups- or you can order online from them- their food is amazing - inventive and authentic. Otherwise it's a case of making it yourself with supplies from Lupe Pintos. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Aug 2020 2:11pm)
  • is it where McDonalds is now on trongate? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Aug 2020 2:50pm)
  • Pat ma shants. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Aug 2020 3:57pm)
  • i think there's a glassblower at the whisky bond but i'm not sure if they offer workshops to the public or whatnot. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Aug 2020 4:30pm)
  • If we told you they wouldn't be quiet and secluded anymore. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Aug 2020 9:02am)
  • Maybe this is how we get the gammons to put on a goddamn facemask. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Aug 2020 9:00am)
  • it probably looks 'naice' when the gates are open. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Aug 2020 9:04am)
  • CaVa in Giffnock having to close due to covid exposure/track and trace programme. Haven't seen anything in the news about it yet. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Aug 2020 1:33pm)
  • The libraries listed are all ones where social-distancing would be compromised. Its not that the libraries are closing- it's that they've been risk assessed as not good to go at the moment. Glasgow live posting absolute clickbait nonsense as usual. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Aug 2020 1:32pm)
  • Thanks for making a blanket statement for all us homogenous poor people who want the exact same thing. We are the borg. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Aug 2020 2:17pm)
  • I guffawed at this. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Aug 2020 7:38pm)
  • I hope you're back at work soon. Particularly if it's Langside- that's my favourite. I go to the library (usually pre-covid) every week for leisure. And every week there is a diverse mob of people using the library for all sorts of different things. Grief counselling, financial counselling, refugees getting help with forms, old folk learning to use computers, students using the space to study, little kids doing book bug or lego stuff. They're important spaces for actual people. (If the council was really interested in monetising them in some way I'd suggest putting a coffee shop in them as a form of monetisation. I usually bring one with me but I'd happily pay for one if it contributed to keeping it afloat.) by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Aug 2020 7:37pm)
  • What's that? i didn't hear you.... Omada Corp are a scam ?! by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Aug 2020 7:40pm)
  • I've never been disappointed in ichiban by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Aug 2020 12:16pm)
  • Not a beer garden-- but if weather is shite I'm sure Platform are the Arches are covering the football by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Aug 2020 8:32pm)
  • You're not really into it if you're asking for recommendations. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Aug 2020 8:30pm)
  • Where are you booked for dinner? (Rather than send you across town for a pint.) by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 17th Aug 2020 8:49am)
  • For your personality type it will leave you dead inside. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 17th Aug 2020 8:46am)
  • Calderglen isn't free for the mini zoo bit. (Although it's not expensive). by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Aug 2020 11:55am)
  • Echoing this. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Aug 2020 3:10pm)
  • Wearing a kilt to a wedding is lovely. Can take a guy from a 4 to an 8. But it sounds like the weddings you go to are dumpster fires of awful people. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 21st Aug 2020 11:25am)
  • Got to love our howlin patter by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 21st Aug 2020 6:43pm)
  • If you can get your hands on Thorntonhall farmhouse ice cream it is honestly a game changer. Even their 'boring old vanilla' tastes so good. It's probably what vanilla is meant to taste like. My personal favourite was a tequila sunrise sorbet but they do all sorts. They arrange delivery locally or farmhouse pickup through fb. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 22nd Aug 2020 2:29pm)
  • Does anyone know what it was about? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 22nd Aug 2020 2:27pm)
  • They literally spout any old shite though. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 22nd Aug 2020 2:52pm)
  • It really depends what kind of history you want to study. Whats your interests- focus on those. Read often and read widely. Make sure you have the skills to get into uni. The rest is easy so long as you have the time for it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 23rd Aug 2020 9:15pm)
  • Gin71 is Cup during the day. OP is visiting one of their other sites by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 26th Aug 2020 10:54pm)
  • There’s rules about how many people can be within a square footage and regarding access to bathrooms. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 26th Aug 2020 10:52pm)
  • Bike Shop smells like a hamster cage. Totally puts me off. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 26th Aug 2020 10:56pm)
  • Why not go explore if that's what your interests are rather than 'Urban Followed Googlemaps Successfully'. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th Aug 2020 1:58pm)
  • It's easier to manage, maintain, clean one floor rather than two. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 28th Aug 2020 10:11am)
  • Big Bear, Deanston, Grain and Grind. All decent. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 28th Aug 2020 8:35pm)
  • I read that as faeces of Glasgow. Equally fitting. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 28th Aug 2020 10:17pm)
  • East Kilbride. Loads of outdoor space- if you're in West Mains / East Mains/ end of Calderwood you're walking distance for the train station to town. (There's also buses throughout) You will get a pretty decent property for under £150k by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Aug 2020 10:21am)
  • I think it was THE art school up until the 90s. Prolific amount of great work was coming from there and it felt groundbreaking and exciting. But it seems to have lost its way a bit. Both as a teaching institution and also administratively. Let’s not even mention the fires. Once is a tragedy, twice is absolutely careless. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Aug 2020 12:38pm)
  • You used to get to do utterly bizarre and groundbreaking projects on the architecture course. Really extend the ideas of what is possible. Unfortunately some of the best professors have passed away. It’s still a good course and well respected but a lot of the optimism has been stamped out at the school and budget cuts curtail a lot by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Aug 2020 3:03pm)
  • I believe the truth is that they could have installed the sprinklers at an earlier point of the rebuild but chose not to... and then the proverbial lightning struck twice before they were installed. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Aug 2020 3:17pm)
  • Would you be selling a property in the US or looking to rent? Obviously absolutely everything depends on where you decide to live and work. A typical rent for a flatshare in the south side of glasgow would be somewhere between £500-£650 per month. If you’re based in the south side and work in the city centre- your public transport would be about £5 a day. (You can get lower with travel cards etc but just dealing in round numbers here) Food- again- you cut your cloth to suit your needs and it depends what you like to eat. I’d say on the whole grocery shopping is a similar price to the US although Aldi and Lidl (Which I don’t believe you have) is a German export which seems to be consistently cheaper. They are getting to be fairly common across town. What kind of job would you be looking for? Assuming you’re over 21, our average minimum wage tends to be somewhere around £15k by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 31st Aug 2020 7:49am)
  • It's quite hard to find short term rentals. You might hit it lucky with rightmove but airbnb is probably the most straightforward channel. Very expensive though-above market rent. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 31st Aug 2020 3:58pm)
  • I don’t think they’re having 15 folk over for a civilised meal. They’re having a house full of folk from all over going tonto. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Sep 2020 8:14pm)
  • Yes, Gardens, outdoors, hospitality still fine for meet-ups by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Sep 2020 8:17pm)
  • There will surely come a point where the general populace would welcome it becoming a chargeable offence in order that the many aren’t punished for the behaviour of the few. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Sep 2020 8:23pm)
  • It says businesses still ok so I’d assume trades are fine - given that you should be wearing PPE and not getting pished and snogging the house owner etc by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Sep 2020 8:21pm)
  • We use crudites darling - strictly no double dipping! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Sep 2020 9:05pm)
  • There's no change to hospitality offerings. Pubs still cleared for indoors. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Sep 2020 9:36am)
  • Feel like we're back in the 80's/early 90's. Glasgow has taken such a tumble since its wee moment of glory during the Commonwealth Games. There was none of this shite going on in the city centre then- why is it that visitors are protected from this horrible side of Glasgow and actual Glaswegians have to just live with it? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Sep 2020 9:58am)
  • 10% over valuation is typical for the area but it can go waaaay over that. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Sep 2020 6:04pm)
  • It’s not necessarily street specific- it’s property specific as the level of finish can be so varied (ex student flat vs farrow and ball daydream). The street I am on is seeing property selling within a month with bidding wars. Definitely a sellers market. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Sep 2020 6:40pm)
  • Goldcraft in Shawlands have been there forever. Nice family jewellers workshop. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Sep 2020 7:24pm)
  • A couple in giffnock as well. Courtyard and pane vino both closed this week. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 3rd Sep 2020 11:49pm)
  • It has already been cancelled as has the Xmas light show. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Sep 2020 12:40pm)
  • Buon Appetito at Sheddens blows Catch's fish out of the water. Worth sampling if you're over that way. Catch's tempura is better though. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Sep 2020 3:49pm)
  • You can definitely go into city centre but I wouldn’t be hanging around when it’s quiet (the small hours of the morning) and would recommend not wearing headphones so that you can tune in to what’s going on around you. The area around central station has been a bit rough for years (union street, Gordon street and argyle street) but it has spread a bit. Historically the trongate is also a bit dicey including the walk down to saltmarket. I’d recommend only visiting glasgow green in the daytime and sticking to busy pathways. From trongate that leads you into the barras (barrowlands) for which the same applies. It’s all fine, and lots of people like it for being “real, salt of the earth places and people” and it’s definitely worth an explore. But just be mindful. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Sep 2020 6:31pm)
  • It can be a bit heroine-ey. Mostly down next to the water by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Sep 2020 9:30pm)
  • Maybe you’re the jakey? 😉 j/k man I’ve lived that end of town for years and it’s always been a problem/something I was aware of. But I reckon they’re just bold as brass in the middle of town at the moment by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Sep 2020 11:18pm)
  • https://youtu.be/Am_aqnfYUgU You’re weclome. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 7th Sep 2020 2:02pm)
  • https://youtu.be/wQoTBLTieAk any joy... at work so can’t have the bloody sound on 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 7th Sep 2020 2:32pm)
  • I think it varies depending on where you want to go. Where do you fancy and people can tell you what they think of their covid measures? by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 7th Sep 2020 9:22pm)
  • Some parks have BBQ areas with raised brick stands for you to use. I'm sure there's a spot at Pollok park. Definitely not QP or Rouken Glen though. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 8th Sep 2020 3:54pm)
  • Near the playpark I think 😬 I might be smushing a few parks into one. I can’t remember definitively. Worth a look though. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 8th Sep 2020 4:22pm)
  • If you're a student there is usually subsidised canteens onsite at your campus. Not on a pay monthly arrangement though. It's definitely cheapest to cook for yourself. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 9th Sep 2020 4:30pm)
  • Yes I think they will be open. Perhaps with even lesser capacities though. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 9th Sep 2020 7:30pm)
  • It gets people to look and get invested in a property that they might not have budgeted for. Putting something on at 95 is going to get more people looking at it than if it were 105. Basically gaming your search parameters. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Sep 2020 11:30am)
  • Some areas are more in demand than others. Some properties are more in demand than others. It’s an easy way of generating more interest. Personally I think it’s a bit of a swindle. But a lot of agents use it to get viewers so that they can show the client they’re getting value for their money using them. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Sep 2020 11:54am)
  • The ones closer to HRV are probably in more competitive areas where it’s likely to go over that hrv anway or the agent is just being straightforward. (More likely to happen when there’s a local agent who knows an area well rather than someone out of town who is just trying their luck and painting with broad strokes) by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Sep 2020 11:58am)
  • Interesting woman. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Sep 2020 12:01pm)
  • As an agent you really don’t want people to be lowballing offers as it’s more likely to piss off/ panic your client. O/o is nonsense in my opinion and I don’t even consider it. HRV is the real information we should be considering. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Sep 2020 12:00pm)
  • You make a fair point but most people are likely to hold off for the price they want. If the price is in line with other similar properties then they just sit on it. More interest isn’t worth it if the client can’t move onto the next property that they have in mind. This tends to be more typical in properties over 500k or if a property has a bit of an issue (antisocial behaviour or recent bad press of the street kind of thing.) by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Sep 2020 1:27pm)
  • If your max is 150 it’s unlikely that a house in the 95k bracket will fill your needs. People tend to buy Up. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Sep 2020 3:39pm)
  • It’s annoying but if the agency has priced deviously to get your interest then that’s their problem and they will have to answer your questions. Don’t feel bad for asking - it’s their job. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Sep 2020 3:41pm)
  • It is a bit retro. At least the chain system isn’t as big a horror up here as it is in England. That terrifies me more than having to speak to an estate agent 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Sep 2020 4:04pm)
  • If you’re looking for houses in a specific area... the difference between a 95k property and a 150k would be fairly marked. While both houses might be within your budget- the £150k one is higher for a reason, maybe a better street, needs less work doing, bigger garden, whatever. A customer who has sought out an agreement in principle for £150k is unlikely to look for and settle for a property at 95k. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Sep 2020 4:03pm)
  • There can still be a bidding war in Castlemilk. People still want to live there and there are streets and areas that are more desirable than others. The margins might be smaller than, say, the West end- but the process is the same. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Sep 2020 4:06pm)
  • There’s no softplay open yet. Depending on the weather, I’d go for a walk around Kelvingrove Park and visit Kelvingrove museum (you do need to book this). Failing that there’s lots of public parks to explore and most have a children’s playpark included. If you can say which region of the city you’re staying in maybe we can recommend something convenient/good places for family dinners etc by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 11th Sep 2020 7:06pm)
  • It’s such a great opportunity for a decent seafood chef. The place is beautiful, no doubt, but its food had been overshadowed by some vibrant, clever and simple seafood options across town. Imagine a Crabshakk/Rogano crossover. That would be well worth a visit! by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 11th Sep 2020 7:14pm)
  • You’re handy for Palacerigg country park then- might be worth a look! by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 11th Sep 2020 7:12pm)
  • Can’t imagine why.... by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 11th Sep 2020 10:54pm)
  • Your household waste goes into separate bins. It’s usually plastics and glass, paper and card, general waste and garden waste. Batteries can be recycled at drop off points in major supermarkets. If you stay in a complex of flats (apartments) sometimes the recycling facilities aren’t as great. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 12th Sep 2020 2:37pm)
  • You’re going to need a decent pair of waterproof boots. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 12th Sep 2020 2:35pm)
  • https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/18716688.rogano-glasgow-bosses-deny-rumours-restaurant-closing-good/?fbclid=IwAR3XGTcxvNHyATYqcpcmAEHU8C8lVzh7Zs8jIWlMJBb0lh4xIy9X6_bTzsA The owners of Rogano have debunked that it’s closing for good or for sale. So actually they’ve just let all their staff go... which makes them a bit dobberish. Especially after what we have now heard re:tips etc. Crabshakk/Gandolfi is better anyway 🤷🏻‍♀️ by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 12th Sep 2020 3:57pm)
  • If you have a degree then why would you need highers? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 15th Sep 2020 9:54pm)
  • Brush Barbers is pretty decent. Sinclair Dr. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 16th Sep 2020 11:14am)
  • It looks lovely there, I'm so unorganised though. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 16th Sep 2020 11:13am)
  • It's their discretion I suppose, the caveat is usually that acceptance for a 2nd undergrad would be based on result and it being from another approved University. Which given that Glasgow is Russell Group- might be quite limiting. You'd probably have to do an access to humanities course- the University run one although it's probably subscribed for the year. Worth a call as it's more or less a guaranteed path into the course whereas with highers it's just regular UCAS applications. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 16th Sep 2020 1:44pm)
  • If you google east Renfrewshire state schools you will see they are some of the best rated in Scotland. Phone the council and find out who you’re in catchment for. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 17th Sep 2020 9:38am)
  • There’s been a couple of embankment collapses, it’s been an ongoing argument between the council/land services/local tenants/homeowners over who foots the bill for repairs. Plus there’s ongoing development re: Shawlands end of bridge. I think the one next to the quay you mention is a fairly disliked one as it has been fenced off as property of the complex of flats. Pretty shitty move. But yeah, most cities rivers are bustling interesting places. Ours is a wind tunnel of poorly thought out developments. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 17th Sep 2020 10:54pm)
  • Im sure Marcin’s bakes sometimes do an apple crumble. His menu changes from week to week though. (Very delicious stuff!) https://m.facebook.com/pg/marcinsbakes/photos/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0 by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 17th Sep 2020 11:33pm)
  • You’re right on all accounts. Mask on- they wear PPE. All the glasses you touch are put to the side for a clean before they’re put back. Felt fairly normal (if a lot quieter than usual because of social distancing and contamination control) by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 18th Sep 2020 8:43pm)
  • Operetta on Waterloo street Edit: it’s not open on Sundays though by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Sep 2020 12:04pm)
  • Where is reggae funk man that was usually on Buchanan street outside tgis. Haven’t seen him in a while. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Sep 2020 12:06pm)
  • That’s the one. Feel like he was ubiquitous for years, sure I remember seeing him last summer. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Sep 2020 2:23pm)
  • Publish their names. It’s all very well getting a degree, but as an employer- I would love to easily look up if you were a wee bastard during a pandemic. No jobs for you! by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 24th Sep 2020 2:00pm)
  • Grain and Grind sell their own but I have no idea pricewise by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 28th Sep 2020 7:42pm)
  • Late to reply to this one; the blind woman who used to sell Big Issue is now an Artist! She is doing really well and her drawings sell extremely quickly. [https://www.facebook.com/josunshineart](https://www.facebook.com/josunshineart) by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Oct 2020 11:25am)
  • Shawlands leather jacket headphone man is James. He comes into my shop alllllll the time as its just become part of his route. He's on a lot of meds- sometimes things get really fast for him and he can't slow down. He once came in singing a T Rex song but had Guns N Roses absolutely blasting. It was very confusing. He doesn't drink- used to- but often will go into a pub for a glass of water. Think a lot of people take advantage of him. It's a wee shame. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Oct 2020 11:30am)
  • I'm up there all the time and I can't think what you're talking about. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Oct 2020 1:57pm)
  • Check in the Mitchell. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Oct 2020 1:55pm)
  • Honestly its embarrassingly shite. You're not missing much. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Oct 2020 2:00pm)
  • Eurgh I’ve just checked and it’s still not open. I miss libraries so much by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Oct 2020 8:48pm)
  • I automatically started spouting Moira Rose’s botched adverts for Herb Ertlinger Fruit Wines there... by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 3rd Oct 2020 12:21pm)
  • It’s just that natural stone is not 100% regular. There’s patches that encourage more damp than others etc and promote more cling of dirt etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 3rd Oct 2020 11:19pm)
  • Aww are you sure you're not a Glaswegian now? Hopefully we will win you back soon. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Oct 2020 1:36pm)
  • Definitely still goes on but not sure if it's been a 2020 casualty. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Oct 2020 1:42pm)
  • Can you afford to pay for a co-op working space once a week? Although i imagine they'll be thin on the ground as they've always been popular even pre-covid. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Oct 2020 1:41pm)
  • The ducks or the duck feeders? by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Oct 2020 1:40pm)
  • >6 comments While that might be true, some of the activities that they get to do at the schools in the pricey suburbs are fantastic. The facilities are stretched, but great. PTA's tend to be really on the ball and actually useful. For example, when they had a STEAM week, there were lots of parents came in that work in those fields to give tester experiments/ open the kids eyes to opportunities/ put on events etc. You just don't get that in a skint area. They should, but it is what it is. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Oct 2020 8:43pm)
  • Thanks for the recommendation. It’s definitely something that I care about. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Oct 2020 9:06pm)
  • The 'golden z' was bullshit anyway as Sauchiehall street was absolutely languishing in a lack of investment, empty units and antisocial behaviour. It was really just buchanan street and argyle street.... and argyle street has taken such a dive in the last 5-10 years that really only buchanan street survives as a commercial shopping district. Most buildings are owned privately, and charge too high a rent to allow for re-gentrification or any grassroots movements. They're just biding their time, waiting to be compulsory purchased at the cost of the taxpayer and GCC planning can go in and bulldoze/redevelop. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 7th Oct 2020 11:40am)
  • Given that you're literally going through the Greater-Glasgow Sober-October Bar-Lockdown2- Electric Boogaloo.... you might find it easier to get someone who is currently affected by that. Plus you don't have the issue of their testimony being dubious or entirely made up. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 9th Oct 2020 6:05pm)
  • It’s pretty depressing. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 10th Oct 2020 7:41pm)
  • Shawlands although your body of water is a pond. Maybe giffnock for proximity to Shawlands and also access to rouken glen waterfalls etc and the Darnley Dams. Pricey area though. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 12th Oct 2020 7:34pm)
  • Most people commute by train which is right in the middle of the ‘village’. Takes about 20 minutes. You can usually get a seat. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 12th Oct 2020 7:56pm)
  • Fylkir of Copenhagen is in Southside. Close enough to swedish. Scandi anyway. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 13th Oct 2020 1:27pm)
  • I was confused there- i got takeaway from there for my birthday not so long ago. Missed their announcement about closing at the end of August. Shame! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 13th Oct 2020 2:10pm)
  • Support the local stores that have to pay their rent and rates all year round. And don't just pop up once a month. Locavore are great, and there's the zero waste market in the Southside as well by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 17th Oct 2020 9:47pm)
  • Berkeley Sound System. The Berkeley Suite put it on for japes. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 18th Oct 2020 6:47pm)
  • Swing is good for that if that’s the vibe you fancy. Both the 1920s cocktail bar and also the being asked for 20p outside as it’s on Hope St 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Oct 2020 4:29pm)
  • I didn’t utterly hate it when it was Capitol. But it was a bit of a “no mans land” never fully appealed to any particular clientele. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Oct 2020 4:24pm)
  • Bit cold now. Really it’s September you see a lot of them around by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Oct 2020 5:56pm)
  • Do you have a burn nearby... or neighbours with ponds? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Oct 2020 8:13pm)
  • It’s the space underneath- the other side from the Tesco by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Oct 2020 8:17pm)
  • There used to be shops in it. All the back alleys were open to the public. Union court was one of the busier ones. I wouldn’t go as far as to say it was particularly pleasant though. Got fenced off along with many others in a bid to curb awful behaviour. (Drugs/Rape/Assault). by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Oct 2020 8:12am)
  • Just given that everyone I know has had to wait at least 24 hours and often longer to get a test result, the timeline didn’t work for me. If you can get tested in an evening and have a result by the next morning then I have to grin and bear it. If someone is being an arsehole then I’m going to make them suffer for it. They’ve made my life unfathomably difficult for the next 2 weeks. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Oct 2020 4:04pm)
  • I know how a virus works. What I am trying to understand is whether is viable that a person can have a test and receive the results between 5pm and 9am the next day. From my own circle of friends, it’s taken at least 24 hours to get a response. If someone has come to work with no outcome to their test then that’s potentially a prosecutable offence. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Oct 2020 4:13pm)
  • So if someone was at work yesterday. Is it feasible that they can have a test in the evening and receive the results by 9am the next morning? I haven’t met anyone with that quick a turnaround with a test result. In which case they’ve had the test earlier but came into work anyway- endangering countless people. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Oct 2020 4:19pm)
  • I work with no mask arseholes and hr refuse to do anything about it. Just information gathering as much as possible at this point. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Oct 2020 4:31pm)
  • Charles Frazer Butchers in the mearns does all manner of weird pies. By weird I mean: alligator/ ostrich/ kangaroo etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 29th Oct 2020 11:28pm)
  • Clearly not. Who'd pay for any of the harpies in the video? by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 30th Oct 2020 8:57pm)
  • It was a monumental failure though. An absolute fuck up. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 2nd Nov 2020 1:28am)
  • ​ thought this was what the weed-dealer said. I was confused. I blame the weed. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 3rd Nov 2020 8:33pm)
  • Post Reformation up until the late Victorian period there was a lot of Christian factionalism and the many varieties of Christianity were so vehemently sure that they were the 'correct' ones and that they'd need expensive fancy buildings to reflect their Christian-ness and to keep up with the Joneses... lest they not be taken seriously. Churches weren't just places of worship, peoples' lives revolved around them. They were often associated with particular schools and people's entire social lives were activities through the Church. (Some a bit more merry than others.) There was a tendency to stay with the same church your family attended- should you choose to go elsewhere or, god forbid, to a NEW church it was a very dramatic and often relationship ending affair. Often the Church was a networking tool and a space for people to find jobs via a measure of Christian nepotism. The TLDR: Churches used to be a lot more important and every variety of Christian felt that they should have a fancy building to reflect their Godliness and one-up other congregations. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 7th Nov 2020 2:41pm)
  • >reddituser35791268 Also moved to Clarkston for the schools and the fact that you're guaranteed to make money on your property (unless you overpay wildly.) by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 8th Nov 2020 4:28pm)
  • Have had a business in a popular bit of the southside since the 80s. Have always called it the Southside. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Dec 2020 9:41pm)
  • Yeah I'm in Clarkston now as it's always referred to as Southside as well. Not so much as not wanting to be lumped in with Barrhead, not wanting to be lumped in with the Mearns! by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Dec 2020 11:48pm)
  • That’s hilarious. So many drop down address options don’t have East Renfrewshire as an option- must drive him mad. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Dec 2020 11:21pm)
  • family member who is staff gets theirs on monday by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 11th Dec 2020 10:07pm)
  • They got punted out pre-covid did they not?(Rumour was they hadn't paid their bills in quite a long time and have form for doing so with other ventures.) by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 13th Dec 2020 11:13pm)
  • 'm sure there's still outstanding invoices for last years festival. Subclub-I don't know what they were thinking. Too many cooks on that board and not enough who actually care about the business beyond it being a money making enterprise. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 14th Dec 2020 7:59am)
  • Grain and Grind for Cannoli. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 24th Dec 2020 3:24pm)
  • I've never eaten actual food in there but their doughnuts are amazing. Knock the chain ones out of the water. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 24th Dec 2020 3:24pm)
  • Agreed. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 24th Dec 2020 3:25pm)
  • If Wok Star is open their vegetarian options are v tasty by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 25th Dec 2020 5:30pm)
  • Any actual jewellers workshop will stick a white sapphire in a ring for you. Just give them the budget and style that you want. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 28th Dec 2020 2:33pm)
  • They didn't pay their bills for years so I guess it's fair. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 30th Dec 2020 12:30am)
  • I'd wait till after all this and you'll get better advice re: jobs. The jobs market is decimated at the moment and there's a heap of competition for even entry level roles. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 4th Jan 2021 11:36pm)
  • BYE DRIVER by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 6th Jan 2021 12:46pm)
  • A couple of members of Fatherson are weegie inhabitants so I'll say them. Bossy Love. Danananakroyd. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 12th Jan 2021 12:42pm)
  • Child trafficking is one of the tropes that Qanon use to get people hooked. No proof. But they're banking on people being outraged enough that they don't go hunting for facts. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 19th Jan 2021 11:48am)
  • Lived in a flat overlooking the m8 and honestly can’t say that noise was ever a problem. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Jan 2021 2:18pm)
  • Kings Court had Kozi, Cyber, the witchcraft shop whose name has escaped me, Mr Ben (still there) and Spyker (for a very short period). by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 24th Jan 2021 1:36pm)
  • I liked the furry changing rooms in Kozi. Ludo and Laurie were the couple who owned the shop. Wonder if they went back to France? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 24th Jan 2021 1:35pm)
  • Literally the one on the corner directly overlooking/on a level with the m8. Only time there is any real discernible noise is when there’s snow and traffic gets bad. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 24th Jan 2021 1:40pm)
  • It's a bit like Mrs Browns Boys. Not for me but loads of folk seem to love it. I like that it's a local woman making some bank though. Good for her. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 26th Jan 2021 10:09am)
  • We went to the last showing of Cirque du Soleil at Braehead before it was nixed early. We had paid for tickets, limited budget, no refund available so thought we'd chance our luck. Was absolutely fine and felt safe as about 2/3 of the audience hadn't shown up. We had lots of space to ourselves as it was seated etc. It was strange though as no crowd noise and a weird energy. Then the next day we heard the remaining shows were cancelled. All considered, it was an interesting thing to witness but we really shouldn't have went. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 26th Jan 2021 10:16am)
  • At least with human baby there's the relief that you're not pregnant anymore. With puppies you go from having a peaceful, if slightly boring, life to constantly having to stop them from killing themselves. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 26th Jan 2021 1:52pm)
  • And that is why puppies are better than babies. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 26th Jan 2021 7:42pm)
  • it's honestly such a raw deal. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 27th Jan 2021 10:43am)
  • I totally agree. I remember going out for dinner 3 months after having a baby- first foray out the door without them... went somewhere vaguely swish as it was a treat. Some utter berk brought their baby to the restaurant. The minute it started crying I honestly thought I was losing my mind. Plus triggered thee olde leaky boob situation so all in all... fucking shite night. I know everyone is all for kids being allowed into different spaces etc, but ffs don't take your baby to expensive places. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 27th Jan 2021 12:01pm)
  • It was only a year before all that they were in the press being lauded for either giving or selling the business on to their employees. I can't wrap my head around that level of we giveth and we taketh. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 27th Jan 2021 4:45pm)
  • I grew up in South Lanarkshire. It's saving grace was that there was a train to town. If you're outdoorsy there's lots of easy access to woodland/countryside etc. But other than that unless you have kids there's not a lot for you there. Is there any groups of students looking to enroll at the same time as you? Maybe see if you can seek one out. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 28th Jan 2021 10:58am)
  • Linky? by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 1st Feb 2021 2:16pm)
  • you pay a premium though because its argyll arcade rent to cover. I usually go to wee independents. Good ones in the southside if you google. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Feb 2021 9:49pm)
  • Most of them don't even live in Scotland. It's just 5th generation Americans giving it "Och Aye The Noo". And old people. I sense old people on the internet. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 5th Feb 2021 1:09pm)
  • show us yer plague organ by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 5th Feb 2021 1:10pm)
  • The old ones here don't get papped as old because there's genuinely a more progressive feel to the attitudes on this page. The other page would prob still support Section 28. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 5th Feb 2021 7:42pm)
  • Where is the clennie based now that they've sold off the old stable block on Bell st. for flats? by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 5th Feb 2021 7:53pm)
  • If I'm really honest, we're on a 3 week cycle in East Ren and it's fine. The set up is Grey once every three Weeks (general waste) Brown every 2 (garden waste/compostables) Green once every three weeks (glass and plastic) Blue once every three weeks (paper and card) There is issues re: brown bins at the moment as there's a proposal to charge extra for them but the actual current bin service (although a pest to get used to) is fine. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 5th Feb 2021 7:50pm)
  • toxic masculinity. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 5th Feb 2021 8:03pm)
  • Toni's in Giffnock by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 6th Feb 2021 1:41pm)
  • Where are you? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 9th Feb 2021 1:33pm)
  • If you’re Clarkston I’m out stoating about with a sledge? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 9th Feb 2021 1:51pm)
  • I’ve never seen any issues there to be honest. 10 years plus. You will probably pay a bit more than most on the home insurance premium but it won’t be anything wild. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 16th Feb 2021 8:56pm)
  • Would just like to point out that in my experience Chinese students have been one of the most racist groups on campus. Anti muslim, anti personal space and and uncooperative (group projects from hell.). I actually ended up switching degrees because it was so unpleasant and never dealt with as they're paying £££££££££ to be here. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th Feb 2021 3:54pm)
  • If you’re family oriented a lot of people move to east ren for the school catchments. It’s quiet, there’s some nice walks and the trains are dead handy for town and Shawlands etc. Lots of very nice dogs. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 19th Feb 2021 11:33am)
  • I'd wait for Goldcraft in shawlands to be open. They're super busy for good reason by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 21st Feb 2021 4:42pm)
  • Do you know anything about her at all? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 23rd Feb 2021 10:14pm)
  • Feel like I'm going slightly mad as Ive been trapped in suburbia for an absolute age yet my social media all weekend has been photos of people at Loch Lomond or up a big hill miiiiiiiiiles away. Shower of selfish bastards. Honestly. Do you not think everyone would love to be doing that? Have you considered why we're not? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 28th Feb 2021 11:58am)
  • It's all for the 'gram innit? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 28th Feb 2021 1:41pm)
  • I think if we all knew that we were staying in and killing transmission entirely then you'd have purpose for doing it and it would be fine- a light at the end of the tunnel. But what will actually happen is that Scots will stay at home and the English will all come up for a holiday and it will be total a waste of time. Plus you'll get the usual folk who think these things don't apply to them and so have to go to the beach 40 mins away for their mental health. There's no collectivism at all. And that's what is holding us back. That and naff Govt directives with no teeth to them. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 2nd Mar 2021 1:08pm)
  • There's a roller rink in kinning park and one in cumbernauld... it's been doing a wee resurgence for at least the last 5 years or so. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 2nd Mar 2021 1:13pm)
  • speak to G's Cattle and Creel (on fb based Southside). I don't know who he sources his meat from but it's top notch. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 2nd Mar 2021 8:11pm)
  • I like First Direct- its all online but if you need anything in person you can use the HSBC branch on Buchanan St. I think I visit once or twice a year to change my coins to notes. Never a large queue. Easy. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Mar 2021 1:15pm)
  • Is it? I didn’t know this... and have not seen it in the news either. Must have passed me by. But also- poor show. It’s clearly relevant chat. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 4th Mar 2021 10:31pm)
  • i wish we were more european and had proper graff parks so that these guys could actually get some legit practice. Not all graffiti is created equal. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 10th Mar 2021 12:06am)
  • Locavore maybe? I know they're currently expanding. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 10th Mar 2021 12:16am)
  • They're extremely vocal about "Fuck the Police" which I find a bit juvenile to be honest. Wonder who they'll call when their windows are inevitably panned in. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 19th Mar 2021 8:49pm)
  • Fucksakes. And yet folk were having ructions about the vigil for that poor woman in London. Chop their dicks off. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 24th Mar 2021 10:47am)
  • Battlefield is a stones throw from shawlands. They’re very similar in character by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th Mar 2021 2:35pm)
  • Did they not all go bust anyway? by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th Mar 2021 4:28pm)
  • You don’t tend to get certificated jewellery in second hand unless you’re dropping a lot on a particularly large stone. Usually hallmarks suffice. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th Mar 2021 4:27pm)
  • If you’re in glasgow the maths lecturers at Langside college were fab. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th Mar 2021 4:26pm)
  • Pish. Was cracking before it was bought over by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th Mar 2021 4:30pm)
  • No one in the Argyll arcade will rip you off. They’ve been there forever. Might be a bit more expensive in there because of Argyll arcade rent mind you! Try Goldcraft in Shawlands as well. Tiny shop but they get some interesting stuff. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th Mar 2021 5:42pm)
  • Don’t think the nice areas around Queen’s Park are any cheaper than the west end to be honest. Feel like the “Southside is a cheaper west end” argument is now null and void as good grief flat prices have gone mental. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st Mar 2021 1:58pm)
  • Another vote for martins by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 14th Apr 2021 11:13pm)
  • Robert fields book... something about minstrels and vagabonds is a pretty good nosey into the glasgow alt/rock/metal scene through 80s to early 00s by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 14th Apr 2021 11:13pm)
  • I’ve never really considered safety breaches. It’s more the paying the bills on your tod that is the killer. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 19th Apr 2021 6:34pm)
  • It is currently kicking off on the battlefield community page and someone has linked to here. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Apr 2021 5:08pm)
  • I’m surprised to be honest. It’s a bit like flypaper for racists and conspiracy theorists. They all flock to it. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Apr 2021 8:19pm)
  • I think the admins try quite hard to remain Switzerland on everything. But in doing so they’re basically letting racist conspiracy nuts tout this as a nice business. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Apr 2021 10:56pm)
  • Tell me more of mexican pop up... is it Yu ca taco? They're bllody amazing by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Apr 2021 1:50pm)
  • I’d choose whereabouts you want to stay, have you ever visited before? What are you looking for in a locale? Are you looking to flat share with strangers or for a place of your own? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Apr 2021 6:59pm)
  • I’d go to the circle in London for geometric stuff. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 22nd Apr 2021 12:09pm)
  • Figos? It’s cracking. And very good value. Would recommend by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 25th Apr 2021 1:39pm)
  • It’s really good. I am a total food snob and the folk at work who live nearby were raving about it. They were super accommodating about us arranging a workplace pickup on our lunch hour etc and it was very very delicious. Was expecting it to be a lot more expensive! by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 25th Apr 2021 3:28pm)
  • So I can comment on this a little. There has long been whispers about St Mungos museum becoming something else as the cathedral isn’t really set up as a museum space due to it being a functioning cathedral. Theoretically a museum of Glasgow’s medieval history would be better situated there. However Historical Environment Scotland would probably want to do a done deal for Provands Lordship and St Mungos together. It’s a shame as it’s one less place to visit for free. But equally, footfall at St Mungos is dire and Provands Lordship needs a lot of work that GCC can’t fund. So it was unsurprising to see them on this list. The couper institute has been under threat before and is prime development land. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 26th Apr 2021 2:00pm)
  • The name would be on the other side. Totally average symbology for a gravestone by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 27th Apr 2021 5:37pm)
  • I only just realised that it’s not called the wraith. I thought it was quite a morbid name for such an awful stretch of road for a reason 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 28th Apr 2021 11:55pm)
  • Smells like a hamster cage in there by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 29th Apr 2021 9:29am)
  • Most of Christopher Brookmyre’s work seems to be set in or around Glasgow. Some of his books very very funny. I particularly liked “it’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye” and “a tale etched in pencil “ or something along those lines. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 29th Apr 2021 9:31am)
  • There’s a dead one in Queen’s Park today. FYI if anyone is going for a walk with their dog- maybe keep it on the lead if you think they’ll make a beeline for it by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 30th Apr 2021 11:17am)
  • So the rumours are that TRNSMT will be the first festival and will be used as a test case. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 30th Apr 2021 5:22pm)
  • Yes by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 30th Apr 2021 6:50pm)
  • No one likes a bitter Betty. If you get on two trains or two buses then you too can have a sausage roll for a quirkily named cafe served by a barista with an edgy haircut. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 1st May 2021 12:16pm)
  • Sounds a lot more interesting than the grey suburbs by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 1st May 2021 3:01pm)
  • Actually I was referring to the infamously large sausage rolls from common ground ya pleb by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 1st May 2021 4:48pm)
  • I’m a woman. I spend a helluva lot more than that on a haircut. Away and cry into your pint of tennants. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 1st May 2021 7:53pm)
  • 😂 couldn’t give a shite pal. At least I’m not in the arsehole of nowhere. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd May 2021 9:24am)
  • Sour grapes man. I don’t even have to attempt a shot at your personal appearance because your shite chat shows you up. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd May 2021 12:55pm)
  • Common ground/grain & grind/ big bear bakery by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd May 2021 4:30pm)
  • They’re really common in most parks. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 3rd May 2021 1:57pm)
  • Yu ca taco often at a lot of food truck style events and do a home delivery box thing. Absolutely banging by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 6th May 2021 11:28am)
  • Best get someone local. My friend is so inundated with jobs he basically doesn’t have to leave the area he lives. (Which is handy for food/toilet- the usual landscaper issues!) by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th May 2021 1:51pm)
  • I won’t lie, I do have a fascination with this kind of football fan. I don’t really understand mob mentality over a sport. Or is it religion? Either way it’s pretty grim. It’s one of the things I like least about living here. There’s a mindlessness about it, seemingly nice people just want to meet up en masse so that they can fuck shit up and obstruct every one else’s day. You don’t get this with the tennis. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th May 2021 4:39pm)
  • No, not classism. I am as lower working class as the next person. I got a bursary at college for being from an underprivileged area and not having parents with degrees yada yada… Just not a football person. Or a tennis person either really. But you could replace football with any sport and the analogy still stands. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th May 2021 4:54pm)
  • Really, I am a suck up because I don’t like mob mentality. Aye fine then. No point arguing with this kind of stupidity. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th May 2021 5:18pm)
  • But they won’t talk about it because it’s not ‘aspirational’. Even though they’re shouting themselves in the foot by voting Tory. It’s a mess. But you can’t appeal to those who’ve effectively been brainwashed into thinking that this is all there is to life. I’d argue there’s definitely still an income/background part of class. As anyone who went to Glasgow Uni would be able to confirm. Nothing makes you feel more working class than sitting in a room full of Cuthberts. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th May 2021 5:21pm)
  • I’m happily working class and connect with my community without flares or violence. Also don’t want to be part of a community that is running around with flares or violence 🤷🏻‍♀️ This is not a class issue. It’s a morality issue. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th May 2021 7:46pm)
  • Zilch in trongate. Fully vegan. Handy for Glasgow Green picnics! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th May 2021 7:34am)
  • Did their laser person not get outed in the mass Twitter outing of catty creeps last year? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th May 2021 7:29pm)
  • I think it’s just a big ink factory. They don’t seem to treat artists particularly well and it’s quite a weird cliquey environment. I found their pricing inconsistent and for all of the corporateness of it I didn’t have a contract or anything confirming my price/agreement etc. Prefer just dealing directly with an artist rather than relaying things through a receptionist. I think they just burn through staff quickly. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th May 2021 7:28pm)
  • Chris Brookmyre by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 20th May 2021 5:54pm)
  • Where are you looking at region wise? We might be able to suggest similar/broader ideas for you? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 20th May 2021 5:51pm)
  • Can confirm Partick is decent. Also if you’re next to the subway it’s even better/handier. If you liked Shawlands you might also like battlefield/mount Florida/Cathcart which might help to broaden your search options a bit! by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 20th May 2021 7:14pm)
  • Southside is wild at the moment. I’ve lived here most of my life and never seen anything like it. I think it’s a decent place to live although gentrifying quickly, so we are in that golden spot where there’s some beautiful, luxurious businesses but also the good olde stalwarts that are well priced and have been here for ages. West end is just to pricey rent wise for a lot of non-premium goods businesses. It’s a shame, it sucks the life out of the place when what shaped an area is no longer viable in the area. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 20th May 2021 7:23pm)
  • Is this for acne? Or just general ageing and fine lines? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 22nd May 2021 1:07pm)
  • Genuinely love a regional accent. I have members of my family went for elocution lessons and they come across as so much colder and more aloof. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 22nd May 2021 1:23pm)
  • Have you looked into tretinoin? I’m an active member on lots of skincare subs and I think this might be a low cost solution for your issues! I get mine via subscription through Dermatica by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 22nd May 2021 5:19pm)
  • In Japan. Was very strange. We were also related in a very loose way. (Cousin of a cousin). by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 25th May 2021 10:33am)
  • So you have a bit of an issue as at the moment its not clear who will be allowed to show the football due to it being classified as 'an event'. So there's some sort of thing has been set up on Glasgow Green for it (easily accessible for City Centre) and to my knowledge SWG3 have a set up for it as well. Please be aware that at the moment up here you can only drink outdoors and for a lot of bars you have to make a booking, if you can do it its worth doing to avoid being turned away. Platform is also in the middle of the city centre and usually good for these things. Particularly if the weather is bad. But if the current licensing restrictions carry on you wont be able to get a drink indoors. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 25th May 2021 5:08pm)
  • I think they're aiming for chain stores. I don't know if they fully understand the demographic of Shawlands really. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th May 2021 12:13pm)
  • Then you'd end up with something like Trefoil avenue which just hasn't weathered well and looks like a bit of a carbuncle next to the tenements. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th May 2021 12:11pm)
  • Im sure chain gyms could afford one of the new units - particularly given how densely occupied the area is/will be. The lack of parking or amenity space is pretty shocking though. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th May 2021 12:27pm)
  • Yeah it is a worry. I work in Shawlands near the arcade and we have worries that it's going to affect our business. We will definitely miss the passing trade of local workers from the arcade etc. As someone who has been in Shawlands since the 80s- Im glad its finally being done. The best picture framer in Glasgow is based in the arcade, I hope he finds a new unit. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th May 2021 12:33pm)
  • It looks similarish to the bit in Anderston that is new. Only they have amenity space and public art too. It’s all quite nice to be honest and there’s space to live and play in public. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th May 2021 2:09pm)
  • Totally agree. I’d be quite pissed off if Oliver Bonas opened up and put all the lovely gift/art/home ware shops around Shawlands out of business by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th May 2021 3:35pm)
  • Locavore probably by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th May 2021 7:23pm)
  • Uniqueness costs. I'd settle for good quality, attractive housing which is nice to live in. We would all love a 'character' property. But then look at the people who moved into the refurbed schoolhouse in Battlefield = 'affordable housing' that they can't afford to heat because the radiator ratios/insulation has been cut back on in order to spend money on maintaining character. Result is people moving out en masse or being put into financial difficulties because of their unbearably cold home. (As someone who runs architectural tours of Glasgow's medieval and victorian past it kills me to say the above but I'm being realistic rather than hopeful.) by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 28th May 2021 10:04am)
  • All the units at the arcade have known this was coming for at least the last 3 years and their leases reflected it. I’m sure there a new gym will move in once units are built. I imagine they’d be part of the first phase, by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Jun 2021 9:08pm)
  • A further 600 flats in total… but no parking facilities. Mental. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Jun 2021 9:10pm)
  • I totally agree with this but don’t think our models of public transportation are moving fast enough for it to be a successful swap. Our trains and buses are so expensive compared to other cities and countries. Plus they aren’t reliable/existent in all communities. (FYI not a driver and it’s a constant inconvenience as I live in the back of beyond.) by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 11th Jun 2021 12:17am)
  • Twas v quiet. No queues today. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 11th Jun 2021 12:55pm)
  • Marks deli in giffnock. It’s spendy but is a great jewish deli. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 12th Jun 2021 1:23pm)
  • Anywhere that does thorntonhall farm ice cream. Jeezo- trust me it’s absolutely amazing. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 18th Jun 2021 7:23pm)
  • Is this “the community looking after them” in action? 😂 They seem like tittyheads. Fairly harmless ones but would say anything to make themselves sound more interesting than they are. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 22nd Jun 2021 6:01pm)
  • Livingstone by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 23rd Jun 2021 12:12pm)
  • Nirvana at Trongate. They’ve been around the longest, always immaculate. Owner is a top chap. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 23rd Jun 2021 12:10pm)
  • Luke and Jack possibly? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 27th Jun 2021 9:05pm)
  • Having nosebleeds constantly. Thank f I’m working from home. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 29th Jun 2021 5:21pm)
  • She was found yesterday morning (or the day before). Working from home so all days are the same currently. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 3rd Jul 2021 10:38am)
  • No large umbrellas I’d take to mean no giant golf brollys by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Jul 2021 2:56pm)
  • Cc’s is no longer there by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 6th Jul 2021 8:40pm)
  • Nah it’s maybe been there about 8 years. Was pizza couture beforehand and before that was Italiamania (which I do miss.) by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 6th Jul 2021 8:40pm)
  • Alt as in from an alternate planet. It’s a strange place by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 8th Jul 2021 4:44pm)
  • Go sit in it and you will see what I mean. It’s like time travel. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 8th Jul 2021 8:44pm)
  • It depends what you mean by ‘expensive’. So theoretically to be close to the Uni, my two ideal options would be merchant city or Denistoun. Both decent neighbourhoods with things going on but not rough. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 10th Jul 2021 9:20pm)
  • Why so sniffy about giffnock? It’s nice. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 14th Jul 2021 12:43am)
  • Was there not warnings of kids coming home sick because of algae in the loch recently? Not sure which part it was referring to. Worth a Google by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 15th Jul 2021 8:24pm)
  • Lies. The boys loooove a spooky goth. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Jul 2021 4:13pm)
  • Loads of good shops in Shawlands by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 25th Jul 2021 2:54pm)
  • Also 35 and a parent. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 30th Jul 2021 9:49am)
  • Id consider EK as well. It's good size of house/garden for that kind of money. I'd try and be near the train station though for town access etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 30th Jul 2021 12:45pm)
  • Goldcraft in Shawlands. They’ll get you a close match for the other ones. Not dear either. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 31st Jul 2021 11:41am)
  • It’s a great wee place. Deffo can see why they’ve been there forever by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 31st Jul 2021 11:54am)
  • Good luck! by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 2nd Aug 2021 10:06am)
  • Think it really depends what you’re into. What music genres would you be interested in? by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 2nd Aug 2021 6:26pm)
  • The basement of the Argyll arcade…. Lots of rumours about hearing horses and whatnot by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 5th Aug 2021 8:31am)
  • Totally depends what style you’re looking for. Law design is good if you like shift styles by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 5th Aug 2021 1:43pm)
  • Have you been to glasgow before? If the weather is good and you’ve never been, I’d get out of the city centre and head over to the west end on the subway or the southside via train. I’d hang about in a park, go somewhere nice for brunch or dinner. Potter around. Time well spent! If it’s raining try Kelvingrove museum, that will swallow up an afternoon. If you’ve been to glasgow before there’s always the cinema, indoor mini golf etc Food wise it totally depends on budget/taste etc. But you’re pretty spoiled for choice. I like the wee courtyard at Brutti compadres for drinks and nibbles. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 7th Aug 2021 1:14pm)
  • Book a date to the resource centre. If you want to bag yourself a real nerd then I reckon that’s the most interesting museum experience in Glasgow. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 7th Aug 2021 10:09pm)
  • Each to their own 🤷🏻‍♀️ Personally, I really like it. There’s some great businesses. Decent parks. Excellent eating options and good bars that aren’t overrun with students. I’m not really one for doing the obvious touristy thing though if I visit somewhere new. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 7th Aug 2021 10:08pm)
  • Could say the same about the West end 🤷🏻‍♀️ by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 7th Aug 2021 10:14pm)
  • Well at least you’ve got something good up your sleeve for the next one. Onwards and upwards 💪 by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 7th Aug 2021 11:14pm)
  • Are you the west end? Have I insulted you personally? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 8th Aug 2021 9:44am)
  • Touchy touchy. How is an opinion a fact? Also imho Byres Road is a sad shadow of what it was even 10 years ago. If it matters to you so much. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 8th Aug 2021 9:49am)
  • The other one is moving into a larger unit next door on the corner of Gordon St. Seems they are doing pretty well for themselves. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 12th Aug 2021 6:12pm)
  • Goldcraft in Shawlands by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 12th Aug 2021 7:59pm)
  • Glasgow is such a small city. The majority of properties in the city centre will not be marketed as pet friendly. The greater glasgow area (well served by trains and buses) is a lot dog friendlier. There are probably more services in the greater glasgow area than there are in city centre for you. Also re: places not being nice at all. You might have to adjust your expectations. Scottish housing stock is just different. We love our tenements and take great pride in so many of them. They’re great neighbourhoods. But might not look like much to outsiders. Have you ever been to glasgow? Especially with your lack of commute I’d definitely not be looking to live in the city centre. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 12th Aug 2021 9:10pm)
  • Southside, west end all overrun with dog owners and tenements. East end probably a little more affordable. City centre was ok but is definitely a grim post-covid place. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 12th Aug 2021 9:55pm)
  • What’s your interests? Too vague a question! by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 13th Aug 2021 9:29pm)
  • Do you have any dietary requirements/ budgets? I'd recommend visiting the medieval cathedral (free), maybe try and get a booking for Kelvingrove in the west end as it is also free but is a Glaswegian rite of passage as I don't know anyone that hasn't been. Hidden gems is very subjective as one person's gem is another person's hellhole (tchai ovna the tea-room as an example. Great for some, but terrible if you don't like hippyish people or incense) The mural trail is nice. A pint in Sloans or at West Brewery on Glasgow Green. Our subway is teeny and only goes in a circle. It's worth a wee look in itself but its very handy from getting from city centre to west end etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 13th Aug 2021 10:59pm)
  • Grain and grind by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 14th Aug 2021 4:34pm)
  • I think it totally depends on you as a couple. If you don’t look like you fit in though I don’t think I’d risk it. For example; it’s not really a haven for art school types and I wouldn’t feel safe living there as a queer person. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 15th Aug 2021 9:07pm)
  • What difference does no dancing make to anything? Given that people can go to nightclubs maskless I hardly think that a shindig in a bowling club will be any larger impact-wise. There is hardly anyone wearing masks in shops (I am.) Unfortunately we cannot point the finger and ask people to account for their decisions. We just have to make the best decisions for our own personal safety. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 16th Aug 2021 4:09pm)
  • Plenty of solo diners in ichiban as well on Queen street. Great tempura. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 17th Aug 2021 11:02pm)
  • No but Gap is closing too. So that’s two huge new units sitting doing hee haw by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 19th Aug 2021 6:16pm)
  • Sigh. They do such a lovely job of fitting out spaces but they’re such utter wankers that I can’t support them. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 19th Aug 2021 10:28pm)
  • Gap has been in a perpetual sale for years. Their business model is terrible. It’s weird to see so many huge brands disappear though. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 19th Aug 2021 10:26pm)
  • Feel like it’s very expensive and food is over oily. For Japanese I’d go to ichiban, Nippon kitchen or maki and ramen. All a bit more reasonable £ wise and good quality food. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 20th Aug 2021 8:14pm)
  • You can eat better for less. 🤷🏻‍♀️ by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 20th Aug 2021 10:17pm)
  • Bar soba has a £6 lunch menu. I can’t fault it. Not the best Asian fusion I’ve ever eaten but really pretty decent. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 20th Aug 2021 10:20pm)
  • Pretty funky prices also. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 22nd Aug 2021 8:55pm)
  • Is the lamppost not a gay bar now? Hardly a terrorisation station. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 23rd Aug 2021 3:01pm)
  • It’s not even 9am and now I’m craving risotto by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Aug 2021 8:33am)
  • Topalobamba lunch deal is really good by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 26th Aug 2021 8:58am)
  • Decent cocktails in platform (the arches). Maybe not ‘fancy’, but pure decent. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 26th Aug 2021 12:34pm)
  • I legit will not be wearing a name tag 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 27th Aug 2021 2:28pm)
  • Depending on where you end up staying there’s also creature comforts in the southside who do live food and are pretty good about delivering. They might be able to arrange boarding for you too. I know they definitely take small mammals for boarding by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 27th Aug 2021 2:25pm)
  • Dapper mongoose by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 29th Aug 2021 12:03pm)
  • Foreplay is good. Really decent outdoor beer garden if the weather is nice by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 30th Aug 2021 9:55pm)
  • Welcome us to the neighbourhood! Let’s nearly set it on fire and drive all your pets fucking radge. There’s no way they didn’t realise that this is obnoxious and unsafe. Every year we give the local bams shit for setting off fireworks in built up areas. And here’s local business owners doing it. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 3rd Sep 2021 10:18pm)
  • Shawlands is a nightmare for parking. Wouldn’t recommend! Also is not free on any of the main thoroughfares. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Sep 2021 10:13am)
  • For anyone unfamiliar with the area it sounds like we are being prissy but honestly the fireworks are SO bad. And so unpredictable. I really hope the local police get a grip of it this year as it’s the same wee arseholes every year. Don’t know why they appear to be Teflon. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Sep 2021 10:48am)
  • Absurd bird by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 5th Sep 2021 9:49am)
  • It’s closed down post covid. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 6th Sep 2021 12:47am)
  • Maybe try some Mexican style places Topalobamba, bar burrito, taco Mazama, bibis etc by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Sep 2021 10:37am)
  • Agree on bar burrito- preferred pintos. Never bother was taco mazama as a bit grungy by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Sep 2021 12:58pm)
  • I think they got bought out and then whoever bought them out got bought over by bar burrito. I hope they made their ££££. They are missed! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Sep 2021 9:35pm)
  • Walking home at 5pm totally fine. Walking home at 10pm it really depends where you are walking from. For example from town - I wouldn’t personally do myself. Mixture of folk having been in the pub and the streets being quieter. There has sadly been some high profile cases of women walking at night in the Queen’s Park area and being assaulted (or murdered in the case of Moira Jones rip.) If you’re going from Kilmarnock Road to Deanston drive or similar I doubt you will have any issues. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Sep 2021 10:57am)
  • I think I’ve seen you post on a couple of area pages that I am on. It’s a very popular area and things move absurdly fast. Can you consider widening your net a little? Even somewhere like East Kilbride would be fine (so long as you’re near the train station). Anywhere on the Cathcart circle line would work too. Just a few slightly less popular areas but willl do the job and not damage your health! (Also welcome to glasgow- sorry it’s been shit thus far) by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Sep 2021 7:17pm)
  • Turquoise by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Sep 2021 9:59am)
  • This just went up OP in East Kilbride https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/113226692?utm_campaign=property-details&utm_content=lettings&utm_medium=sharing&utm_source=copytoclipboard&fbclid=IwAR2I5-8hQ49MzSehiZ6YxvRcOw0ZoLET7d7EN-mwrqvI67b-F8RVz5a6x4M#/&channel=RES_LET Handy for train station/shops/restaurants etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Sep 2021 1:15pm)
  • Hats off to them. I really quite like Topalobamba and I was also really impressed with Panang which I believe is also theirs. Also owner of Di Maggios chain is not a complete knobhead so an absolute win/win in my eyes. Would never have made the link though. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Sep 2021 5:33pm)
  • I give it a year and they’ll be gone 🤦‍♀️ by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Sep 2021 8:48pm)
  • My work went through a spell of paying me in them and it was a bloody nightmare as nowhere would accept them 🤦‍♀️ by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 10th Sep 2021 8:34am)
  • I think it’s now closed for the season. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 11th Sep 2021 11:15pm)
  • Jewsons by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Sep 2021 11:28am)
  • Seen it on the Ek discuss page already… someone will dob him in/do him in surely by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Sep 2021 8:21pm)
  • Just the usual “fkn lowlife” type of chat. One woman recognises them as walks her dogs there every day so he’s there regularly but she doesn’t know his name. Someone will though. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Sep 2021 8:34pm)
  • Girl on the Ek page saying she thinks he is from the Winnipeg end by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Sep 2021 8:44pm)
  • Also you’re missing nothing on that page as it is a hot mess of sectarian abuse most of the time 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Sep 2021 8:39pm)
  • Oh that has destroyed all my weekend plans. Sakes. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 15th Sep 2021 10:35am)
  • Ashoka (have only been to southside one but I gather they’re all decent) by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 15th Sep 2021 10:20pm)
  • Got delivery from southside Ashoka by mistake during lockdown and we now are disappointed by everywhere else! Heard good things about skirving street though. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 15th Sep 2021 11:08pm)
  • If you drive make sure your car tax etc is all at the right address by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Sep 2021 1:26pm)
  • I do like people watching at Crabshakk though. I like their wee bar set up. Staff are always lovely. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Sep 2021 8:34am)
  • Natural vet in giffnock were really good with my rats. Couldn’t get a bloody appt for so many places. Their books were mysteriously closed when they heard it was rodents. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Sep 2021 7:04pm)
  • You need to register with a gp and start logging the events of your mysterious ailment. They might not be able to see you that minute but they’ll be able to build up a log of your recurrent issue and assess whether they think it’s serious enough to refer on to specialists. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Sep 2021 5:20pm)
  • There’s a lot of folk walking about in rangers strips today… just sayin… by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Sep 2021 5:29pm)
  • Is it raising money to pay for the increase in public disorder/general mess/policing and increases in calls to women’s aid following Orange walks? You can keep your ‘charity’ money. Get your house in order first. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Sep 2021 5:25pm)
  • If any of them have a proven correlation in increases of domestic violence then yeah. I feel exactly the same about them. But the events you listed aren’t trying to equate their rampaging through the city with a charitable cause either. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Sep 2021 6:18pm)
  • If my book group were associated with terrorising specific groups of people then I’d probably not want to attend anymore. Or I’d visibly distance myself from them. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Sep 2021 6:22pm)
  • Yes I’d be even quicker to extract myself if it were a larger organisation that was well known for poor behaviour. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Sep 2021 6:35pm)
  • A lot of the regular food truck events are great (and dog friendly) Platform, big feed, dockyard… all pretty decent. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Sep 2021 10:04pm)
  • I think it was a covid measure. Not sure if the independents will get to go back there. As much as platform is a larger enterprise, it’s still a local family who are owning it/running it who just loved the Arches back in the day. Not some corporate giant. So that’s nice. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Sep 2021 9:59am)
  • If I’m really honest, I don’t know what the terms of their partnership are and whether they own their space within the venue or if it’s tenancy based but the owners directors are/were a catering company with a (beautiful) airstream that would do outdoor catering events before it really kicked off in Glasgow. (Obviously you can argue whether it’s truly ‘kicked off’ or not.) by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Sep 2021 10:14am)
  • It’s the ganesh festival today by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Sep 2021 7:20pm)
  • If you’re interested in Art Nouveau then I’d have a look into any Mackintosh trails. The building that stereo is in, the lighthouse, the willow tea rooms are all easily accessible buildings. Kelvingrove art gallery is a must if you’re interested in Margaret Macdonald also. If you’re wanting to shop in independents id consider visiting the west end or Southside. Both have a bit of a brunch culture and have nice parks for meandering and some decent independent shops and markets. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Sep 2021 6:06pm)
  • Depends what you mean by ‘real’. There’s an old man pub on every corner. Sloans is often lauded as the oldest pub in Glasgow, and the Clutha is across from it too. Sloans which is based within the Argyle Arcade is a nice place for a drink and food. The Arcade was the first of its kind in Scotland and once home to Miss Cranston of tea room fame. Babbity Bowster (merchant city) probably a good call for a traditional Scottish pub that is a little more upmarket. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Sep 2021 6:49pm)
  • They’re super accommodating. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Sep 2021 6:50pm)
  • I’ve written Sloans twice up there- Scotia is oldest pub across from the Clutha. It will be perfect for your dad. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Sep 2021 8:29pm)
  • If you’re going indie shopping Strangebrew is smack bang in the middle of Shawlands. It’s very buzzy at the moment. West end was traditionally the ‘trendy’ spot. It expanded out to Finnieston in the last decade and then more recently Shawlands/Strathbungo is ‘the area’. If you’re wanting to ‘live like a local’ would highly recommend brunch there and there’s plenty of pubs for your dad. (Personal favourite the Allison Arms) by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Sep 2021 8:32pm)
  • Welcome to commuter life. There is no impending influx of new flats. Everyone is struggling to find property whether buying or renting. 1-2 miles of subway line makes your parameters very neat indeed. Definitely widen out to greater Glasgow. It’s not going to get better. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 23rd Sep 2021 8:42am)
  • A one hour walk if you’re feeling poorly just isn’t happening. Or if you’re juggling childcare/trying to work. It would be lovely if we could all drop everything and go for a one hour stroll but I literally don’t have a spare hour in the day. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 23rd Sep 2021 8:46am)
  • Edinburgh has test centre pop ups in double decker buses. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 23rd Sep 2021 8:44am)
  • Most of the decent vegan places are too busy running their bricks and mortar stores to have a stall at these now. They were maybe decent about 8 years ago before Glasgow was as vegan friendly. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 23rd Sep 2021 9:23pm)
  • Langside library reopened but you’re not allowed to sit in it 🙄 by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Sep 2021 4:24pm)
  • Other Asian supermarkets don’t seem to be suffering as badly. I think it’s a mix of Brexit and not being able to move with the times. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Sep 2021 6:36pm)
  • Was literally there last weekend and that was the rule. Have you been personally? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 26th Sep 2021 11:41am)
  • If you can delay till next year I would. Fewer properties become available in winter and there’s already a rented accommodation crisis with lots of students currently homeless. Maybe your work can hook you up with something temporary? (Depending on what industry you’re in- it’s normal for some.) by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Sep 2021 12:40am)
  • In that case I can only give you the same advice as everyone else; cast your net as wide as you can across the train networks and if you like somewhere then don’t delay in the hope of ‘seeing a few more’. Lots of properties going on their first viewing and rent prices are on the increase. I’d be tempted to sign up to a rental even if it wasn’t fulfilling all of my wants just so that I had something. It’s really rough at the moment. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Sep 2021 1:48am)
  • Falkirk. Loch Lomond. Dundee. Inverness. All a doddle on public transport. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Sep 2021 11:38pm)
  • Guys a selfish prick for getting back behind the wheel. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 28th Sep 2021 8:25pm)
  • Newlands bakeries do them by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 28th Sep 2021 9:20pm)
  • They still owe people money from the last festival. Totally fucked baad. They know exactly what they’re doing and I’ll never knowingly support them by giving them my money. Absolute shysters. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 28th Sep 2021 11:22pm)
  • Don’t think we can on Reddit but the names are easily found if you Google their promotions company ‘Playground of Sound.’ by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 28th Sep 2021 11:31pm)
  • There was a weddings/events side and a restaurant I believe. Just folded both without paying any bills. Didn’t pass on any details re weddings. Deposits vanished. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 29th Sep 2021 12:00am)
  • No it’s still going. Just run by different people. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 30th Sep 2021 1:11pm)
  • As a queer Jewish person who actually interacts and is part of Glasgow’s Jewish community- we don’t claim them. I don’t perceive any criticism of them as anti Semitic. They’re stupid. That’s not anything to do with our shared faith. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 3rd Oct 2021 2:06pm)
  • I wouldn’t be posting pics of something like that. I’d go straight to the police who would also advise you not to make it publically known in case it spawns copycats. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 3rd Oct 2021 3:01pm)
  • If it’s just for a weekend I’d probably site myself in a city centre hotel. There’s loads. Your only issue is the Cop26 stuff which has booked out every hotel for miles. Have a think about what kind of nightlife you’d want to access and I’m sure we can recommend a nearby hotel so that you’re not wandering alone at night. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 4th Oct 2021 7:24am)
  • There’s so many cancellations at the moment due to lack of drivers that it could have been a very late bus rather than an early. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 4th Oct 2021 2:42pm)
  • It really depends where you decide to live. That will dictate the rest of your costs. Plus what you’re comfortable living on re:food/entertainment. I’d recommend looking on rightmove at rental properties in the city centre, west end, merchant city and southside of Glasgow. Also consider the satellite towns around Glasgow and £5 per day return on the train as there has been a shortage of rentals this year that might continue into next. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 5th Oct 2021 7:28pm)
  • I wouldn’t say good social life in Hamilton or Paisley. Both fairly safe. But there’s not a lot happening in either. Paisley is a bit better for trains to glasgow city centre. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 6th Oct 2021 10:18am)
  • I think most of them are still suspended due to the difficulty in booking a test. You could do a block of lessons as a crash course if someone has availability but you will need to book your own test. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 6th Oct 2021 10:16am)
  • If you can find an instructor with availability for regular lessons you’re doing better than most to be honest. So many folk had to abandon lessons/tests during covid that lots of instructors books are still full and trying to get through the backlog with poor test availability. I booked a theory in august and the earliest they had for it was December. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 6th Oct 2021 10:23am)
  • If you moved away in the commonwealth games era of glasgow I don’t know that visiting at the moment will raise your spirits. There has been a lot of closures. Loads. And the city feels different. Of course this is just one persons perspective- but even if crime levels haven’t gone up, it definitely feels like they have. If you’re coming to hunker down in some old favourite bars- go for it. We are still masks when in indoor places apart from when you’re seated or having a drink etc. Given that the Xmas period is usually every pub stowed with office workers- who knows what we are in for this year as most of the office workers haven’t returned. So it’s hard to predict, but you’re going to find it different. A lot has changed and there’s not a huge number of positives. Be prepared for it because if you’re not feeeling great it can affect you adversely. As always what you choose to spend depends on your personal tastes etc. If you had £25 for a main meal per day and then £5-10 budgeted for lunch I think you’d be living like a king. That said- if you’re a foodie and you want to go somewhere, do book ahead. Ditto some bars require reservations. It feels the same once you’re there but organising a night out can be an utter pest as walk ins are not necessarily where you’d want them. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Oct 2021 1:54pm)
  • If you’re on the shawlands/strathbungo pages on fb they’re very friendly and there’s always invites to something or other. Handy for southsiders by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Oct 2021 1:55pm)
  • Just re- read about the fly tipping. They’re arseholes. If they’ve already got a pile out front wtf are they doing spreading it around. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Oct 2021 2:03pm)
  • If works are ongoing then I’d expect some clutter out front. Getting a skip is a riot at the moment and if you’re in certain areas- parking is terrible and you only get a small amount of time to load your skip. Plus skips are expensive. I only hire as and when I really need them. Re the close mess. I’d expect that to be dealt with- you can’t trail all the dust and crap into your house. So in the spirit of neighbourly relations- I’d turn a blind eye to the shite outside so long as it gets cleared once a week or so (assuming it’s a huge pile) but the close can’t be a midden. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Oct 2021 2:02pm)
  • If memory serves they employed a chef who created and sourced all their stuff and then they let them go after a few months because they’d gotten what they needed. I know it happens all the time but it’s shiiiit by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Oct 2021 5:42pm)
  • Oooft cutting it a bit fine? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Oct 2021 9:20pm)
  • Does anyone else find it vaguely ridiculous that they’ve arranged an event and expect locals to offer their spare rooms to strangers for it? It’s all a bit like a medieval pilgrimage. Only a medieval pilgrimage would have been carbon neutral. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 8th Oct 2021 12:41am)
  • Oooh i had forgotten about this! Looking forward to the post now :) by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 8th Oct 2021 1:50pm)
  • I think there’s been rumblings for quite a while that St Mungos isn’t hitting the mark and would be a preferred site for a museum of Glasgow history. I have no issues at all with that to be honest. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 8th Oct 2021 2:52pm)
  • Try platform? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 9th Oct 2021 3:08pm)
  • Rabbie denim. Does made to measure and a few regular sizes. Think they were based up at Speirs Wharf last I remember by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 9th Oct 2021 3:41pm)
  • I think he might be semi controversial for some people as he refuses to make clothes past a certain size. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 9th Oct 2021 4:48pm)
  • Loon fung is great. Too easy to get carried away by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 9th Oct 2021 7:12pm)
  • Is there anywhere in particular you’re looking for? I’m sitting on a pile of 1990s/early 00s (a few older) OS maps of various parts of the Uk that I don’t need anymore by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 10th Oct 2021 11:34pm)
  • I take it you meant November? What's the reason for the closure? by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Oct 2021 2:15pm)
  • That’s weird. It’s a joke though, so many peoples lives being upended for this jolly. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Oct 2021 5:55pm)
  • We weren’t joking about this when you asked before you moved. It is a genuine nightmare. Cop26 has 35000 delegates staying all over Scotland and as far down as Cumbria to travel in for conferences so every rental is taken. You might have more luck looking at obscure private landlords or just driving around looking for ‘for rent’ signs. If you’re seeing it online then so are 1000 others. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 12th Oct 2021 1:21am)
  • Depends what show you’re going to see. If you’re seeing wicked for example then you’re going to miss a lot of the flight scenes in the upper circle etc due to the perspective. If it’s a solid floor show you should be fine. In general though, if it’s a show you’ve been dying to see and it’s not going to bankrupt you: go for the best you can afford. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 12th Oct 2021 9:22pm)
  • Because that’s when Scottish licensing dictates when pubs should shut. If they want to stay open longer than that then they need a late night license. And given the amount of trouble around that area I don’t think they’d be likely to get it by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 13th Oct 2021 10:46am)
  • I heard it’s the people who own the ivy. They do an Asian fusion brand and so at least part of the building will be used for that. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 13th Oct 2021 10:45am)
  • Nightclub licenses different to pubs. I think standard nightclub license is 3am. I’m not sure if there’s been a lot of extensions granted because of covid or whatnot but you used to have to apply for a late late license to open till 4am for special events etc. In any case, compared to other cities it’s a very short amount of time for clubs and pubs to be open. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 13th Oct 2021 11:13am)
  • I’m too young to remember it but I remember when I started going out being told by my mum to make sure I was in a club for 11 or I wouldn’t get in. It wasn’t the case by the 00’s but I can believe it was a thing. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 13th Oct 2021 2:41pm)
  • I don’t know that quiet is what you’re going to get at a ceilidh. Lots of hotels offer xmas party nights that include dinner- some do social dancing followed by a disco. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 13th Oct 2021 5:05pm)
  • Hi can book a car in minutes… so long as everyone else hasn’t had the same idea. If you’re in Shawlands maybe ask on one of the local fb pages as there has been some lively discussions about it there. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 13th Oct 2021 8:16pm)
  • You’re stuck between a rock and a hard place because a cosy pub isn’t big enough for social dancing. Also the cosy pubs will tend to be rammed, noisy places at new year if they’re open. For ceilidhs maybe try Sloans ballroom. For small scale food, pub atmosphere and maybe some live music try Babbity bowsters. The Clutha and scotia are small scale old cosy pub with music but they will be heaving with people. That said; we are currently limping our way through all the cop26 restrictions so who knows what things will look like come the holidays. Most places haven’t announced their plans for the holiday period to be honest so it’s hard to say what’s exactly on the cards for us this year. Taxis are awful at new year but any city centre hotel should suit your purposes. I can’t think of any venues offering what you’re looking for in the west end. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 13th Oct 2021 9:04pm)
  • Yes you will still get discount. You’ll need to get a form from your local council stamped by the Uni. One bit of admin and it’s sorted! by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 14th Oct 2021 12:09pm)
  • I actually find cinemas cheaper than they were pre-covid. Check out vue and cineworld. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 15th Oct 2021 11:40am)
  • It’s too expensive. The set up at bella is shit. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 15th Oct 2021 7:23pm)
  • Stravaigin or Cail Bruiach are both excellent. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 16th Oct 2021 3:39pm)
  • Ashton lane is worth a visit if you’re a tourist. The chip has been there forever. Take a walk round the corner for a pint in Oran mor too. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 16th Oct 2021 3:56pm)
  • Alt as in alternative music etc? Solid rock is probably the longest established. It’s on hope street at the bottom next to central station. Rufus T Firefly is further up hope street. Drury Lane is down the wee alley just off Renfield St to the right hand side. There’s also the new abandon ship place but they’re scamming bastards so although it looks nice I am not giving them my money. Howlin Wolf is decent. I don’t go near sauchiehall street but some folk like the bars up there by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 16th Oct 2021 5:23pm)
  • It’s now reporting that a teenager has died because of the attack. Fucksakes. Poor wee guy. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 16th Oct 2021 7:54pm)
  • I respectfully disagree. It’s a lovely bar although a bit spendy. 3 judges is also decent though- I agree on that front. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 16th Oct 2021 9:02pm)
  • It’s all young kids as well buying fuck knows what off of the junkies on Union street. It’s not a popular notion; but just ban groups of under 18s from town without an adult. For their safety. There’s been too much of this madness this year. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 16th Oct 2021 11:08pm)
  • It would require actual policing. You can’t have kids killing kids in broad daylight and spreading it across social media. It’s actually insane. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 17th Oct 2021 1:25am)
  • It’s easier to police a scheme than it is the town. It’s not gangs of adults I’ve had issues with in town. It’s groups of children. How the fuck is a normal person meant to deal with that? They need curbed. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 17th Oct 2021 2:33pm)
  • Also best pals with the mob from baad / playground festival who play the exact same game of ripping off other small companies, folding and then reappearing with another name by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 17th Oct 2021 2:35pm)
  • Halloumi is nice, dapper mongoose, if it’s a nice night the outdoor terrace at the redhurst is a treat (food is fairly pedestrian), monteiths in Clarkston. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 18th Oct 2021 11:54am)
  • Ah that will explain it. The menus tend to be much of a muchness. Was so surprised by the Southside one. Lots of great veggie options too by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 18th Oct 2021 12:25pm)
  • You can trade it in against the cost of a new one. It’s not a huge amount but every little helps and the old parts get recycled. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 18th Oct 2021 1:03pm)
  • Misleading pic as it’s not even mentioned in the article. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 19th Oct 2021 6:20pm)
  • I was in a taxi last week and they told me there’s a very very large backlog/waiting time for the documentation to be a taxi driver to be processed. Which partly explains the shortage of drivers. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Oct 2021 3:08pm)
  • I think it depends where you live. If you’re on the subway network life is a little simpler but if you’re in greater glasgow or the burbs it’s very disconnected and can be difficult to get from a to b. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Oct 2021 5:08pm)
  • They aimed a firework at a woman with a pram in a pedestrian precinct. They deserve the worst. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Oct 2021 9:34pm)
  • The person who it happened to posted on social media about it. Other individuals in the area were also targeted. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Oct 2021 10:04pm)
  • This is an absolute farce by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 21st Oct 2021 2:46pm)
  • If it’s a loan from family they can just verify it as a gift and that gets it past the lawyers etc. Not ideal but if you can do it I’d do it. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Oct 2021 8:01pm)
  • Ever seen a map? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 24th Oct 2021 11:58am)
  • Yup. Public Health Scotland have been modelling potential breakouts for months. Could be a total fuck up by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 24th Oct 2021 3:37pm)
  • Crabshakk sometimes do them by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 24th Oct 2021 8:30pm)
  • Well… if your industry is based here then that makes it harder to move. As a glaswegian with children… if I didn’t have roots here I’d be more inclined to work in Europe for a better quality of life and not caught up in Brexit bullshit. That said, if I’m stuck in the Uk I’m staying in Scotland. And If I’m staying in Scotland then Glasgow is my choice. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 24th Oct 2021 11:58pm)
  • Yeah I’ve had to change career because of it. My parents live abroad and it has meant a lot of paperwork in changing their wills etc. One area of my business is under a lot of strain due to lack of European workers thanks to Brexit. Plus I’m having to pay out more money for another role to deal with all the import tax forms that are directly related to Brexit. And the process of arranging visas for some travellers is more difficult. It might not have affected you but there’s so many areas of my life that it has made more difficult. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 25th Oct 2021 7:57am)
  • What if John works for a wholesaler though? I don’t think you realise how many cutbacks are being made across SO many varied business lines. We are losing careers. And the only vacancies are for jobs. Ask any hospitality or retail worker how hard it is to buy a house/have a family on their income and it becomes very apparent that more loss of industry is a HUGE issue. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 25th Oct 2021 10:24am)
  • Brel on Ashton lane is nice. There’s a mix of old man pubs/trendy pubs there. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 25th Oct 2021 1:54pm)
  • They’re my friends. I think she would be happy to let them go to someone who could use them to be honest but a wee £10er for the two would be decent by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 25th Oct 2021 5:44pm)
  • 55k is pretty decent. Are you bringing family with you? There’s quite a vibrant Indian community in and around Glasgow by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 26th Oct 2021 2:08pm)
  • Whereabouts in glasgow are you? If you put decorations on your door/window then you can expect guisers. They usually do a joke or poem in return for sweets. Egging isn’t traditionally scottish- but I won’t lie and say it doesn’t happen. It’s never happened anywhere I’ve lived but there’s always someone unlucky. For adults it usually revolves around pub/club theme nights. There’s not much on that evokes the original spirit of the holiday (Samhain). by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 26th Oct 2021 3:54pm)
  • So there’s no quaint Halloween pub night. It tends to be getting dressed up in costume and getting quite drunk. A lot of the popular events are ticketed and sell out in advance. I think Platform are doing a ticketed spooky orchestral night which is maybe a little different. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 26th Oct 2021 5:20pm)
  • Healthsure are great too. Coatbridge and Cumbernauld if you’re out that way. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 26th Oct 2021 6:32pm)
  • It is always so poorly laid out and dirty. I won’t miss it to be honest. If they’re serious about actually making some money- how hard can it be to put on a decent event? Plenty of private contractors manage it. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 27th Oct 2021 4:15pm)
  • Cathouse and garage always popular but are ticketed I think by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 27th Oct 2021 8:18pm)
  • As a weird side effect from my skin care I had a cyst basically just eject itself. It was bizarre. (Was using tretinoin- it’s a retinoid often used to treat acne so I can see a logic there but wasn’t expecting it.) Had also been considering going private but never got as far as costing it out. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 28th Oct 2021 11:03am)
  • Remember when we had the bad snow in 2009:2010 and all the roads closed and public transport ceased to exist? That was wild. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 28th Oct 2021 11:00am)
  • Most clubs with Halloween nights that are popular are ticketed in advance by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 28th Oct 2021 9:58pm)
  • We don’t really know what will be open over Xmas. The Xmas markets have been cancelled so there’s nothing Christmassy per se. (Although they’re shite so you’re missing nothing) So the usual tourist things would apply. If you search the sub by vegan you will get a comprehensive list of vegan friendly places. We are quite well served on that front. Bars and clubs are subjective depending on what scene you’re into. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 29th Oct 2021 9:24am)
  • Glasgow is small so if you’re staying west end/city centre/ merchant city you’re in easy distance of everything. I’m not sure if there’s any slam events over Xmas / NY but I think that would be right for your crowd. Usually SWG3 quite a good venue for techno but it looks like it’s all bongos bingo in that period plus the after party for Nina kraviz and Frazier. Said nina and Frazier is at the hydro- is prob the largest indoor techno event ever in Glasgow on the 30th. They’re not my thing but it might be a good vibe. Cheetah club in city centre and club 69 out in paisley also a good shout for you. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 29th Oct 2021 10:42am)
  • If you live in glasgow city council area I’d probably take the letter to student services first. If you live out with glasgow city council. Phone the council and get them to send you an exemption letter and then take that to student services to get stamped. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 29th Oct 2021 3:38pm)
  • Means nothing when they’re an actual shower of bawbags. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 30th Oct 2021 8:03pm)
  • Think they were cop26 green happy clapping types rather than weirdo anti vaxxers by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 30th Oct 2021 8:06pm)
  • Saw that today. Made no sense. Prob not wise next to such a busy road by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 31st Oct 2021 2:57pm)
  • I think your budget will largely determine which area to aim for. Whereabouts in the city will you be working? (Centre/West End/Industrial Estate etc) By serviced flats, I’m assuming this is the same as Factored whereby the close(hallway) and common areas are looked after by a service company and each apartment is billed for it. This is the most common type of flat/apartment accommodation that we have. It’s quite rare that a flat isn’t factored in some way. Make sure you find out the factors fees etc when you’re property searching. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 31st Oct 2021 8:45pm)
  • I thought that but wasn’t sure that was what OP was looking for as from their threads they are on a graduate salary which wouldn’t stretch that far. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 31st Oct 2021 9:21pm)
  • Cathedral is next to the necropolis too and is pretty interesting by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 1st Nov 2021 3:18pm)
  • Think it depends where the high rise is. There’s some decent ones but others have a reputation. Is it going through an estate agent or are they selling themselves?. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 1st Nov 2021 3:16pm)
  • Definitely worth a potter around. Pre-covid I gave non-religious tours there but unfortunately haven’t been given the thumbs up to resume by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 1st Nov 2021 4:18pm)
  • I think it will be very competitive as flats come back on the market. I’d maybe consider looking a little further afield to increase your chances. The train line is just as convenient as subway to be honest. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 1st Nov 2021 4:21pm)
  • I was attempting to inspire some optimism at the OP potentially having to look outwith their parameters 😂 Obviously a higher frequency is more convenient, but a train every 30 mins is pretty decent. They’re pretty quick into town too. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 1st Nov 2021 5:25pm)
  • There’s lots of groups but nobody really has anything on for the winter period so all is quiet. Literally every local theatre will have 3 or 4 associated. Is there a particular area/region is handy for you? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 2nd Nov 2021 12:06pm)
  • There’s quite a few operate from Hamilton town house if that’s handy for you. For city centre there’s pantheon, the citz, theatre south and probably 100 others. Some more serious than others. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 2nd Nov 2021 1:20pm)
  • It’s so shit as well 🤦‍♀️ by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 2nd Nov 2021 9:16pm)
  • There’s been things in the news recently about bad cold symptoms actually being covid. However it doesn’t seem to come through the lateral flow tests- only pcr. I’m in the same boat as you and have ordered pcr to be on the safe side. Feel shite. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Nov 2021 11:30am)
  • Invisalign = isn’t cheap but has been so much easier than normal braces. St Vincent Smile in Finnieston have been so nice. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 4th Nov 2021 1:39pm)
  • I think tag active is gone now in Ek. It is now a mini golf and games arcade. Save you the journey! by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 4th Nov 2021 4:45pm)
  • It is aye. Was hoping they’d turn it into a climbing centre or similar. Everything in Ek is geared towards wee kids. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 4th Nov 2021 5:01pm)
  • I’ve seen them on Buchanan street in non-lock down times too. Lovely things by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 4th Nov 2021 8:47pm)
  • White lees wind farm by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 4th Nov 2021 11:12pm)
  • Harelaw by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 5th Nov 2021 7:35am)
  • Could go an oyster by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 5th Nov 2021 7:42pm)
  • Urban wildlife. There’s little pockets of greenery and parks all over Glasgow. City centre is good for scavenging food etc by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 5th Nov 2021 8:35pm)
  • Yeah I don’t think right now is indicative. I have totally body swerved town as has everyone In my circle of friends for work/leisure etc. We wouldn’t be allowed to not attend the workplace long term. So we are really just limiting ourselves currently rather than finding another way of living. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 5th Nov 2021 11:01pm)
  • With that absolute plum James English. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 6th Nov 2021 10:09am)
  • I was also going to suggest mugdock by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 6th Nov 2021 3:47pm)
  • This is why people don’t take climate change seriously. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 6th Nov 2021 3:47pm)
  • Clarkston and giffnock both have busy tennis clubs by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 6th Nov 2021 3:46pm)
  • So there is an element of climate change that is cyclical- as a historian I can totally vouch for that. But we are now outwith the ‘normal’ range of these climate cycles. We understand more about the forces that cause them too. From a very basic perspective: if we alter something natural we can’t expect it to continue to operate in the same way. Ditto the climate. So we have to amend our behaviours to rebalance things a bit. You’re dead right- as long as people continue to be allowed to make money to the detriment of everyone else then nothing will improve. We need globalist politics here at a time when UK, US, AUS and Chinese politics have become more fragmented and insular. Quite scary and sad really. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 6th Nov 2021 11:57pm)
  • It totally depends on circumstance as there’s so much going on. For example; bad farming practice causing dustbowls allows for no carbon storage and doesn’t absorb heat which makes it uninhabitable. Whereas burning plastics is more of an incremental process where the larger environmental issues beyond toxic fumes are not really seen for a number of years. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 7th Nov 2021 12:33am)
  • I don’t like front row as I prefer not to have a view up everyone’s noses. In general first few rows of stalls or the front of the circle tend to be best. Circle is maybe better for large ensemble musicals by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 8th Nov 2021 3:24pm)
  • They can all be a bit parochial to be honest and it really depends what you mean by ‘commutable’ as what’s acceptable for some isn’t for others… I feel like Eaglesham might tick a wee box for you but public transport is pish. Waterfoot is nice too and close enough to Clarkston that you could cycle for a train etc. Carmunnock- again lovely wee place. Walkable/cyclable to busby train station. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 9th Nov 2021 11:40am)
  • I think it’s fine but quite near to the shops etc. If I’m really honest NM lacks the community feel of, say, Giffnock or Clarkston because it’s much larger and everybody is working all the time. The majority of homes have both adults working which means that they’re not around so much and so you’re less likely to bump into and chat to your neighbours etc. I’m not sure how this will change with home working to be honest, but I can’t say I’ve noticed any marked difference. Property moves quick in east Ren and so I’m not surprised that there’s been a lot of moves in your area. Mixture of people downsizing once their kids are out of the schools or moving to more scenic/costly homes in the area. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 10th Nov 2021 3:21pm)
  • Depends what you’re used to. I think bits of it can be a little wild. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 12th Nov 2021 7:37am)
  • So it’d be a no from me. Personally. I know some great people from castlemilk but I also know some absolute horror stories. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 12th Nov 2021 7:52am)
  • Mailboxes etc if you’re in shawlands by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 12th Nov 2021 1:26pm)
  • Oh I have one of these on my wall. It’s lovely. Not too obtrusive. Oft commented upon. Thanks for the nice thing! by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 12th Nov 2021 1:25pm)
  • “It’s going to be so good for Glasgow’s economy…” Is it aye? Maybe if you’re the owner of a chain of hotels. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 12th Nov 2021 2:45pm)
  • Nice looking bar but wouldn’t give them a penny after they repeatedly screwed over suppliers. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 14th Nov 2021 2:42pm)
  • They went into liquidation right after having a lavish wedding/honeymoon in Asia. They left some of their actual pals in the lurch. They fucked off other small businesses. They set up the exact same business under another name and trundled merrily along. Dickheads. I know the bar end of things is run by a large conglomerate- but they’ve obviously paid these bellends for the branding/bar artwork PLUS the online marketing and for them to be the face of the business. So frankly- they can do one. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 14th Nov 2021 4:55pm)
  • It’s bloody freezing down there with no shelter from the elements. Worst streets to be on in the wind/rain. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 15th Nov 2021 3:47pm)
  • I just remember queuing for barfly and by the time I got in there my eyeliner looked like I’d been crying whilst skiiing downhill at speed. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 15th Nov 2021 10:33pm)
  • Find the insinuation insulting that junkies are representative of Glasgow’s working class. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 17th Nov 2021 11:18pm)
  • Honestly you’ve narrowed it down to two areas with a reasonable budget for the areas. You don’t really need any recommendations. Your only limitation is what’s on the housing market really. It’s very competitive and both areas are popular for their local schools. Best start viewing houses. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th Nov 2021 7:34am)
  • East Ren is a little closer to town. And if you’re Clarkston/giffnock/busby/whitecraigs there’s train services as well as buses. Some bits of mearns are ok for whitecraigs train station but in general would have to park and ride for mearns. Also I wouldn’t put north Lanarkshire in the same bracket at all. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th Nov 2021 9:33am)
  • Kinda depends where in Ayrshire you are really. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 19th Nov 2021 12:52pm)
  • There’s literally a place on busby road does it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 21st Nov 2021 2:15pm)
  • I haven’t been for tattoo removal but got my brows done there. Its been there for a good number of years and don’t need to run promos etc because they can count on the word of mouth/repeat business. Given the convenience of it I’d be inclined to give them a shot. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 21st Nov 2021 6:25pm)
  • The point is the same as any pet. They enjoy training them, keeping them beautiful etc Some are more attractive than others or are better trained so can fetch more £££ if they breed etc. Harmless hobby. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 22nd Nov 2021 9:50am)
  • Glasgow bartering site also decent. East Renfrewshire one also good but v strict on pickups being within East Ren. You’ll get papped out of you try and arrange a pickup elsewhere. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 22nd Nov 2021 11:04am)
  • The Tron is great and the folks at play a pie and a pint at Oran mor are always on the lookout for new talent. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 23rd Nov 2021 12:41am)
  • There’s a flock of people wild parakeets in east Ren. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 23rd Nov 2021 12:41am)
  • They’re a pure treat. Sometimes you just catch a glimpse of them in the garden in the morning and it never fails to cheer me up! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 23rd Nov 2021 1:00am)
  • Goldcraft in Shawlands have loads of dead interesting jewellery and aren’t ridiculously expensive by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 23rd Nov 2021 4:25pm)
  • I’m there right now and don’t see anything by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 23rd Nov 2021 6:25pm)
  • The unis usually have public lectures by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 25th Nov 2021 7:43am)
  • With chat like that you’ll get sent to all the shiteholes. Tone it down a wee bit before you visit. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 25th Nov 2021 6:01pm)
  • There’s one in Clarkston and one in mearns that do it for charity by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 25th Nov 2021 10:15pm)
  • The one in Clarkston is up the wee side road from Banco at Eastwood toll. The one in mearns is in one of the schemes. I just follow the queue of cars 🤦‍♀️ Mearns Xmas light switch on at the avenue is this weekend with fireworks if you’re looking for something to do. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th Nov 2021 12:19am)
  • Don’t write off the money. Just notify your bank to claim it back by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th Nov 2021 8:57am)
  • Mixture of factors. Landlords who didn’t have large enough margins selling off under covid pressure. Not enough housing stock. Huge % of people looking to get into ‘passive income’. Increases in rental prices meaning that the pot of homes in certain price brackets is far smaller. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th Nov 2021 12:34pm)
  • I think it will calm down in some areas but not Southside or West End. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th Nov 2021 2:09pm)
  • Feel like people have gone a bit stir crazy through lock down and now they’ve all been let loose. East Kilbride I’d usually say is quite a pleasant place to be for commuters and ticks some boxes but the stories coming out of there at the moment are wild. Very stabby/attacks on randoms/older women being strangled in the street. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th Nov 2021 2:14pm)
  • Babbity Bowsters if you’re city centre by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th Nov 2021 2:10pm)
  • Personally there's other areas in the same budget that I'd be happier with. If its an absolute belter of a property though I'd consider it- given the current market. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th Nov 2021 4:33pm)
  • Aye it is very dear. Village is a good bit to stay in mind you by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 27th Nov 2021 8:45am)
  • Think you need to get out of Ek more by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 28th Nov 2021 1:05am)
  • I came up against this at uni but the reality is; there’s support… to an extent. And if you don’t tick all the boxes exactly then you’re on your own. They’re all for signing up mature students and make the financial side of it seem simple but the reality is often the opposite. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th Nov 2021 11:46am)
  • Maybe try La Vita Spuntini on Gordon st? I can’t think what their bathroom situation is though- if there’s stairs etc. Princes square not a bad shout as it has the elevators by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th Nov 2021 7:56pm)
  • Definitely highlighted the selfish bastards from the rest of the population. I’d say it’s been a success on that front. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 30th Nov 2021 8:36am)
  • Not all museums have reopened by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 30th Nov 2021 2:48pm)
  • Depends what you want. Different places do different styles. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 30th Nov 2021 5:02pm)
  • Looking for curtain twitchers by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 30th Nov 2021 7:20pm)
  • Download a prospectus from their website and that will tell you the academic requirements for you to get on the course of your choice. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Dec 2021 12:31pm)
  • Old man pubs or trendy places? Think it will be tough as a lone person as single men in clubs are often viewed with suspicion. Definitely go to something ticketed to avoid that. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Dec 2021 7:27pm)
  • Finlaystone. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Dec 2021 9:20pm)
  • Finlaystone does it by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Dec 2021 10:04pm)
  • Was it quite a while ago? I’ve been in mearns 10 years and everyone goes to finlayston to chop their own. Otherwise you can pick up a pre-cut tree in broom car park, or at the solicitors on golf rd in Clarkston. There’s also trees sold at the garage at battlefield monument roundabout. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Dec 2021 10:51pm)
  • Getting home is a pain in the arse so most locals will be at house parties unless they’re too young to have their own house. If there’s a specific gig you might get some local faces, but otherwise town at new year is full of folk who don’t normally go out and so it is carnage. Have a look at gig listings see if anything is on that takes your fancy. The skinny usually covers most events. Also New Year’s Day (Jan 1st) is generally a big family event with a steak pie dinner. Would advise on trying to get a booking somewhere as most places booked way in advance. Most of the shops and museums/ galleries etc stay closed on Jan 1st. Generally larger supermarkets or retail chain stores like Next and some corner shops will still be open. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Dec 2021 11:06pm)
  • I’d consider staying a little more central unless you want to walk some quiet and dark streets home or rely on taxis by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 2nd Dec 2021 7:07pm)
  • Oh it wasn’t educational in the slightest. In fact: they crammed so many people in that actual artworks from the gallery were totally ignored and had people leaning against them with wet jackets/coats/sticky fingers etc. As a museum lover it was painful to see as people were so unaware of their surroundings. Won’t ever happen again thankfully. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 2nd Dec 2021 7:10pm)
  • Sounds dodgy. Are you 100% sure it’s countrywide you’re dealing with and you haven’t been scammed? Countrywide are a huge estate agency in Scotland so it seems unlikely/odd that they’d be flouting the legislation. The fact you haven’t been able to meet/view the flat before parting with an illegal holding fee is really ringing some alarm bells. Can you contact the office that you’re dealing with directly and double check that the person you’ve been dealing with is definitely employed by them? There’s a definite increase in rental scammers. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 3rd Dec 2021 1:26pm)
  • Saaaakes. Shop them to citizens advice/shelter. What an utter bag of dicks by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 3rd Dec 2021 1:56pm)
  • Crawford kilts in Clarkston by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 3rd Dec 2021 11:49pm)
  • Sounds like a lot of guff written by researchers rather than foster carers themselves. The info is right there- just ask the people at the coal face rather than paying for someone with a statistics and economics degree to theorise the hell out of it. Real life experience should account for more with real lives at stake. Children are not a box ticking exercise by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 3rd Dec 2021 11:54pm)
  • Buchanan bus station. There will be signs there. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Dec 2021 5:44pm)
  • Pierced Bronzing used to be in Busby and deserves a mention by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Dec 2021 9:52pm)
  • Platform might be able to give you a few tips on this as they have food trucks in house from a few different businesses by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 5th Dec 2021 5:10pm)
  • I always remember it as Daddy’s coming home, coz daddy’s got money and mummy’s got none. It could just be my family - who are admittedly twisted. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 5th Dec 2021 6:49pm)
  • What is ‘good tunes’? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 5th Dec 2021 9:09pm)
  • Weegie. Maybe we are distant relatives! by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 5th Dec 2021 9:32pm)
  • Get a sledge in advance because they charge through the nose for them when the snow comes by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 6th Dec 2021 1:59am)
  • Locavore by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Dec 2021 5:32pm)
  • Their credentials are second to none. If you’re not wanting to support mass production then this is what it costs. It’s too pricey for me generally but I dip in and out as funds allow. Quality is excellent. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Dec 2021 9:04pm)
  • Genuinely the only thing I took away from Game of Thrones was that I wanted to eat roasted onion on a stick. This fancy onion sounds amazing. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Dec 2021 10:33pm)
  • You have to stay in. I think it can take a few days to come through by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Dec 2021 8:47am)
  • So, they’re a bit shady as they’re not upfront about their cancellation policies at all. I had a nosey at citizens advice who suggest that if you have to cancel your holiday due to exceptional circumstances you’d be owed a refund. Exceptional circumstances include things like ash clouds and disease etc. I would hedge my bets that a pandemic qualifies as disease. They have an online form if that’s easier for you with time differences etc and should be able to definitively tell you what your rights are in this case. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/holiday-cancellations-and-compensation/cancelling-a-package-holiday/ by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Dec 2021 8:52am)
  • This is more common in London where people commute for hours from the leafy burbs and only go home at the weekends. She probably read about it on mumsnet or something and didn’t engage her brain to consider whether this was at all necessary in Glasgow. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Dec 2021 8:56am)
  • I know many offer a 24 hr service but most of them seem to have delays (I have a lot of colleagues waiting on them and moaning about it) by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Dec 2021 2:08pm)
  • Try very.co.Uk if you’ve never used them before you can get a decent first discount for shopping with them. Their post is pretty good. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Dec 2021 9:59am)
  • There might be a few open Xmas night- but not a lot daytime. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Dec 2021 9:57am)
  • Kind of depends where you’re used to living really. If you’re coming from the teuchter version of Newton mearns then you’ll hate it… Go for a slope around and see how you feel about the area. There’s no denying it’s a handy spot. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 10th Dec 2021 3:20pm)
  • Strathbungo has always been more expensive than shawlands- has that now changed? by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 10th Dec 2021 8:52pm)
  • I always just took it as estate agents trying to claim a property was in a nicer area than it actually was 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 10th Dec 2021 9:17pm)
  • Buddha Da by Anne Donovan by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 11th Dec 2021 12:26am)
  • Ditch I took to the cover. Also no one is going to refer to a colour as lavender. Maybe just “Nice cover”. Depending on what era it’s set you could maybe use fugly or ‘she must be a right dog’. Or something like that. “Is the music for dancing?” No one says this. “Apparently she’s from Glasgow.” If the responder has never heard of the artist then it’s a bit odd that she’d be asking if the fame has gone to her head. It’s just not the kind of chat girls have. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 11th Dec 2021 4:23pm)
  • If an ice cream van came past mine I would 100% be getting an oyster for myself and whoever is in the house. Haven’t seen one in about 20 years though which is disappointing. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 13th Dec 2021 12:36pm)
  • It’s just not the same. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 13th Dec 2021 4:18pm)
  • Suburbs and commute in. Depends what you count as expensive as it’s all relative. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Dec 2021 5:03pm)
  • Depends on how far back you’re trying to go… so right now the census only goes up to 1910 or 1911… I think up to 1920/21 is released next year. So I’d hold off a bit. But Scotland’s people tends to have all the census details. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Dec 2021 5:02pm)
  • Vaccines work entirely as they should; take Whooping Cough, Tuberculosis or Dyptheria as cases in point. Used to kill thousands every year. How many deaths now? About 0.01 % in the UK. The problem is that people have been misled to believe that pandemics can be resolved without personal hardships and without sustained change in how we live our lives. The last outbreak of bubonic plague in Glasgow the whole area was locked down and sanitation/housing reform was mandated to avoid such a thing happening again. Whereas we locked down and went right back to what we were doing before. The rise of the individuals wants and needs over those of the many has led us to this point. Governments have failed us. Made shoddy choices to serve outdated models of measuring GDP/GNP. They have lined the pockets of their themselves and their friends at the expense of many. They should be held to trial for this of course. But so many regular people are guilty of not making the best decisions for their fellow citizens because it inconveniences them. Or thinking it doesn’t apply to us because we don’t know anyone affected. It’s really sad. So many Scots have fought and thought of ways to improve the lives of the many. But we are too selfish to follow in their footsteps. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Dec 2021 10:29pm)
  • Carcinogenic candle? I’ll take 2! by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Dec 2021 10:34pm)
  • So do you know how vaccines actually work then? Every vaccine that you’ve just agreed work needed to be spread throughout the populace. All of the populace. And then there had to be strict rules about visitors from other countries re:vaccinations too. It needed time to be bedded in and for rogue strains to be weeded out. That is how vaccines work. That is exactly the process that the covid vaccine is following- but we are about 1/3 of the way through the pandemic based on modelling of other historical pandemics. So because of peoples unrealistic expectations, (which to be fair have not been tempered by our Governments despite the insistent voices of Scientists) they think that this is it. This is the sum total of it all. But we are nowhere near the end yet. And that should be made clear. If people are honestly so distrusting of vaccines and this process etc then I can recommend a whole centuries worth of medical journals. Peer reviewed. Tried and tested. But people don’t want to read. Or research properly. They just don’t like what is happening and are bored of it. What a luxury to be bored. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Dec 2021 10:42pm)
  • They’ve simplified things down to a point that it was actually stupid. They went for a really simple vaccine=goodbye covid. The reality is more nuanced. Any historian or scientist can tell you. But the attention spans of the general public are short. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Dec 2021 11:00pm)
  • Ashoka Southside (it’s a franchise) has an expanded menu by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Dec 2021 4:08pm)
  • The owners of the franchise are trying to do something different with their particular restaurant and have more traditional cuisine. I’m not referring the OP to a chain. I’m recommending a restaurant that happens to share a name with other restaurants but has completely different offerings. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Dec 2021 5:37pm)
  • I like the location for the west end one but have never actually been. Southside one seems to be doing its own thing alongside the British old standards and it’s pretty good. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Dec 2021 6:52pm)
  • Spirit of Xmas. Check them out on fb and I’m sure they’ll have someone local to you doing collections by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Dec 2021 9:24am)
  • I’m sure M&S carry a few of these in their craft beer section by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Dec 2021 8:26pm)
  • I think strange brew would have a shitfit if someone was blocking a table for hours. They’re so so busy and rely on the turnover. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 30th Dec 2021 12:37pm)
  • I’d prob go up to Clarkston and go to the overlee. It’s never that busy in the daytime so you wouldn’t feel guilty about taking a table if you know what I mean. It is not a trendy pub by any means. Just a no mans land place. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 30th Dec 2021 12:36pm)
  • Nowhere in east Ren then. Ivory in Shawlands maybe. Has a largish beer garden you could smoke in. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 30th Dec 2021 12:47pm)
  • Interesting people watching… by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 30th Dec 2021 12:46pm)
  • OP is full of utter wanks unfortunately by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 30th Dec 2021 3:04pm)
  • There are so few taxis on the road now that it can be hard to get a private hire. They’re all more expensive than you remember and there’s more Hackney drivers trying to scam people on set prices/boundary charges. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 30th Dec 2021 3:08pm)
  • It might be lost in their system. I had the same and had to flag it with the sender by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 30th Dec 2021 3:09pm)
  • So smart yet so stupid. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 31st Dec 2021 5:56pm)
  • Are you religious? Do you have any hobbies that you can take up here as part of a group? It’s also worth finding out if there is any social groups from your home country here. It can be a very settling thing to have a crowd of people who have experienced the same as you. Whereabouts did you move from? Apps are popular for dating etc but you might not be used to the nuances of Scottish humour/chatter yet. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 31st Dec 2021 5:55pm)
  • What’s outrageous about leaving a place that is closed so that staff can do their job and go home? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 1st Jan 2022 9:13pm)
  • Are you joking- none of this happening down south? Literally only a couple of months ago we had English cops being reprimanded by Scottish forces during Cop26 for being too heavy handed and picking pointless battles. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 1st Jan 2022 9:57pm)
  • This is what not having any highers looks like by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd Jan 2022 1:19am)
  • So Avant garde are putting their clientele at risk? I thought vaccine passports were required or proof of a negative test? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd Jan 2022 1:16am)
  • Dellos in Burnside by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd Jan 2022 9:57pm)
  • What a nice thing for you to have done OP. Sorry for what you went through but hats off to you for being a good human. (Also rivers of London is a book series with supernatural elements that kind of ties in with your wilder notions.) by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd Jan 2022 9:59pm)
  • For about 50 years it has Statistically been white males aged 18-40 that are most at risk of committing suicide. They’re the group most likely to feel isolated and that they have no other way out. It’s very sad. There’s plenty of options out there for anyone feeling that way. I can promise that. Just reach out. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd Jan 2022 10:05pm)
  • If you enjoyed that then I can thoroughly recommend Hallie Rubenhold’s ‘The Five’ which gets behind the propaganda of the five victims of Jack the Ripper and tells their life stories. It’s so sad that these women were considered collateral damage because of their presumed occupation as sex workers. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd Jan 2022 10:11pm)
  • If you are having issues relating to people then I’d highly recommend speaking to your GP about it. It could be any number of underlying conditions- you don’t need to go through life feeling like this. But also putting yourself out there and getting used to being around people in a workplace or learning environment is probably the easiest way to learn social norms. Fake it till you make it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd Jan 2022 11:33pm)
  • Your life doesn’t have to look like anyone elses. Comparison is the thief of joy. If you’re happy and comfortable with where you are and who you are then don’t go changing. If you want to branch out a bit, there’s no better time than the present! by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd Jan 2022 11:49pm)
  • There’s different types of counselling and therapy and not all are compatible for each individual. If you feel like it’s a waste of your time- don’t fib. Tell them. Get a referral to somewhere/someone with the necessary skills to help you get where you need to be going. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd Jan 2022 11:46pm)
  • Inform them that you have an appointment with citizens advice bureau about reporting them to the regulator. Should get sorted pronto. Also- if you can be assed- follow up with CAB and report the scamming bastards by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 3rd Jan 2022 1:04am)
  • Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 3rd Jan 2022 11:00am)
  • Every time I see erdinger my brain goes to herb ertlinger fruit wine…. 🤦‍♀️ by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 3rd Jan 2022 12:46pm)
  • Piece by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Jan 2022 11:06am)
  • It looks like a John Lawrence semi from the Clarkston area. You might be able to find something in the Mitchell. But given that John Lawrence are still operating it is more likely to be in their archives and I’m not sure how readily they’d release these. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Jan 2022 11:05am)
  • Locavore or dandy’s deli in Clarkston by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Jan 2022 11:28am)
  • There’s no website. They’re a heritage building company. Think they had financial difficulties in the 1990s so I think the existing business is a holding company for insurance/tax etc. If you Google John Lawrence Glasgow there’s some good articles on him. Very much a self made man. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Jan 2022 11:33am)
  • I read that too but they still have a registered business address etc although are a bit behind on filing their accounts, Like I said, it’s probably a holding company for the necessary indemnity insurances, trusts etc these days but the list of board members checks out. I wouldn’t hold out much hope in getting archival material from them to be honest. Mitchell or nice neighbour is a good call. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Jan 2022 11:51am)
  • I have a few as clients and they seem to make good money. Not mega wealthy but can afford a decent holiday per year/nice house/a couple of ridiculous handbags. Mainly family businesses so have a good 20 yrs behind them and high end so that the margins are better. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Jan 2022 5:32pm)
  • Depends what kind of job you’re looking for? What do you do in the US? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Jan 2022 6:31pm)
  • You’d definitely have exchangeable skills etc if that’s your professional background so I wouldn’t worry too much about finding a role. The easiest thing to do is work for an international company and transfer from US office to Scottish. What are you fancying as a career switch? Social life in Glasgow is good. Music scene usually great. People friendly. I’d narrow down as much as possible what and where you’d like to work and where you’d like to stay. The rental market is WILD at the moment. It’s really hard to secure a property. It’s not much better on the sales front either- very competitive. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Jan 2022 6:54pm)
  • Somebody gave you a list of recruitment agencies which is decent. Try job listings on indeed.co.uk as well. Sometimes you get direct business recruiting on there. You might find something of interesting that you hadn’t considered. And congrats- you’ve skipped the first hurdle that seems to drive all newcomers insane! Hope you enjoy your new home. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Jan 2022 7:31pm)
  • I got a cancellation at the start of December. Just try to remember to check each day 🤦‍♀️ by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 6th Jan 2022 1:24pm)
  • It’s a lion and unicorn staircase. Genuinely the lion is one of the worst I have ever witnessed. Wonder if it was shit on purpose. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 7th Jan 2022 12:09pm)
  • https://imgur.com/a/UEABXhu So just FYI this was the original original University building that they used before the building in the OP was built. The building and its ruins were still there in the mid 1800s. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 7th Jan 2022 12:48pm)
  • No wonder. The pay was terrible for such a skilled job. For a stone and lime built house in Partick in the 1600s the contract not including materials was 530 Scottish Merks. Which is about £4K today’s money. Between all the workers. Even with differences in buying power it’s still not a lot. Of course the council thought otherwise and actively put limits on how much a person was allowed to earn per year depending on their job. This was trialled in Rutherglen but didn’t roll out to Glasgow City… the one time GCC didn’t fuck over their constituents I guess! by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 7th Jan 2022 1:25pm)
  • Nah rottenrow is near castle street and the cathedral precinct. Quite a common name for shitehole streets mind you. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 7th Jan 2022 1:34pm)
  • It’s a really tough one as they didn’t ascribe the same value to sandstone as we do now. Also didn’t have concrete which is super cheap. Definitely a lot of questions to be asked over sustainability and carbon neutrality though. Would make a great piece of research! by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 7th Jan 2022 1:38pm)
  • They didn’t move to high street until the 1660s- a good 200 years after the Uni was founded. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 7th Jan 2022 1:54pm)
  • Surprise surprise. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 7th Jan 2022 3:34pm)
  • There’s a creative hub in Buchanan galleries with art by lots of Scottish people. It’s all very Scottish themed though which may or may not be your thing. (Frankly i don’t want to see another duke of Wellington print as long as I live). I think there’s a slightly less good one in st Enoch centre. If you venture to the Southside there’s lots of independent businesses in Shawlands- jewellers, artists, bakers etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 7th Jan 2022 10:07pm)
  • Ah that’s interesting. Fair play to them they kept it under their hat. I did wonder why they’d absconded from Dundee. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 7th Jan 2022 10:09pm)
  • There’s some courses that you can only do at GCU- like radiography for example. Otherwise GU better regarded on a global field and ranks higher in Uni stats. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 8th Jan 2022 1:06am)
  • Clarkston/Giffnock has a few by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 8th Jan 2022 11:06am)
  • A couple closed recently FYI. But there’s still at least 3 or 4 in Clarkston and one or two in giffnock worth a look by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 8th Jan 2022 2:23pm)
  • Scammy mcscammersons. If you’re bored then go through part of their interview process. But otherwise dodge. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 8th Jan 2022 5:21pm)
  • Just FYI: for a boringish alternative colour I was £300 at blow. Whiplash or peach palace much friendlier and about half the price. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 9th Jan 2022 5:32pm)
  • Kinder handl by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 10th Jan 2022 6:37pm)
  • Lots of the ironwork that tethered the overhead cables to buildings still exists. Very visible along kilmarnock rd by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 11th Jan 2022 9:06pm)
  • I don’t think there is any left- certainly not with rails. The last cobbled road in the city centre was the little alley that goes up the side of Fraser’s but even that was resurfaced in the last decade. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 11th Jan 2022 11:12pm)
  • All of those are modern landscaping cobbles rather than the originals so I don’t think there’s much underneath anymore. As an aside the first paved street in glasgow was in trongate in front of the tontine building… I often wonder if there’s any evidence left of that at all under the current pavement/building. >and yes I get really into some quite niche subjects. Apologies! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 11th Jan 2022 11:32pm)
  • Pre covid I used to give tours about Glasgow and that particular spot is a wee historical goldmine. Love it. You might remember the wee lane was used for light installations and also the euan macgregor film ‘Perfect Sense’ before it was all gated off…. Just in case you fancy a wee film tour down memory lane! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 11th Jan 2022 11:48pm)
  • I’m often in town for archive things. If you’re ever bored enough- I’m happy to tell you more than is good or healthy about that block of streets. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Jan 2022 12:32am)
  • Email The archives and ask them if they have licensing records for the years that they were likely trading. Surely Barrhead is not big enough to have a truly massive list of pubs- therefore they should be easy to spot. Even if they didn’t own the pub and only managed it he will still be a licensee. craig.geddes@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk That’s the email for the council archives chap. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Jan 2022 8:37pm)
  • No, a licensee is literally just the person who is on site and who has passed an exam/filled a form to say that they’re fit to trade and observe the legalities of the drink trade. You don’t need to be the owner of a company to have a license, but you need a license holder to be on site at all times. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Jan 2022 8:47pm)
  • Nothing communal. More typical in Edinburgh. Closest would be a housing co-op. There’s one in cambuslang. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Jan 2022 10:50pm)
  • What does that mean? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Jan 2022 11:38pm)
  • The solid rock is probably the most accessible so long as you’re a bloke, There’s a small step at the door (old building) but very accommodating security staff. Gents toilets should be chair traversible so long as it’s not a larger than average chair. Ladies toilets not a chance. What kind of food do you want to eat? Chain or independent? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Jan 2022 11:52pm)
  • So Hard Rock Cafe or TGIs are both on Buchanan street and large chains so quite well provisioned for chair access etc. A safe option. Pickled ginger for Japanese in Finnieston. Paesano for mega hyped pizza I’d imagine Brewdog in merchant city will be fairly well provisioned. I’m not a chair user myself- just trying to remember where is good that isn’t basement access bathrooms. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Jan 2022 12:57am)
  • Millers or cass art on queen street. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Jan 2022 12:02pm)
  • Supermarket? Big Sainsburys at Darnley or Tesco at silverburn? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Jan 2022 2:20pm)
  • So like somewhere that does chicken or somewhere that is an anti masker/covid is a lie place? For the former- absurd burd. But the latter- not my forte. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Jan 2022 3:56pm)
  • I’d hope so but nobody knows at this point in time. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Jan 2022 4:43pm)
  • New variants and all that jazz. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Jan 2022 5:11pm)
  • If this was earlier today then Jeezo the expressway was a riot. Sorry you had to experience that due to other folks carelessness by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Jan 2022 7:58pm)
  • So pandemics don’t just turn into flu… They do have patterns - of recurrent variants and flares. Literally anything could be round the corner. It’s worth mentioning that Glasgow’s last episode of the bubonic plague was in the 1920s and they understood that only way to eradicate it fully was for complete physical change of spaces and implementation of new medical protocol. So if we want to truly get rid of all covid variants- we can’t expect it to happen without major change and investment on a personal and governmental level. Not immediate flubbing back to ‘normal’. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Jan 2022 8:32pm)
  • Neat little store. Used them a few times. Nice service. Good people. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Jan 2022 8:42pm)
  • Still bitter that it’s not RGs by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Jan 2022 10:30pm)
  • Bear and it’s many outfits. Ex RGs staff- tell us what became of the bear? It must have been absolutely honking. I remember when they repainted the place post smoking ban and the difference in colour on the walls/pictures was amazing/horrifying. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Jan 2022 1:16am)
  • I am 100% the person who is picking up a shite using an old receipt or a handy leaf. It’s the worst. Literally stash bags in every bag/pocket etc and STILL forget. It’s murder. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Jan 2022 1:19pm)
  • Agreed I was being simplistic. But in the same way that bubonic plague still exists but isn’t a risk in most countries I would hope that we get to the same level of management. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Jan 2022 1:45pm)
  • It’s mostly gammon folk raging that they’re being priced out of the area by the new hipster contingent. They don’t like being asked to respect businesses by wearing masks. They don’t like it when people are openly gay, trans, wear odd socks or eat poached eggs. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Jan 2022 9:02pm)
  • So the official line is that they’re refurbing. But the company that owns them Lynnet Leisure hit financial troubles in 2020 etc. Every other venue that they own has reopened. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Jan 2022 11:20am)
  • Maybe it’s like a Willy wonkas chocolate factory situation then… because I’ve never seen any workman come or go…. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Jan 2022 12:07pm)
  • That’s fucking beautiful guys. Hats off to you by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Jan 2022 1:11pm)
  • Finnieston was another area popular with highlanders which came down to glasgow for work (whether seasonal or fully moving) I wouldn’t say that there’s any recognisable highland diaspora in Glasgow. Loads of people pick up Gaelic today that aren’t indigenous to it. Events like Celtic connections maybe have a higher number of attendees than average who could trace their lineage that way or who are 1st or 2nd gen. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Jan 2022 4:09pm)
  • Outlander are looking for staff as we speak but closing date is soon. Google it and it will come up. No experience necessary but any relevant experience is helpful. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Jan 2022 6:29pm)
  • Take her to the bingo. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Jan 2022 8:10pm)
  • Honestly just come up and go on wee adventures. Go walks. Aimlessly meander. You will find all you’re looking for. Don’t live your life as a wee ticking the box exercise. Just come up and take it as it is. Also if you’re not staying in student accommodation sort out a flat at the start of summer as it’s getting tougher and tougher each year. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Jan 2022 8:33pm)
  • May. The weather is usually a bit better. That said: no idea if music scene will be back up and running by this may. You might be better saving your pennies for another year. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Jan 2022 8:37pm)
  • Before covid I was a tour guide and had plenty of tourists who were interested in film spots etc Unfortunately I’ve not been given access to my indoor spots again post covid so not so much use to me these days. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Jan 2022 3:28am)
  • Eh it was primarily historical tours and I’d just wedge some film stuff in there. They used the lower Kirk in the cathedral as an 18th century Parisian hospital (St Anges) in Outlander… the actual bit that all the filming is done in was actually the chapel for nurses which is quite nicely fitting. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Jan 2022 10:25am)
  • I think I’d really miss the interactiveness of in person tours. Also the fear of being recorded is quite quite real. I love the stuff that sprouts up from observations or the background of your guests. It’s much more personal and means that they’re getting an insight into the city for their eyes and interests only rather than a generalised point to point tour. Currently working on a book based on some original research. Just waiting for archives to open back up. And working a day job doing less interesting things. It’s not ideal but I’m not the only person who has had to pivot in the last few years and I’m luckier than some. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Jan 2022 5:37pm)
  • I don’t think that inheriting a surname equates to a recognisable community. My own surname is English but I have highland lineage on one side. That said, my own links to highland heritage are so dilute over the centuries that it’s just not something that I identify with personally. (Beyond general historic interest). I don’t think there’s many places that you could walk into in Glasgow where a majority would claim to be part of the Highland diaspora. Like I said, at Celtic Connections you probably have a higher number than average of people who would buck this trend… but there’s a huge number of attendees with English (or more exotic) surnames that are just as invested. It’s certainly not a homogenous group. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Jan 2022 7:54pm)
  • Corona bar in Shawlands by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Jan 2022 10:19pm)
  • Mearns canine lodge by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Jan 2022 3:57pm)
  • There’s loads of different branches of Christianity. Became very popular after everyone was bored of the reformation. Lots of odd churches popped up with various political/religious stances. My favourite was the caunnel Kirk (candle Kirk) which was on the site of the current Ramshorn church/theatre/strath uni building. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 19th Jan 2022 12:15am)
  • The Uk is one of Europe’s biggest users of natural gas. About 85% of properties use it. However the Uk storage capacity is only about 2% of actual demand. Italy Germany, France and Netherlands all holding between 25 to 37%. How are we so inept? We have been doing this for AGES?! by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Jan 2022 10:11am)
  • Cop26 was worse than lip service to any issue. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Jan 2022 11:18am)
  • Any decent tattoo artist is booked way in advance. Maybe watch their social media for cancellations. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Jan 2022 6:13pm)
  • I use St Vincent Smile in Finnieston for cosmetic orthodontics- currently getting my bite realigned. Very happy with the service, probably not the cheapest but they’re all really nice and easygoing. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 25th Jan 2022 11:13am)
  • Anything in east ren shifts really quickly and is likely to be more than 600. There’s parts of EK are nice. I’d only consider near the train stations though. East Mains, some parts of West, some parts of the village, Hairmyres or at a push Maxwellton (and a 15 min or so walk to the train station). by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 26th Jan 2022 8:23am)
  • Shawlands is on the Ek train line so perfect. But extremely popular/trendy at the moment so prices are skyrocketing and people are agreeing to rent places sight unseen. It’s bonkers. Eaglesham there’s no train etc so if you’re wanting to go out for a few you will be reliant on taxis. It has its charm but it’s very child/family centric so might not hold a lot for you compared to Shawlands. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 26th Jan 2022 9:10pm)
  • If you want some impartial advice feel free to pm over any rental links you’re looking at and I’ll give you a quick pros and cons list. Ek itself is a difficult beast to wrap your head around as it’s quite large and different districts are demographically different but also have pockets of many of them which are no-go areas. It would be impossible to figure out on face value. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th Jan 2022 10:53am)
  • I think if you’re a 24 hr operation, have staff on long shifts or are in a difficult to access place you should have to provide car parks. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 28th Jan 2022 11:59pm)
  • Rose and Grants at trongate by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Jan 2022 3:33pm)
  • No. Fuck off with this. Go write a blog. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Jan 2022 6:31pm)
  • Dining table. But if people don’t have space then smaller tables in your seating area/ off your lap. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Jan 2022 7:31pm)
  • Jim gray by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 30th Jan 2022 12:30am)
  • Ashoka southside… you’ll spot which one is the ‘local menu’ versus the general Ashoka none when you look. All kinds of tasty. Stuffed peppers are a dream. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 30th Jan 2022 5:02pm)
  • Julie’s kopiteam. My stomach dreams of it! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Feb 2022 10:18am)
  • I think it’s the same people own Monteiths in clarkston which is a much nicer venue- feels less weird anyway. Worth a wee train trip- it’s about 3 stops from crossmyloof train station. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Feb 2022 11:49am)
  • It’s an absolute treat by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Feb 2022 11:46am)
  • Try acas. I’m sure that’s who cab will advise you to contact by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Feb 2022 7:07pm)
  • Literally have been held at knifepoint in Ek and the number of drug deaths is appalling so whatever you say pal. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Feb 2022 8:13pm)
  • IKEA by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Feb 2022 8:57pm)
  • It varies wildly as some streets/developments are more in demand than others. You need to move pretty fast for good properties. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Feb 2022 11:59pm)
  • https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/business/2022/jan/31/as-uk-households-feel-pressure-how-are-other-european-countries-tackling-energy-crisis Interesting reading by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 3rd Feb 2022 1:33pm)
  • Goldcraft in Shawlands. Been there for decades for a good reason. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 3rd Feb 2022 4:11pm)
  • Check and see if there’s any shows on at the theatre. National lottery are doing buy one get one free with a lottery ticket (book in advance) https://uktheatre.org/theatre-industry/news/love-your-local-theatre-launches-in-association-with-the-national-lottery/ They’ve also subsidised some local walking tours as well. What kind of places do you like/want? Queer/trendy/budget/metalhead friendly? Restaurant wise… totally budget dependant really. Personally, I’d recommend any of the trio of decent vibes and food on St Vincent St- there’s topalobamba, chakoo Bombay street food and Panang. None are eye wateringly expensive and the food is great for the money. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 3rd Feb 2022 9:49pm)
  • So Drury Street is a slightly trendier rock bar. It’s not expensive either so might suit you. It’s also not far from Stereo, the old hairdressers and then the next street over has the Solid Rock Cafe and Rufus T Firefly. Again none of those places are expensive. If you’re going out out then the Cathouse will probably suit you both. It’s theoretically meant to be a goth/rock club but it skews trendy these days. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 3rd Feb 2022 10:12pm)
  • Handy hint: tone that down. Majority of Scots have no anti-English sentiment whatsoever. It’s insulting to you and to us. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Feb 2022 2:49pm)
  • Phillies were looking for staff recently. They seem to have a very low staff turnover which is a good sign! by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 7th Feb 2022 8:43pm)
  • Edinburgh has access to UNESCO funding too. Plus a huge amount of tourist revenue compared to Glasgow. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 9th Feb 2022 1:59pm)
  • Most of Edinburgh’s museums etc aren’t owned by local government and are funded privately. Edinburgh GCC can draw from UNESCO funds though. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 9th Feb 2022 2:00pm)
  • There was something came out in the post a couple of years ago about redrawing boundaries again but it actually made matters worse re:Toryism. Off the top of my head I think they wanted to join East Renfrewshire and Loudon into one constituency. I think Covid put a pip in everything though. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 9th Feb 2022 4:45pm)
  • That would be a stretch even for the rule breaking Tory wanks by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 9th Feb 2022 5:06pm)
  • Trains you will be ok. Buses the doors are probably fine but the turn to get into the bus and into the dedicated pram/wheelchair space will be tiiiight. Trains for the sake of your sanity. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 9th Feb 2022 9:43pm)
  • They’ll never be short of a pal and you’ll never worry about having an only child. It’s rough going but you’ve saved yourself some other psychological torture! Congrats on your babies! by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 9th Feb 2022 11:40pm)
  • So many commercial properties are owned by overseas speculators who don’t care what state the property is in or whether it’s occupied. It’s just the same as putting their money in a savings account only the return is exponentially better. PLUS there’s always the chance you’ll get compulsorily purchased and make an easy £££££. We need more stringent rules for landlords. If a property has been empty for 5 years they should be forced to drop rents etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Feb 2022 11:33pm)
  • There’s plenty of businesses south side thriving on the pop up markets/temporary units/selling spaces in existing businesses. It cuts down on the outgoing costs for new entrepreneurs. Loads of consumers are interested in supporting new and diverse businesses in the flesh by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Feb 2022 11:37pm)
  • It varies from person to person depending on your pain threshold. I had mine done at nirvana about 12 years ago. They’re the best in the city no doubt about it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 13th Feb 2022 10:37pm)
  • Congrats. Nice to see it paying off for you by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 14th Feb 2022 10:29am)
  • If you’re near a Healthsure they have nice facilities, lovely easy going people and fairly priced. Have had acupuncture through them a few times now. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 15th Feb 2022 11:21pm)
  • https://www.riversidemusiccollege.ac.uk This is pretty well regarded and has great facilities. I’d probably just commute there as it’s in suburbia. You might miss a bit of the buzz of being in town but it’s run by some lovely people who’ve been in the business forever. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 16th Feb 2022 12:47am)
  • Phillies in Shawlands we’re running an appliance recycling programme. I think they have boxes in there that they fill and they go to the right places by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 16th Feb 2022 10:51pm)
  • Agreed Muse on the Origin of Symmetry tour was mind blowing by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 17th Feb 2022 7:54am)
  • Weird fact for you: Kingsgate retail park is on the same elevation as the Campsies. I remember touring the site as a kid when it was being built and one of the engineers/architects or whatnot was throwing facts at me to try and keep a nerdy kid interested. That one stuck. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 18th Feb 2022 9:55am)
  • Is a good one on firework night. Can see for miles by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 18th Feb 2022 10:34am)
  • It honestly takes forever in the civil service. Once you’re in there’s a lot of job security though so it is worthwhile. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 18th Feb 2022 3:52pm)
  • Honestly if you Google it- it’s a never ending list of people experiencing the same on various forums. Which is frustrating but possibly might set your mind further at rest! by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 18th Feb 2022 4:57pm)
  • Parking is so expensive and they are also looking to implement the low emissions zone in 2023. So if your car doesn’t meet those parameters it will be very expensive for you. Where are you commuting from? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Feb 2022 12:35pm)
  • Yeah I commuted on that train line to GU and it was pretty easy. Just switch to the subway at Buchanan or stop Enoch (your preference) and off again at hill head. Even easier for town based unis by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Feb 2022 2:20pm)
  • So the rumours are that the religious museum will be kaput and that it could potentially be taken over by Historic Environments Scotland who own the Cathedral. Cathedral is such a great spot for history etc but because it’s an operating church they’re very limited as to what they can do with it/in it. Even down to the basics of -there’s no public toilet there etc which isn’t ideal for a ‘visitor attraction’. Personally, I’d be ok with saying goodbye to st Mungos for a museum about Glasgow’s origins etc. Provands Lordship is owned by Glasgow Life… I could see that changing potentially but if HES buys St Mungos they will probably hold on as there will be a lot more potential for £ in that neck of town. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 21st Feb 2022 7:30am)
  • Depeche mode were good there but I think it’s because it’s big boomy noise and it’s about the music rather than the visuals. For intimate performers like Bjork with so many people on stage doing kooky things (flute hula hoop for example) it really benefits from being up close and personal or in a traditional theatre setting so that you have a better view. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 21st Feb 2022 10:42am)
  • It was either that or recorder. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 21st Feb 2022 2:33pm)
  • It’s not within everyone’s means but there’s loads of creative workshops that you could attend/dip into. Learn something new, find a new hobby/love for creating. Usually these cost a bit, but if you can afford it then it’s an investment in yourself. There’s charity funded creative pursuits too, art space in Shawlands or the village storytelling centre in pollok to name a couple… they might be more accessible if funds are harder to come by. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 22nd Feb 2022 12:12pm)
  • I liked the ones with Y fronts. It felt irreverent. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Mar 2022 1:13pm)
  • You get a paper copy from the licensing board sent to you. They should be able to show you this (maybe not off the cuff: but they’ll have it at home at least.) by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 3rd Mar 2022 2:40pm)
  • It’s ok but a bit retro. Quite a 1990s pizza. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Mar 2022 1:06pm)
  • Nothing an Italian would describe as a pizza. Probably from the frozen aisle. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Mar 2022 4:35pm)
  • Getting a radiography job is tough- there’s lots of competition and few roles so congrats! Hospital has its issues- as they all do. Are you commuting by car or public transport? If you’re going by car you can live anywhere really. Public transport, I’d probably stick to Southside of Glasgow/City Centre for ease. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 7th Mar 2022 7:55am)
  • G43 area- Thornliebank… it’s hit and miss. It might have just been an unlucky street for car insurance. Some bits are nicer than others. I wouldn’t write the area off as a whole but you might find the insurance premium is limited to a v small area within the postcode. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 7th Mar 2022 3:01pm)
  • Oh definitely. It’s much of a muchness. Thanks for setting me right- I’d be shite at postcodes for a pub quiz by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 7th Mar 2022 5:01pm)
  • Firstly I’m pretty sure there are no night buses anymore. There was a news article a while back and I haven’t seen anything saying that they’ve been reinstated. You should have got the taxi reg and reported it. So many hackneys are baaad when they’re supposed to be a better service than private hire. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 8th Mar 2022 9:54am)
  • They were brought back in December but then cancelled again in Feb https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/first-glasgow-suspends-night-bus-23048019.amp by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 8th Mar 2022 11:35am)
  • Good luck reviving the night time economy when there’s no transport! I just can’t wrap my head around the number of initiatives to increase public transport usage yet they continue to penalise those who use it by drastically reducing services and increasing prices. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 8th Mar 2022 3:10pm)
  • There’s the too good to go website/app where stores with stuff that is being thrown out donate it. It’s a quick turnaround though- they want it picked up pronto. Can be hit and miss. But definitely a way to keep bills down. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 8th Mar 2022 8:45pm)
  • Jazzy by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 9th Mar 2022 12:22pm)
  • We are all in the same boat on this. Unfortunately the fixed price tariffs are pretty punitive and not working out at a better rate as everyone has stretched their prices to the cap limit. Current thinking is that people should try to budget a minimum of £3k for fuel bills this year. It’s wild I know. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 11th Mar 2022 12:44pm)
  • It’s not anything to do with direct debit charges. It’s the fact that all energy companies have basically ended fixed rate tariffs and so there is no discounted rate anymore. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 11th Mar 2022 12:48pm)
  • Single mum here too. It is absolutely fkn with my head. My energy company (Ovo) did allow me the option of a fixed rate… which I would love so that I can budget… however said rate was £500 a month. I feel like this is a runaway train that is largely being ignored but could have ramifications as disruptive as the pandemic. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 12th Mar 2022 10:11am)
  • I am getting my teeth done with St Vincent Smile in Finnieston. Really nice, non-judgemental and not just doing what they want to do- it’s a proper consultation wrt the end result etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 13th Mar 2022 7:30pm)
  • Countryshop on Clarkston rd, Mcgraddies in Shawlands. Both not too expensive but good quality/good people. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 13th Mar 2022 8:13pm)
  • So assuming that you’re not wanting to do a quiet old man pubs stag do… Platform or Innis and Gunn both good for accommodating large groups. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 13th Mar 2022 8:25pm)
  • Just cancel your pledge through the crowdfunding website by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 14th Mar 2022 2:24pm)
  • Cathkin braes. You get a great view across the city. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 16th Mar 2022 9:42pm)
  • Totally depends on your income. Largs/fairlie/West Kilbride. But it’s not cheap. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Mar 2022 2:47pm)
  • Honestly I’d just focus on getting your foot in the door and then if you want to move etc while you’re here then at least you’re already here. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Mar 2022 2:45pm)
  • No but it’s relevant to the rest of OPs wants/requirements. I’d argue that with the traffic etc there’s nothing Glasgow centric that would be within a 1hr commute and tick the ‘naice school’ box. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Mar 2022 4:07pm)
  • Toni’s in giffnock/partick do a 27’’ but I think they have to be notified well in advance and they might not do it during peak hours by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Mar 2022 6:18pm)
  • Ah I have lived there and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone who is looking for something School-centric. Also the fact it gets completely cut off from everywhere in poor weather and the traffic to get out can be abominable- I wouldn’t put it within a comfortable 1hr commute bracket. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Mar 2022 6:27pm)
  • Aye the instagrammers don’t come out in force till the weather is better. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Mar 2022 6:30pm)
  • Ah just noticed you edited your comment. To answer: you can sometimes find cheaper property anywhere. If you are fixed upon schools/commute time/area often compromises have to be made. I’d suggest (as above) that for what the OP wants Glasgow doesn’t fit the remit and offered ideas of where they can broaden their search to as they clearly don’t know the region. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Mar 2022 6:36pm)
  • Size Queens who love pizza? Want to make it mediocre? Here’s our favourite sloppy slices… FYI: glasgowyou can have that. I’m available for hire. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Mar 2022 6:40pm)
  • Chill out pal, if you’ve ever lived in Ek then maybe you’d understand how cut off it feels from Glasgow. But hey ho carry on raging about nothing 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Mar 2022 7:18pm)
  • I feel like this came a bit too easily for you… Can you prove that you’re not GlasgowLive? 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Mar 2022 7:55pm)
  • No idea re Brooklyn but Oro (Southside) have been well regarded for years for good reason. Pizza Punks = decent bang for your buck as they don’t charge for extra toppings. Bier Halle pizzas used to be good but I am getting old and it’s been a good decade since I last had one. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Mar 2022 8:42pm)
  • NQ64 and golf fang are adult only by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Mar 2022 9:57pm)
  • Some private landlords have clauses in their mortgage agreements that don’t allow letting to people on housing benefit. Have you tried housing associations? by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 21st Mar 2022 10:00am)
  • It’s such a cruddy loophole. It’s all very well the Govt saying that landlords can’t discriminate etc and means that they can tick a box saying they’ve solved that problem- however the huge finance companies that underwrite the whole thing say otherwise. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 21st Mar 2022 10:53am)
  • If you’re near Waterloo street or Finnieston Piece is good. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 21st Mar 2022 10:52am)
  • Gibson st… apologies I just googled it and it looks like it’s a covid casualty and not reopening by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 22nd Mar 2022 11:13am)
  • Jim Gray does the best in Glasgow imho. To my knowledge there’s no Japanese irezumi artists in Glasgow. The pay for it is much better in Japan so probably not hugely surprising. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 22nd Mar 2022 5:44pm)
  • Join a debating club. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 22nd Mar 2022 10:00pm)
  • Heads of ayr= definite goats by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 23rd Mar 2022 2:07pm)
  • Pram access is a real problem in glasgow due to the old buildings. The best baby change is arguably in princes sq (on Buchanan street) which also has some nice eateries inside. If the weather is good, brutti compadres is lovely and a little off the beaten track but still city centre. I’d probably take an evening jaunt through the west end. Tantrum doughnuts in Gordon street is a great treat if you’re looking to pack some snacks for travel. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 25th Mar 2022 4:32pm)
  • Speak to the Uni if you’re having issues. Lots of people are in the same situation. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 26th Mar 2022 9:46am)
  • Think you meant potential and not penitential re: Southside. Unfortunately this is the compromise everyone has had to make- location costs money. Just wait till you are trying to plan house moves based on school catchments. That is truly wacky races! by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 26th Mar 2022 11:14am)
  • I think the pizza is fine. The bar service was woeful though. Why have cocktails on your menu and only one member of staff making them on a busy Saturday? Weird vibes. Just a lot of waiting around. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 26th Mar 2022 2:05pm)
  • Just make sure you take your ID with you. Most of the argyle arcade is fairly stringent about ensuring they’re not laundering cash into gold for Russians. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 27th Mar 2022 12:36am)
  • I think unequivocally everyone would agree that the learning experience at GSA is not what it was. There are still some great lecturers and it’s still well regarded. But if you know anything about GSA this is quite a bleak period in its history. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 27th Mar 2022 9:49am)
  • Consider looking at gig and theatre listings as well. The best known venues are the academy, barrowlands, hydro, king tuts Wah Wah hut, stereo for music and the theatres are the Glasgow Kings Theatre, the Theatre Royal and the Tron theatre. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 28th Mar 2022 2:24pm)
  • Watching My Girl by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 28th Mar 2022 11:14pm)
  • Have you just outed yourself as a honkin jobby? 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 29th Mar 2022 10:10am)
  • If my bag is on the seat it’s because you look threatening or honking. For normal folk the bath magically moves… And for anyone disgusted at women who do this: you have no idea how often it can be a half empty carriage and some absolute wank will still come and sit next to you. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 29th Mar 2022 1:52pm)
  • Have you noticed that England and America are on the orange list for many countries and not the green because covid is absolutely rampant? Just because we as a country aren’t taking it seriously anymore doesn’t mean the rest of Europe aren’t. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 29th Mar 2022 4:43pm)
  • I’d probably be inclined to walk over to battlefield/Shawlands and go to a pub for a few and wait for the crush to finish or to walk over to Crossmyloof station to get back to central (it’s a different line and not on the loop). by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 30th Mar 2022 5:34pm)
  • Figos by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 30th Mar 2022 7:49pm)
  • They’re all the shithole streets to be honest 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 30th Mar 2022 7:46pm)
  • Just being nosey here- so would this qualify as a ‘dark kitchen’? I remember seeing a documentary about them on YouTube- was a wee bit alarming. I’d assume this would be more above board. Or does any kitchen sending out food on behalf of another restaurant count as a dark kitchen? I really don’t know. If someone knows more about it would be interested to hear. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 30th Mar 2022 8:49pm)
  • If it’s a cheaper way for independents to hire a kitchen space to use for deliveries then great. But if it’s one giant conglomerate pretending to be lots of independent businesses… eeee it’s a slippery slope. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 30th Mar 2022 9:13pm)
  • It really depends what the accommodation is. If it’s a good standard and without a long commute then it could be a huge saving. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 31st Mar 2022 3:44pm)
  • Platform. When it’s busy for football it has a decent atmosphere by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Apr 2022 12:27am)
  • Julies kopiteam by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Apr 2022 1:53pm)
  • So it’s order in advance with delivery or pickup but I can highly recommend yu ca taco. They sometimes show up at festivals or food truck events but they’re pretty great. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Apr 2022 6:19pm)
  • They’re great to be honest. Got the results in just under an hour although i think they advertise 2. Was reasonably busy when I visited last week by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 8th Apr 2022 5:17pm)
  • I’d prob park merchant city, at least you’re walking away from the crowds and it’s pretty flat. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 8th Apr 2022 11:35pm)
  • Farming costs have increased hugely. I think the public mostly shielded from it but price increases on milk expected in May. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 9th Apr 2022 12:02pm)
  • Child friendly places will be the most welcoming. Otherwise princes sq is good for pram access but ££. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 9th Apr 2022 12:00pm)
  • https://www.lonelyplanet.com/amp/articles/48-hours-glasgow by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Apr 2022 9:40am)
  • Maybe ask them if they’ll sell the guitar to these guys who you can then pay to handle/ship. They’ve been open about a year but they’re a busy busy wee place https://www.theguitartradecentre.co.uk by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Apr 2022 8:30pm)
  • Just do the tattoo yourself then if you’re so knowledgeable by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 12th Apr 2022 1:34pm)
  • Think you need to book a holiday to Glasgow! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 12th Apr 2022 1:34pm)
  • Post covid everything is totally different. Standards of a few years ago no longer apply. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 12th Apr 2022 1:35pm)
  • Will chuck in a newly MOT’ed car if we can get 2 by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 13th Apr 2022 11:35am)
  • Hellhole. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 14th Apr 2022 12:52pm)
  • Message your mum. I’m sure she’d send you the money to get to your grandparents by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 17th Apr 2022 11:20am)
  • It’s a bit cringe. Usually just teenagers by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 17th Apr 2022 10:35pm)
  • Speak to student services first, it’s free and easily accessible. They can make you aware of any funds etc that you might be able to access as a student. If that’s not going to work for you- waiting lists with councils are looooong. Do some digging for info either way. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 18th Apr 2022 12:19am)
  • It’s the Ivy… seemingly they’ve got some sort of Asian fusion restaurant that is very popular elsewhere. It’s not my ideal wish (rip borders) but they did a great job of refurbing the building the Ivy is in on the corner so not a total loss. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 18th Apr 2022 8:52pm)
  • Prob sports direct but you’re putting money in Mike Ashley’s pocket. (If you didn’t know already- he’s an arsepiece.) by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 19th Apr 2022 12:37am)
  • Genuinely the Glasgow Ivy has the nicest bathrooms I’ve ever taken a piss in. Would recommend on that basis. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 19th Apr 2022 10:22am)
  • If it’s a new housing estate often the council don’t own the land and so won’t maintain verges/walls/roads etc. So yes it is normal- but hacking and Paterson are gobshites also. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 19th Apr 2022 4:40pm)
  • So remember that if instructors have students failing tests then it can put their license to teach at risk. Even if she passed, with this level of low confidence I’d recommend cancelling the test - it doesn’t cost to cancel- and go with somebody else to consolidate what she’s learned. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 21st Apr 2022 10:40am)
  • True but also cancellations open up. I managed to get one at the end of March pretty much on a whim. Was only one showing for aaaages. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 21st Apr 2022 1:10pm)
  • Fingers crossed! I went on at like 8pm, I’m not sure if that has anything to do with release times or whatnot but it worked for me. (EK test centre- relatively easy.) by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 21st Apr 2022 3:41pm)
  • Niche optical tailor or Iolla. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 11:38am)
  • If they offer the cinema company zero rent for 5 years and a guaranteed spot in their new development they’ll be happy with it. New developments are always good for footfall in built up areas. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 1:04pm)
  • I think urban wall is just them trying to be fancy and up-sell the fact that they’ll put a retaining wall in… and it’s in an urban area. So bored of ‘dynamic advertising lingo’. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 1:06pm)
  • There’s a new place called the Burrito Boy in Carmunnock if you fancied a drive (and munching a burrito on their wee common green). Good reviews so far but haven’t been myself. Yu ca Taco absolute fave. I know it’s a (small) chain but topalobamba does some thing really well. Their guac is reaally good. The queso fundida and the crab seviche tacos are both good memories too. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 3:42pm)
  • Optical express like a decade ago. Was fine but just be mindful that you have to haggle for a price. Original quote was 5k and I think I got it down to 2800 in the end. Eyesight was in the minus 7s by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 6:19pm)
  • I miss Pintos by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 6:21pm)
  • It got bought over by a larger business who then either became barburrito or were bought by barburrito. That would probably be about 2013/14ish that pintos disappeared. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 7:32pm)
  • Yeah doesn’t look like any delivery as yet. Think they’ve only been running a month or so. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 11:10pm)
  • Martin Lewis put out something… basically yes everyone’s price has gone up and it’s at the highest possible price cap. However- some people are being charged double when they shouldn’t. Definitely check your meters and call them. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 26th Apr 2022 7:28am)
  • Wow. Highly recommend that subreddit. Super insight into how mental health services are underfunded. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 27th Apr 2022 10:26am)
  • Have you done the childrens zoo at calderglen? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 27th Apr 2022 9:53pm)
  • For context; my driving instructor is working 8-8 Monday to Saturday to get the backlog of students that he has plus a few new clients through their exams. He often works Sundays too due to covid cancellations etc. 100% I don’t think I could be assed answering emails after that either. I think they’re all in the same boat. It’s not like there is more test spaces to push the backlog of people through. Just persevere and ask if you can be added to a waiting list. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 28th Apr 2022 3:03pm)
  • People on a waiting list does not mean more income to employ another person. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 28th Apr 2022 5:45pm)
  • Yes but why would you want to… ? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 28th Apr 2022 9:04pm)
  • It’s steep but the cats are well looked after and it’s not coated in cat hair. Wouldn’t begrudge the feline overlords the money if you can afford it. They’re all rescues. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 29th Apr 2022 11:05am)
  • Because we can’t live on £1 a day here. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 1st May 2022 12:18am)
  • I remember when my kid started to read and was sounding out the titles painted on the outside of the windows…. Definitely broke the speed limit trying to get away by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 1st May 2022 5:50pm)
  • Id aim to get into town whenever you can. Airdrie is a bit insular. Plus there’s more variety in town. Name your sport/music genre/game/niche interest and I’m sure we can think of something that will be up your alley. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 1st May 2022 11:10pm)
  • There’s limits depending on age and whether you live alone or with family etc. https://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/student-funding/further-education-bursary This will be fairly spot on. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 2nd May 2022 7:18pm)
  • I flew recently (not via easyJet) and the easyJet queues were insane. I wouldn’t chance it. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 4th May 2022 7:47pm)
  • Yes they have to fund their own campaigns unless they’re being funded by their party. Shite for independents- remember that they’ve put their own money into being a candidate by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 5th May 2022 12:19pm)
  • 100% must be that mad clown influencer that stomps around the Southside dressed in orange grinning like a madman. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 5th May 2022 12:21pm)
  • If it’s a popular cafe, chances are it’s decent and will be there a while. If it’s not a nice place/smelly then I’d not bother. But yes- a lot of tenement flats have commercial space on the ground floor. It’s usually no problem at all but you get the odd rogue shitebag who doesn’t bin things properly/leaves things a mess/leaves a lot of litter outside etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 9th May 2022 10:43am)
  • So it’s a lot more expensive than you’d remember. West end is still nice but a lot more student accommodation taking over the area. Shawlands/Mount Florida/Battlefield having a hot moment with prices rivalling the west end. Giffnock/Clarkston/busby still naice but quieter and expensive. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 9th May 2022 11:55am)
  • To be honest, landlords got greedy and rent became untenable for most independents in the west end. That, along with the rise of the internet, makes it difficult for any niche store to exist. It’s just impossible to carry multiple varieties of the same thing when you’re a wee guy. The independent shops that propped up the Southside for decades are starting to die off in favour of curated artisanal efforts that come and go in a revolving door fashion. Wonder where the next ‘new west end’ will be? by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 9th May 2022 2:06pm)
  • You’re right. What was once a bit bohemian and fun now just looks run down. It will only get worse now that the university has tripled in size and is competing with the big international unis for stem students by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 9th May 2022 3:11pm)
  • Genuinely it’s still good compared to, say, Argyle street. But compared to what it was in even the early 2000s it’s very disappointing. The creatives that made the area what it was can’t afford to be there anymore (or sold their flats for hundreds of thousands and moved out the area!) Nobody would have thought that argyle street would end up as it is now… in the same way that they once said of sauchiehall… sad to see so many vibrant spaces go to shit in one lifetime by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 9th May 2022 3:15pm)
  • Dangerously expensive by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 9th May 2022 4:05pm)
  • So what is downtown area? We have city centre, merchant city, west end or Southside. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 10th May 2022 12:24am)
  • It has less happening in it and isn’t handy for access to trendier areas. But it’s fine. Fairly limited public transport though. You’d want to live near the train station. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 10th May 2022 7:09am)
  • You’re city centre then. You’ll find good options nearby. Dahling, chakoo or horn please are all easy walking distance. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 10th May 2022 7:12am)
  • Great points. Rents in normal units in Shawlands are already prohibitively expensive and continue to rise. We are seeing the non-hipster but stalwart businesses start to leave the area. It will end up being another area where you can buy a handmade candlestick but not be able to get your daily messages for a reasonable price. Genuinely though- with the huge commercial units attached to the buildings… it’s totally out of keeping. An Oliver bonas would strangle so many of the little gift shops. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 11th May 2022 4:44pm)
  • So Ive been here for 30 years… and yes developers have bought and given up and moved on before. However; there has never been a developer who actually gave notice to the units in the arcade to clear out. There is now. Which makes me think this is definitely going to happen as nobody would settle for zero rental income by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 11th May 2022 7:04pm)
  • Yeah that’s because the arcade currently caters to a demographic that don’t use cars and shop in discount shops. It is ridiculous to assume that affluent folk who buy these flats would be the same and in any case all the discount shops will be long gone. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 11th May 2022 8:34pm)
  • Most of them by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 11th May 2022 11:24pm)
  • In general, follow the school league tables. The better schools tend to be in more affluent areas with better facilities/parks/green areas etc by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 12th May 2022 3:55pm)
  • I mean 100% there will be wankers in these areas too - they’re not impermeable and the schools aren’t right for every kid etc etc but by and large it’s a reasonable rule of thumb. Yeah if you Google 2021 Scottish School League tables you’ll get some options. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 12th May 2022 4:02pm)
  • He no longer is anything to do with the coffee shop. It closed for an extended period and reopened more recently and the new owners were keen to stress that there’s no involvement there by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 13th May 2022 11:47am)
  • He owned it when it just opened but it reopened earlier this year under new ownership (he didn’t pay his bills. Unsurprising considering he was just selling stuff from Costco) by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 13th May 2022 11:50am)
  • Honestly guy was the laughing stock of barrhead so no idea how people were taking him seriously/giving him opportunities. Literally broke into a guys house to sniff his bedsheets. Hardly one of the great political minds of the era 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 13th May 2022 1:09pm)
  • So the area around the festival and argyle street can be a bit lairy with drunk festival goers. I’m not sure what aspect of nightlife you’re interested in… live music/techno/generic clubs etc Definitely book a hotel. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 14th May 2022 10:24am)
  • I thought that this was a windup and it was an image from Beirut until I recognised the mercat cross. Sakes by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 14th May 2022 10:03pm)
  • Axm and polo lounge are the two main gay clubs. Both near each other. Katie’s and speakeasy round the corner. Cathouse and slay for alternative queer friendly night out. Delmonicas is a busy bar and just reopened yesterday after a refurb. Should be busy- it’s next door to polo. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 14th May 2022 10:18pm)
  • Pointing out that it could be worse does not make this any more acceptable. It’s disrespectful. It’s loutish. It’s embarrassing. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 15th May 2022 10:47am)
  • Because we had to live in your filth for a day. Because you travel to where I live and shit on my doorstep. Because you frighten my kids and made it so we couldn’t leave the flat. Because you all just do what you want and are selfish fools. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 15th May 2022 12:39pm)
  • Their respect for public spaces is not rooted in misogyny. That’s like saying everything Scottish must be rubbish because of the number of alcoholics here. One unrelated problem doesn’t negate a valid point. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 15th May 2022 12:44pm)
  • Thanks for the thought. Happy with my fanny. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 15th May 2022 3:24pm)
  • Pair of what? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 15th May 2022 3:27pm)
  • I wouldn’t say they’re great for food spending (unless you’re opulent currently) but they’re good for minimising food waste/cutting down on snacks by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 16th May 2022 1:57pm)
  • If she’s glaswegian there’s a shop in Shawlands does pendants with the glasgow coat of arms. Even if she’s not a jewellery person it’s a nice wee sentimental thing to have. Very “I belong to Glasgow”. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 16th May 2022 3:51pm)
  • Goldcraft. Wee tiny place. Great stuff by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 16th May 2022 11:12pm)
  • Some solid options here by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 17th May 2022 6:23pm)
  • Ortak went bust but you can buy their stuff out of other shops. Most wee jewellers will have a Celtic offering. Mithril in battlefield seem to do mostly Celtic but can be a bit pricey for what it is by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 17th May 2022 6:25pm)
  • Try and catch a gig somewhere. Most listings are on the skinny https://www.theskinny.co.uk/whats-on/glasgow by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 17th May 2022 10:56pm)
  • There’s a c&w weekender every year on Millport that is well received. Quite a big rockabilly/bluegrass community that go to gigs etc. Slim Jim Phantom trio coming up soon at Mono… by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 18th May 2022 3:18pm)
  • Medieval city was mostly made of timber and was overcrowded which has a nasty habit of going up in flames. Following industrialisation new homes had to be created for workers and more formal planning went into laying out the city. The gorbals was originally hutchesontown- of Hutchison private school fame/Hutchison Hall in the merchant city. It was mostly farmland until the 1800s which saw mass expansion of the city. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 18th May 2022 9:43pm)
  • It’s definitely not finished. And it looks like the stage is facing out towards the motorway so I don’t know how that will work with the lights etc. I’d get my refund as soon as I could before they go bust. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 21st May 2022 2:06pm)
  • I wouldn’t be surprised if they do exactly this to raise capital to pay off debts from other ventures and then fold this one. I feel like it was doomed to fail. It’s not a good spot for a venue. No doubt Rich from abandon ship who has ironically abandoned ship (again) on abandon ship will show up to try and pull something out of it. Absolute shower of shysters. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 21st May 2022 3:22pm)
  • You could contest it with the bank. It’s called an indemnity claim. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 21st May 2022 9:20pm)
  • Shawlands is one stop on the train from central. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 22nd May 2022 8:57pm)
  • Bills? It’s pretty family friendly but calm by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 23rd May 2022 11:53am)
  • Objectively I’d say it’s worse post covid as we still don’t have the transport up and running to support the city centre to function as a city centre. There’s a lot of feral behaviour amongst young opportunists and some vulnerable people that has resulted in main drags of central Glasgow not being as safe as they have been. Retail-wise. Glasgow is not the worst although is facing a lot of closures of huge units. There’s already plans to move back to “high street” models rather than superstores and malls. You can tell times are tight though. Far less people out and about than there used to be. West End isn’t hit as hard as has both a younger studenty demographic and rich retirees so it’s not as visible. Southside you’d be forgiven for thinking we were in a boom period due to the incredibly quick gentrification of the area. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 23rd May 2022 11:52am)
  • It’s the really young ones you have to watch. There’s a lot of viral footage of 13 year olds getting their heads stamped on etc in the greater glasgow area. There’s always been that element and maybe the internet has made it more obvious/easy to see multiple cases… but it’s bloody horrible by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 23rd May 2022 1:59pm)
  • If you think about it logically it is SO easy for town access it should always have been expensive. It was popular in the 80s and then had a bit of a slump followed by extreme escalation of prices in the last 5-7 years. Govan and Govanhill still have wee pockets of madness but generally pretty bouji on the Glasgow scale. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 23rd May 2022 1:56pm)
  • Middle class if you don’t have a mortgage or have multiple mortgages on more than one property. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 23rd May 2022 6:29pm)
  • Subclub owns it or rents it. Use it for rooftop parties by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 23rd May 2022 10:26pm)
  • Rental flats that are owned by the developer. Like student flat complexes for non students. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th May 2022 9:50am)
  • Quite a lot of folk were refusing to fill it out based on disliking the questions centered around gender. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th May 2022 3:40pm)
  • You can sometimes get a cancellation. I got a rogue one that was 3 months out by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 25th May 2022 9:17pm)
  • I’ve been lucky with my flights but seen a lot of delays last week in glasgow and last month in Edinburgh. Mad queues. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 27th May 2022 10:34pm)
  • All of glasgow is fine. It has public transport. Your budget will determine everything. Rightmove for property hunting. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 28th May 2022 10:57am)
  • Just look it up on tripadvisor or tiktok by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 28th May 2022 1:55pm)
  • The yellow and black signage cafe next to de courcys isn’t expensive. Curlers nicer but a little higher money wise by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 30th May 2022 10:21am)
  • I remember the one on Buchanan street. The big scary bird statue was outside it and it was before Buchanan street was fully pedestrianised. There were loads of interactive things to play with in the shop. I had a denim jacket with tweetie pie on it. Prob cost more to buy today vintage! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 31st May 2022 1:08pm)
  • Involuntary snort by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 2nd Jun 2022 5:26pm)
  • There’s a new queer shop in the barras too by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 3rd Jun 2022 12:25pm)
  • Glasgow is literally spoiled for choices for restaurants. Cake wise you’ve left it a bit late. Tantrum doughnuts is excellent if you’re doing ad hoc pickups. Broken clock if they’re open on a Monday (not sure). There’s other options but those are my favourites. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Jun 2022 2:00pm)
  • Oro maybe? Italian restaurant with a bar in the Southside by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 5th Jun 2022 2:16pm)
  • Bumping hopefully! by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 6th Jun 2022 5:21pm)
  • Their stage faces out over the motorway. How in the name of the wee man is that going to pass any health and safety for lights etc? Thing is a joke. They’re conmen. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Jun 2022 1:31pm)
  • Bus is very safe. Glasgow might be a bit wild on a weekend, but you’re staying to main streets so fine. Taxis are thin on the ground but so long as you’re prepared to wait you’re fine. For the costs/time incurred/general unpleasantness I’d probably get a hotel. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Jun 2022 9:15pm)
  • I think they’re terrible businessmen rather than scammers. They just don’t know how to spend their money. I won’t even tell you how much they spent on their VIP cards… made in actual platinum and gold for their platinum and gold ‘members’. Cute idea but totally unnecessary. And stupid to spend money on that when you don’t even have anything physical to show for it. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Jun 2022 12:19pm)
  • Just wee boys playing shops. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Jun 2022 4:33pm)
  • Enjoy not babysitting! by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Jun 2022 11:52pm)
  • We had the paedo from Wemyss Bay 90210 as a regular visitor… by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 10th Jun 2022 8:06am)
  • I think that OP has just tried to find another level of outrage to spark another fire against the OG man who abandoned ship twice. You don’t even need to try and pin notions of racism or appropriation on them. They’re just knobbers. Vote with your money. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 10th Jun 2022 4:33pm)
  • Closed earlier this year or late last year by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 11th Jun 2022 12:27pm)
  • Nope. Closed a few years back. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 11th Jun 2022 12:26pm)
  • Cyber was quite high end and the Queen Street offerings these days aren’t. You’d need to go online for any kind of parity corset wise. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 11th Jun 2022 2:35pm)
  • So there’s not much around the SECC. I’d leave your wife to go to conferences there and base yourself elsewhere. Markets= supermarkets. The main ones are Sainsburys, Tesco, Morrisons Aldi and Lidl. We have a couple of others that are independent. Restaurant wise- Glasgow is pretty child friendly and most kids menus have been made with kids in mind. Bills is always popular with families, lots of friendly Italian restaurants (Amore is my favourite) and your usual chains. If you take the subway over to kinning park there is a large soft play there and there’s various big parks with playgrounds/baby swings if the weather is good. I’d also recommend taking a day down to largs or Troon on the train for a Scottish seaside day if the weather is fair. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Jun 2022 6:32pm)
  • Wearing a beanie hat rolled up so that it is perched precariously on the top of their heads. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 13th Jun 2022 7:34pm)
  • In short: historically Glasgow has always been a more working class city than Edinburgh. In order to have an efficient industrialised workforce, a bit of amalgamation and cultural diffusion is required. Edinburgh had a far higher percentage of ‘fancy’ trades. Particularly tailoring. The nature of smaller boutique scale workplaces versus the workhouses and factories didn’t require as much homogeneity and could in fact thrive based on difference. For example it was easier for a Frenchman to trade on his culture in Edinburgh than in Glasgow which required heavy workers rather than people trying to bring fashion from abroad. This is very sweeping and of course there are smaller communities of Scot’s and Gaelic in both areas but without writing an essay that’s the jist of it. It’s not that glasgow is self important or ‘cooler’. Glasgow has just always been a space for regular people rather than a place for poseurs or flaneurs. Fashion didn’t care about Glasgow. (Although a good number of fashionable things including coffee houses started their uk beginnings in Glasgow as a cheaper/easier/larger populace to test things on before rolling it out to the opinionated and ‘higher cultured’ Edinburghers.) by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Jun 2022 9:35pm)
  • I wouldn’t say that it’s civic narcissism. It’s a city that has a past of punching above it’s weight. It may have been an industrial city but it was the Uk/Scottish birthplace of coffee houses, Theatres and Cinemas with only London having more of each through each era. It’s not a fancy place but many have done alright out of it. And when we do have a cause celebre we celebrate them whether it’s fashionable or not. For example David Dale, Mary Barbour, Mary Slessor or for modern era the big yin himself billy Connolly, Edwin Morgan, Kevin bridges or Karen Dunbar. We are sentimental about those who do well because their lives are just like ours. They’ve not paid their way to titles nor inherited money. But they’ve all changed Scotland in their own way. In an era where we have to constantly remind people to ‘be kind’. I think it’s revelatory that as Glaswegians we are warm hearted enough to wish the best for those who put themselves out there, who do well by others and lift the communities that they started life in. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Jun 2022 10:24pm)
  • If you watch any documentary on Received Pronunciation you will note that part of its purpose is to differentiate a class of people from others. Post industrial Revolution with the flood of the nouveau riche, the upper classes would modulate their accents purposefully to align themselves with those of the same backgrounds in order to differentiate between themselves and the new ‘others’. What’s happening with Edinburgh accents is much the same. As the fancier city with more tourism, the rhetoric around Edinburgh tourism and culture has historically sought to differentiate itself from the rest of the ‘rough’ central belt and its lairy sister Glasgow. It’s within living memory that schools would coach kids to ‘speak proper English’. We would get told off for speaking ‘slang’ in class. It is arguably one good thing about the rise of the SNP is that there seems to be an uptick in acceptance, celebration and fondness of Scots language. Universities and media have realised the power of localised accents and how they breed trust and interest. And as such, we see a broader swathe of the population not minding their p’s and q’s so much and deferring into Scots. Plus only Toffs can afford to stay in central Edinburgh. You’ve little chance of hearing a proper accent while you’re visiting as it has priced most of the locals out of the city in favour of student housing and air bnbs. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Jun 2022 10:40pm)
  • The problem is that you’re basing an opinion on only your lived experience and that doesn’t tie up with others. Do remember that when being served by a glaswegian in hospitality or a shop etc, many still defer back to what was long considered ‘polite speech’. The language that people use with you is not representative of the language that they use away from the workplace. If you’re in a bubble of non-Scots speakers question it with them directly. Look at it objectively. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Jun 2022 11:46pm)
  • I’d argue that the original districts of Ek are really well laid out for pedestrians. With localised shops/bus routes/underpasses etc. But that it’s a large place to traverse hence the reliance on cars buses. The new estates are a law unto themselves though and are not very pedestrian friendly. They’re satellites linked by roads. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Jun 2022 11:50pm)
  • I’m not going to talk to you the way I talk to my mum. Your 1000s of people are talking to you in a polite way and probably mirroring your speech to an extent as that’s what good communicators do. The lack of usage of Scots in your immediate vicinity could be down to historical religious leanings, burgeoning class anxiety or trends at your local schools. And remember that language changes over time and in different areas. I would never ever say oxter but would comment on bird keech or blawin a hoolie. Just because one phrase is missing in your commonalities doesn’t mean that people aren’t speaking Scots. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 15th Jun 2022 12:27am)
  • Used to work on kilmarnock rd and we would all go and wave at the taxis as they went by. Aaaaalways with a giant lump in my throat. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 15th Jun 2022 2:49pm)
  • NIN on at 10 past 9 Yves Tumor start at 7.45 by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 15th Jun 2022 6:33pm)
  • Night buses start up again this weekend apparently by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Jun 2022 7:14am)
  • So. Good. Tight as tight could be and they played what I can only describe as a bit of a greatest hits set. Really fun. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Jun 2022 8:17am)
  • Winter is still pretty busy to be honest as we are hardly known for good weather. I don’t think you’d have a problem finding a role in catering. We are very short staffed across the board in general and new places are still popping up all the time. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Jun 2022 10:27am)
  • You’ve made the mistake of assuming that anything that they do is coherent or well thought out. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Jun 2022 9:07pm)
  • It’s is particularly pishy of weather today. It might get rained off. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Jun 2022 8:11am)
  • Probably places on sauchiehall street. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Jun 2022 11:08am)
  • You’re a wee bit late. But the Asian supermarket in the Southside will have them still by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Jun 2022 12:02pm)
  • Like park in a different district and walk up. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Jun 2022 12:42pm)
  • Aye but my head doesn’t zip up the back. Too risky. Wouldn’t touch it. That’s why you’re not getting a look in. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Jun 2022 2:48pm)
  • Having you and two mates living in a property can invalidate landlords insurance. You need a HMO for your setup. Don’t know why you’re trying to dodge them. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Jun 2022 2:46pm)
  • It’s the same every year. You might need to look outwith the west end like thousands of others. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Jun 2022 2:53pm)
  • As someone who works in insurance… it’s about statistical probability. It’s tried and tested. No landlord wants to go to the bother of fitting out a flat for a hmo. It’s a pest. You can keep on trying to lie to the landlords but you’re moaning about not getting your foot in the door and I’m telling you this is why- they’re not daft. They do this every year and have seen it all before. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Jun 2022 2:58pm)
  • You haven’t been outside the west end yet have you? The streets feel like an art piece. Jeezo. Geez peace. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Jun 2022 3:07pm)
  • Been around enough that I don’t have to list places I’ve been to on Reddit ya plum. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Jun 2022 3:46pm)
  • Alston by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Jun 2022 4:18pm)
  • I think any improvement plans that they had are null and void following the increase in gas prices etc and the strike action that they’ve had to deal with. Hard to make changes when you’re sitting on a shoogly chair. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Jun 2022 9:19am)
  • Rising energy prices and the lack of planning for it has been catastrophic for many businesses. I don’t doubt that it’s had a knock on effect for the trains too by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Jun 2022 10:39am)
  • Ah but we are a nation of short sighted nitwits apparently. We bang on about solar/wind/hydro power when we want to flex about it but we have nowhere near the investment that we should have. Probably because of the number of politicians who are in the pockets of oil/gas companies. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Jun 2022 10:41am)
  • I wonder if he could retroactively apply for that grant that the council were offering. I think maybe a couple of hundred pounds towards transforming a wasteland for community benefit. I’d argue it not being a shit tip is a community benefit and I’d be happy to see him continue with his doos by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Jun 2022 12:00pm)
  • Advertise for a housekeeper rather than a cleaner. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Jun 2022 11:29pm)
  • Beyond their platinum and gold members cards, signage and marketing… did they actually achieve anything? Did they paint a wall at all? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Jun 2022 9:30am)
  • https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/24244/People-Who-Beat-Drugs-Employed-to-Help-Others-Conquer-Addiction There’s so many like you in this city. You could make such a huge difference to your own life and help others to do the same. Keep on keeping on! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Jun 2022 3:19pm)
  • I really like the new menu at Ashoka Southside. Loads of vegetarian stuff on there. Proper Indian food alongside the British classics by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Jun 2022 3:22pm)
  • Cosmo offer sushi as part of their buffet. It’s not amazing. You wouldn’t want to eat a lot of it by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Jun 2022 3:21pm)
  • Yet he’s been over working at luchador which is now rebranded to something nonsense that I can’t remember. Typically the council website isn’t working so I can’t see whether it’s still a MacMerry place or not. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Jun 2022 9:42pm)
  • So they’ll be temporarily out of pocket as this cash cow is over. But they’ll just liquidate the business walk away from their debts and start a new venture. New venture will probably be very similar if not identical but have a slightly different name. I don’t know why the govt don’t crack down on this behaviour but it’s really common. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Jun 2022 10:18pm)
  • Meanwhile about 50-100 folks have to look for new jobs and have no hope of seeing a resolution to their Union dispute either. These MacMerry guys are honorary Tories. No accountability. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Jun 2022 10:35pm)
  • Honestly it really depends what you’re into but I feel like somewhere with a tasting menu… modou, nicos, Cail bruiach, the buttery to name but a few would be quite a luxurious way to spend an evening by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Jun 2022 9:04am)
  • Nothing says you’re down with the kids like denim. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Jun 2022 10:19am)
  • I can’t think of any vintage shops in glasgow that are good for taxidermy. Most clothes shops very wary of taxidermy as any sort of moths etc could destroy all of their stock. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Jun 2022 12:03pm)
  • Rishis by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Jun 2022 7:34pm)
  • https://prideglasgow.com/march/ by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Jun 2022 10:13pm)
  • https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/20230439.jobs-saved-glasgows-abandon-ship-last-minute-deal-averted-closure/?fbclid=IwAR2BFuQico7QeuCB4AdgYWL6nKsdnjLULHRW2tTpwOwWdBZ7Sa5KrDakmik&fs=e&s=cl I knew that this is what they’d do but I didn’t think they’d do it within a day! Belford Ltd have taken over the abandon ship bar… Belford who are also owned by a MacMerry Director. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 23rd Jun 2022 3:19pm)
  • Get a refund via your bank… I think there is a limit on the amount of time that can pass between the transaction and them being able to charge it back for you by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 23rd Jun 2022 4:20pm)
  • It’s a bit of a wind tunnel area so not much use for the homeless. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 24th Jun 2022 10:54am)
  • If it’s a nice day head straight to the west end and grab some food and sit in kelvingrove park. If it’s wet, some lunch and maybe kelvingrove art gallery before heading back. The bus to the airport leaves from Buchanan street bus station. (You can get on the subway and get off at Buchanan street). Bus station is up behind the concert hall at the top of the hill. There’s an express bus to the airport. There’s a website for it you can get the costs on there by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 24th Jun 2022 2:00pm)
  • Remember when the paedos tried to attach themselves to pride? Gtf by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Jun 2022 1:51pm)
  • Some independents can source for you but loads don’t advertise by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Jun 2022 8:04pm)
  • So catch is good for gluten free but £££. If you’re not looking for a fancy dine in experience, go 5 mins up there road to Clarkston to buon appetito for takeaway. Cracking gluten free fish and chips by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 26th Jun 2022 3:16pm)
  • If they’re into drama there’s some summer clubs on at rcs but they’re quite £££. There’s probably some sports clubs running for summer also. Rollerskating popular as is trampoline park. Difficult ages to entertain though. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Jun 2022 4:24pm)
  • Depressingly common and very normalised. It’s not even a ‘treat’ only for big nights out anymore. It’s so humdrum, toilets of a function room, folk boring the arse out of their cousins at a 21st. It’s not limited to ‘rough’ areas. It’s absolutely everywhere and we are now at the point where it’s inter generational. Mum and dad did it and still do it so they don’t bat an eyelid at their teen kids doing bumps at the family bbq. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 4th Jul 2022 12:55pm)
  • Loon fung by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 4th Jul 2022 5:54pm)
  • Mosspark or dumbreck maybe. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 5th Jul 2022 12:04pm)
  • Night bus is back on to Ek so you’re alright by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 5th Jul 2022 6:34pm)
  • Just walk into strathbungo and Shawlands and there’s an abundance of both. Lots of good and a few iffy. It’s fun to figure it out. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 5th Jul 2022 11:59pm)
  • If I remember rightly the owner of the Egyptian Halls was moaning about how much the scaffolding cost and saying that it was money wasted that could have been spent on the actual building… Which is a fair point. Until it was uncovered that the owner of the Egyptian Halls also owns the company that put the scaffolding up around the Egyptian Halls and therefore they’re just paying themselves anyway. Crooks crooks everywhere. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 6th Jul 2022 4:46pm)
  • Barrhead has been lumped into East Renfrewshire which is very affluent. M Barrhead isn’t. It has little pockets but generally is a very working class area with a couple of streets that are known for trouble. BUT: barrhead gets lots of funding due to being in east Ren and the fact that land there is cheaper. So lovely leisure centre etc which is far nicer than Eastwood over in giffnock. Pros and cons. Would prefer to be close to the train station really if I had to live there. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 6th Jul 2022 5:30pm)
  • Schipka pass going up in flames after they were considering listing it was very suss by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 6th Jul 2022 6:15pm)
  • Oh totally but arguing that the money should come from the public purse for your asset when you’re still charging market rate from one business to another and therefore still making a profit whilst neglecting to do anything concrete to the property itself is bawbag behaviour. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Jul 2022 9:23am)
  • Sorry to hear you’re going through this. Do you work at all? A lot of workplaces have access to counsellors for their staff. Might be worth a nosey and the cheapest/fastest way forward. You can get a referral from your gp but mental health services are stretched and it does take quite a while. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Jul 2022 10:02pm)
  • You could take the Waverley as well if youre feeling fancy by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Jul 2022 10:00pm)
  • I think you’ve got a fair point but will get called a party pooper for saying. It’s so normalised and it’s generational in a lot of cases. Beyond the risk of the substance itself it puts a lot of pressure on mental health services as well. It’s not new, but it’s definitely not getting dealt with properly by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Jul 2022 10:07am)
  • The spot was originally going to be for King George 3rd… but public opinion on his well publicised stints of madness made them think again as they didn’t think he would be remembered fondly. Sir Walter was the JK Rowling/Ian Rankin of his day. His writings were extremely popular and tours of ‘Walter Scott’s Scotland’ were a bit of a trend. It’s often argued that Scott’s writing is part of our National character as it underpins and romanticises so many themes and characteristics that we have recognised and ‘claimed’ as Scottish. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Jul 2022 6:34pm)
  • Another one today just next to Richmond park by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Jul 2022 6:43pm)
  • Shite all to do with their personal opinions. Just their wild popularity as writers which is undeniable. Afaik Ian Rankin had never waded into any GC discourse so don’t think it’s very fair to make assumptions. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Jul 2022 7:15pm)
  • I’m not going there until later in the week so I think that might be cutting it fine for postage etc if said jumpsuit. ASOS and next also carry mango lines as well as the aforementioned John Lewis by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Jul 2022 10:27pm)
  • Hardly anyone wears masks but it’s probably sensible so just do what makes you comfortable. Really depends what your interests are but generally try and see some local music/a venue, lots of nice restaurants/ jaunt around the parks/museums. If you have any actual historical or cultural interests… like say… medieval Architecture or Scottish folk music or water sports or whatever this sun is pretty broad and we can prob point you in the right direction. But really there’s limitless options and it’s all down to taste. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Jul 2022 10:26pm)
  • I think you need a referral from your gp and the pharmacy dispenses by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Jul 2022 11:58pm)
  • Column was already done and dusted- it was going to be for mad king George… but decided against it due to him being mad. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 12th Jul 2022 12:18am)
  • What age are you and what’s your music vibe? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 12th Jul 2022 12:16am)
  • Honestly weirder things have happened in the last couple of years… let’s not rule it out 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 14th Jul 2022 5:04pm)
  • Art supplies you will get some things in the Stitch Bitch on Battlefield Rd. There’s a broader selection in town at Cass Art or Millers. The Southside has a few independent supermarkets but they’re mostly geared towards Indian/Pakistani cuisine due to the local population. There’s more Chinese supermarkets in town. Glad Cafe and The Tramway in the Southside should be able to service a lot of your artistic/cultural wants needs. You might also enjoy the CCA on Sauchiehall street. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 15th Jul 2022 3:52pm)
  • Open as a cafe during the day and a bar/cafe at night plus there’s an event space through the back by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 15th Jul 2022 9:10pm)
  • Flats for rent by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 17th Jul 2022 1:08pm)
  • If you’re not drinking garners a reaction from them then it’s not a good fit. Loads of stuff to do for dates, nice walks, food, coffee/tea, going on adventures, ticketed events etc. Not drinking isn’t a curb to you not being able to go places. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 17th Jul 2022 8:46pm)
  • Depends on what aesthetic you’re looking for. I like an alleyway. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 17th Jul 2022 8:44pm)
  • The university of glasgow is the obvious go-to then. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 17th Jul 2022 9:51pm)
  • Go work for a timber yard by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 17th Jul 2022 10:08pm)
  • Plus if you can drive it’s a great avoidance excuse if you’re not wanting to get into the nitty gritty of it early on. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 17th Jul 2022 10:24pm)
  • I here are you planning on staying? You might not even need to use buses. Glasgow is pretty small. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 18th Jul 2022 1:46pm)
  • Roll and fritter! by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 18th Jul 2022 9:17pm)
  • If you are a silversmith you can rent a bench. If you don’t know what you’re doing I don’t think the insurance would cover you. You’d maybe have to look up silversmithing workshops and work under somebody. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 19th Jul 2022 9:49pm)
  • Sandyford by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Jul 2022 3:50pm)
  • You can get treat baskets etc arranged via Folksy or Etsy as well. Just make sure you’re on the Uk version by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Jul 2022 11:54pm)
  • Shop in Shawlands does quaichs/tie pins/kilt pins etc with the Glasgow coat of arms on it. Pretty neat by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Jul 2022 1:09am)
  • Another vote for Ashoka Clarkston rd by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Jul 2022 9:04pm)
  • Goldcraft on kilmarnock rd by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Jul 2022 9:03pm)
  • Well just get a hotel then by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 24th Jul 2022 3:58pm)
  • If you stay city centre/merchant city or west end everything is walkable. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 24th Jul 2022 10:52pm)
  • Only pocari sweat tastes medicinal. And that’s putting it nicely by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 27th Jul 2022 9:27am)
  • Probably rufus if you’re not looking for volume. Solid tends to be a bit heavier/louder of speaker. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 27th Jul 2022 10:53pm)
  • It’s honestly not that much to do. Most people have a to-do list of house improvements. If you have the budget to do it all at once go for it, otherwise I’d be focusing on a room at a time. It’s much less overwhelming. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 27th Jul 2022 10:58pm)
  • It’s a nice house right next to a popular giant big park. Unsurprising that attractive house with good amenities goes way over asking. If it was an ex council house on a scheme going for 37% over asking- that would be notable. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 27th Jul 2022 10:56pm)
  • Think it depends where you grew up. It’s a better area than some. But a lot worse than some others. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 28th Jul 2022 6:42pm)
  • I have the same and it won’t allow me to lower the DD. Honestly I am so angry at the whole situation. Record breaking profits still being made while we are being absolutely fucked up the arse with no lube. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 29th Jul 2022 1:04pm)
  • Most of the airlines have reduced their flying stock. So rather than having 2 flights to a destination going at slightly different times of day from Edin and GLA they now only have one and cram it full. Edinburgh has more adjoining flights so makes sense for the airline routers £-wise. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 29th Jul 2022 3:49pm)
  • Sorry, it’s a little unclear… are you looking for recommendations to take your child or are you coming alone with your husband? by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 29th Jul 2022 7:38pm)
  • Anything you can afford or get your hands on. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 29th Jul 2022 7:41pm)
  • There’s some lovely spas that you could potentially get a last minute cancellation on if that floats your boat. It’s the merchant city festival this weekend so town will be busy. If you like people watching/a bit of buzz then I’d head to the merchant city… If that’s not your thing… I’d probably head to the West end for brunch. If you’re a culture vulture there’s plenty of museums, a cosy little cinema on Ashton lane, nice walks through the botanics and maybe a few drinks and a wander. If you want something more activity-y. You could try and get a last minute booking on the Waverley for a day cruise. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 29th Jul 2022 7:46pm)
  • Try and get a booking for anything though. The usual datey spots like gin71 or absent ear etc are usuallly booked out in advance. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 29th Jul 2022 7:53pm)
  • It’s the people who own the venue. They don’t pay bills. They lie and cheat and wiggle out of everything they can. They fucked baad. They fucked suppliers and artists for playground. Brian traynor just wants your cash in the bank and doesn’t care about actually putting on a show. I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s more cancellations/contracts that haven’t been fulfilled and they’re just not telling anybody. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 30th Jul 2022 9:24pm)
  • Unfortunately due to the sheer number of shows this outfit have put on it makes them look legit. Plus covid obscured a lot. Peoples memories are short. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 30th Jul 2022 11:39pm)
  • Are you in Shawlands? It’s really bad for it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 30th Jul 2022 11:54pm)
  • Nawwww maybe in some cases. But there’s also a few phantom car keyers who target new cars. Small tip: if you’re parking on the main streets try and park near shops and not the arcade as lots of the shop owners have their own cctv as their cars were targeted by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 31st Jul 2022 1:15am)
  • Sounds like a wee porkie pie by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 31st Jul 2022 11:58am)
  • Don’t give mean girls your money. There’s plenty of places in Shawlands/battlefield that do lashes by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 1st Aug 2022 2:57pm)
  • It would be great to get a measure of other opinions on this. With regards to the energy bills- the ‘no pay’ movement is getting a bit of attention. However, I’m really concerned about it affecting my credit score. Are other people considering this action? How likely is it to actually achieve the mass uptake that it achieves anything? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 2:38pm)
  • Do you think we are lobbying the wrong people and should be lobbying ofgem instead? Given that they’re meant to be the governing ombudsman for this situation yet here we are in this situation would suggest that they’re not really fit for purpose. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 2:47pm)
  • I totally agree. It is verging on freeman of the land kind of twaddle. However… there have been precedents for it in other European countries…Albeit ones that haven’t been ravaged by Brexit. I don’t feel that protests achieve anything but I feel totally hopeless with this situation. There’s very few MPs really engaging with it head on and demanding answers. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 2:45pm)
  • Foodbanks in workplaces as well. BT were caught out with it last week. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 3:11pm)
  • I am at work so can’t get into it properly but there’s a lot of articles about Ukraine being a factor but that ridiculous price increases were already en route anyway. In a nutshell: how do we lobby for windfall taxation then? We are sorely lacking in some sort of ethics body somewhere. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 3:58pm)
  • I’d like to request that people don’t downvote my comment because I feel like there’s some good information here that we can all learn from. I assumed that ofgem was an independent regulatory body. Obviously I was wrong but loads of other people need to read this. Thanks meepmeep. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 4:02pm)
  • That’s depressing. I’ve read through all the papers by the committee for ethics in public life and can see so many glaring issues whereby the govt is not meeting their own policies but there doesn’t seem to be any way to contend it. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 4:18pm)
  • No idea what your background is but this is some great info. Thanks. Not great as in “ I like it”. But I appreciate the ins and outs with no spin. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 4:20pm)
  • Slippery slope that…! by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 4:39pm)
  • You’re going to have to satellite town it. Try East Kilbride/Hamilton/anywhere on a train line and hope for the best by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 11:38pm)
  • You’d probably enjoy the solid, rufus t firefly or drury lane. All alt bars and friendly. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 3rd Aug 2022 11:40pm)
  • Fringe overflow plus it’s still the English school holidays. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 4th Aug 2022 1:10pm)
  • Tell me you’re a piece of shit without telling me you’re a piece of shit. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 4th Aug 2022 5:35pm)
  • They’re all walking distance from each other too. You could easily do a mini tour by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 4th Aug 2022 9:07pm)
  • Thornton hall farm house ice cream. The absolute best by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 6th Aug 2022 12:14am)
  • It’s a pest as it’s on Fb but the local pages for east Ren are quite handy for local businesses/tradesmen etc by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 7th Aug 2022 12:24am)
  • So your first port of call would be to contact the school to speak with whoever is in charge of the pastoral care for his year group/class. They can maybe recommend some extra curricular groups to build more social links and for him to increase his resilience. If the school isn’t a good fit for him it may be worth making a move. Some schools are better than others at dealing with issues but some schools are underfunded, understaffed and unable or unwilling to get involved. Generally the more affluent the area the higher the pressure on the school to get results, which means that problematic pupils tend to get sidelined or encouraged to go elsewhere. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 7th Aug 2022 8:24pm)
  • This is terrible but consider adopting a ethnically neutral name for job applications. I know it isn’t right but systemic racism is alive and well and it might get you a foot in the door. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 7th Aug 2022 8:25pm)
  • Yeah I’m getting downvoted for something that is 100% alive and well. https://amp.theguardian.com/money/2009/oct/18/racism-discrimination-employment-undercover This is from 2009 but there was something more recently with glaswegian students that I can’t lay my hands on. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 8th Aug 2022 12:37pm)
  • The guitar shop & battlefield is always busy. Good sign! by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 10th Aug 2022 12:15pm)
  • Interestingly they’ve closed all the other venues that they own. Announced last week that 29 wouldn’t be reopening by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 10th Aug 2022 6:34pm)
  • 29 is the private members club 😂 I should have been clearer. But they did close another couple of venues as well. And I’ve seen no work going on at Rogano for it’s refurb. So spidey senses are that they’re in the doodoo. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 10th Aug 2022 8:32pm)
  • Shame it hasn’t reopened post covid. Doubt it’s a viable venue choice at this point in time. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 12th Aug 2022 9:31pm)
  • It’s getting a bit gentrify-ey now. Just glad something is happening with it as felt like it was only a matter of time before the fires that got schipka pass travelled down the road a wee bit… by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 13th Aug 2022 3:38pm)
  • It’s like berghain. They only let you in if you’re in full on fetish gear. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 13th Aug 2022 3:37pm)
  • Aye like I said I’d rather see something happening down there than not at all. Gives it new life. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 13th Aug 2022 7:22pm)
  • City centre doesn’t have the infrastructure for schools/nurseries/health centres etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 14th Aug 2022 8:46pm)
  • There’s a new Malaga tapas opened in Clarkston too. It’s heeeeaving. Not sure if the decor will be nicer as it’s their new branch by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 14th Aug 2022 9:03pm)
  • Are you city centre/south/west? Might be easier to find something that’s localish for you by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 17th Aug 2022 7:20pm)
  • Woodcraft friends in Queen’s Park? It’s a bit hippy dippy,outdoorsy and artsy by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 17th Aug 2022 9:28pm)
  • I have more than I’m happy about. What kind of genres etc are you looking for ? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 17th Aug 2022 9:32pm)
  • Chess club in Queen’s Park is taking on new members. They meet during the week but also sat mornings near the pond for a wee outdoor game if the weather is good enough. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th Aug 2022 6:38pm)
  • Single mum and I earn 100 more than you a month and it is fkn hairy. The increase in power bills is going to knock me on my arse. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th Aug 2022 7:46pm)
  • Well it sounds like your mate is a plum to be fair. I couldn’t move house if I wanted to as there’s nothing cheaper in the area and can’t be pulling kids out of schools etc. The only hints of support or emergency childcare (friends and neighbours) are in this area. We have a takeaway on birthdays as a treat. I’m pretty careful about what I spend money on but had to blow my savings after covid as needed dental work done asap and had an unlucky run with washing machines and ovens breaking down in succession. Small cheap car owned outright but still needs petrol etc. Totally necessary as our cheaper house is cheaper due to its out of the way-ness and general lack of public transport. There 100% are people who don’t live within their means. But there’s also people who are being fkd by council tax, school uniforms, wild power bills (despite sitting in the house with only 1 light on at night). There’s so many nuances you can’t put a blanket statement on everyone’s circumstances. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th Aug 2022 9:39pm)
  • Honestly thought it was a comfortable wage for a hot minute until everything started going a bit crazy. Im glad that those with less are getting a bit of financial assistance but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t apprehensive about how things are going. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th Aug 2022 9:48pm)
  • Join Facebook groups for local areas. Every now and then you might strike it lucky with someone looking for a housemate by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th Aug 2022 9:59pm)
  • Amazing. Congrats on the new job by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th Aug 2022 11:13pm)
  • What industry are you in? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th Aug 2022 11:09pm)
  • I don’t think folk realise what they’re paying into until things start to squeeze. Especially if your kids are in a lot of extra curricular or a fee paying school. (Luckily mine isn’t!) But I can’t imagine how hard it is to tell your kids that they have to scale back on either something that they enjoy or somewhere that feels stable. It’s great that they have more options than the average skint person, but still feels shite. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th Aug 2022 11:16pm)
  • It’s hard being a student. I ended up quitting after 3rd year during covid because the amount I could earn with my degree was less than I could just go out and earn (mature student. Had a prev career to fall back on.) and couldn’t make ends meet during covid. Do what you can and be quick to access any hardship funds available to you at Uni because that kind of thing doesn’t exist in the real world. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th Aug 2022 11:20pm)
  • Ah it’s rough. Most folk in my tax bracket are caught in the loop of earning too much to get any assistance but not being able to afford any childcare which limits your options workwise and basically makes you reliant on having an employer that won’t verbally decapitate you if your child is sick etc. Basically stuck on a hamster wheel with very little time to see anyone so your social links start to falter. You feel guilty as you can’t take your kids to extra curriculars because you can’t be in two places at once. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 19th Aug 2022 7:33am)
  • I earn above the threshold for the govt voucher scheme. It’s aimed at benefits claimants. Which is great- I’m lucky to earn what I do but it’s a bit of a blind spot as far as legislation goes. Also your original message was really inflammatory. The majority of single parents aren’t living this life through choice. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 19th Aug 2022 7:36am)
  • Totally. I think a lot of people on a good wage are excited to have the car or the house that they feel matches their income etc. Its all fine and dandy until financial crashes happen and everyone realised how precarious things are. (And also that there’s more to be said for having a sustainable economy with consistency rather than chasing constant growth to the detriment of everything else.) by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 19th Aug 2022 8:32am)
  • This happened to me during covid and I was able to make some bucks doing things online. (Not dodgy- just adminy type of things) It’s not great money but if you want some info on it shoot me a wee pm. (There’s nothing in it for me apart from a good deed) x by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 19th Aug 2022 9:17am)
  • Yeah I think it works out as 70 off your energy bill for a few months to come off automatically. (If anyone is reading this and isn’t on direct debit you need to get a cheque for this and claim it. Don’t miss out!) by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 19th Aug 2022 10:18am)
  • Art of engraving. They do (surprise) mostly engraving so are ideally placed for it with good turnaround times. Based in battlefield by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 21st Aug 2022 7:48pm)
  • Yucataco does delivery for you to make at home…. Is super authentic and tasty but you have to pre-order. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 22nd Aug 2022 12:32pm)
  • If you get a nice evening go to rouken Glen park. It’s in giffnock/thornliebank. The pathways by the old mill/waterfalls are quite lovely. Some decent food in giffnock too. Lucali is decent. Pane e vino also v popular. Ice cream from valentinis perfect for a sunny evening by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 23rd Aug 2022 12:11am)
  • Aye it’s not on the giffnock line though. Best just walking round. If you’re near fenwick Rd (giffnock Main Street) it’s a 15-20 min walk to rouken Glen . by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 23rd Aug 2022 11:45am)
  • https://www.facebook.com/Hybrid21 I’m not sure what name Hybrid is using on the day to day but could be a contender… by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 25th Aug 2022 12:19am)
  • Back on the olden days Clyde street was a transport hub for lots of the buses rather than Union Street. If they had a dedicated bus lane it could work again and would give Union street a breather/space for better development to spur more businesses into the area. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 25th Aug 2022 4:57pm)
  • Virgin hotel opening up on Clyde St too. It’s all go on the riverside by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 25th Aug 2022 4:56pm)
  • Max’s is not high end in any way, shape or form. It’s a dive bar. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 25th Aug 2022 7:34pm)
  • Personally I think the drinks are good but a little expensive for what they are… But the food is very middle of the road for the expense. Beautiful surroundings though. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 25th Aug 2022 7:33pm)
  • Agreed but also you’re a wee git. I just spent a good 60 seconds trying to wipe your avatar off my phone screen thinking it was an errant eyelash. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th Aug 2022 11:16am)
  • It’s been done before in Scotland. When they built the new towns in the 60s, East Kilbride development corporation was at the forefront of it. The problem was when centralised malls were built the localised shopping districts/pharmacies etc dwindled. Now we are seeing the backpedal of the centralisation of services. However planning of new localities doesn’t actually adhere to this utopian notion of community building. It’s still a ‘pack em in and move onto the next build’ mentality. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th Aug 2022 1:20pm)
  • Honestly I know it’s obviously at the forefront of your mind but most people don’t care. Try to relax a bit. Everyone is focusing on their own thing. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th Aug 2022 4:12pm)
  • Plenty of venues for you. Maybe send some speculative cvs so that you can gauge interest. Crabshakk staff seem to be treated very well and I’ve never heard any big complaints about the likes of the Ivy, Citizen, Alchemist, Cail Bruiach, Stravaigin etc. (Feel free to correct anyone) Rental opportunities are thin on the ground and so time is definitely of the essence. Try local Facebook groups for certain areas (eg: west end/ Shawlands/battlefield etc) to try and get ahead of the crowd. There’s localised agents like Shanta as well which you might not currently be looking at. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 27th Aug 2022 5:31pm)
  • Rcade for retro gaming etc. Geek retreat or static games for tabletop/card games. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th Aug 2022 8:04am)
  • Yup the old RGs by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th Aug 2022 9:03pm)
  • All these ‘abandoned’ but absolutely heaving with folk places 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 30th Aug 2022 7:35pm)
  • Just stay in primary. As a new driver I get spooked when cyclists appear in my mirrors. Stay large and in charge 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st Aug 2022 12:34pm)
  • I’m going to assume Bellahouston Academy. I think you need to consider where she’d be going otherwise and whether the grass would be greener. Shite teachers/shitty kids appear in every school. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st Aug 2022 4:34pm)
  • So yes. This could work but only if they improved the buses to a huge extent. With the current level of service/cost vs offering it can get to fuck. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st Aug 2022 4:30pm)
  • So the problem with this logic is that large landlords- with stacks of property- also tend to have large stacks of cash and they can outbid most first time buyers/folk who just want a home. So we go from small time landlords to large conglomerates, many of whom are maximising their ££££ by putting the property on Airbnb/managed apartments rather than for your average renter. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st Aug 2022 8:53pm)
  • Oh that person is deffo wrong then 😂 Agree that the universities have increased their offers to international students who pay more into their coffers but have made no provision for increased housing options for them. I’d be happy to see the back of Airbnb to be honest. It has completely changed from what it originally set out to be. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st Aug 2022 9:11pm)
  • We did try to build high and affordable but unfortunately we didn’t offer the infrastructure or living standards required of modern living so a lot of the high rises have been demolished. We need governmental policies that put people before profit. Chase sustainability rather than pursuing growth. At the moment the pursuit of growth in affluent markets is what is causing such ructions for lesser earners. If you can be sure that you could afford a decent home and be paid a reasonable wage then you have the basics to thrive. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st Aug 2022 9:34pm)
  • They weren’t allowed to operate during covid so had an existing book of clients to get back up to speed and put through their driving tests. Unfortunately driving tests were very hard to get so people are waiting a long time to be able to sit one. Driving instructor won’t replace you as a client until you’ve passed. Also there’s the existing waiting lists being prioritised plus 2 years of newly eligible drivers wanting to learn too. Big juggling act. If you can manage to do driving lessons during working hours (9-5) you’re more likely to find someone with availablity. I did it while I worked from home on my lunch hour. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st Aug 2022 9:42pm)
  • It is for sport. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Sep 2022 12:00am)
  • I’m just outside the Glasgow boundary and of the 3 large developments currently encroaching into the green belt near me- they are all private ownership. I know it’s just outwith Greater Glasgow but it all is all relevant to the conversation on availability of properties for those who are trying to live and work around Glasgow. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Sep 2022 12:05am)
  • Just ask in the shop. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Sep 2022 9:31am)
  • Yeah agree. It’s not enough to sustain a property on your own but if you’re sharing then it will be doable but with little to nothing left over at the end of the month. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Sep 2022 4:47pm)
  • It’s the reality for loads of us. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Sep 2022 6:11pm)
  • Depending on where you’re planning to visit you might not need the car. I’d actively recommend not using a car to get around the city. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Sep 2022 11:27pm)
  • It’s not teachers who are striking. It’s lower paid facilities workers- janitors/cleaners/kitchen staff. It’s very well publicised. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Sep 2022 10:18am)
  • Secondary schools in east Ren closing by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Sep 2022 10:15am)
  • You can use the machine or the person at the ticket desk to buy your tickets. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Sep 2022 8:56pm)
  • Check the shipping/oil companies websites for vacancies. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Sep 2022 11:22am)
  • Was common for women to get their teeth pulled before they got married as then it was hard proof that they wouldn’t cost their husband money in dental bills. Still common up till the 1950s by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Sep 2022 6:19pm)
  • The one in the old City Merchant restaurant in candleriggs was really great. I was pleasantly surprised by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Sep 2022 10:37pm)
  • Kimchi cult in the west end. Bibimbap for city centre by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 8th Sep 2022 3:27pm)
  • If you look at what happened to Sauchiehall St- once the thriving thoroughfare to top them all, which then lost out to Argyle Street which then lost out to Buchanan St… we have a solid 150 years or so to evidence the cyclical nature of the city centre. This group are just beating the crowd to it before profits start to droop and they’re forced into it. Very clever actually- proactive rather than reactive. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 8th Sep 2022 9:13pm)
  • They want to copy cat the neighbour hood feel of successful areas like Finnieston or Shawlands which have more longevity than a retail stretch. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 8th Sep 2022 9:15pm)
  • Reasonably so. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 9th Sep 2022 5:17pm)
  • For creative and queer friendly west end or Southside are your spots. It’s not to say that the rest of glasgow isn’t. But there’s such large populations that it’s notable in these areas. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 10th Sep 2022 3:25pm)
  • If you’re relying on public transport- I’d say you can’t go far wrong with anything on the East Kilbride trainline for what you’re looking for. (Any district will be fine.) Your budget will dictate where you end up. Rightmove probably the easiest for property hunting by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 10th Sep 2022 4:25pm)
  • Giffnock is nice but quiet. I’d leap at it. Market is awful. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 10th Sep 2022 9:31pm)
  • It’s also a bloody wind tunnel and so so so cold. Yes widening and straightening allowed for commerce etc in its heyday but in modern life it channels shitty Scottish weather into an absolute beast. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 10th Sep 2022 10:38pm)
  • I can’t get mad about restaurants filling a niche not catered for in this city and having the audacity to make some money for it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 11th Sep 2022 7:32pm)
  • Dam health in st Enoch centre by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 12th Sep 2022 2:30pm)
  • It’s an unprecedented bank holiday so no, not really. But in general most restaurants/bars stay open on bank holidays so I’d presume that this one will be similar. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 13th Sep 2022 6:50am)
  • Honestly if you’re only here for 4 days then that is an absolutely packed list of things to do or see. Queens funeral is on Monday so most museums will be shut. I’d take a look at event listings and see if anything appeals to you. https://www.theskinny.co.uk If you’re going for food, check itison glasgow or Edinburgh to see if there’s any vouchers that might bring your costs down. The citizen and Atlantic seem to be on there quite often and both are really nice spaces. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 13th Sep 2022 8:22am)
  • £36 for nearly an hour of someone’s time, expertise and providing equipment seems pretty fair to be honest. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 13th Sep 2022 10:19pm)
  • I did it in front of the social and face planted. Not one offer of help fyi. Was mortifying. Skinned knees and nose! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 13th Sep 2022 10:40pm)
  • I think it’s started to fall elsewhere in the Uk but no change here by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 14th Sep 2022 8:49am)
  • You’re a wee smasher. What a nice thing to do. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 15th Sep 2022 10:54am)
  • Try in Plantiful near 13th note by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 15th Sep 2022 1:34pm)
  • The thing about Arsenal is that they’re always trying to walk it in. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 15th Sep 2022 3:52pm)
  • Like wheelchair accessible or accessible in terms of cost? by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 16th Sep 2022 5:32pm)
  • Tell her to complain to student services. It’s appalling that they’re inviting international students over here during a housing crisis and refusing to help them. Everyone is in the same boat though OP so beyond the usual channels of social media/ local estate agents/Rightmove etc that’s all she can do. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 16th Sep 2022 5:31pm)
  • Competition is so high that they don’t have to offer to anyone who isn’t ‘ideal’. So if you can’t make viewings/ have a pet etc etc you have little to no chance. A lot of people are offering over the advertised rental price just to secure a place. I’m not sure how legal it is but it’s definitely working for some. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 16th Sep 2022 5:41pm)
  • That is disgusting. To be honest they were absolutely useless during the pandemic but this is new levels of greed. Surely you need a protest at the Uni for all affected and the press to be invited by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 17th Sep 2022 8:47am)
  • No council owned museums will be open. National trust closed also. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 18th Sep 2022 7:00pm)
  • How’d he send the money? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 18th Sep 2022 8:13pm)
  • If it’s a bank transfer he could always try and claim it back via the bank by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 18th Sep 2022 8:16pm)
  • Moulting dogs. Birds and squirrels like the fluff for nests by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 18th Sep 2022 10:02pm)
  • Aye you fib obviously and say you were trying to buy a 2nd hand telly 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 18th Sep 2022 10:01pm)
  • It is open now. Still not quite as accessible as it was but you can get in by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 19th Sep 2022 10:25am)
  • I’d consult your neighbours first before anything else. It’s quite an invasion of privacy on a shared entrance. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 19th Sep 2022 1:00pm)
  • Same. My sister won a £1 note from him and didn’t want to spend it as she had been given it by a celebrity 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 19th Sep 2022 3:22pm)
  • St Vincent smile in Finnieston. Most thorough hygienists ever. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Sep 2022 1:02pm)
  • Sorry, it sounds like you’re laughing at people for trying to levy to have affordable places to live. It’s quite deeply unpleasant. Rental prices in Shawlands have increased so quickly that some of the most vulnerable people in our area , many of whom have been resident all their lives, are being forced out. It’s hardly jocular. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Sep 2022 7:03am)
  • Shawlands is an area that struggles with the high density of its housing versus public services/local amenities. The proposed number of flats puts a strain on local schools/ Drs/ Dentists/ Parking but offers nothing in return. It is also far taller than anything (excepting a church spire) in the locality. What has been proposed is expensive even for the area. It can’t be all take take take. They’re guaranteed to make a profit. Why not offer more varied housing options or improvements to the public realm? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Sep 2022 8:41am)
  • So yes and no. As a local business owner, the building works which will go on for a considerable number of years will have an effect on passing custom. Also the fact that the demographic of people who use the arcade currently are not the demographic of people who the new shopping facilities will be aimed at. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Sep 2022 12:33pm)
  • The place was badly planned from the outset and for decades people in Shawlands have had an opinion on what they would have done differently or how to improve it. Now this is an actual concrete thing which we can help shape. And not just for our own benefit: for the community, for the kids that live in the area, for visitors etc. Everyone is invested. So for Op to put it down to nimbyism (misunderstanding the meaning of it entirely also) is absolute twaddle by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Sep 2022 12:38pm)
  • Ironically those that make use or rely on the arcades current retail offering are far less likely to have cars so would be perfect candidates for the new housing proposal. The younger, affluent demographic that the development is aimed at are far likelier to use a car for work travel, kids etc. But yes- the fact that these stores are relied upon by many locals seemed to have escaped the notice of most. And there’s no retail units available for small rent in Shawlands now. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Sep 2022 2:43pm)
  • No but being pally with estate agents in the area- there are folk throwing money and offering bribes to get into the area. They’re not going to have a problem filling them. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Sep 2022 8:08pm)
  • It’s a shame because I loved the idea of developing the hospital etc and a bit of new blood is great etc but as someone whose kids class had to share a classroom with another class in p1 because there were too many kids and not enough rooms = it’s not rocket science to see that this is a potential disaster. I feel sorry for folk moving to the area for the neighbourly feel but who are going to have to drive miles down the road to the nearest school with space for their kids. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Sep 2022 8:11pm)
  • They’ve moved out. It’s a legitimate thing to do as a student. Nobody is more deserving than anyone else at leaving the family nest. The only people to blame are the universities who knew this would be an issue and have done nothing to acknowledge or temper the situation in a meaningful way. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 22nd Sep 2022 12:23pm)
  • Dandy’s Deli in Clarkston by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 22nd Sep 2022 5:26pm)
  • Crabshakk is an absolute winner. Either restaurant is fine-both charming in different ways by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 22nd Sep 2022 10:28pm)
  • Pegging by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 27th Sep 2022 3:16pm)
  • Still dire. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 29th Sep 2022 1:25pm)
  • East Kilbride by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 30th Sep 2022 12:27pm)
  • It’s so common practice now that I think most people just shrug and move on. With City Property being an investment arm of the council though- I wouldn’t be surprised to see charges implemented for visits to either property. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 30th Sep 2022 12:33pm)
  • Mr Bens kings court by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 30th Sep 2022 1:22pm)
  • I think it’s just because they are such a big provider of the service- there’s always statistically going to be people it doesn’t go well for. I had it done through optical express about 10 years ago. Still have 20/20 vision but would say my night vision is poorer than it was and I’m more sensitive to light. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 30th Sep 2022 8:28pm)
  • Cleopatra. Comin atcha. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 30th Sep 2022 11:58pm)
  • I’d settle for whatever is available and you can afford. Get au fait with the city and if you want to make a move later on then you can. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 1st Oct 2022 3:00am)
  • If you’re in the city centre you’re not going to ‘walk into a bad neighbourhood. If you can go out alone in Edinburgh you can go out alone in glasgow. It’s the same risk level. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 1st Oct 2022 9:21pm)
  • Edinburgh has way more dark streets/ odd corners etc. If you’re staying on the main stretches of Glasgow city centre then you’re fine so long as you’re being relatively sensible. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 1st Oct 2022 9:50pm)
  • Any tiny restaurants that aren’t buggy or toddler friendly tend to be safe. Original Crabshakk- so friendly and I’m sure they would try to help accommodate kids but space is sooo tight that only the slightly mad would attempt it by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd Oct 2022 3:02pm)
  • Or drive through and they’ll throw them at your car so that you get a better view by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 3rd Oct 2022 6:14pm)
  • Totally depends on your budget and whether you’re comfortable in ‘trendy’ places by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 3rd Oct 2022 6:12pm)
  • Any hotel. Citation. Sloans. Arta. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Oct 2022 2:28pm)
  • I forgot this was tonight 😭 by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Oct 2022 6:46pm)
  • I don’t think they are closed. Just slightly sporadic hours to observe yom kippur by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 5th Oct 2022 3:23pm)
  • I don’t think they’re targeted for being Jewish. There’s no hate crimes at any other Jewish businesses in glasgow. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 5th Oct 2022 4:14pm)
  • Jewishness is an odd one as it’s a race as well as a religion but you can be one or the other or both. Or neither gentiles! by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 5th Oct 2022 8:29pm)
  • It does happen but it’s more snide Jew jokes than out and out violence or nonsense. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 5th Oct 2022 8:26pm)
  • But aye- you’ve got a point 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 5th Oct 2022 8:30pm)
  • Toni’s and catch are opening a place in giffnock by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 5th Oct 2022 10:53pm)
  • Howling Wolf by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 6th Oct 2022 7:14am)
  • The minishant inn is decent- in minishant. Local museum would be either maybole castle or the Robert burns birthplace museum by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 7th Oct 2022 2:29pm)
  • Go to a club. Or eurohostel is cheap by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 8th Oct 2022 10:43am)
  • Try and get as much experience as you can. Even if it’s just working in a cinema, or joining a film club you have to show that you invest in your interests in a non passive way. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 8th Oct 2022 5:40pm)
  • Try buon appetitos in Clarkston as well. Genuinely v good. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 9th Oct 2022 7:14pm)
  • It’s expensive but it’s decent. Their sausage supper is really nice- bit different from the usual offering by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 9th Oct 2022 7:13pm)
  • The great Reddit meet-up with a capacity of 6 folk at a price of £40 a head. Sounds wonderful. You’ll make it in PR yet OP 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 9th Oct 2022 7:11pm)
  • Riverside college- they do evening classes for all levels by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 10th Oct 2022 11:02am)
  • Pound is way down so more affordable for people to come here on holiday or enrol as students by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 11th Oct 2022 3:23pm)
  • There’s loads of books in the library about Glasgows architectural heritage. Edit: you said no libraries. Still my first port of call. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Oct 2022 7:01pm)
  • I think you need to iron out what you term as a junkie or an addict? If you’re focusing only on the people that hang around central station you’re missing all the folk who live in Newton mearns and get done for beating 70 shades of shit out of their wife while they’re out their box. However- the latter rarely makes the news and can afford rehab. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Oct 2022 7:00pm)
  • If that tourist can’t deal with rain then this country is a write off for them by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Oct 2022 8:09am)
  • Surely it would be Ubiq Chip by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Oct 2022 12:01pm)
  • I had a good meal at Fat Lobster- but as the name might suggest the menu was quite limited. But what they do they do well. Crabshakk is heaven. And always has such a good vibe. It’s an absolute treasure. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Oct 2022 8:42am)
  • Jesus that is hilarious by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Oct 2022 2:48pm)
  • Historically, post-pandemic is usually followed by a revolutionary attempt of some sort. It’s not nice to live through, but I take some comfort in knowing that this isn’t that unusual. I think it’s difficult to discuss because so many people are keen to throw themselves back into the pursuit of their pre-covid life with holidays/keeping up with the joneses and trying to brush it off like it never happened. But whether they like it or not- it’s a bit like 9/11- all of us are changed somewhat just by witnessing it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Oct 2022 7:32pm)
  • Shat-ler-oh by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Oct 2022 8:02pm)
  • Strathaven = Strave- in Milngavie = Mull- guy by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 15th Oct 2022 8:43pm)
  • I’m in the same boat. GP can give you a referral to gynaecology but that can take a year plus. I am honestly sick of it. I know this is a strange time but I feel like some absolute basic things in womens health are being totally ignored. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Oct 2022 8:13am)
  • Online booking service is back on but there’s no appts available. So you can’t do anything online till they release more by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Oct 2022 8:58am)
  • I have the funds that I can do the same but it’s a slippery slope. I’d like to think I’m quite civic minded- if pressure on the nhs ceases because of private healthcare then when it comes to budgeting and provisions for the next year, those bodies who opted out won’t be included. I would only go private as a very very very last resort because if we don’t use the nhs we will lose it by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Oct 2022 8:57am)
  • It is yes. It does come through- post covid it’s the one thing I feel like they’ve gotten back to speed on by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Oct 2022 8:55am)
  • It’s French so silent letters that aren’t as common in English. Basically = Chat- silent e and silent h- and the L in rault is silent. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Oct 2022 12:35pm)
  • That’s a shame. They have been around a long time which would make me think this is an anomaly. I know they absolutely didn’t sell enough tickets this year. Have they acknowledged the situation at all? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Oct 2022 5:54pm)
  • So yes, but womens health has been systemically ignored/underfunded/under-researched forever so the defunding of the nhs affects women in very particular areas that already had tenuous care levels. Eligibility for Breast cancer screening/ Post smear care/ IUD replacement/ HRT/ Menopause/ Perimenopause to name but a few… by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Oct 2022 5:50pm)
  • There’s no excuses for that shitebag behaviour. Hope they get the same pelters Brian traynor and the playground mob gets by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Oct 2022 11:31pm)
  • Fat lobster was decent too by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 17th Oct 2022 7:00pm)
  • The best scavenger hunts work because you’ve personalised it to the person/your relationship/shared interests. If you popped the question at the end of a general scavenger hunt answering pub quiz questions that will be utter shite. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 19th Oct 2022 3:15pm)
  • Dellos in Burnside do a cracking fish by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 19th Oct 2022 3:58pm)
  • So does buon appetito in Clarkston. Definitely worth a look. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 19th Oct 2022 7:58pm)
  • Nah Southside. Salt and chilli tofu is amazing by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 22nd Oct 2022 7:36pm)
  • Singl end by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 22nd Oct 2022 8:53pm)
  • Depends what you can afford. Grab an air bnb and get hunting for a place by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Oct 2022 7:47am)
  • It’s a unesco world heritage site with more museums and galleries than anywhere else in Scotland. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Oct 2022 9:33am)
  • It really depends what you’re looking for. If you’re looking for general hustle and bustle- Glasgow will be busier than Aberdeen. Regarding festive things to do… you could book yourself onto one of the group Xmas parties at one of the hotels. Glasgow has a good offering of museums, and there’s also national trust properties. All of which will be closed Xmas and Boxing Day mind you… by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Oct 2022 9:32am)
  • Christmas tends to be very child centric with regards to events/visiting Santa/festive displays and experiences. If you’ve never been to a Panto I’d consider going. Tron panto is usually decent but the Kings/ Armadillo one probably more child centric again. There’s usually a Xmas eve late service with carols etc in the churches. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Oct 2022 10:40am)
  • I don’t think they’re there anymore by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Oct 2022 1:29pm)
  • Take vitamin D supplements. Visit the city centre, west end, Southside and east end. Go for brunch. Visit some museums. Hopefully you’ll get some crisp cold weather, but be prepared for windy and wet. Umbrellas won’t help- invest in a waterproof coat when you get here. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Oct 2022 4:30pm)
  • Try the Skinny or the List for current goings on https://www.theskinny.co.uk/whats-on/glasgow by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th Oct 2022 7:03am)
  • Millers on glassford street. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 28th Oct 2022 9:21pm)
  • Any local Apiarist would gladly come and remove your swarm if they’re not resident bees or if they’ve outgrown the hive. Have you noticed GHA? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Oct 2022 7:54pm)
  • Honestly mountain out of a molehill here- someone, either you or the council needs to contact an apiarist and they’ll come and move it by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Oct 2022 8:12pm)
  • If you’re under 18 join the sea cadets by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 30th Oct 2022 12:08pm)
  • Art of engraving in battlefield by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 30th Oct 2022 6:22pm)
  • Have you asked student services? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 30th Oct 2022 8:42pm)
  • Always strangebrew by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Nov 2022 11:02am)
  • I thought it was poor tbh. They’ve clearly put more money into the infrastructure but there wasn’t much to actually see and little to no storyline/humour. We have gone every year that it has been on but I’m not sure if we will bother next year. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Nov 2022 11:30am)
  • Depends where it is. If you’re looking in East Ren/East Dun/ Some bits of Southside they’ll get that price eventually. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Nov 2022 4:25pm)
  • All are much of a muchness. It varies a lot within practices. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Nov 2022 10:33pm)
  • The fkn har gau is the best in glasgow though by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 3rd Nov 2022 3:07pm)
  • This year was very poorly themed as well. Little to no storyline whatsoever. Is literally just lights and dinosaurs in a park. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Nov 2022 7:25am)
  • Exactly as it says. Can arrange swap for a wee donation to your local food bank if you can manage. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Nov 2022 11:12am)
  • I’ve got someone on dm’s currently but if it falls through I’ll bump the post by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Nov 2022 2:43pm)
  • Rai con at the royal concert hall by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Nov 2022 5:21pm)
  • It’s on tomorrow as well if you’re looking for something to do! by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Nov 2022 6:04pm)
  • I agree. But there does need to be more public displays to satiate this wee craving for fire that people seem to have. I know budgets are being cut- but what is more expensive= paying for X amount of surgeons hours or putting on a display for 20 minutes? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Nov 2022 6:38pm)
  • Get some square sausage or ‘Lorne’. Then you’re practically a local. It’s decent by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 7th Nov 2022 7:23pm)
  • Sledding at snow factor braehead? Bit of silly fun. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 7th Nov 2022 7:25pm)
  • It does have fewer rough sleepers because they’re quite good about getting them into hostels etc. i think they count rough sleepers as folk with nowhere to go- so it disregards those who don’t want intervention and stay out of ‘choice’. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 7th Nov 2022 7:32pm)
  • 13th note by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 8th Nov 2022 5:44pm)
  • Book a longish distance train to somewhere and back. Or a hotel room. Or use your actual home. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Nov 2022 12:07pm)
  • You will just be joining the usual rental market along with everyone else. Try Rightmove rentals or gumtree (but be wary on gumtree- it’s like Craigslist) by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 11th Nov 2022 11:41am)
  • Most companies increase their prices the month before to make discounts look worthwhile. Very little worth buying. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 13th Nov 2022 1:01am)
  • Yes on public transport only a couple of quid dearer but public transport is few and far between at night (no trains after 12) so easily £40 in taxi by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 13th Nov 2022 9:47pm)
  • MJs on seres road is nice or if they’re mobile and you want to make more of it then Monteiths at the toll is lovely. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 15th Nov 2022 11:25am)
  • A lot have more space during the day (normal working hours) so if you can make an agreement with work for flexitime or whatnot you’ll have a better chance of getting a slot by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 15th Nov 2022 1:18pm)
  • Go make friends first and then a relationship might follow. There’s been plenty of posts recently about local chess clubs/gaming groups/Reddit meet-ups. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 15th Nov 2022 3:30pm)
  • Green hoos is opening next door to new Crabshakk at the botanics in next week or so. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 16th Nov 2022 10:52pm)
  • I’m not sure if La Vita is open that day. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 17th Nov 2022 12:47pm)
  • White Stripes QMU- it was unhinged and Von bondies were support. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 17th Nov 2022 6:46pm)
  • The Greek place in candleriggs… used to be city merchant- I don’t know what the name is now but the food was great! by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 18th Nov 2022 9:18pm)
  • Ooh my bad. I hope they will forgive me- the food was really really standout great though and the service lovely. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 18th Nov 2022 10:47pm)
  • Most cleaners only clean. If you want beds made/things tidied/organised then you should probably look for a housekeeper. We had a cleaner for £14 an hour. Was lovely, forced us to keep on top of the organised side of things. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 19th Nov 2022 1:08pm)
  • Surely if you want a hot drink you do it with the kettle? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 19th Nov 2022 7:46pm)
  • It’s not quite hot enough to brew a hot drink properly. Much better with the kettle. If you invited a local over and served tea from the hot tap they’d probably be polite but amused. Enjoy your time here! And a good cuppa from your kettle! by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 19th Nov 2022 9:05pm)
  • Any of them will be fine by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 19th Nov 2022 9:52pm)
  • It’s rough. You’re more likely to get something within commuting distance by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 19th Nov 2022 11:34pm)
  • It’s so difficult to exclude pupils nowadays. The onus is on the local authority to find a suitable replacement for them- and we have seen how effective local authorities are. That paired with some parents who are ill equipped to deal with their kids= disaster. And everyone around them suffers for it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 19th Nov 2022 11:39pm)
  • Mixture of tenements and large Victorian houses. Due to the expense of large houses - many are multigenerational families living there. It’s a diverse area, good access to local state schools and private nearby. Very mixed in terms of affluence. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Nov 2022 12:43am)
  • If you can spend £2k a month on rent you’ll find somewhere as there’s less competition for expensive properties. We have a rent freeze as well which means a lot of people will be staying out on their existing rental agreements so the usual movements aren’t happening. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Nov 2022 1:15pm)
  • Buy a ticket for whatever show is on at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut/ Audio/ Stereo/ Nice n Sleazys by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Nov 2022 1:52pm)
  • Didn’t think they were finished yet. They’re in a bit of a no-man’s land of an area. It’s quiet but there’s nothing there. You’re an easy walk into town or the west end but it’s not a well kept area and there’s nothing to break up the weather coming off the Clyde. Someone has to live there I guess. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Nov 2022 2:37pm)
  • Book in for a hotel party or if you have a specific. Club that you like pre-book their new year night by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Nov 2022 3:24pm)
  • Any job fairs that come up at the Uni- go and start networking. Speak to some businesses and find those that would be willing to support your working visa etc by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Nov 2022 11:59pm)
  • New markets are both run by m&ds by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 21st Nov 2022 9:22pm)
  • Some places do all inclusive wedding packages too. Just Google glasgow wedding venue and they all have brochures by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 22nd Nov 2022 8:59pm)
  • Is Loch Lomond Whisky (must be adding the ies for the American audience) not owned by Diageo? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 24th Nov 2022 12:42pm)
  • https://maryhillintegration.org.uk MIN- do great work and are well established by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 24th Nov 2022 9:08pm)
  • So landlords can’t evict tenants currently - as a protective measure during the cost of living crisis until at least March 2023. They also can’t increase rent during this period. Some people are offering cash upfront or paying over the odds in order to beat other prospective tenants. It is dodgy but it is what it is currently by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 25th Nov 2022 12:22am)
  • Village music in Ek. Or just outside of south Lanarkshire by a baw hair there’s riverside studios by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 26th Nov 2022 1:32pm)
  • Whichever one you can get in without queuing for an age by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 26th Nov 2022 1:51pm)
  • I’m pretty confident that they both do by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 26th Nov 2022 1:50pm)
  • Spuntini by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Dec 2022 7:20pm)
  • Try and get a table at an Xmas party night at one of the big hotels. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Dec 2022 9:23pm)
  • Where is it? You might get someone on here that would share a unit with you and help with rent until things improve? by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Dec 2022 10:17am)
  • Drinks are but food is expensive for what it is. Prob £18-£24 a plate by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Dec 2022 4:39pm)
  • Sloans is Xmas party central at this time of year. Think you’ll get some aggro from folk. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Dec 2022 5:19pm)
  • It’s not sold out but ticketweb are the chosen partner here. It varies from show to show but it’s a small venue so maybe paper tickets easier for them to process. The garage has advertised it with yer man as the headliner so I’d go with what they’ve said. Can you get them mailed to a family member or whatever in the meantime? Show isn’t till April so anyone who you might see before that would be a good shout. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Dec 2022 5:23pm)
  • The voucher side of things is fair enough but their events side is a bit woeful. Unfortunately they have some very slick marketing- the events themselves rarely if ever manage to meet the hype and can be poorly organised (given that this is what they do!) Their event in kelvingrove museum precovid was oversold, very poor and actually distressing due to the number of folk they were cramming into narrow corridors. They never apologised for it being shite and expensive. I think some people with smaller children were fucked off as a dinosaur ‘ate’ Santa. This was quickly gotten rid of but there was no Santa replacement and many folk had bought tickets instead of a traditional Santa visit thinking it would be a nice family thing. It was mayhem. Most of their staff were only pulled into it 2 days before so not enough training. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Dec 2022 5:31pm)
  • Totally depends on your budget. I’d set about a 7 mile radius on the Royal and see what areas you like that come within that. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Dec 2022 6:09pm)
  • Because it’s maybe a bit more fun than the reality of Bible John/Peter Tobin et Al. The real bogeymen by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Dec 2022 7:12pm)
  • I’d be inclined to get a cheap hotel (if one exists anymore) to avoid this nightmare by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Dec 2022 7:40pm)
  • Most churches have them but they’re late. Check your local church service. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Dec 2022 9:11pm)
  • It’s done extreme forward planning and I’m surprised that they’re doing it when they have good occupancy on their stores etc- but you have to applaud them for being proactive. This has potential to really change how we use and view the city centre. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Dec 2022 9:16pm)
  • But the investors for Buchanan galleries don’t own sauchiehall street. The investors in sauchiehall street are happy to let things rot in the hope of a compulsory purchase order and large payout from the council. We need a heavy tax on empty units to combat this. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Dec 2022 11:04pm)
  • Nobody knows. But if they follow other brands it’s likely that they’d move to a smaller square footage with on street entry. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Dec 2022 11:02pm)
  • Yeah I would agree. The merchant city is narrow streets and doesn’t really offer anything in the way of ‘community space’. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 4th Dec 2022 11:06pm)
  • Which hospital? by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Dec 2022 11:22am)
  • I disagree. There’s still an appetite for some retail- but there’s no need for multiples of the same store within a square mile. This would ensure that Buchanan street doesn’t decline like Sauchiehall/Argyle as it turns it into a neighbourhood rather than a shopping precinct. I’d love it if they were clever enough to offer retail units small and cheap enough to encourage a more local offering. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Dec 2022 11:26am)
  • That’s wild. I’m just wondering if it’s one hospital whose procurement is awful or if it’s widespread. Hope you have some visitors bringing you some sandwiches! by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Dec 2022 11:58am)
  • I’m amazed at the number of people who go to these non-events to take pictures of themselves. There’s little to no real activity or chance to connect in any meaningful way. Just another photo op and place to spend money. It’s quite sad. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Dec 2022 7:11pm)
  • Given that this new area will be a ‘managed development’, it gives them full control to curate the retail offering. In the short term though- stop offering retail units to shell corporations. I’d also advocate for punitive measures for that. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Dec 2022 7:10pm)
  • I think realistically that most of their events would be quite nice if you could meander around and enjoy them at your leisure and have space to breathe. But the reality for their events is just trudging around a long queue to take pictures and get jostled by bored children. I think going straight back to the ‘pack them in/stack them high’ mentality is a bit sad post covid. I think we all had ideas and hopes of returning to a new normal where things were better. But actually they’re even more shit than they were 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 6th Dec 2022 2:15pm)
  • List is huge. Google is your friend by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 8th Dec 2022 7:12am)
  • They’re pish as well. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 8th Dec 2022 7:21pm)
  • Unless your kids are very very seasoned climbers I wouldn’t be going near Ben nevis at this time of year. Go to Loch Lomond area for hills. Edinburgh and glasgow Xmas options fairly limited to be honest- lots of things require booking in advance (visiting Santa etc). There’s the Xmas markets (which I don’t actually recommend) but there’s plenty of sight seeing. Get somewhere booked for Xmas dinner asap. Most places are closed on the 26th also. Same applies for first Jan. Lots of businesses take it as a holiday including tourist attractions by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 9th Dec 2022 11:04am)
  • Your current GP should be able to find your details by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 9th Dec 2022 11:01am)
  • I don’t think it’s comparable with Glenrothes 😂 It all depends where you stay currently, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable letting my kids out and about there. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 9th Dec 2022 11:14am)
  • 10am depending on their personal license and opening hours by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 14th Dec 2022 10:31pm)
  • They have a valid reason to visit and they’re not causing trouble so I don’t know why they couldn’t visit reception by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 15th Dec 2022 11:28am)
  • Whereabouts in the city are you? There are food banks that you don’t need a referral for. I think GPS can give referrals too. Might be worth having a chat with them if you’re feeling stressed about it all. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 17th Dec 2022 7:11pm)
  • Where are you thinking of holding your event? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Dec 2022 7:47pm)
  • It is a really good venue. It’s on the other side of town from me but great choice! Hope it gets a good turnout :) by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Dec 2022 8:26pm)
  • It keeps the neckbeards at bay as it’s not obviously feminine. All hail terrible weegie naming conventions. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Dec 2022 10:03pm)
  • Public transport isn’t great in Glasgow and we are blessed with some great neighbourhoods so we don’t have to go far for entertainment. Southside is a bit of a crafty hub these days- isn’t as inherently student-centric as the west end by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Dec 2022 10:06pm)
  • Solid is a pretty friendly place. How did you get on? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 24th Dec 2022 1:15pm)
  • Remember that driving instructors get marked down if you sit a test and fail - so they want to avoid taking on folk that are not likely to pass. I’d postpone the test and try for a fresh start with a new instructor by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 25th Dec 2022 12:13am)
  • It’s what my driving instructor told me. If they have lots of people failing on the same parameters etc then they can have an assessor sent out to assess their capabilities as an instructor. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 25th Dec 2022 1:23am)
  • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-approved-driving-instructor-adi-standards-checks/changes-to-approved-driving-instructor-adi-standards-checks Looks like it’s true to be honest by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 25th Dec 2022 1:25am)
  • I did have to Google it as I started questioning whether my instructor was guilting me into passing (it worked!) But yeah it’s a lot stricter these days so they’re far less likely to take short terms waifs and strays for tests. Merry Xmas! by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 25th Dec 2022 1:33am)
  • Weather is too unpredictable for outdoors. Edinburgh has a street party but tickets are sold in advance. Restaurants and bars are also mostly booked in advance. I’d get googling for venues in the area you’d like to visit/be in and make some enquiries asap by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 29th Dec 2022 1:14am)
  • I didn’t think that was on anymore by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 30th Dec 2022 12:17am)
  • Some hotels will do parties with fireworks but it mostly is ticketed in advance. If you make some emergency calls you might get one by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 31st Dec 2022 2:57pm)
  • Taking turns playing fall guys and screaming at the television by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 31st Dec 2022 8:02pm)
  • Are you employed or coming as a student? See if your employer/Uni can support you. We have an extreme housing shortage. Lots of students have had to turn back and defer to another year due to not finding accommodation by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 31st Dec 2022 8:05pm)
  • Start hunting now by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 1st Jan 2023 2:36am)
  • Big bear bakery at the weekends. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 1st Jan 2023 7:37pm)
  • I think if you’re top of your game you’re still making money. The likes of Crabshakk are booked solid in advance. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 4th Jan 2023 1:39pm)
  • So Julie’s kopiteam is closing so that she can focus on Gaga and Chawp Pet Noi are moving into her old unit (the old strange brew unit.) So not a total loss for Shawlands by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 10th Jan 2023 12:36pm)
  • Fangs but no motormark?! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 10th Jan 2023 2:31pm)
  • So we call them allotments. There’s sometimes a waiting list to get one but if you Google you’ll get some options. Re:shared gardens. Yes in the Southside but I can’t think of any city centre. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 10th Jan 2023 3:35pm)
  • Waterside drive and eddington are two that have been done so far by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 15th Jan 2023 1:12pm)
  • There was a break in at 7pm when there was teenagers alone in the house. Silver merc and Audis have been identified. Lots of undercover police up and down ayr road chasing any cars that fit the description by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 15th Jan 2023 1:11pm)
  • I agree, it has a really interesting narrative that isn’t outdated by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 15th Jan 2023 5:56pm)
  • I wonder if you can debate this with planning? A developer tried the same at a block in Finnieston and it wasn’t allowed due to security issues/effects on current tenants. https://www.glasgowworld.com/news/residents-outraged-41-short-term-airbnb-glasgow-lets-next-to-their-homes-finnieston-minerva-way-3972367 by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 16th Jan 2023 12:01pm)
  • It’s a decent salary but rental property is scarce. Take a look on Rightmove for average rental prices. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 16th Jan 2023 1:55pm)
  • Dog was sports direct. Put loads of wee independents out of business. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 17th Jan 2023 2:37pm)
  • Totally depends on your budget. But given the lack of rentals I’d take whatever I can get and then review when you’re here. For a quiet but easy commute (15min train) I’d look at Cathcart, Mount Florida, battlefield too. All in the Southside by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 17th Jan 2023 8:32pm)
  • I don’t think I could get wound up about dog piss unless it was on my front door etc. Grass- that’s where dogs pee. Put up a fence if it’s so precious by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 19th Jan 2023 9:58am)
  • So their GP needs to refer them to a memory clinic. That’s usually the first stage of investigations. If you have no power of attorney all you can do is try and cajole them into making an appointment and accompanying them. Maybe call their GP and see what they suggest- they must deal with this often. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 19th Jan 2023 10:58am)
  • If it’s not a dog it will be a cat or a fox. You can’t really stop them from doing as they please. What about the cheap low trellis style bordering? Anything to keep dogs on the path. If you can’t control the owner you can put physical suggestions for the dog. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 19th Jan 2023 11:01am)
  • Shanta lettings. Lovely bunch. Did quite a lot for Ukrainian refugees. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 19th Jan 2023 4:38pm)
  • I don’t think this is a bad idea to be honest. It has its pros and cons but… could save massively in terms of council properties by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 19th Jan 2023 4:41pm)
  • The number of people who are sectioned because they think birds are watching or following them is astounding. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 19th Jan 2023 8:12pm)
  • Honestly you’d think critical reading skills weren’t offered in schools. There’s folk I grew up with trying to move to Spain because of this new world order/15 minute neighbourhood madness. 15 minute neighbourhood is not a new concept. East Kilbride was built on those principles (and that’s why it was the most successful of the new towns until East Kilbride District Corporation was disbanded). The new build estates with no amenities out of town have always been moaned about for their lack of public transport links/ access to schools/ local drs etc as they create reliance on cars. This is not a big scary thing. It’s actively trying to improve lived experience and create communities. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 19th Jan 2023 8:17pm)
  • No need to punch down on Maryhill et Al. There’s just as many crooks in Newton mearns and bearsden. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 20th Jan 2023 2:46pm)
  • I hope you’re ok OP. I’ve worked in retail too helping a family business and people do talk to you like you’re thick. I get it. Folk 100% need to be more respectful. But don’t go to work ever presuming that people think lesser of you for doing your job. A tiny % will. But they’re idiots. Everyone is just doing what they’ve gotta do and using whatever skills they’ve got. Re: helping with groceries. I’m a dolt and probably would have asked you to do this. Partly because I feel like it’s rude to keep people at your doorstep and also because it’s a good way for me to slip you a tenner for dropping bags in my kitchen rather than the front door and watching me scrabble around with it. Try not to see the worst in everything- it will honestly improve your life. But if people are being rude- call them on it. You are not your job. A job is just a job. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 20th Jan 2023 5:46pm)
  • I don’t think a hamster counts to be honest as it’s in an enclosure. I wouldn’t mention it by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 21st Jan 2023 1:29am)
  • Bigger city= more opportunities but also more competition. I’d be trying to secure a job before moving to be honest. And making sure you can get/can afford somewhere to live as the housing crisis is not only in glasgow by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 21st Jan 2023 4:44pm)
  • Good for her. That place is a joke. Surprised it’s still running. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 23rd Jan 2023 12:58pm)
  • Where did you buy the jacket from? by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 23rd Jan 2023 4:44pm)
  • It’s a private investment company so for them- they’re trying to avoid the somewhat inevitable slide and decline by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Jan 2023 2:29pm)
  • Basically sauchiehall street will follow straight through. It’s good planning in principle. They’re also replacing like for like in that they recognise that the stairs at the concert hall are a popular meeting place/protest place and so some public realm has to be retained for that but the stairs are not currently that accessible for the concert hall itself. Can’t fault it. Raging that the trends of the 90s/early 00s got in the way of this. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Jan 2023 2:27pm)
  • The neglect of high street is abominable. It should be a show piece for the city. Some of our most historically valuable buildings are on that street. It should be so tourist friendly it’s ridiculous. But it’s just horrible and grim and disconnected. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Jan 2023 2:32pm)
  • I can’t think of one ugly hotel along the Clyde? One of the newest ones is a really sensitive remodel of a customs house/ The virgin hotel is running behind schedule but has a great mix of social space/food options. Some of the older hotels are crap but I think they’re just of their era. (Looking at you Marriot!) by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Jan 2023 2:35pm)
  • Yeah the move away from having local high streets and street access stores to malls. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Jan 2023 4:58pm)
  • I don’t think that Custom House is on Union Street- maybe we are thinking of different things? Virgin hotel: the exterior was never my thing but given the relatively small footprint and the general offering - it’s a healthy balance for me. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Jan 2023 5:02pm)
  • Pictures would suggest the existing north Hanover street into a new park/mixed use social area/square at cathedral street. That whole area is prime for development. I think it’s more about perceived connectivity rather than having to go through the one or two narrower thoroughfares to get from Buchanan street to the back of the station/bus station. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Jan 2023 5:13pm)
  • I think if you get enough folk wanting to live there it should have a knock on effect on sauchiehall street. Partially due to proximity but hopefully other folk seeing their property rot will take the opportunity for a money grab and redevelop their plot by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Jan 2023 5:42pm)
  • Ok so I said tourists because they’re the ones who most commonly have issues getting around town but there’s plenty of Glaswegians who don’t come into town because the streets to get to X or Y are too narrow or too busy, or there’s no managed civic space for them to sit, or there’s bits they feel unsafe at. (Bridge at Sainsbury’s Buchanan street I’m looking at you). Edinburgh is a tourist haven partly because it’s a unesco site. That designation prevents the old town from being redeveloped but also hinders the city from being able to progress into its next phase. Glasgow has had a slash and burn attitude towards so much of its built heritage and should be a place where we favour lived experience and create real communities for people to live in. And that’s what’s happening here. But it will also make it nicer/easier for tourists when they’re passing through too. It’s a win win by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Jan 2023 5:40pm)
  • It’s because glasgow knocked down most of our medieval and early modern buildings during the industrial period. We were modernising. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Jan 2023 7:08pm)
  • It’s fun but it’s not particularly challenging or thought provoking. Depends on your interests really. If you like science- probably not. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Jan 2023 8:46pm)
  • There’s a shortage of accommodation and people are getting turned away. Ask the Uni to assist or try to get it in place before September. If you leave it till September it will be like a full time job trying to find somewhere to live and you’ll probably have to pay more to secure something unless you’re very lucky. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 25th Jan 2023 11:59pm)
  • It’s only open till 10pm these days. Think casino is the best bet for OP. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 25th Jan 2023 11:58pm)
  • If it’s guaranteed id imagine it would be via the uni halls or similar. Student services at your university should be able to find you get that information. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 26th Jan 2023 10:23am)
  • You’d need to get an events license for it. Like a festival. Quite prohibitively expensive. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 26th Jan 2023 11:24pm)
  • If you like the look of that- some National Trust properties do outdoor Teepee weddings in their grounds. It’s not cheap- but arguably cheaper than having to arrange hire of everything seperately yourself by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 26th Jan 2023 11:33pm)
  • Another vote for Crabshakk. I’d be bankrupted but it would be so well put together and delicious. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 27th Jan 2023 8:37am)
  • I think they change the menu seasonally but any time I’ve been it’s always been good. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 27th Jan 2023 9:57am)
  • Just the same number of bins as your neighbours in the greater glasgow and south Lanarkshire area. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 27th Jan 2023 9:56am)
  • Ditto East Renfrewshire. It’s not like GCC doesn’t have nearby councils to model this on by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 27th Jan 2023 9:55am)
  • Totally agree. The dissolution of Strathclyde into smaller council areas - while good on paper- I’d argue was a disaster. I 100% believe that somebody living in Glasgow has no clue what it’s like to live in Argyll for example… so localised politics should have been the way forward. Instead they’ve become hotbeds of corruption and gerrymandering. We need to see the back of career politicians. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 27th Jan 2023 1:23pm)
  • Preaching to the choir here. Agree with you entirely by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 27th Jan 2023 2:45pm)
  • Glaikit means they have nothing going on behind the eyes. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 28th Jan 2023 2:55pm)
  • Scots is de facto a recognised language. Like Latin- it’s not in common usage but serves its own purpose. We would never refer to Latin as slang but we use it alongside English everyday. Same as Scots. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 28th Jan 2023 11:09pm)
  • They’ve used a Scots word for additional effect in their sentence. They’ve not used slang. Glaikit is a bona fide word in Scots language. Slang is not the usage of words from other languages. For it to be considered slang it either has to be common misuse of an existing word from the same language (eg: lit/fire/salty) or it has to be an entirely new word (eg: yeet). I get where you’re coming from as the usage of Scots has been sneered upon from the political and educational establishment for the last century at least. We have long been institutionalised to believe that it’s not a proper language and just slang. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 28th Jan 2023 11:49pm)
  • I’d argue that your point on ‘more common in spoken language than written’ does not apply with Scots due to the systemic forces that attempted to obliterate Scots language in literature and popular media. Any language printed in non-English media in western society is a minority due to the use age of English as a lingua franca and therefore could all be considered more commonly spoken than written. But again- using a word from another language is not slang. It’s just a borrowed word. “Do you want to go to the discotheque” is not slang. It’s using a foreign word for effect. Chica- however IS slang because it is a slang word in its origin language. Don’t conflate the two. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 29th Jan 2023 12:46am)
  • Chica is a slang word in Spanish. Hombre can also be used as slang in Spanish. It means man but can also be used like we currently use ‘dude’. Although in its original historical context dude was not slang. Glaikit is not a slang word in Scots. It has a fixed meaning. People using it are borrowing a Scots word. The meaning has never changed over time. Honestly if it’s something you’re interested in it is a really active current area of study as Scots language is having a resurgence in popularity. Lots of it has long been miscategorised as slang- which is what I was taught at school in the 1990s. But our understanding of Scots and what has happened to it has changed following devolution and that is why there are more studies into Scots etymology than ever before. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 29th Jan 2023 1:25am)
  • I don’t know about ‘good’ but eurohostel is pretty central. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 31st Jan 2023 9:54am)
  • I’d just go to a few services in different places and find one that sits well with you. If you enjoy the sermon- hang about and have a chat with the pastor/minister/whichever denomination and see how you can get involved. Maybe do a bit of bible study if it floats your boat by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 31st Jan 2023 3:32pm)
  • Music in the Baptist church is very happy clappy and some modern hymns. Church of Scotland it’s a punishment 😂 Such a dirge. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 31st Jan 2023 5:20pm)
  • Any silversmith will do what you want provided you pay enough and it is actually within the realms of reality by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 31st Jan 2023 5:57pm)
  • You could hear it in Waterfoot too by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 31st Jan 2023 11:21pm)
  • Citylets advertise parking space rental by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Feb 2023 5:21pm)
  • Solid/ Drury St/ Rufus T Firefly. All pubs quite near each other- all likely to have folk going to the show. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Feb 2023 10:10pm)
  • Arcade is getting knocked down so if they’re at the end of their lease it’s probably not worth renewing (or they’re not allowed to renew) by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 2nd Feb 2023 2:01pm)
  • Most of the arcade is closed business or cheap pop up shops - businesses have been bailing last few years and not renewing tenancies. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 2nd Feb 2023 4:26pm)
  • Also Waverley was put on the back burner in January due to financial losses. So there’s no current plans to move ahead with it. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 2nd Feb 2023 4:33pm)
  • They officially put the Waverley/tusk building on hold in January due to the 250m losses sustained during the covid period. They had applied for planning etc starting in 2019. Bad timing . by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 2nd Feb 2023 4:32pm)
  • It was in the news and all over local social media by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 3rd Feb 2023 7:09am)
  • It really depends on your interests- but a lot of the quirky/independent places are in older properties which are narrow/poor accessibility etc. The museums are all good. Anything that is publicly owned is accessible. The Burrell has just reopened in pollok park and it’s lovely. Food wise- there’s a lot of basement toilets. What’s your budget like? Maybe we can recommend some hidden gems for you? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Feb 2023 11:13am)
  • Chakoo west end in that category as well- however the city centre one is good. I don’t know what their accessible bathrooms situation is like on St Vincent street (which is mostly restaurants OP)… I know pizza punks has a lift. Topolobamba/Panang etc are all modern so surely they have something in place? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Feb 2023 11:15am)
  • There’s 2 - I prefer the one at top of town but both decent by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Feb 2023 12:00pm)
  • Budget is very doable- take a look on itison.com which is one of our better local voucher deals. There’s some great restaurants on there by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Feb 2023 2:59pm)
  • Surely if you just ‘let women speak’ then folk can decide if they’re absolute bangers for themselves. This honestly just looks like your trying to obstruct them which feeds into their narrative of not being allowed to speak. So for someone who is not aware of the debate then there’s only one party who comes across as unreasonable. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 5th Feb 2023 11:51am)
  • Not a bad shout. Nugg life. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 6th Feb 2023 11:44am)
  • Sorry just realised you’re not from here- there’s a pedestrian tunnel to the left of the hydro that takes you to the train station/exit at street level in Finnieston. It’s the area near St Vincent Crescent if you’re Google mapping it. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 6th Feb 2023 11:42am)
  • Finnieston. Park somewhere in Finnieston and they can walk through the tunnel to the train station and meet you by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 6th Feb 2023 11:41am)
  • There’s a regular northern soul weekend. You’ll get the odd 80s night pop up here and there. If you like 80s rock or hair metal- you’ll get some at the cathouse and meet other aficionados there by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 6th Feb 2023 5:55pm)
  • Drive to a Tim hortons? They seem to be open reasonably late. They’re warm and have comfy chairs by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 6th Feb 2023 7:46pm)
  • In the kindest way possible- a hnd is not going to get you into 3rd year. Maybe 2nd at a stretch. But it sounds like you’ve had a hard time, Uni can be a really nurturing environment. I wouldn’t be in a hurry to wish it away. Consider doing 1st year. Don’t try to run before you can walk kind of thing. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Feb 2023 7:22am)
  • If they do I think it’s pretty irresponsible as there’s such a difference between college expectations and Uni. 3rd year is a make or break year- going into it with no Uni experience makes things far harder than it needs to be . by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Feb 2023 8:40am)
  • I was at GU and honestly didn’t see it as plausible. I didn’t realise uWs/GCu was pitched lower. Surely for the ridiculous hierarchy between unis to be dissolved a degree should be equal everywhere? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Feb 2023 5:17pm)
  • Totally depends on the person. Personally- I find China Sea very entertaining and I am amused by the fact you can have a 3 course meal in 35 minutes. But for some people they wouldn’t enjoy the kitsch-ness of it. If it’s a first date AND a first meet then keep it neutral and go for coffee/hot chocolate and get to know more about their personality before suggesting going somewhere with more financial investment etc by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 8:06am)
  • So my dog did poop in the centre. Which was mortifying. But I scooped the poop in a poo bag and I had anti bac wipes in my pocket for a wee wee floor wipe after. Took 10 seconds of planning. Was it unpleasant? Yes. Have I seen worse from children? Yes. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 9:28am)
  • I’ve witnessed a poonami in silverburn. If you’re a parent and have managed to avoid this phenomenon entirely then you’re lucky. It’s very common. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 10:07am)
  • Small children are just not always that predictable. That’s why lots of parents carry a change of clothes for them in their bag. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 10:06am)
  • Small kids soil themselves/puke all the time. It’s just one of those things. Much like dogs taking a dump. It’s how we deal with it that matters. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 10:05am)
  • 100% must be a lot of guilty parents downvoting this to hide their shame 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 10:54am)
  • And wipes if you’re in an indoor area. Be a good citizen. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 11:11am)
  • Yes and they also won’t compensate me for my unusable internet as it’s not a complete outage and only intermittent. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 11:54am)
  • Exploding nappies are no joke. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 11:52am)
  • The loophole is that it has to be a complete outage for compensation to be automatically triggered by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 12:26pm)
  • It’s been ok for work but I haven’t tried the tv. Last couple of days was particularly bad. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 4:08pm)
  • Yeah I asked for it all by email as my phone runs off the wifi for calls and so isn’t working from home and they’re stone-walling me because they j is if it’s in writing I’ll hold them to it. It’s so disappointing because I’ve generally been quite happy with them up til now- but they’re just doubling down on being shit by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 7:51pm)
  • It’s an area of natural beauty that people visit to enjoy. If it’s over developed it’s just the same as everywhere else and it is essentially ruined. There’s a middle ground but this isn’t it by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 8:48pm)
  • I’m not being funny but why shouldn’t local people have somewhere to walk their dogs? Why does everything have to be maximised for profit and catered to tourists? People come to Scotland for its natural beauty. A little modern development is lovely- but it’s not the character that people come to Scotland expecting to see. There’s so much tourism over there already that is can be quite unpleasant. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Feb 2023 11:14pm)
  • Me too! by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 10th Feb 2023 12:24pm)
  • Amazing Thankyou by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 10th Feb 2023 12:24pm)
  • We have never been spotted in the same place so one of us could be a sock puppet. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 10th Feb 2023 12:59pm)
  • More than anything I would prioritise how you picture family life: are you in a flat or a house? Because that (and your budget) is really going to determine where you end up staying. The city centre area is small, so while some areas can be defined as suburbs- they might not be the burbs as it is in the US. Racism happens but it doesn’t tend to be overt. Re:drug use. You will see this in the immediate city centre/west end/Southside parks. It’s just part of the territory of living in a high density area. West end is nice but expensive and overrun with students who can be quite ignorant to families trying to live a quiet life. Southside is getting to be just as expensive as west end but doesn’t have the proximity to the Uni etc so a little less student centric. Both have lots of cafes etc. independent stores are having a hard time in Glasgow with the current cost of living but these are the areas where they tend to prosper. If you want a house it will be tough finding those in these areas- personally I’d go a little deeper into the Southside (Cathcart/mount Florida/battlefield/giffnock/Clarkston) to find the balance of property vs access to amenities. The further out you go the quieter it gets with regards to ‘cool’ bars/cafes etc. but every area tends to have one or two decent options. And they’re all linked by train line. And again, the further out you go the play parks get a bit nicer as they’ve not got as huge a population next door. Rouken Glen is a great kids play park (giffnock) for example. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 10th Feb 2023 12:58pm)
  • https://letmegooglethat.com by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 11th Feb 2023 9:03pm)
  • If it’s a big corporate company consider creating a trust. You can either support one individual aim or go for general improvement and have community groups apply for funding etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Feb 2023 12:47pm)
  • ?? Link? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Feb 2023 5:09pm)
  • Ayr is the same. Both ‘prettier’ traditional high streets but both on their arse. It’s such a shame by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Feb 2023 5:09pm)
  • Plantyful down trongate way by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Feb 2023 5:35pm)
  • Science centre has always been pay upon entry. I can’t recall it ever being free (and we have visited regularly since opening.) Kelvingrove, transport museum, the cathedral, museum of religious life, people’s palace all free entry as is the museum resource centre but you have to book that in advance. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Feb 2023 8:36pm)
  • So I think that there is policy currently and currently in debate about government assistance for maintainance of tenement buildings. The cost is astronomical to the average homeowner- but if we want to maintain our built heritage/housing stock it HAS to be done or we will see more emergency situations arising. Camphill residents are interesting as they’re one of the first to group together and tackle this head on. What they’ve done is admirable and a great prototype for those in the same situation. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Feb 2023 8:40pm)
  • Same amount of access that they have to the rooftop of any block of flats. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Feb 2023 8:49pm)
  • Is it? I’ve never been! Worth a visit? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Feb 2023 8:50pm)
  • It definitely needs more investment but I have such a soft spot for it. Particularly the little mockups of different rooms etc by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Feb 2023 9:03pm)
  • The people’s palace is open and definitely not derelict. I think you are thinking of The winter gardens that were attached to the back. What was done to them is cultural vandalism frankly. But I’d advocate to get footfall back to peoples palace so that we can show that there’s the visitor numbers to warrant it being reinstated. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Feb 2023 9:00pm)
  • I don’t think that most property owners could have foreseen that they’d have to fork out millions to keep their home upright. While some in Shawlands can arguably afford it- it’s setting a precedent for tenement dwellers city wide. I see it the same as multi-storey recladding etc. it’s just stuff that needs done. Yeah it looks nicer but it’s entirely necessary. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Feb 2023 10:21pm)
  • There’s been multiple studies/exposes on the ‘ticking time bomb’ that is tenements and the expense to homeowners. Camphill might not have been in the worst state- but they’re the only group of residents who have pulled it together to fix it and create a prototype by which others can follow. They’re damned if they do, damned if they don’t by your measure. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 13th Feb 2023 12:40pm)
  • Because the building will deteriorate. So if they didn’t do it - they’d be in this position at some point. Every other ‘fucker’ does not need to pay for it themselves as they’ve now set a precedent for how this can be managed. The council has a responsibility to this- as I said; it’s policy that has been getting thrown around for the last few years at least. I can’t be mad about people making something happen for themselves and putting their own money into it. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 13th Feb 2023 12:57pm)
  • Tenements are not ‘middle class flats’. Some are. But the majority aren’t. Funds for upkeep of the public realm are completely separate to that of the upkeep of housing stock. One does not take away from the other. Same as housing refugees doesn’t affect homes for the homeless. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 13th Feb 2023 5:34pm)
  • Hello bumping this for interest as there’s somebody on the sub with a new post looking to offload some gojira tickets. Remembered this post and thought it might be a goer by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Feb 2023 9:17pm)
  • Is there anything worth doing in Orihuela or should we stick to Alicante? by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Feb 2023 10:31pm)
  • Born in the 80s- I think the trajectory of the city was constant improvement and increased opportunity. I definitely don’t feel that the city embodies that now. It doesn’t feel as safe by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 15th Feb 2023 10:26am)
  • To be fair- when I refer to the city I’m referring to the city centre itself rather than Greater Glasgow area as lots of ‘nice’ greater glasgow places have plummeted and vice versa. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 15th Feb 2023 1:53pm)
  • As it used to within my lifetime spawning in the mid 80s. It’s an open parameter. Open to debate. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 15th Feb 2023 3:15pm)
  • I think it’s worth remembering that we all walk different paths in life and have different experiences but it doesn’t make others experiences any less relevant. I have never had any experience of knife crime in Glasgow city centre. In greater glasgow. Yes. But not in the city centre which is what I was referring to in my original post. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 15th Feb 2023 3:38pm)
  • Is it though? They got shafted by the last people they trusted with A Challtain/Wedding events etc by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Feb 2023 6:26pm)
  • Edinburgh has higher land prices than Glasgow for about 400 years. Salaries are weighted the same as Glasgow but there’s a lot of jobs available in Edinburgh that aren’t in Glasgow. (High level roles for multinationals wanting a foothold in the capital city.). by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Feb 2023 9:49pm)
  • Phillies is good. Table service but good vibe. I don’t know if you can book a table in advance as it’s pretty busy. Rum shack is great. Depends on your friend group. More informal. But really good. Allison arms- decent all rounder. Can’t fault it by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Feb 2023 6:26pm)
  • I don’t go out at the weekends. I got too used to covid-era and can’t be fucked with places that are too busy by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Feb 2023 9:41pm)
  • Liquidators should find the best way possible to ensure as many debtors get paid. If business is feasible, they could continue running it and try to repackage the business/get rid of dead weight/sell bits of business as going concern for the best return. Wife is named twice as she’s both the director and the secretary. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Feb 2023 12:30am)
  • To be fair, if everyone who passed through those glasshouses chucked £1 in a bucket then they’d be able to fund themselves. Look at calderglen children’s zoo for example- very low entry price but lovely little facility/visit. It’s a very small % visiting the museums etc that genuinely can’t afford to put anything in the donations box. A nominal payment by the majority would ensure the longevity of these venues. While i love the current accessibility model- due to mismanagement of funds at a very high level it is not sustainable. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Feb 2023 3:14pm)
  • Double tree is newer and has nicer facilities by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Feb 2023 3:10pm)
  • They’re incredibly short sighted. I mean they thought they’d get away with not offering pay parity to women for decades. Doesn’t take a genius to see all the lost opportunities and huge expenses down the road paying for current mis-steps by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Feb 2023 6:18pm)
  • Think they’re just lying low and probably hoping for some opportunities elsewhere as they’re hardly incognito up here. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Feb 2023 6:28pm)
  • Every now and then you’ll get an upmarket restaurant doing an ‘elevated’ version of it for a Scottish menu. It’s always meh. Same as deep fried ice cream. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Feb 2023 6:31pm)
  • I agree. I’ll fkn die on a cholesterol hill defending a pizza crunch but this shite is absolutely nothing to glasgow but a tourist curio/old joke that has gotten out of hand. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Feb 2023 6:30pm)
  • I think if you look at how council tax is spent you’ll see that they’re trying to do too much with too little. It’s been poorly organised for a long time by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Feb 2023 9:03pm)
  • Join the glasgow Uni subreddit. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Feb 2023 9:17am)
  • Honestly if you’re going to Uni you’re going to have to learn to research. Unidays has uni specific forums by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Feb 2023 9:43am)
  • I think most people with half a brain recognise that the backdated equal pay was mostly caused pre-SNP so I definitely wouldn’t hold them to ransom over what they’ve had to do regarding it. Some might though. They’re Bawbags by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Feb 2023 2:00pm)
  • Most decent places will have a good vegetarian option. Maybe find out what her favourite kind of food is and base your choice from that. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Feb 2023 2:27pm)
  • Just the usual stuff that’s top of tripadvisor by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Feb 2023 2:25pm)
  • Corona hasn’t been good though. It has good bones and by all means should be a decent pub- but they can’t decide who their clientele are and at one point were putting ‘Karen’s Diner’ in it. (Gimmick with abusive waiting staff). by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Feb 2023 8:01pm)
  • The name should be fine. It was historically an absolutely jumping pub and it’s named the corona due to the little coronet on the building. So it makes sense- it just needs to either stay as it is but be cheap or it needs to be nicer for the price they’re asking by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Feb 2023 9:04pm)
  • The real wan. It’s tiny though and I don’t think they take bookings so be prepared to wait by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Feb 2023 10:54am)
  • It’s really good. If you’re looking for somewhere a bit comfier that you can book then Skips on Battlefield Rd is great seafood by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Feb 2023 11:29am)
  • Crabshakk for seafood. It’s very well done and quite special feeling too. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Feb 2023 5:51pm)
  • If you get any time off during the week or work from home and can have a bit of flexibility with your lunch hour you’ve got a better chance of finding a space. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Feb 2023 8:14pm)
  • Parking costs are much of a muchness to be honest. You pay a bit extra at the hydro for proximity. Folk used to park at science centre and walk over because it was cheaper but that was pre covid by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Feb 2023 9:04pm)
  • If you’re a couple and it’s just you two you don’t need a hmo by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Feb 2023 10:14pm)
  • The anti abortion mob are outside the royal infirmary, I’d go counter protest them. Weirdo religious zealots by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Feb 2023 9:37pm)
  • If you know whether your work is merchant city/Buchanan street/ finance district we can probably get you some nearby recommendations if there are any. More bang for your buck by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 23rd Feb 2023 7:30pm)
  • So the area directly surrounding central station is a hellhole. Please don’t judge us based on that. Assuming you’re coming into town after office hours? If that’s the case then there is little to none with regards to non-chain, localised retail. If you’re nerdy then Forbidden planet is open till 7 thurs- Sunday. It’s on Sauchiehall street (also a bit of a hole). To get a feel for city centre, I’d from central to Buchanan street- there’s stores there but it’s all chains. Then I’d take a walk through George square to the merchant city which has some interesting buildings and a few good restaurant/bar options. If you’re a music fan you might want to dodge that and go to King tuts Wah Wah hut for a pint. Nice and sleazy is also popular and a well known independent venue. Truly, the city centre isn’t at its best at the moment and I’m finding more active and thriving independent venues in the west end and Southside but if you’re stuck for time that would probably be a bit of a push. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 23rd Feb 2023 7:43pm)
  • Any of the La vita restaurants. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 24th Feb 2023 1:30pm)
  • Strathbungo winter wander land is tomorrow. Free and unticketed x by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 24th Feb 2023 2:15pm)
  • I’ve not seen one in my area in 8 years. Choking for an oyster. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 24th Feb 2023 9:05pm)
  • You’re asking for trade secrets as a direct competitor… by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Feb 2023 9:53am)
  • You’re best walking in and asking. Most people more likely to hire someone they like the look/sound of in person by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Feb 2023 11:12am)
  • If they’re both swap humanities or swap sciences then the curriculum etc will be pretty much identical. Go for whichever one is easiest for you. I did Clyde college- some lecturers amazing and some were utterly pish. But it’s a good nurturing environment to get back into education. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Feb 2023 9:31pm)
  • It depends what you want to study as some courses are more in demand than others. You also apply to multiple unis. I think only 2 people from my intake didn’t get a uni offer and a few didn’t get the offer they really wanted but still got in. What subject are you looking to do at Uni? They do help you with the process. The fact that you’re not a naturalised citizen and so will be paying fees gives you a better chance of getting into Uni also. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Feb 2023 10:05pm)
  • If you’re not a permanent resident then you aren’t applicable for ‘free’ education. (It’s paid via taxes.) by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Feb 2023 10:42pm)
  • College of Arts degrees (history/geography/sociology/politics etc) are reasonably well provided for at the unis, but if you have a specific career in mind it might be worth considering your pathways. If you’re looking at doing at doing Art itself then your best bet is probably not SWAP. You should look at the portfolio/entry requirements for Glasgow School of Art. There is a portfolio building class but it’s not related to SWAP. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Feb 2023 10:42pm)
  • I think you have to be a citizen for minimum 5 years before you can apply to have university fees paid. Or that’s what it was when I was at Uni, might have changed by now. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Feb 2023 10:48pm)
  • The portfolio requirements are incredibly stringent so I’d definitely consider getting it reviewed before applying. GSA is very hard to get into. It is worth considering what you want to do at the other end. A lot of companies like Barclays/Jp Morgan etc have graduate programmes that you can access after you get your degree but they also offer learn on the job and get qualified as you go opportunities. If money is hard then it might be worth considering. Good luck! And enjoy it by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Feb 2023 10:54pm)
  • Ah awesome you should get your fees covered then. It’s just harder for a lot of Scottish people to get into Uni at the moment as the focus is on getting international students who pay big ££££. Swap course can be hard to get on too as they are targeting certain parameters, you might be a good student but not eligible. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Feb 2023 10:57pm)
  • Honestly I think while there are a few decent ‘street food’ pop ups- the majority of the vendors are crap. Glasgow restaurant culture is much better. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Feb 2023 10:46am)
  • As someone who lives semi-rurally and so did all of the food shopping/clothes/birthdays etc in town I absolutely couldn’t do it without the car. And for city dwellers- yeah you might not need a car to get around city centre but if you have family elsewhere in Scotland you 100% need a car. I agree with the LEZ in principle but don’t think we have the infrastructure (or even the necessary signage) currently for it to be a success/fair. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Feb 2023 12:22pm)
  • Oh I get that there’s options re: park and ride but I am not going on a train with 9 bags of shopping. I don’t even think I could carry it all at once. Instead- I’ll go to an out of town retail park which is a huge reason behind how the city centre got into the state it is in with regards to the retail fallout. You 100% cannot please everyone. And I accept that. But I think it will just force more people away from town and to other places rather than taking other forms of transport to town. With less footfall= there’s less money. I really hope it goes well but in the short to medium term I think the odds are stacked against it by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Feb 2023 12:49pm)
  • Trolley in Carpark. They’re very popular by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Feb 2023 5:00pm)
  • I don’t drive in specifically for grocery shopping- but I do it on the way home from work because of proximity. I wouldn’t come out of work and then drive out of the way from my route home. And I don’t believe I’m the only person who does a big shop either. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Feb 2023 5:08pm)
  • Varies depending on where I am working (different outreach centres) but aldi Finnieston and Morrisons Gallowgate are my two most convenient when I’m working in town. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Feb 2023 5:04pm)
  • Yeah ironically when I lived in town there were no big supermarkets so you had to go out of town or heave your shopping from the Tesco on argyle street. It’s much better provisioned now. But jeezo- who could afford 9 bags of shopping from a Tesco metro?! I’m not a millionaire by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Feb 2023 6:07pm)
  • You’re assuming that everyone who travels into town stays static. A lot of us (particularly public health and social workers) are constantly moving across the city. And the pay can be mince. To see the number of clients/meet targets then a car is necessary. Not to mention all the equipment that gets lugged around. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Feb 2023 7:57pm)
  • Some ladies hairdressers offer food (usually bought in) because you’re in for ages waiting for your colour etc. I don’t think guys spend as long in a barbers by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Feb 2023 9:39pm)
  • So the thing is the majority of people who go into the LEZ could potentially use it for work purposes if we had trams or anything decent. But we don’t. Ditto people who put their children into one of the very few childcare providers across the city and then scoot across town in their car to get in for 9am. There’s lots of micro-instances where this will make life harder for people. Which during a recession is just a bit harder to take. I agree it’s a step in the right direction but loathe that the people who will be negatively affected by this have no alternative as these measures are not being matched by progressive public transport infrastructure or pricing by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Feb 2023 10:08pm)
  • Re: jackets the cloakroom is usually open but it’s a matter of preference. If you’re planning on cutting some shapes maybe stick it in the cloakroom but if you’re planning to tap your toes with a pint you could probably wear it/carry it/tie it round your waist by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 28th Feb 2023 9:30am)
  • Glasgow City Centre was relatively unharmed by the wars. It’s interesting to think that our ancestors were forever chasing the modern and erasing the past- often reusing rubble or materials in new buildings whereas now we are curating our past and find very little cultural value in the ‘new’. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Mar 2023 10:33am)
  • Every era is shaped by taste and availability. A Victorian person would shit themselves at a glassy plasticky skyscraper and be amazed at the structure of it all. It’s worth noting that our Victorian/Edwardian architecture has only been afforded to us because of our ability to colonise other countries and reap the financial benefits. The past was not static- everywhere was consistently changing. That’s why we have very little of our medieval townscape available in Glasgow. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Mar 2023 1:02pm)
  • 100% go hang about the bar at the solid and you’ll find your people by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Mar 2023 1:20pm)
  • Wemyss bay 90210 by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Mar 2023 1:56pm)
  • They’re basically acting like a factor. I think you’d need to get an agreement in place with the majority of your fellow tenants that you want a new factor or are seeking to self-factor. Keeping in mind that any new costs etc would have to be negotiated with multiple properties etc I’d be inclined to leave it to the pros. But yeah experiences the same of a factored street scape/play park where none of the maintained areas were in proximity to my property and had to suck it up. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Mar 2023 2:19pm)
  • At the forge till March 5th by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Mar 2023 2:20pm)
  • Crabshakk- you won’t get better by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 5th Mar 2023 11:06am)
  • They’re both amazing. I was worried that the larger one would lose the intimate friendly vibe of the small one but it’s honestly smashing. The wee one I always seem to end up making new friends when I’m in there because it’s such close quarters and it’s honestly a really nice vibe. New one if you end up in the stools by the window is the same. I don’t know how they’ve done it but it’s like the restaurant just attracts friendly funny people. The tempura squid is ridiculous also. Even if you don’t normally like squid- worth trying as it’s a game changer. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 5th Mar 2023 12:35pm)
  • Most of it is traditional table setting in new restaurant. But if you don’t prebook you’re more likely to be at the bar/communal seating by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 5th Mar 2023 7:30pm)
  • Argyll. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Mar 2023 5:20pm)
  • You can hop on a train at exhibition centre to get back to central station (lower level). Or it’s a straight walk along the clyde back into town/central station Probably 20 minutes. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Mar 2023 7:19pm)
  • Genuinely, I’d be considering whether the cost of a masters will actually equate to an income or not. I was looking at the same in the heritage sector which has completely collapsed. The UK is undeniably screwed up right now and it’s embarrassing how much of it isn’t reported in our media. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Mar 2023 3:52pm)
  • Museums, archives, collections, sites. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Mar 2023 4:34pm)
  • I’ve pivoted out of it entirely. As much as I love it, the wages offered are pitiful and the amount of voluntary work is an embarrassment. Now working in r&d for the 3rd sector trying to be part of the solution rather than the problem. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Mar 2023 5:23pm)
  • I hope you enjoyed doing your masters. It‘s just so sad that research and conservation is so unloved in this country. All the specialists will be overseas. Maybe this is just karmic retribution for the British Museum… by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Mar 2023 5:46pm)
  • Well off the top of my head; I think they should stop trying to wave a red flag of distraction with all of the Harry/Megan shite and focus on the ACTUAL government corruption that’s going on unchallenged to the detriment of the majority of the UK. They’re provoking arguments in the hope that their own misdeeds will fly under the radar. You can also add gender battles, independence arguments, the lack of willingness of the poor to work, the ‘unfairness’ of unions, avocado brunches, social housing and PIP to the list. All of these are surely worth some column inches but the fact that the heads of the Tory govt have been insider trading and colluding to profiteer from the ransacking of public coffers should really be front page news every day. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Mar 2023 9:32pm)
  • I honestly thought I was killing it in 2019. I was doing some really competitive voluntary placements and thought that I’d be top of the pile for dream role come graduation… only there’s no roles anymore. I’m glad you’ve got something adjacenty at least. I was so burned out and disheartened with it all that I honestly can’t recommend it to anyone. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Mar 2023 9:36pm)
  • I think the heritage sector had seen a lack of funding for a long time and has been extremely reliant on unpaid volunteers. Even large corporations like the national trust only hire tour guides as volunteers. And the hours only appeal to the unemployed or retirees. There’s just no care in curating their offering or the experience of staff and visitors- only on the bottom line. And the executive pay packages are disgustingly large. Don’t even get me started on the financial hurdles blocking the working classes from academia itself. Yeah you can get a basic degree, but to actually advance and join a faculty it is financial torture. And even then the lack of tenure/reliance on phd students is so unfair. There’s no stability in it anymore. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Mar 2023 9:49pm)
  • I’d join a temp agency and get some different experiences under your belt. It means that if you do like something and you’re doing well- they might extend or offer you a contract. But if it’s just blah work to get paid, you don’t need to let it bog you down as you know there’s an end in sight. It’s a pretty buoyant market for entry level roles at the moment. More jobs than there are people to fill them thanks to brexit. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Mar 2023 11:02pm)
  • All the banks and some insurance companies and also the MOD have graduate schemes running. Barclays in particular is huge. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Mar 2023 11:48pm)
  • Apprenticeship project management roles with Scottish power. Underwriting apprenticeships at RSA. BAE apprenticeships. Don’t be fooled into only looking at graduate schemes by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 8th Mar 2023 11:57pm)
  • If you can get a degree I’m sure you’ll figure it out by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Mar 2023 12:30am)
  • So to keep it all generally in the same end of town for convenience I’d probably go to chakoo Bombay kitchen on st Vincent street- there’s loads of pubs in the vicinity- and then onto your karaoke place on bath st by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 9th Mar 2023 9:24pm)
  • I still used my degree, just in a different area. And I had a great time and got to access loads of collections and stuff that I wouldn’t have had the chance to otherwise. I think you sound a bit bitter. Student life is great fun. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 11th Mar 2023 11:58am)
  • Downstairs in the bungo maybe? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 11th Mar 2023 3:38pm)
  • You’re not getting into Glasgow Uni if you don’t meet the GPA. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 11th Mar 2023 7:19pm)
  • There’s platform, dockyard social, constant pop ups at SWG3 and various farmers markets across the city. There’s also current plans to do something like this at the Briggait which would be a reasonably large scale. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 11th Mar 2023 10:37pm)
  • I think when platform opened there were literal food truck type things in it that were all independent. Post covid- they’ve gotten rid of that and offer a street food esque offering from a centralised kitchen which isn’t the same vibe. Like I’ll sit at a big wooden bench seat for street food, but for table service I’d want to be somewhere a bit nicer for the money. Also they are adamant on catering to families and I have no interest in getting shitfaced on cocktails with toddlers around. I know all the OG Arches goers are now old and have kids now- but it’s not somewhere that I want to be child friendly. It should be an adults playground. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 11th Mar 2023 11:00pm)
  • Try maslows in Govan by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 12th Mar 2023 8:54am)
  • You’ll get a good salad in Piece by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 15th Mar 2023 5:17pm)
  • You’d need a home letting license if you’re glasgow city council. There’s quite a lot of bureaucracy and safety things you would have to meet including applying for planning permission. https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=58377&p=0 by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Mar 2023 3:09pm)
  • Want to bet their staff will be invited back on less favourable contracts? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Mar 2023 8:21pm)
  • I think you’re more likely to have something awful happen to you in ‘abandoned’ areas. There’s safety in numbers. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Mar 2023 10:51am)
  • Can you speak to your/his GP about it? Maybe they need to consider some home care for him to relieve pressure on you and also to ensure his needs are being met medically. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Mar 2023 1:10pm)
  • Clarkston rd furthest south probably. There are tenements further but they’re not the classic glasgow style by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Mar 2023 8:05pm)
  • Yeah that’s still Clarkston road is it not? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Mar 2023 10:13am)
  • Giffnock is a quiet leafy suburb. Youlll be fine there by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Mar 2023 11:26am)
  • Shawarma king. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Mar 2023 11:25am)
  • If you read other threads on the subs glasgow I’d also hit by the housing crisis so I wouldn’t bank on being able to get particularly close to the Uni. (Presumably Glasgow Uni?) West end, Southside are the two most popular child friendly areas, you might have to look further into suburbia though. Anything on the cathcart train loop or the East Kilbride line is should meet your needs with a commute for a bit further out. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Mar 2023 12:41pm)
  • Largs/Troon/Fairlie for your sea-view wish then! by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Mar 2023 12:48pm)
  • So in general, Scotland does not have the spending power that Luxembourg has. So straight away you have to temper your measure of success. It’s relatively easy to set up a company but rent/rates is high and depending on the type of business- it can be hard to keep staff. If you treat them well you’re good but if it’s minimum wage you’re ensuring a constant revolving door of recruitment. Sending things overseas is now extremely bureaucratic. The postal service was also hit by an issue this year which basically made international postage impossible so created more reliance on courier businesses. The cost of living crisis in the UK is also colouring everything. Our energy bills are the highest in Europe despite our average earning power being relatively low. We are seeing lots of closures of small businesses. It’s a tough market to break into. But if you have the £ to weather the storm it could be worth it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Mar 2023 10:23am)
  • You’re probably aiming for the wrong demographic on dating sites. Be realistic about who is likely to go out with you and you’ll get catfished less. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Mar 2023 2:13pm)
  • So in glasgow we have the international financial services district so we are well represented on the finance/investments front. I don’t think you’d have a problem getting qualified staff- but it’s whether you can keep them when you’re up against the big 4. You’d have to have quite a specialist niche. Also the market for users of this service is not as broad as it is in London or Luxembourg. I don’t know how you would coax your customer base to your services. For professional services there is still a preference for bricks and mortar representation- it feels a bit more solid in an ever changing financial landscape by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Mar 2023 7:51pm)
  • There’s a couple of high profile beast cases that people are forcing the cops to have to rehouse. There’s also the people who are involved in the ‘satanic sex abuse’ ring. Which sounds fkn bonkers but here we are. I think about 14 people in total but some of them have offed themselves already. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Mar 2023 9:10pm)
  • Last time I was there it was reserved seating by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Mar 2023 10:57am)
  • If you call or visit marks deli I’m sure they can put you in the direction of someone local https://m.facebook.com/100057816872947/ by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Mar 2023 11:49am)
  • We had 2 spaces and only used one during the week. Put a notice on the board at work and got it rented out through there. Plus we work in same building so less likely to play funny buggers by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Mar 2023 11:48am)
  • It’s expensive but worth it. Their Pesach catering is great too. The Shul is just down the street so if they can’t help in store there will be someone local who can sort you out. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Mar 2023 12:16pm)
  • Psoriasis is better dealt with by someone who can prescribe: eg a Dr or dermatologist. Have they not given you anything for it? by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Mar 2023 2:31pm)
  • GPS are unfortunately not specialists but I am disappointed that they didn’t refer you to dermatology if you have ongoing psoriasis. Particularly with sebborhic (sp?) psoriasis- it is really hard to shift. Healthy skin and the hair will follow. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Mar 2023 3:00pm)
  • If you work in a place locally with commuters ask at reception/management. Might be a quick and easy route. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Mar 2023 9:14pm)
  • Hotels usually have internal noticeboard etc and a high number of staff. The unis always have a mix of students/staff unable to get parking. You can advertise via the student newspaper or noticeboard in your seminar room/corridors. I’d always prefer to arrange it so that you have something in common so that they don’t fuck you on it. I’d price reasonably so that there’s a better chance of uptake. Rather have some money than no money by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Mar 2023 9:19pm)
  • There’s usually somewhere where posters are acceptable in every student Union and in subject specific areas. Keep an eye out. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Mar 2023 9:23pm)
  • NEED A PARKING SPACE? -street level/off street/driveway available on Great western road/wherever for £20 a week Call 0123445678899 by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Mar 2023 9:59pm)
  • Maybe plantyful over near King St? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Mar 2023 11:43am)
  • East Kilbride ice rink. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 24th Mar 2023 6:08am)
  • The arse has dropped out of the electric car market recently too. There’s a real lack of confidence by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Mar 2023 6:12pm)
  • ChatGPT sounds like a bit of a lickarse by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 26th Mar 2023 4:03pm)
  • Glasgow coat of arms quaich in goldcraft in Shawlands- a wee cup of friendship. Not sure what the rules are re:shipping whisky. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Mar 2023 7:36pm)
  • The airport is actually outside the city, it’s closer to paisley. So Paisley might be an easier option for you/save you a trip. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 28th Mar 2023 6:23pm)
  • Not writing your essay for you. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 31st Mar 2023 3:48pm)
  • I’d also suggest having a think about what kind of roles are within your wheelhouse of comfort. Going down the line of certificates and writing essays might just not be for you. You might do better learning on the job. Everyone starts somewhere- you could go from checkout assistant to store manager. A labourer to a landscaper. An office junior to an office manager. It all takes time and all routes are valid. There’s very few jobs that I’d say are truly ‘shit’ jobs. Everything can be a cv builder- it’s just what you make of it/what you want from it that makes the difference. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 3rd Apr 2023 6:49pm)
  • Crabshakk for a ‘posh’ fish and chips. West end- book ahead as walk-ins are scarce by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Apr 2023 8:53am)
  • Naice by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Apr 2023 11:01am)
  • It’s 5 mins on the subway or 20/25 min walk from central station so hardly outwith the realms of the average person. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Apr 2023 5:06pm)
  • Why is the Burrell collection aimed at toddlers then? I hardly think that is the primary audience interested in the collection. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Apr 2023 6:31pm)
  • So there were multiple slums, and due to the nature of slums- multiple fires also. A lot of them not well publicised as a fire in the slums is not very newsworthy for those who had the funds to be buying papers. From what you’ve told us; their story is representative of a lot of nova scotians. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 4th Apr 2023 7:16pm)
  • You’ll be waiting forever through GP. I ended up just taking a knife to mine. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 5th Apr 2023 10:54pm)
  • Was easier to get antibiotics than it was to get an appointment for the cyst. It’s obviously a terrible idea but if you’ve ever had one you’ll know the desperation that comes with having a disfigurement by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 6th Apr 2023 11:27am)
  • Roar are great at grey coverage but aren’t city centre- I think they’re mostly Southside. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 8th Apr 2023 6:55pm)
  • It’s acceptable to some and not to others. Same as Govanhill. I’d honestly recommend going and spending some time in the areas. Grab a coffee and go for a wander and see for yourself. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 8th Apr 2023 8:31pm)
  • Depends on her mobility level- a wee walk round rouken Glen pond and then a posh fish tea at catch in giffnock maybe? Depends on her interests etc but that would please my Gran by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 8th Apr 2023 10:07pm)
  • Ran away from its dog sitter yesterday. What time was this? Owner is on Fb by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 9th Apr 2023 11:47am)
  • Lingoflamingo in the Southside if that’s handy for you by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 9th Apr 2023 9:26pm)
  • Raising a kid in a flat is totally fine. Loads do. But if you can afford to be picky then I’d be looking for park proximity or a great back court. There’s loads of people in south Lanarkshire who’d prefer to be closer to the city but are doing the same trade for space versus proximity. So you will find like minded people. It can also be easier to find childcare provision in the burbs. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 10th Apr 2023 7:17pm)
  • I’d probably just book a meal somewhere. What does she like to eat? There’s loads of ‘trendy’ restaurants you could go to as a family by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 11th Apr 2023 2:27pm)
  • If she likes pizza then pizza punks might be a good shout. Or paesano - but harder to have a large group convo in there by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 11th Apr 2023 6:49pm)
  • Depends if it’s ‘greater glasgow’ or not. For glasgow proper probably Park. For greater glasgow probably whitecraigs by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 11th Apr 2023 8:34pm)
  • Jim Gray tattoo is prob the best known/respected for Japanese style tattoos in Glasgow by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 11th Apr 2023 10:24pm)
  • Piece by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Apr 2023 12:05pm)
  • You’ll be able to get tunnocks tea cakes/ square sausage etc in almost supermarkets. Plain loaf is harder to find- probably a larger supermarket (not near central station). You’ll also get biscuits/sweets etc in pound shops. Tantrum doughnuts is on Gordon street and they’re great. Piece deli is on Waterloo st and they usually have some good fresh baked goods. For soor plooms etc you’d need to go down to the sweet shop at the trongate, left hand side at the panopticon. Maybe a 15 min walk from central in a straight line down argyle street (cross road at m&s) by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Apr 2023 12:04pm)
  • Derby cafe by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Apr 2023 3:37pm)
  • It takes quite a long time for custom clothing. Particularly in plaids or tweeds. You could ask in Slaters. I’ve had my (ladies) work suit tailored there before. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Apr 2023 4:54pm)
  • If I’m really honest- I don’t see the point in it as a day trip. It’s a lot of miles to not actually experience anything. Loch ness is not much to write home about. Unless you’re interested in the history of the area I wouldn’t recommend Inverness either. There are beautiful walks down the river ness but that’s not really pushed towards tourists. Can you spend a couple of days at Loch Lomond instead? Part of the joy of rural Scotland is the noise of little birds in the quiet part of the morning and enjoying some good food and a meander as the sun goes down. You are not getting a great view of Scotland sitting on a bus all day. I can guarantee that. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Apr 2023 4:52pm)
  • Genuinely this was quite a while ago, have you considered therapy? What you went through is not pleasant but also not uncommon for women. I think young people are a lot more switched on to misogynistic behaviour than your generation were. I think most of the nightclub landscapes have changed with the times as well and have initiatives in places to ensure women are safe while they’re in their club. It’s a woman’s right to choose and I believe you made the right choice for your circumstances. It doesn’t make you evil or lesser in any way. Just sensible. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Apr 2023 4:57pm)
  • The Cowal games are cracking if your kids are into it by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Apr 2023 5:42pm)
  • Millport. Train to largs and then hop on the ferry to cumbrae. Edinburgh- largely considered a ‘beautiful city’ for its old town. A unesco site. New Lanark and the falls of Clyde. Train or bus will take you to Lanark. Also a unesco site. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Apr 2023 10:19am)
  • It’s not too late to make a booking. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Apr 2023 10:17am)
  • Eh pit troll was legendary for pulling folk out of the pit who were either being bams or had gotten themselves into trouble. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Apr 2023 11:17am)
  • Do you like live music or do you prefer electronic? Are you geeky or sporty? by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Apr 2023 7:00pm)
  • The student room is very student centric and you can probably meet people on the same course that you’re due to start. Otherwise it’s the usual; group sports/books group/craft groups if you’re not wanting to meet people in a bars/nightclub context by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Apr 2023 7:44pm)
  • Nope. You might get a 2nd hand books store run by student services but that’s about it. Charity shop in a student centric area is probably your best shout. Or gumtree/Fb marketplace by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Apr 2023 7:42pm)
  • The road leads to Glasgow… but is in Stirling… it’s a common road naming convention. There’s also London Road through Glasgow and Ayr Road through Newton Mearns. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 14th Apr 2023 11:51pm)
  • Decide how much a label or packaging means to you and then decide whether you’re going to a chain or an independent. You won’t get as many designers etc at independent but if your other half isn’t fussed by labels etc then they’re the best shout by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 17th Apr 2023 11:59am)
  • There’s not a huge amount of face time with lecturers at Glasgow for undergrads. I don’t know what you really want to know though- it’s just a normal Scottish Uni experience. There’s some bad lecturers and some good ones by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 17th Apr 2023 7:28pm)
  • Horseshoe bar by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 17th Apr 2023 10:46pm)
  • That’s part of the gig experience. If you’re going to be in the front it’s going to be an elbow swinging sweatfest. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Apr 2023 9:55am)
  • Clype by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Apr 2023 12:19pm)
  • MCR back in the day was WILD. They were not a pop band. (I mean maybe to metal snobs but there were enough post hardcore kids that didn’t turn their nose up at them.) by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Apr 2023 1:13pm)
  • The law is a bit fuzzy on whether it is legal or not so no one with a brain will be advertising anything online. Word of mouth. If you’re part of the body mod community you’ve got plenty of opportunity to discuss and you should know this already. It’s been a massive debate in the mod community for years. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Apr 2023 2:17pm)
  • Tell them amazing thanks but I don’t need a 2nd bedroom right now by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Apr 2023 6:31pm)
  • A lot of good landscapers are ‘local’. So can pick and choose work closer to home. If you could specify which area of glasgow you might get some answers. If you’re on Fb this is where the local Fb pages are useful too by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Apr 2023 8:30pm)
  • With it being so visible rather than being hidden in residents back courts- this will force their hand into dealing with it more efficiently I guess. I don’t know where we are going to have the pavement space for the bins but generally I think this is a move in the right direction. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 19th Apr 2023 9:13am)
  • The factor is a seperate entity who manages your block for you. They deal with things like maintainance of public areas/outdoor spaces etc. It is fine/fair for this to be seperate from your rent. If factors fees are unpaid they can send you to court over it so I wouldn’t recommend not paying them. Some blocks self-factor to avoid these fees. And some factors are rubbish so they’re not without their issues but it is a normal cost here. £80 does seem a bit high though…. If it’s a small block it might be necessary. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 19th Apr 2023 10:55am)
  • Tripadvisor is good for this type of thing by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 21st Apr 2023 10:27am)
  • Strange brew. Bramble if queue at brew too long by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 21st Apr 2023 10:25am)
  • Sugo for pasta. Paesano for some Neapolitan pizza. Maki and ramen/Nippon kitchen for Japanese. Topalobamba for Mexican. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 21st Apr 2023 9:09pm)
  • Roots and fruits (west end and Finnieston) Stalks and stems (South side) Locavore (Southside) Any Asian supermarket or world foods market. If you’re not finding what you want in the supermarkets that would be where I’d look. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 22nd Apr 2023 11:42pm)
  • Jobeye if you’re posh by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 4:21pm)
  • Depends on size and what you want as well. Prices will be by consultation for anyone half decent by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 6:38pm)
  • You’ll need to contact them for their price range. Line work is not rare- it’s a basic skill. Go shop around by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 9:21pm)
  • Pablo Escabaaaaa by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Apr 2023 4:44pm)
  • Go to Kelvingrove. It was built as part of the Great exhibition and is now a museum. It has some interesting collections but also some about Glaswegian culture and life too. There’s a giant park next door and you’re also walking distance from the botanic gardens. If you have a lunch time free I’d recommend grabbing a ticket for a Play a Pie and a Pint at the Oran Mor. It’s a wee glasgow institution and there’s works by some of our greatest local talent alongside some new fresh faces. In a converted church no less- what’s not to like? by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Apr 2023 10:17pm)
  • I’ve seen some great ones. And some ‘meh’. But it’s nice to do something different with your day by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Apr 2023 10:47pm)
  • Yeah that was recent unfortunately. The staff/events etc are all the same though as when it was an independent so I’ll give them a wee break. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 25th Apr 2023 10:56am)
  • Do you drive? There’s marianna’s in Newton mearns that does balanced meals and they supply nurseries/ old folks homes and folk like yourself who don’t have the time/love for cooking to do it for themselves. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 25th Apr 2023 10:55am)
  • Try Skills Development Scotland. They might be able to hook you up with a course or mentor by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 25th Apr 2023 6:53pm)
  • What are you talking about? That’s it currently by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 25th Apr 2023 9:40pm)
  • That’s depressing by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 26th Apr 2023 12:34pm)
  • Arts venue rented out the space to saramago. It will continue on as usual and hopefully someone good will fill the space. Imagine strangebrew got their hands on it. Place would be heaving. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 26th Apr 2023 5:59pm)
  • They’ve opened an arts venue… there’s a public benefit. So long as it continues in the vein of the original and the staff aren’t getting shat on I don’t really care who runs it. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 26th Apr 2023 7:22pm)
  • Nah they’re decent. Very supportive but it’s hard work. (All hospitality is I guess- but that place is HEAVING). I think you get out of it what you put in there. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th Apr 2023 10:47am)
  • How did you track him down? This is a great outcome. So pleased for you OP by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th Apr 2023 3:35pm)
  • Absolute dickheads. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 27th Apr 2023 4:01pm)
  • School kids are fucking feral at the moment. The number of videos of them stamping on each others heads and whatnot is terrifying. If the consequences are that they get decked by the popo then I think that’s fair enough. Play stupid games win stupid prizes. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 28th Apr 2023 2:15pm)
  • Make a poll. It will be interesting either way by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 28th Apr 2023 4:09pm)
  • High Cleuchern fishery towards East Kilbride is decent by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Apr 2023 7:42am)
  • You’ve answered your own question… the buildings are 100+ years old and the cost of renovations was deemed prohibitive when the septic tanks were functional. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Apr 2023 1:42pm)
  • But lots of parcels of land were owned independently or part of different boroughs which didn’t opt into paying to be added to the infrastructure by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Apr 2023 2:23pm)
  • Costco. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 30th Apr 2023 7:52am)
  • Bearing in mind that this is mostly locals on the page- we don’t make much use of hotels etc so I don’t have any intel on the apartment itself. There are no castles in Glasgow city centre so if you’re wanting to explore Glasgow then it’s as good an option as any. It’s based in a nice quiet, affluent part of town. The West End is our student district. Historically it was a bit more bohemian than the city centre and has a lot of independent traders. It has a great food culture. You’re handy for kelvingrove, kelvinhall, glasgow Uni, botanic gardens and the kelvin walkway. All of which are worth exploring. The subway system in glasgow is very small and runs in a circle- within 5/10 minutes you can be in the city centre where you can see the cathedral/more Victorian buildings than you can shake a stick at, and our gallery of modern art. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 30th Apr 2023 7:51am)
  • Loks is popular for this kind of thing by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 1st May 2023 10:53am)
  • If you’ve never been to kelvingrove take a wee trip there. If you have some spare cash there’s lots of lovely patisseries, pastel de natas, Japanese cloud pancake shops all nearby. Great wee treat. Go have a poke around the uni as well. It’s lovely on a sunny day. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 6th May 2023 5:54pm)
  • There’s the hunterian museums at the Uni have some interesting collections too. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 6th May 2023 6:18pm)
  • Nope it’s free entry. Unless they had a special exhibition on that was time limited etc by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 6th May 2023 7:16pm)
  • I wouldn’t say that there’s an area that has a higher proportion of black people in glasgow. FYI : I’m not black. I’d say that there’s a very small black population and nothing recognisable as a homogenous group. (Whereas the Indian/Pakistani population is well represented and there’s a few areas where they are v populous.) I’d move to whichever area you like the feel of. West end and the Southside is the most cosmopolitan. Some suburbs are better than others. I grew up in the burbs and never met a black person till I was a teenager. So you’ll meet similar people of similar experience and they might say dumb things which isn’t great but is way better than it was. While outright racists do exist- you’re unlikely to be running in the same circles as them. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 7th May 2023 1:36am)
  • If it’s what your budget allows : fine. But historically it has a history of some antisocial behaviour and lack of investment by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 7th May 2023 1:54am)
  • Grab a hotel in Edinburgh and go be tourists for the day by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 7th May 2023 5:18pm)
  • Yeah it’s really bad. Has caught me out a few times when trains have been cancelled. I’m with virgin by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 8th May 2023 12:45pm)
  • Central station is the obvious choice by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 8th May 2023 3:59pm)
  • Something like the glad cafe would be perfect by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 8th May 2023 7:23pm)
  • Portavadie on Loch fyne has accessible cottages and apartments. Good wee walks, local villages are all lovely. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 9th May 2023 9:02am)
  • Art of engraving by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 9th May 2023 4:14pm)
  • Newlands bakeries in the Southside do them too by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 9th May 2023 4:25pm)
  • Whereabouts in the city is she? Would she be interested in volunteering somewhere in the hopes of it opening her to meeting new people? Or is she interested in learning something new at a night class? by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 12th May 2023 3:00pm)
  • Langside collage has some fab courses. Everything from cake decor, flowercraft to academia by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 12th May 2023 5:41pm)
  • Calderglen park pretty perfect for a saunter and entertaining small children by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 13th May 2023 11:15am)
  • HMV probably does it as well by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 16th May 2023 9:06am)
  • Definitely the Bothy over Bo’vine. Ubiq chip might be a shout (even though it’s now owned by arseholes it’s interior etc is still charming). Oran Mor could probably cater for you too. (Same story is now owned by an arsehole but is a charming space.) There’s also Babbity Bowsters in the Merchant city might fit your remit by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 17th May 2023 9:28am)
  • I genuinely have no idea how bo’vine is still open to be honest. It’s just bland. Extremely middle of the road and doesn’t feel special. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 17th May 2023 9:36am)
  • It was bought by Greene King which is a large pub chain consortium not known for great quality. Also Greene King is owned by a Chinese property mogul. So just sad that a Glasgow institution is no longer locally owned. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 17th May 2023 11:17am)
  • Fffff that’s depressing by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 17th May 2023 12:09pm)
  • It depends on how much you spend. I hire a desk in spaces- it’s a quiet space desk but I can use the communal areas too if I wish. Communal areas you end up overhearing bits of meetings/general chatter/people going for coffee no more than your average office noise. I like it. It feels quite dynamic and the amenities are nice. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 17th May 2023 2:39pm)
  • Nah oran Mor is G1. So at least it’s our home grown bastardly business conglomerate. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 17th May 2023 5:00pm)
  • Put gas cannisters on local Fb page- someone will come take them as it saves them paying the deposit when they go for a refill. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 17th May 2023 8:41pm)
  • First bus is just the name of the main bus operator. The x23 is a mcgills bus- smaller operator. But yeah, travelling via Buchanan bus station might cut your commute a fair bit by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th May 2023 12:32am)
  • Giffnock soccer club has loads of women’s teams by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th May 2023 2:56pm)
  • Depends on the area. Living somewhere with nothing happening/shitehole plus a commute would be a no by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th May 2023 6:34pm)
  • You know child benefit is £90 a month. And statuatory mat pay is £172 a week? Young mothers and children are so vulnerable. I couldn’t survive on this with no savings. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th May 2023 6:30pm)
  • Given how emotive it is not being able to provide for your child then 100% it would make so much difference having someone provide something for you. I don’t know why you’re being so crass. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th May 2023 6:37pm)
  • Alright Victor Meldrew. Bet you don’t pay for a round either. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th May 2023 6:44pm)
  • God forbid anyone ever gets to have surplus of an item which they rely on multiple times a day. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 18th May 2023 6:43pm)
  • Honestly- no. You’d really be stretching the notions of what is scenic. If you’ve only done the city centre/west end you might enjoy the south side. Either hop off a train from central at crossmyloof and you’re in Shawlands/strathbungo/Queen’s Park or the train to langside and you’re in battlefield/other side of Queen’s Park. Good area for a poke about. Nice park. Food. Vibes. I think it’s the 55 bus from town or the 6. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 19th May 2023 11:54am)
  • It’s no-mow May. Better for the bees. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 19th May 2023 2:30pm)
  • The OP literally said around Glasgow so I kept my recommendations to Glasgow. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 19th May 2023 8:31pm)
  • Maggie Mays often has live music. Sometimes there’s gigs at 13th note or Mono. Or walk over to howling Wolf in city centre. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 19th May 2023 8:48pm)
  • I’d book anything and then you can always change once you’re here and settled by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 20th May 2023 10:49pm)
  • Gaga is fantastic. Take a wee trip through to the west end and there’s lots of independent restaurants/bakeries etc. You can take the subway (it goes in a circle) your closest will be st Enoch or Buchanan st and get off at hillhead or kelvinbridge. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 22nd May 2023 8:25am)
  • “Oh no- the consequences of my actions…” If your small business can’t afford to pay its staff fairly then you don’t have a business by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 22nd May 2023 1:39pm)
  • Honestly just Google image search. Art is subjective. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 22nd May 2023 10:30pm)
  • You’re 17- minimum wage is fine. Everyone has to start somewhere. Why not try and get some work experience- anywhere! Whether it’s sorting trolleys in Asda, washing cars, cleaning tables or stuffing envelopes. Having a bit of money allows you to broaden your experiences and visit new places for new opportunities. If you’re not sure what you want to do, consider taking a couple of years out to make some money. Pay for your own holiday abroad. Figure out what your interests are and then maybe look at going to college to explore these. There’s a lot of pressure for you to have it all figured out straight away- it’s not necessary but you absolutely have to do something. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 24th May 2023 12:25am)
  • Eh there actually is. There’s a drama course at glasgow Clyde college as a local option. If you’re interested in acting, get involved with local amateur theatre. Build up some hours and some confidence. Make some contacts. Learn how it all works. You’ll only stay on min wage forever if you get lazy and either don’t try and get sacked all the time or if you can’t be bothered to move because it’s comfortable. Get a solid cv of experience and move onto higher skilled roles by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 24th May 2023 12:55am)
  • Honestly the tenements are better built than many modern builds so I wouldn’t rule them out of your search. The kind of flats you linked to exist all over the city but particularly in the suburbs of new towns like East Kilbride, livingstone etc by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 24th May 2023 8:13am)
  • Honestly I think the dog might have got a fright but will be picking up on your mad rager vibes. Are you ok? Like beyond this? It’s quite a rant. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 24th May 2023 7:29pm)
  • Glad to hear it- it’s hard online to tell whether folk are just effing and jeffing or whether they’re about to go off the deep end because something tipped them over. Just give yourself and your dog a wee treat and a cuddle. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 24th May 2023 7:42pm)
  • Aye I’m in the burbs. It’s boring but it’s quiet! Come join us on the dark side by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 24th May 2023 9:52pm)
  • She is best calling or emailing student services- they’ll be able to tell her if it’s been released. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 25th May 2023 10:09am)
  • Depends what kind of group you are. Glam? Arty? Rockers? Realistically if you’re a large group you should book ahead to avoid disappointment. I like topalobamba and Panang for the cocktails/upbeat vibe. If you are looking for a one size fits all space then there’s an all bar one across the road. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 25th May 2023 10:13am)
  • The irony of them using a pedestrianised area to protest the LEZ by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 25th May 2023 10:10am)
  • Metro is the way forward. Mon the trams by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th May 2023 5:29pm)
  • Hello if this falls through I’d be interested too. Hope your wife/mother in law is on the mend by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th May 2023 5:27pm)
  • You could go private but you’d have to pay for it and the prep as well. Sandyford appts get released adhoc- I just kept the website sitting in the background when I was working and refreshed every so often and struck lucky. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th May 2023 6:47pm)
  • No idea to be honest as I’d forget about it sporadically. I think I had it going in the background of my computer for about a week or so before I spotted some open spots by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 26th May 2023 8:48pm)
  • So I basically got trapped in my flat as the police shut off both ends of my street. And the place is a mess and some folk were not ok. So beyond that series of inconveniences- fine. But really, it’s beyond me why the city has to turn into a shit-tip any time somebody wins something. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 28th May 2023 12:13am)
  • Depends if he does the same for you. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 28th May 2023 12:17am)
  • So it might be worth joining the student room online as there might be some people from your college/subject that would be good to connect with. For work join the glasgow bartenders club on Facebook. Lots of temporary and permanent vacancies advertised. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 28th May 2023 12:17am)
  • Seems mad that we would fling out someone who paid to be educated here and has created a life here for themselves with meaningful work. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 28th May 2023 8:10pm)
  • He’s volunteering for charities. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 28th May 2023 9:39pm)
  • He’s probably not allowed to do paid work as a condition of his visa but is giving back way more than most would in his position. Voluntary work is work. There’s so many organisations doing amazing things that are facilitated by volunteers. They deserve all the appreciation. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 28th May 2023 9:37pm)
  • He’s not allowed to do paid work on an asylum visa and very few companies sponsor visas anyway. I’d agree that yes- the uni should be more involved and proactive. I think their careers service is mostly lip service. But with the number of overseas students that we now deal with there is just not the staff to coordinate this. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 28th May 2023 9:44pm)
  • Having a student visa doesn’t stop life and opportunities from happening (or not.) While the Japanese visa system is very stringent- they’re also much fairer about recognising talent and supporting visa’s to develop their workforce. They recognise that the insular nature of their business history can prove to be a hindrance on an international scale. They have learned from their past. What’s our excuse? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 28th May 2023 10:40pm)
  • Where are you staying (area if you’re worried about stalkers) and I’ll say if there’s something in a better transport line/nearer. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th May 2023 8:45pm)
  • If you’re near to whitecraigs station then it’s not an awful commute- But it’s a boring posh suburban area so not somewhere you’ll want to be spending a great deal of time and you’re limited time wise for trains returning back. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th May 2023 11:27pm)
  • David’s bridal is closing and has a big sale on. Might be worth a look for a bargain by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th May 2023 11:33pm)
  • I can see options for premier inns in/ Near East Kilbride. Ek is probably just as far out as Newton mearns but means you can get the night bus home which runs till 4.30 am. Prices seem pretty decent tbh by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 29th May 2023 11:31pm)
  • Lighthouse is still ‘temporarily closed’ unfortunately. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 30th May 2023 10:02am)
  • There’s no story. Use your imagination. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 30th May 2023 5:16pm)
  • There’s no story. Use your imagination. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 30th May 2023 5:16pm)
  • Strangebrew or bramble for some sort of eggy concoction for breakfast. Crabshakk for an opulent lunch or dinner. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 30th May 2023 10:38pm)
  • Thanks to the parks, Glasgow has many ‘nature corridors’ so it’s not unknown to see wildlife in the city centre. There’s usually plenty of rubbish for them to scavenge on. If it’s a white rabbit, I’d presume it’s a pet who has been abandoned. People are shit. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 30th May 2023 10:34pm)
  • Well, we have to kick it off with the abc. It was many things in its lifetime- an ice rink, a theatre, a cinema but in the early 00s it was a music venue and it was class. There was a smaller room (abc2) which was great for dance nights or smaller groups and a huge room for big gigs. The sound was great, the bar was tiny and inconvenient for the size of the place but it was too good to really care. The disco ball was the biggest in Europe. And I think cost about a grand to turn on. But it was great when bands opted into it. There was a 3rd bar space in the venue called the ice bar which was a bit of a no man’s land but the whole venue was so big it was a proper jaunt from one end to the other. Sadly it caught fire when the art school burned down the first time and that was the end of that. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 7:59am)
  • All the things in st Enoch that are new are situated at one end- that will probably be the last end of development and they’ll be tied into shorter preferential leases which is probably how they opened there anyway. You won’t miss out. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 8:17am)
  • You’re dead right. It was such a weird space- but easier to get served than the narrow bar corridor in the main room. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 9:00am)
  • Yeah it did feel weird but it’s about as relevant to the latest generation of young people as the shack so it felt fitting. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 1:00pm)
  • Open university. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 3:23pm)
  • There will be police on the roads testing. Wouldn’t chance it. Just walk to the train station by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 4:13pm)
  • Sleep in van, park it somewhere and come back for it the following weekend or whatnot. Best of both worlds. And get a wee ice cream from nardinis. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 4:44pm)
  • They sell children’s tickets. It’s meant to be a family friendly event. Have you been before? I think it’s more low key than you’re expecting. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 4:46pm)
  • Shut. Up. If you want a nice time somewhere that has built up a good reputation through word of mouth do not go shouting about it online. You just spoil it for everybody. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 5:57pm)
  • Tenements don’t tend to have private gardens. Further Southside like Clarkston and giffnock are very expensive. If you can afford it -great. For rail links with cheaper properties in quiet areas you could consider parts of rutherglen, cambuslang, Hamilton, East Kilbride. But obviously the commute is longer the further out you go. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 6:15pm)
  • Finding a rental that will accept 4 dogs is going to be a really tough job. In glasgow we have one main hospital (Queen Elizabeth) and a few satellite smaller hospitals around the suburbs. (Victoria, Hairmyres, Wishaw) Your budget will dictate where you can stay really, but Glasgow has been hit hard by the housing crisis and rental properties are scarce. Competition is high and some are paying wads of cash upfront or paying more per month in order to secure a property. If your salary is about £37k that equates to about £2,300 after tax per month. Bills are not included in a rental and you’d be expected to pay your gas, electricity (both v expensive currently), tv license if you choose to have one, factors fee if you’re in a shared block of flats and probably a doggy day care from the sounds of things. You can filter on Rightmove by price to get an idea of what might be feasible for you/what you’re drawn to. But it’s going to be difficult. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 7:59pm)
  • So buying a house is probably easier than renting if you can afford it because then you don’t have to deal with the ‘no pets’ conundrum. That said; the market in lots of areas of the city is very buoyant with homes selling for 30-40% more than the asking price. If you filter rental properties on Rightmove at £600 pcm I am not seeing any that seem ideal to have 4 dogs in. Can you come over for a vacation to see what things are like? A lot of people really struggle with the Scottish accent and while it’s not the dumpster fire of current American politics- it’s not a rose garden either. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 8:20pm)
  • A year would be very unusual. I think a couple of months is probably more accurate unless your previous owners are moving into a new build with a definite move in date far in the future. Would suggest finding a good mortgage broker when you get here / when you have a job offer to figure out what is feasible for you. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 8:29pm)
  • Yeah it wasn’t a definitive list tbh by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 9:03pm)
  • If you’re happy to commute then maybe consider Ayrshire. But you tend to find the further away from the cities you go that attitudes can get a bit more parochial- so really depends what you value more. Insuring American cars can be quite costly here also-a lot of insurance companies won’t touch them so maybe consider that also. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 9:07pm)
  • America is much bigger than the Uk. Not all garages would fix/be able to source parts for imported cars. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 9:13pm)
  • War is trendy? Get a grip by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 9:10pm)
  • Honestly… yeah the logic makes sense but that’s just not how Britain works. Love some bureaucracy. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 9:18pm)
  • Honestly that’s not a popular take here and I’d recommend considering yourself as an immigrant as ex-Pat is a really loaded statement. It’s a bit right wingy/boomery. There is some anti- American sentiment that you should be aware of before you come. It’s based on the usual stereotypes. Would recommend not fuelling the fire on it by insisting on being known as an ex pat. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 9:24pm)
  • Genuinely can’t recommend a visit enough as the reality versus the dream can be quite different- particularly at the moment as things have been amplified by post covid/ukraine/Brexit/independence movement/cost of living crisis. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 9:25pm)
  • I think in certain circles (Conservatives/right wingers etc) they’ll still look down their noses at immigrants (and put in place legislation like Brexit which shot themselves in the foot) but anyone you will want to spend time with would consider that we all came from somewhere originally. You don’t have to be indigenously Scottish to be Scottish. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 9:33pm)
  • I sympathise entirely. For a country created in the spirit of the right to freedom, it is one of the most dangerous places in western society. https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/career-planning/looking-job Hope you find what you’re looking for by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 9:38pm)
  • Oh aye deffo- losing both sets of grandparents was the fashion choice of the year. Get tae fuck ya radge. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 9:48pm)
  • Lucky you. Death rates in Glasgows most deprived communities was twice that of more affluent areas. In Easterhouse it was nearly 3 times as many. https://gardeen.org.uk/data/EHRA_Covid_19_Summary_Report_2022_03_21_11_23_11.pdf That’s a lot of kids without grandparents. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 10:01pm)
  • Did you read the paper? It’s quite damning Govt—wise as basically states that local Govt provision disappeared entirely and that the community was supported by grassroots projects. I can’t see why a govt paper would admit that they were entirely neglectful and that this was the it one. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 10:12pm)
  • It’s actually a bit of a straw man argument as really it doesn’t matter if it was primary or secondary. Realistically; it is the trend. It’s not that cancer deaths were higher throughout covid- it’s that cancer deaths amongst people with covid were higher than those without. It’s not that pneumonia deaths were higher. It’s that pneumonia deaths amongst those with covid were higher than those without. There’s a common denominator there. And lots of people whose illnesses were escalated by it. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 31st May 2023 10:22pm)
  • It’s still not open so not sure of piano status by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Jun 2023 8:14am)
  • Lighthouse is still shut. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Jun 2023 2:59pm)
  • Area around the train station is a shithole. Doesn’t even matter which train station. Grab the bus tour, it will take you to the big hitters (cathedral/peoples palace/kelvingrove/riverside) You can hop on and off so if anywhere draws you in then you can go investigate. Both Buchanan galleries and st Enoch malls will be demolished. They want the city centre to have the neighbourhood feel that we have in the south side/west end / east end. It’s a better way to live so it’s a good move. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Jun 2023 2:57pm)
  • Honestly you’re spoiled for choice. Check tripadvisor for what’s popular by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 1st Jun 2023 9:38pm)
  • Probably somewhere like East Kilbride would tick a lot of your boxes. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Jun 2023 8:50am)
  • It’s an opportunity where there is none currently. Maybe people will be more keen to seperate their household waste if they know someone has to deal with / directly benefits from it. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Jun 2023 9:27am)
  • Minimum wage is grim as fuck. But the reality is that so many people are trapped in the financial strata that they are in due to a complicated and unfair structure of ‘benefits’ and tax credits. If they were able to get some cash in pocket to subsidise things then I wouldn’t turn my nose up at it. Collecting bottles doesn’t really equate to street cleaning either. It’s a side hustle that exists in so many other countries (western and non-western). In Germany you put your bottles beside the bin rather than inside as it means nobody is tempted to have to go through the bins. There’s ways for this to be more dignified on a grassroots level. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Jun 2023 10:45am)
  • I did St Vincent Smile and the consultation was free but was on one of their specified days. Very happy with service and result. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Jun 2023 1:08pm)
  • They offer finance options. Very friendly and non judgmental. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 2nd Jun 2023 2:33pm)
  • Girl gone international group on Fb. Great for meeting like minded woman while you’re travelling by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 3rd Jun 2023 2:16am)
  • Lismore or Ben Nevis in west end or park bar/scotia/babbity bowsters. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 5th Jun 2023 10:05pm)
  • It was a dirty shithole. Honestly did more to harm the queer community than anything else. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 6th Jun 2023 3:49pm)
  • Speak to skills development Scotland and business enterprise. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 7th Jun 2023 4:08pm)
  • https://www.sloansglasgow.com/ceilidh Friday night ceilidh at Sloans by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 8th Jun 2023 2:32pm)
  • Just say “unemployed due to covid” it’s valid. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 9th Jun 2023 12:14pm)
  • Try Rutherglen by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 9th Jun 2023 5:52pm)
  • Housing associations are ‘social’ housing providers. Often homes are allocated on the basis of need and so there is a points system associated with them. If you’re homeless with children you will be higher on the list than say, a single person who currently lives with their parents. People are downvoting it as it’s just not that easy to get social housing and also £450 for a 2 bed apt isn’t that bad. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 9th Jun 2023 9:10pm)
  • Unfortunately the UK govt (note that this is different from the Scottish govt) appear to be doing everything that they can to erode the safety net that is there to care for the neediest in society. What we have isn’t perfect but it is definitely better than nothing. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 9th Jun 2023 9:38pm)
  • Fellow underground Carparker. That courtyard is just an echo-chamber dead space. It’s quite depressing. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 10th Jun 2023 11:03am)
  • Do something related to one of your interests. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 10th Jun 2023 8:37pm)
  • Nope. The bureaucracy of teaching and poor behaviour across the socio-economic divide means that more teachers are leaving than ever. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 11th Jun 2023 9:12am)
  • That hotel doesn’t have any heating in winter either. Very dated by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 11th Jun 2023 9:11am)
  • Go to crossbaskets castle by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 11th Jun 2023 5:41pm)
  • I work in the same sector. It really depends on whether your partner wants to file their own taxes or not. Sounds great that they’re recognising and rewarding their contribution. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 11th Jun 2023 7:42pm)
  • What about driving out to Ayrshire and doing dinner at the brig o doon ? by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 11th Jun 2023 9:25pm)
  • Mailboxes etc by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 13th Jun 2023 3:53pm)
  • Cottages.com by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 13th Jun 2023 3:55pm)
  • Phone the venue or speak to them on social media. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 13th Jun 2023 4:33pm)
  • Timorous beasties… not cheap though by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 14th Jun 2023 10:20am)
  • Surely common sense prevails and you know what is good or bad? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 15th Jun 2023 9:00pm)
  • I don’t think any of those have car parks. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 16th Jun 2023 10:52am)
  • It’s about a 5 min walk to st Enoch or Buchanan st subway stations to central station by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 16th Jun 2023 11:10am)
  • Come for a visit and see for yourself before you sign yourself up for living in an area with higher crime. You might not like glasgow irl as much as you do on paper by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 17th Jun 2023 10:37am)
  • Have you got a job in Glasgow? Would you not be better getting something closer to Mull? If you have a tiny 1l older car I don’t know that I’d have the confidence that it would get me through the 4hr commute by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 18th Jun 2023 3:49pm)
  • I think this might pre-date the park, if it is in the area that I think it is… It’s part of a drinking fountain that was installed by Gilmorehill Hydropathic. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 18th Jun 2023 7:49pm)
  • https://preview.redd.it/9oup2opzyt6b1.jpeg?width=1800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=0cd99cc7d11a15e7acd6ef0eb295e4f3422cc879 I don’t have a picture of the fountain but this was the original Gilmorehill House that was later turned into the Hydro. All demolished and replaced with Glasgow Uni buildings. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 18th Jun 2023 8:48pm)
  • Yup that’s the one. Predates the park and the uni. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 18th Jun 2023 8:46pm)
  • There’s a lot of demand with lots of queues for tickets on the door. They’re only releasing them in 2 week batches. Just follow Goma on social media. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 18th Jun 2023 11:19pm)
  • It’s just the mating call for certain folks. Same as a glasgow Uni accent- gives folks an outward signifier of how they identify themselves and their social background. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 19th Jun 2023 11:07pm)
  • Each to their own. I can’t be dealing with a plummy twat accent either. I’m sure there’s a happy medium somewhere. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 19th Jun 2023 11:12pm)
  • It’s just worth considering the demographics of accents are often place-based and index linked to local economies… So while it might not be pleasing to your ear- it’s an accent some folk grow up with and it limits their social mobility. So while it’s fine to make a note of it and have your preferences etc- just remember that it is a very political thing and a huge signifier of the breadth of lived experience and inequity in Glasgow. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 19th Jun 2023 11:52pm)
  • As someone who went to Glasgow Uni… there’s a definite classism towards glaswegian dialect and so many people lose their ‘brogue’ for a plummier cousin. It’s partially due to having to work in an international context and be understood by a broad swathe of people… but it’s also a little class signifier. If you don’t have an ear for accents you might not clock it, but if you’re in the west end a lot or follow the arts and culture scene in Glasgow it’s largely unavoidable. https://youtu.be/dsHcEBeNt-g Wee bit of Victor and Barry to get you educated. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 12:17am)
  • Oh it’s a well recognised phenomenon for decades- hence Alan cumming sending it up in the 1980s. Ah ha! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 12:23am)
  • Can confirm by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 12:42am)
  • It’s a sign of intelligence mispronouncing words because it means you’ve been reading them and absorbing them without hearing them out loud in a real life context. Hope that makes you feel a bit better! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 9:08am)
  • I hate to point it out: but the folk with this accent that you’re talking about aren’t making it to a geriatric age. Statistically higher morbidity rates, a culture of suspicion of those in positions of power (Drs/Social work/Professionals/Lawyers/Teachers/Police) and not referring to health care until it is ‘too late’ means that you are not going to see these people at your work in geriatric care. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 9:14am)
  • To be fair: if you have only been in glasgow as an adult you haven’t grown up recognising the culture or the bias that are in place during the first periods of socialisation (eg: your formative years.) by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 9:21am)
  • I’m not going to point out areas for you to go hear what you haven’t experienced like some sort of poverty safari. Just recognise that these places exist and try not to be judgy. Whether it’s an adopted accent or an inherited one: there’s reasons behind it and they’re not always out of personal choice. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 9:30am)
  • Yeah I don’t think that point stands up when it comes to discussing the lived experience of growing up Glaswegian, navigating the Uk and Scottish class systems and experiencing language bias. Adult Americans are free to their opinion but they cannot tell us what it actually is to be a Glaswegian child. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 9:44am)
  • I don’t think that insinuating that everyone is on drugs is valuable insight. It can cut both ways: this is not one of those times. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 10:05am)
  • Sorry I thought you were discussing this OPs thread rather than just generalised. And can confirm you’re not accusing anyone of taking drugs. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 10:44am)
  • It’s known as code switching. It’s a way to assimilate. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 10:49am)
  • Sounds a bit Tory. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 10:45am)
  • The colonial spirit is alive and well. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 11:17am)
  • Which one did you grow up in? That’s where you’re from. You’ve only lived in Glasgow since you were 25. In conversations where you’re discussing formative years- if you grew up in the highlands then yours are based in the highlands. Therefore you’re from the highlands. If you meet people abroad and they ask where you’re visiting from - then that’s Glasgow because that’s where you live. That’s your lived experience. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 11:41am)
  • It’s been under threat for years as they want to develop flats on the site by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 1:37pm)
  • That was pretty much the course things were running on pre-covid. Only pre-covid the bugbear was building too many student flats. Now the moan is that there isn’t enough. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 20th Jun 2023 4:59pm)
  • Speak to student services at the university. The student room forum is also popular with Uk students. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Jun 2023 11:41pm)
  • Gosh that’s depressing. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 21st Jun 2023 11:40pm)
  • That shouldn’t be legal. I hope it isn’t. Fuck that landlord. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 22nd Jun 2023 12:27pm)
  • Cathouse might open as a one off. seeing as Guns and Roses are playing by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 22nd Jun 2023 8:03pm)
  • Cathouse to dance to muse tunes? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 22nd Jun 2023 8:02pm)
  • Ticket for Banksy exhibit action at Goma. It’s open till 5am by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 22nd Jun 2023 8:32pm)
  • Sorry didn’t realise this was the night before-that’s a nah. Probably the night of the show. Howlin wolf is good for live music. It’s a late bar. 3am close I think. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 22nd Jun 2023 8:46pm)
  • Just outside of Glasgow there’s crossbasket castle which is also a hotel by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 24th Jun 2023 12:05am)
  • Monki (top of Buchanan st just outside and inside the entrance to the mall) goes up to a size 24. I sometimes look like I’m dressed like a clown. It can be a bit out there. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 24th Jun 2023 7:13pm)
  • Niche optical tailor. Not everyone’s taste in glasses but the service is amazing if you like their style by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 25th Jun 2023 8:29pm)
  • The roads in Shawlands are a mess. They either need better one way systems, permit only parking or they need to pay folk to get rid of their tenement gardens to broaden the roads/move pavements because it’s just awful visibility-wise and yet still some folk drive like absolute wankers through it. Does Shawlands have a community council? If not it definitely should. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 25th Jun 2023 8:33pm)
  • Another vote for skills development Scotland. Or if you’re feeling brave then go temping for a bit and try your hand at a few things without having to get over invested. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 26th Jun 2023 11:07pm)
  • Mearns canine lodge have a great reputation by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 27th Jun 2023 1:50pm)
  • Honestly if you can’t find an opportunity in this country I don’t know how you’ll fare in a foreign country. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 27th Jun 2023 5:47pm)
  • Halloween is reasonably big. We celebrated it before it was Halloween. The traditional holiday pre-Christianisation was Samhain and lots of the traditions still exist in some form or another. There’s plenty of club nights out. Not much catering to sober folk. If you live in suburbia you might have spooky neighbours that organise a party. The kids go trick or treating (or guising as it is known here) and it’s mostly child-centric. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 27th Jun 2023 5:45pm)
  • Tell your friend to join Reddit and ask for themselves. If you don’t know anything about it then there’s no point by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 28th Jun 2023 6:03pm)
  • They should definitely know more about their chosen subject then by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 28th Jun 2023 9:20pm)
  • Cheers pal by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 29th Jun 2023 5:27pm)
  • Get a job and meet some new people by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 29th Jun 2023 9:58pm)
  • Don’t come back if you don’t like it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 1st Jul 2023 11:02am)
  • That shop hasn’t been there for about 10 years by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 2nd Jul 2023 9:15pm)
  • Either a bowling club or the British legion? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 5th Jul 2023 7:01pm)
  • I think you’ll struggle to get a nicer space that allows you to do your own catering. Try loks by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 5th Jul 2023 8:30pm)
  • Art of engraving in battlefield by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 7th Jul 2023 12:22pm)
  • So that you don’t have a projectile to launch by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 10th Jul 2023 5:07pm)
  • Junkyard in Hamilton by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 11th Jul 2023 5:15pm)
  • Rafas by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Jul 2023 8:13am)
  • The folk that owned the tiny store sold it off and it was the new owners who expanded/failed. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Jul 2023 6:06pm)
  • It was different people when it branched out. They sold it on. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Jul 2023 6:05pm)
  • Oh I can’t remember it was yonks ago but you’re lucky if the original place was open a year before they got an offer they couldn’t refuse. Hope they did well out of it. Was a great wee business. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Jul 2023 9:27pm)
  • I hope that person just has a record of starting up absolute beezers that go to shit. Original ramen Dayo was lovely. Regret every time I give them a chance these days. Lunch in their latest place in Finnieston was v poor value. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 12th Jul 2023 11:52pm)
  • If they could stop hiring corrupt people that would be a great start. It’s almost like they don’t check CVs before handing over 80k + salaries by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Jul 2023 9:44pm)
  • I think you’re doing yourself a disservice by not being here and flat hunting in person. The odds are not in your favour if you stay in Bulgaria. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 13th Jul 2023 9:46pm)
  • Brew74 in Stewartfield. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 16th Jul 2023 7:49pm)
  • It is so hard to get accommodation here that I think you’d be mad to give it up for the holidays. Lots of students have had to defer/go elsewhere due to not being able to find somewhere to live. Solves your storage problem! by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 17th Jul 2023 1:10pm)
  • Subway to kinning park and there’s a big one there by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Jul 2023 11:32am)
  • Anderston is a small region next to the city centre. It’s very handy for access to everything. I’ve no idea where you’re coming from to give recommendations for what you need. But the weather changes massively each day- it can be cold and wet in the morning and warm and sunny in the evening so always wear layers. The area directly around central station isn’t very nice. There can be a lot of trouble/unpleasant behaviour. Other than that; happy exploring! by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Jul 2023 11:31am)
  • Goals in Shawlands or the one in rouken Glen. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Jul 2023 2:39pm)
  • You’d need planning for it… not that easy by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 18th Jul 2023 11:15pm)
  • Depends on whether you’re attractive/a sociopath. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 19th Jul 2023 7:59am)
  • Are you looking for traditional bars/ alternative spaces/ money flashing places/ trendy? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 19th Jul 2023 10:51am)
  • I’d recommend speaking to admissions at your preferred college to work out what would be the best option for you. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 20th Jul 2023 11:58am)
  • If it’s a nice night you could head out to the beach. Ayr, Troon, Girvan and Barassie are all popular and not too far out. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 21st Jul 2023 12:12pm)
  • Pls consider reporting to the police. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 21st Jul 2023 2:37pm)
  • Nice one. Shite you had a bit of a scare but you made good choices given the circumstances by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 21st Jul 2023 2:40pm)
  • No. Once you’re in you’re in. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 22nd Jul 2023 11:53pm)
  • Port glasgow or Largs. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Jul 2023 9:16am)
  • Same reason they let the orange walks carry on. Can’t have one without the other. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Jul 2023 2:33pm)
  • I think the whataboutery of it is what allows it to go through with the council etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 24th Jul 2023 3:53pm)
  • It was such a good event (despite the weather). When we arrived there was a young Asian goth chap in a Siouxsie tshirt looking to buy a ticket. Nice guy but we couldn’t help him… and then an older retired looking guy shouted him over and said “Guess it’s your lucky day” and took him through with him. It was very kind and very heartwarming. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 26th Jul 2023 8:17am)
  • La vita spuntini on Gordon street also. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 26th Jul 2023 3:43pm)
  • So it’s not that easy. It’s quite hilly and a lot of older buildings don’t have good access. Trains and buses reasonably good. Taxis are hit and miss and subway is useless. What are you looking to do while you’re here? So you can be prepped in advance by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Jul 2023 3:19pm)
  • Some doors aren’t wide enough for access and there’s literally not space etc to change it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Jul 2023 5:54pm)
  • Burrel and kelvingrove you’ll be fine. Streetworks also fine. Re: artist run spaces… I can’t think of any to let you know by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 29th Jul 2023 5:53pm)
  • More affluent areas tend to have more visitors and therefore benefit from more stringent street cleaning/uplift services than the areas where there is no proximity to desirable spots. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 30th Jul 2023 12:03pm)
  • High cleuchairn are really friendly. I’m sure they’d have someone there to show you the ropes by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 31st Jul 2023 12:31am)
  • The canteen there is absolutely banging as well. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 31st Jul 2023 9:55am)
  • It’s only fixed hours for hot desking. If you hire a fixed space it’s access any time. I think that trying to ensure adequate security on-site for hotdeskers round the clock would be cost prohibitive as you have no way of predicting whether anyone will show up. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 31st Jul 2023 12:10pm)
  • Just being realistic I don’t know how you would ever afford it. I think there’s a reason why there’s a gap in the market. As a female; knowing that these spaces are being run with my personal security in mind and that there’s a moderating influence on site would be a bigger draw than networking. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 31st Jul 2023 1:12pm)
  • Honestly I can’t read that twaddle. No wonder traditional media is struggling with this pish getting column inches by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Aug 2023 12:54pm)
  • Itison or 5pm by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Aug 2023 1:09pm)
  • Porter and Rye. Hop on the subway at St Enoch or Buchanan St and get off at Kelvinbridge. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Aug 2023 1:08pm)
  • A friend was there for opening and was given a ticket/time to return at midday. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Aug 2023 1:12pm)
  • If the subway is off just walk it if you’re mobile. It’s not that far by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Aug 2023 6:29pm)
  • Glad cafe does sell alcohol but it’s not a bar experience. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 1st Aug 2023 6:31pm)
  • It’s historically a bit of a shitpit and so was relatively cheap. As such there’s a variety of social housing/asylum seekers in the general area. There also used to be a homeless hostel next to the park but I think that’s gone now. (Happy to be corrected). I’d recommend viewing flats there with an open mind, you can’t control who lives in your close and it can be the difference between a dream home and a hellscape. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Aug 2023 12:32pm)
  • It varies wildly from flat to flat depending on how desirable it is but look at battlefield, mount Florida, cathcart, govanhill strathbungo, Queen’s Park, crosshill if you really want to be in that general area. (Some of those are nicer than Shawlands tbh) by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Aug 2023 12:29pm)
  • Try individual estate agents websites- they might update those quicker than they do Rightmove. (Slater Hogg, Countrywide, Purple Bricks) There’s also Savills but it tends to be for more expensive properties and estates. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Aug 2023 12:35pm)
  • King Tuts? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Aug 2023 4:50pm)
  • They are. The offers over price can be totally misleading. Everything in the Southside area is quite attractive at the moment and so it might be worth considering east end? But even then it’s climbing as well by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Aug 2023 5:51pm)
  • The current escalation of prices for the Southside are a reasonably new thing. We didn’t have it in the 90s so it’s hard to say whether it will continue in an upward trajectory. Especially with the discussion of potential legislation of tenement maintainance. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Aug 2023 8:15pm)
  • I like the vue. Grosvenor is nice too for the experience by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 2nd Aug 2023 9:05pm)
  • Any good artist will be prebooked in advance. Contact them and get booked in. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 10:20am)
  • All the homes from the athletes village- anyone live in them? Are they decent? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 12:47pm)
  • Can you take the train into town instead? It’s a bit chaotic tbh by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 12:46pm)
  • People were not parking on Sauchiehall st to shop. The issues with sauchiehall street are to do with the gentrification of other streets (Buchanan) which leads to high rental costs no longer being feasible on this st. This doesn’t stop landlords from asking for ridiculous prices though. They don’t care if they are occupied as they’re sitting on the building/land as an asset. Often from overseas. Until we have more stringent rules regarding commercial property ownership, this will continue to cycle on across all streets as people get priced out and open in other areas. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 12:45pm)
  • Is it a big rental company? If so-chances are you’re fine. They need to take some security in lieu of a guarantor. If it’s a small private let I’d be more careful. Name them and maybe someone here will know if they’re real or not. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 8:14pm)
  • Call front desk at the hotel. They should sort it for you. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Aug 2023 7:40am)
  • It’s not for me. I’m not into the glorification of gang culture and have zero patience for the wee dicks running around the Southside in balaclavas. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 4th Aug 2023 10:08pm)
  • I’d say it’s fair to approach women in spaces for socialising. Bars, clubs, book signings, hobby groups etc. If you’re in a non-social space and you happen to get chatting with someone organically- you can invite them to meet you in a social space and exchange numbers etc. Women aren’t in supermarkets for your entertainment, we are busy. We aren’t in the library to meet men. We are busy. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 10:15am)
  • That’s absolute nonsense. If women aren’t being nice to you in daily life you a)need to consider the people you are around and b) need to consider what you’re putting out into the world. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 11:28am)
  • I think you need to broaden your interests/activities. Realistically if you find yourself boring how is anyone else meant to be interested? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 11:33am)
  • If you get chatting with someone enough at work that you want to know them better then ask if they’d like to socialise outside of work. It’s that easy. Not everything has to be a ‘date’. Make friends with women. We are people not things to be conquered or possessed. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 11:32am)
  • I think sometimes cushioning things doesn’t do people any favours as they only absorb what they want to hear. You’re dead right though. If they’ve never spoken to a woman they should be working out how to broaden their social group/meet new people rather than hard approaching women who are just trying to get through the day. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 11:44am)
  • Yes take advice from someone who sounds like they hate women. Sure fire success 😂 by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 11:40am)
  • Sooo he should leave them alone to do their job. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 11:47am)
  • Sorry if you can’t cope with educated women with opinions. We are quite normal but have had centuries of men telling us we are crazy or weird. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 11:46am)
  • It’s not taking a chance on love, it’s harassing someone trying to do their job. Their wants do not supersede the rights of others. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 12:02pm)
  • 100% feminist pal. Welcome to this century. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 12:02pm)
  • https://www.parklet.co.uk/parking_region-Glasgow-18.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjw5remBhBiEiwAxL2M917CJw6XpjhejCFHtDKHYUf8X2AYS0RVH5BZ9PpEV9ved7ig_5TBJRoC92sQAvD_BwE Keep an eye on here. Sometimes things come up for the Watson st underground Carpark by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 12:07pm)
  • There’s nothing wrong with sex toys. Unless you’re a prude. Quite happy with kids and a partner who doesn’t hate women- thanks. Don’t think it’s a crazy view that women should be able to live without harassment. If anyone is living with someone who spouts this kind of nonsense- it’s not ok and you deserve better. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 12:17pm)
  • Join a club, a class, a hobby group, trips set up for singles to socialise. Be open minded and go make some friends. Your life will be better for it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 12:24pm)
  • Belittling women for being busy when you’d prefer they weren’t IS misogyny. I never said I speak for all women, but we all speak from our own experience. And women tend to be more collectively conversational about these things so we have shared experiences. Sorry you don’t like it. (But leave us alone in supermarkets) by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 12:28pm)
  • It’s fine. It’s a bit rough around the edges and I’d always suggest to be careful but I don’t mind Cessnock. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 12:54pm)
  • Some bank accounts will have a charge per month for the account. You can negate this by having an agreed minimum amount paid into the account each month (salary etc) Check the terms before you sign up. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 12:55pm)
  • ![gif](giphy|KLzUI8rS2BqM0) by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 2:19pm)
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  • If you don’t like it here please leave. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 6:00pm)
  • You used to see lots of them but they seem to have died off a bit. Try merry go round and Kindr handl stores for good quality 2nd hand baby stuff by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 6:32pm)
  • Quite sad seeing mental illness happening irl. Would recommend getting help. Most folk are not stuck bragging about made up conquests 20 years ago. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 6:36pm)
  • Give it a go. Ideally I’d try when they first open by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 5th Aug 2023 8:54pm)
  • No idea about that line of work but popular job sites are S1 jobs, indeed or recruitment agencies. If you find google for local recruiters for your job specialty hopefully you’ll find some professionals who can tell you who is hiring. Visa sponsorship is hard to find. For many it’s easier to get a role in an international company and do an internal transfer/relocation once you’re established by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 6th Aug 2023 11:45pm)
  • Just go on one of the open days where you get a free consultation. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 7th Aug 2023 5:21pm)
  • It’s a nope from me. I got all of the treatment info and scans from the open day appt for free. That was with St Vincent Smile. Would happily recommend. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 7th Aug 2023 6:05pm)
  • It will be probably be real. It’s a cheap gemstone so not worthwhile making a fake of by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 8th Aug 2023 1:22am)
  • Far end of sauchiehall street. Near the sandyford clinic beyond the motorway. It’s maybe a 15 min walk- more like 20 if you’re unlucky with the traffic lights. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 8th Aug 2023 9:13am)
  • I think it depends what you want to see. Presuming you want to see both cities? I’d spend a day in Glasgow and the west end (accessible via subway or glasgow tour bus). The festival is on in Edinburgh so under no circumstances take a car there. It’s quite chaotic. Take the train through from Glasgow. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Aug 2023 12:16pm)
  • Sorry I totally glossed over the fact that it’s next month. Fringe festival and book festival is throughout august so you’ll be fine but as another poster says: it’s much nicer without a car. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Aug 2023 12:43pm)
  • Yes it would make sense to hire a car to visit the highlands but in the interest of actually enjoying anything/taking it in- I’d be mindful of how much time you allocate towards it. (Also Loch Ness is such a load of nothing. We have loads of lochs. It’s quite unremarkable.) by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Aug 2023 2:37pm)
  • Can you drive? Sometimes not being able to get to jobs is the clincher. No one wants to hire someone who always needs a lift or is late because of public transport by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 10th Aug 2023 8:47pm)
  • Speak to student services in the first instance. They’ll hopefully be knowledgeable enough about the visa process to point you in the direction of the correct home office dept. It does sound a bit suspicious. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 11th Aug 2023 12:25pm)
  • I’d speak to someone knowledgeable in the first instance and they can let you know whether to report to 101. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 11th Aug 2023 12:53pm)
  • Owners are decent to work for. Tips go to staff by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 12th Aug 2023 2:02pm)
  • Each to their own. Can’t say I’m getting my knickers in a twist about it. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 12th Aug 2023 11:10pm)
  • What an absolute scumbag. I’m glad the new folk have a unit in mind already though. I’m sure folk will vote with their feet by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 13th Aug 2023 9:32pm)
  • English isn’t their first language but still quite excellent. They took over the lease following Daniel running a restaurant there and being caught not paying his staff tips. Daniel is now messing them around on their lease agreement and changing locks. Daniel is a cunt. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 14th Aug 2023 12:04am)
  • Rab Ha’s by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 20th Aug 2023 4:40pm)
  • People wound up deferring last year due to this, it’s a real problem with no real solution other than dumb luck, having more money or looking outwith town and commuting by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 21st Aug 2023 12:06am)
  • scottishbeekeepers.org.uk Join an ABA so that you can become affiliated. Then you’ll have all the necessary information to answer any questions your neighbours might have. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 22nd Aug 2023 7:44pm)
  • Most of it is not overt but there’s still a lot of casual and throwaway semitism in glasgow. You’re less likely to see it in Giffnock, Clarkston and Mearns as that’s where the majority of the Jewish population live. Whenever the Israel:Palestine issue is brought up it can tread a very fine line into anti-semitism because generally people aren’t educated to know the difference between the different catchments of the Jewish faith (eg: orthodox/Zionism) and tar all with the same brush. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 25th Aug 2023 12:50pm)
  • Whereabouts in glasgow is your nanas? Catering companies tend to cover certain areas. For example Southside foods is a good option for you if your nana is Southside of Glasgow. I don’t know if they deliver though. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 26th Aug 2023 5:33pm)
  • In-towners can’t find tickets for that show so no idea. My hopes are pinned on a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend on social media by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 29th Aug 2023 12:16pm)
  • No, it’s not an original mercat cross. Was created by the Victorians, I think it’s the only one by a female designer. Hangings took place at Glasgow Green (there’s a plaque), in the prisons and in front of the Tolbooth (the original building would have extended from the steeple to Tontine lane). by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 29th Aug 2023 11:11pm)
  • Honestly just Google it as there’s too many options to list by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 30th Aug 2023 12:09pm)
  • The ones from Rude Cookies are the business by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 31st Aug 2023 4:15pm)
  • Mikaku is terrible quality. I think it’s the bottom rung next to yo sushi by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 2nd Sep 2023 11:06pm)
  • Either lanes out the back or they keep the bins at a lowered part of their garden at the front. That’s if the bin truck can get down the street- there can be a lot of congestion with bad parking by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 2nd Sep 2023 11:14pm)
  • I have the same and had mouth guards= ended up with headaches from the clenching against the guard. Then had Invisalign to correct my bite= teeth look better but I still clench. Botox in the tmj joint= finally some relief by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 2nd Sep 2023 11:13pm)
  • Either a lane out the back or they keep the bin in a shed/recess at the bottom. It can be tough even getting the bin lorry down the street though. Parking is bad. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 2nd Sep 2023 11:15pm)
  • Gay bars are all well documented online. Polo, dels, Katie’s bar, speakeasy, bonjour etc. Plus loads of non gay specific bars but v gay friendly. You can pick up black cabs around town or Uber app on your phone, glasgow isn’t a huge city though so quite walkable. I would have no problem walking from your hotel area (Finnieston) to the city centre in the daylight. It can be quite quiet at night at that end so would grab a taxi if you can. If it’s a big gig there might be an unofficial themed after party somewhere where you can dance with other fans etc. so keep an eye out for those on social media. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 3rd Sep 2023 11:01pm)
  • Yu ca taco so great Mexican home order kits. You have to order in advance though so no good if it’s on a whim by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Sep 2023 2:22pm)
  • Primark on argyle street, tends to be the cheapest. In store only. H&M also has stores on Argyle street and Buchanan street. Has some cheap basics. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 9th Sep 2023 4:31pm)
  • Does it matter? If it’s just a place to sleep revolver is clean and in a relatively safe area (right next door to gay district). Easily accessible. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Sep 2023 9:35pm)
  • St Vincent smile in Finnieston. Prices depend on how much work you need done. I think they only do Invisalign. They do offer free consultation days so that you can see you projected outcome and be given a timeline/price/identify any other issues needing addressed beforehand by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 12th Sep 2023 11:22am)
  • Some departments do but it varies. You’ll need to ask in your interview what it looks like for each role by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 12th Sep 2023 1:58pm)
  • It’s not cheap but Crabshakk deserves the hype it gets. Definitely good for a treat. Kapao is great too but less of an ‘occasion’ by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 14th Sep 2023 10:19pm)
  • Bishopbriggs is the blandest place on earth. There’s nothing decent there by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 14th Sep 2023 10:21pm)
  • Good, it’s a big unit so glad a local business is taking it. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 15th Sep 2023 6:00pm)
  • Somewhere with amenities that isn’t bland by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 15th Sep 2023 11:01pm)
  • Doesn’t make it good though by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 16th Sep 2023 8:59pm)
  • Crabshakk for upmarket, lovely quality seafood. Shawarma king for the best shawarma for informal lunch (not sit in) by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 17th Sep 2023 9:44pm)
  • All reclad. Not really hitting the mark these days on the brutalist front. Prob still a nightmare inside by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 18th Sep 2023 1:46pm)
  • They’re listed on companies house and their accounts are up to date so nothing to suggest they’re not legit by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 19th Sep 2023 2:10pm)
  • I’ve been in Shawlands since the 90s and it’s been ebbs and flows. 90s was quite vibrant and had a real mix of businesses. 00’s was a bit depressing with just a few of the quality old businesses remaining and a revolving door of bargain stores, hairdressers and takeaways. I’d argue that Strangebrew OG shop heralded a change of attitudes towards the area and more coffee shops/niche retail shops. The shop itself might not have been the catalyst but it’s pretty emblematic of a younger demographic opting into the area. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 19th Sep 2023 8:29pm)
  • If you’re not skint I’d just take a taxi to avoid the faff by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Sep 2023 9:07am)
  • Why not just go to another hostel? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Sep 2023 9:06am)
  • Glen who owned the record shop was such a good guy. I would often get stuff the day before the official release date from him. Small things but it was tremendously exciting stuff as a teenager. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Sep 2023 10:59am)
  • Yeah I would argue that it was desirable, but lots of people didn’t agree with me. I remember having the convo a lot at the time and being scoffed at as it would never be as popular as the west end. The shift in demographics was not as obvious pre-strangebrew. They didn’t cause the shift, but I’d say their arrival is a reasonable marker for pinpointing the temporal change in attitudes and how we arrive at where we are now. Plus I could still afford to buy a place there. I couldn’t now. Even if we weren’t in a cost of living crisis, the property prices in Shawlands have rocketed. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Sep 2023 10:58am)
  • I bought Vivienne Westwood stuff from there too. Was a great wee shop by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Sep 2023 11:03am)
  • Eurohostel is prob the most well known hostel in Glasgow. Grasshoppers popular also. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Sep 2023 3:34pm)
  • Eh it’s a great brunch spot actually and I’m just linking timelines with something easily tangible that local people now can recognise/remember. Similar to how the gentrification of Finnieston largely coincides with the opening of Crabshakk. Sorry you didn’t enjoy it. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Sep 2023 5:12pm)
  • Kelvingrove was 2006, Crabshakk 2009 and the hydro later in 2013. It fits pretty neatly into that timeline. Remember: I’m not talking about causal factors here. I’m just saying that you can see change happening with house prices at the same time that some acclaimed modern businesses opened. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 20th Sep 2023 7:15pm)
  • What are you interested in? There’s lots of societies at the Uni for different hobbies, they’re a great way to meet people I might have similar time to spare as yourself as a student. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 22nd Sep 2023 12:57pm)
  • Welcome to barrhead by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 23rd Sep 2023 6:08pm)
  • Ties in with the pre-Christian celebration of Mabon which is linked to the 2nd harvest of the year and the autumn equinox. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 23rd Sep 2023 6:14pm)
  • Proceed with great caution. I had someone had travelled over from Ireland and was given my address for a car. Was completely made up, no idea where they got my address from. They’d already paid a deposit on PayPal as well. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 25th Sep 2023 9:50pm)
  • Check itison for hotel & dinner deals. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 28th Sep 2023 9:31am)
  • I don’t think I have any issue with this. Area is dead space currently and so handy for everything. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 28th Sep 2023 10:20pm)
  • Matthew Bournes Romeo and Juliet is on at the Kings if you like Prokofiev by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 29th Sep 2023 5:00pm)
  • It’s set in an asylum and it’s ballet by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 30th Sep 2023 12:00am)
  • Crazyhairlady on insta. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 1st Oct 2023 7:32pm)
  • Giffnock, Clarkston or busby by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 2nd Oct 2023 1:00pm)
  • Stamperland has a higher proportion of social housing and is closer to the homeless unit in the park. There is some anti-social behaviour around the park. Proximity wise- it depends what end of stamperland you’re on. If your kid is at williamwood, carolside or st Joseph’s it’s a bit of a hike to school. Parking can be a shit show. It’s nice though overall. Like the points I made above are comparative with the rest of Clarkston rather than beirut so if it’s a quiet life you want it’s not a bad shout by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 2nd Oct 2023 5:57pm)
  • Are you Scottish with residency? You could contact skills development Scotland by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 4th Oct 2023 4:25pm)
  • Book sooner rather than later. I think the La Vita restaurants have some offerings on Xmas day also. T by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 6th Oct 2023 5:00pm)
  • When’s kings court was full of weird and wonderful alt shops. There was the witches shop, spyker, cyber, mr bens obviously and kozi by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 6th Oct 2023 5:22pm)
  • Kozi was a special wee shop. All the staff were really lovely and approachable. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 6th Oct 2023 5:38pm)
  • Ah that’s a shame as their festive menu/offering is pretty decent by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 6th Oct 2023 7:47pm)
  • That’s the background music in the coworking space that I use. Which is also the soundtrack to when I worked in cult clothing in nineteen canteen by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 7th Oct 2023 12:56am)
  • Crabshakk always a winner. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 8th Oct 2023 10:42pm)
  • This comes up a lot and the answer is always - get a hobby. We don’t know what your interests are. But there’s all sorts of sport, cultural, arts or heritage groups out there- informal and formal. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 9th Oct 2023 7:23am)
  • I think the 2nd is looking down renfield street. The dark building to the left hand side was replaced by the odeon cinema- originally the Paramount theatre which opened in 1934 by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 9th Oct 2023 9:38am)
  • Abject poverty, no work rights, no right to time off and malnutrition…. Those were the days… by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 9th Oct 2023 5:12pm)
  • Find something you’re interested in- a hobby. Maybe if you like dancing you’ll enjoy something like Zumba or clubbercise… then maybe you’ll make some connections for people to go out with. Wouldn’t recommend going clubbing on your own. For your safety and your enjoyment by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 9th Oct 2023 5:10pm)
  • Really depends on your budget and interests. Afternoon tea at willow tea rooms? Spa day at the blytheswood? Or sausage roll from greggs and a saunter around kelvingrove? by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 12th Oct 2023 10:51am)
  • Really depends on what kind of music/style you like and your budget. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 12th Oct 2023 10:50am)
  • I don’t think that’s really a thing. You might pick up a pre-theatre deal at two fat ladies or La lanterna. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 12th Oct 2023 12:53pm)
  • Probably the cathouse is a good bet. It’s on Union street. Pubs nearby; the solid, rufus t, drury street all in your wheelhouse. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 12th Oct 2023 12:50pm)
  • Before tenements were reconfigured into larger living spaces from room and kitchens it was common to have communal toilets. Originally they were outside. But during the slum clearances of the early 20th century they were installed in the landing of each tenement. Often they were added to the building as a small multi floor extension to the landing/stairs and you can still view this outcropping on lots of current tenements from the exterior. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 12th Oct 2023 7:26pm)
  • It’s Scots baronial style. Very popular in the Victorian era which is when a lot of the tenements were built. So just fashionable for the era. I’d imagine access varies by property. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 12th Oct 2023 9:09pm)
  • Stirling. Go see the castle and some hills en route. Do the Wallace monument if you’re feeling hardy by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 18th Oct 2023 11:31pm)
  • Their sossig is not the average chippy one. Tis very naice by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 19th Oct 2023 10:10am)
  • Go hand out your cv in pubs and restaurants. Hospitality work has the flexibility that you need for the limit hours you can work by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 22nd Oct 2023 4:19pm)
  • Depends what you’re looking for really but there’s a lot of options over at spiers wharf by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 22nd Oct 2023 4:18pm)
  • The more the merrier. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 23rd Oct 2023 7:22pm)
  • It’s not amazing but we quite like doing it as a change of routine. It’s a wee novelty to be kicking around a glasgow park in the dark. Wouldn’t bother if I didn’t have kids, might be a laugh if you’re making a night of it with dinner/drinks by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Oct 2023 10:57am)
  • Slay has a men only event on and also a rocky horror event by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 24th Oct 2023 1:02pm)
  • Honestly they’re all probably lies as well. She’s purposefully only giving you a surface level view. Consider why you’re happy to throw so much at this relationship and question why you don’t expect more or you’ve settled for this. There’s lots of people out there who won’t treat you like a second class citizen. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 25th Oct 2023 9:48am)
  • Catty has always been queer friendly to be fair. But I wouldn’t say it’s a queer venue. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 25th Oct 2023 9:51am)
  • Try smf property. They did mine last year (not a tenement but an older house). Was no drama and fair price by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 25th Oct 2023 7:44pm)
  • It’s optional but you get discounts if you use it. It costs nothing to download so worth doing. Express supermarkets are often a bit more expensive than the large superstores. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 26th Oct 2023 7:52am)
  • Honestly that’s a really patronising thing to ask. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 28th Oct 2023 8:19am)
  • It’s just you’re a grown man who can read/research. I don’t even know why you’d want/need to go to the gorbals as a tourist. It’s just a residential area. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 28th Oct 2023 2:39pm)
  • There’s loads of entitled wee shits in mearns that think they’re untouchable. They’ve got access to money and their parents don’t give a fuck how much gear they’re going through at the weekend. Mearns is full of scummy families that are trying to look legit. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 29th Oct 2023 8:52pm)
  • Cathouse isn’t open on a Tuesday. Halloween event was at the weekend by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 31st Oct 2023 12:22am)
  • Ooh I stand corrected. I could only see stuff about the weekend on their social media. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 31st Oct 2023 9:29am)
  • Di maggios in general is fairly low end italian- but the royal exchange property is LOVELY. It has a great feel to it. Seems more upmarket than it is but is reasonably pocket friendly. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 31st Oct 2023 11:25am)
  • A lot of students gave up entirely and put off their studies till next year as they couldn’t find anywhere to live. Student flats are definitely the way to go as then you’re not competing with the general population, only other students. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Nov 2023 9:02am)
  • Cheophraya is quite popular for couples/anniversaries. It’s not cheap but decor is lovely by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Nov 2023 11:58am)
  • Calderglen country park’s little zoo is only £1 entry for kids (£3) for adults. Not free but not a huge spend either. There a mix of indoor and outdoor space there. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Nov 2023 11:57am)
  • Ask on the Southside social media pages for cuttings. There’s probably loads of neighbours happy to share by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 1st Nov 2023 1:29pm)
  • Almond croissant from big bear. Open today in Battlefield. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 2nd Nov 2023 1:06pm)
  • If someone was to ask me for the ‘best restaurant in town’ I wouldn’t limit it only to city centre boundaries. I use town as a generalised area. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 2nd Nov 2023 3:44pm)
  • Just open a ‘new’ cafe on the same spot. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 3rd Nov 2023 10:42am)
  • Tron choir. KC community choir is around glasgow area and mixed demographic too by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 3rd Nov 2023 12:19pm)
  • Tripadvisor by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 3rd Nov 2023 8:57pm)
  • There’s an upstairs bar and toilet by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Nov 2023 12:38pm)
  • Newlands bakery does a good one but you have to order a whole one. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Nov 2023 6:16pm)
  • A solution is not in the Uk or americas interest as then they can’t capitalise on the Ben Gurion Canal. Follow the money… that’s where the problem lies by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 4th Nov 2023 7:09pm)
  • Probably minimum wage rules. We won’t have an affordable ‘proper’ street food because we don’t have people who can work for 20 hours a day for £2 an hour. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 5th Nov 2023 10:36am)
  • Yeah they don’t allow street licences. Would rather try and squeeze business rates out of a property by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 5th Nov 2023 12:43pm)
  • Honestly I don’t think Easterhouse is that bad. I don’t think the guy in the documentary was a good representation of what goes on there. Aye folk like that exist, but that’s not what poverty looks like for most. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 6th Nov 2023 9:12am)
  • Bravissimo by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 6th Nov 2023 11:01am)
  • Honestly George square is not a place for sane people to hang around on their own. Choose your spots more wisely. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 6th Nov 2023 9:50pm)
  • Maybe it’s the difference between lived experience of males and females? Or folk who look ‘soft’ versus those who don’t. The city can be many things to many different people. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Nov 2023 8:22am)
  • It’s not high street mad prices though. Still within the realms of reasonable by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Nov 2023 5:18pm)
  • There’s already a thread on it, happens every year. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 7th Nov 2023 8:56pm)
  • I like that I can get more than one curry in chakoo and not be a total fat bastard. It’s nice to try different things at a reasonable quality level by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Nov 2023 8:54pm)
  • Nowhere that does all of the above. You might like strip joint for pizza, burgers, chicken etc by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 14th Nov 2023 8:52pm)
  • East Renfrewshire council are a shitshow. I think they’re all fucked. It’s just Glasgow’s are bigger than most. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 15th Nov 2023 10:25am)
  • I don’t think they’re in the habit of it but sometimes - only sometimes- I see old fashioned ticket touts outside of shows. They’re getting to be a bit of a rarity these days! by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Nov 2023 9:00am)
  • They’re usually shouting for “tickets for sale”. 99% an older chap in a beanie by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 16th Nov 2023 10:44am)
  • I don’t think it will cost that much. The website is misleading. Park in the short stay Carpark next to the drop off zone. I was there for an hour -ish last month and I think it was £13. Still extortionate but less than you’re reading on website by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 17th Nov 2023 10:37pm)
  • https://instagram.com/olympiartistry?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== Recently moved here from Singapore. Met through work and was v impressed. Super lovely person also. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Nov 2023 11:00am)
  • Italian kitchen. Meh. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 18th Nov 2023 10:56pm)
  • Cocktail and burger #neverforget. Place was so tasty by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Nov 2023 12:47pm)
  • It’s not legal in Scotland so I think it’s max 4 drinks. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Nov 2023 9:38pm)
  • Honestly everyone is struggling to find accommodation so either have a ridiculously high budget or be prepared to settle for something potentially outwith your ‘wants’. And be prepared to settle quickly, as someone else will take it if you don’t make a decision fast. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 19th Nov 2023 9:41pm)
  • Yup, you’d need to stop your JSA and then restart when it’s over. Sometimes with seasonal work you will get kept on though so hopefully you won’t need it! Do check if you’re entitled to some working tax credits to top up your wage. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Nov 2023 10:40am)
  • Try Oro in Shawlands. They’re pretty good with large groups. Dapper Mongoose are always super helpful as well and have interesting menus. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Nov 2023 11:17am)
  • There’s consistent targeted robberies around glasgow of people who have been followed to their car from luxury stores. It’s not reported on as it’s bad for business/bad for paranoia. Would recommend always parking somewhere with good cctv and not waving branded bags around. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Nov 2023 1:57pm)
  • Amore is better than Italian kitchen. La vita and spuntini both popular for families and events. All of them have crowd pleaser menus and are nice to be in. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Nov 2023 7:02pm)
  • No. It’s an American holiday. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Nov 2023 7:01pm)
  • Oishii for Japanese is surprisingly good. On par with Japanese food in town. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Nov 2023 7:48pm)
  • There’s good fishmongers on minard rd in Shawlands and fenwick rd in giffnock by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Nov 2023 7:46pm)
  • B&q by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 20th Nov 2023 11:38pm)
  • Under “How do I apply” there’s a link to an online form. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Nov 2023 11:09am)
  • It’s stratus cloud. Or ‘layer’ cloud. You can see why. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Nov 2023 11:33am)
  • Market is always slower at this time of year. A mix of reasons for selling- looking for larger property/ downsizing/ moving out of the area etc. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 21st Nov 2023 8:52pm)
  • His eggy place was great as well. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Nov 2023 8:34am)
  • Spirit of Christmas runs every year and there’s never been any complaints about it. It’s a nice thing if you have the funds to do it. I’m sure there will be gift drives through local churches and community hubs as well if you have an area that is near or dear to you then reach out to their coordinators. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Nov 2023 2:34pm)
  • Speak to skills development Scotland by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Nov 2023 3:42pm)
  • You’re dead right. The lack of transparency is very dubious indeed. https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC050207 As a SCIO they don’t HAVE to file a lot of information on their accounts but surely as a charity they should be aiming for some transparency? by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Nov 2023 9:18pm)
  • 100% but groups like social bite are actually putting roofs over peoples heads and feeding them rather than just sitting on vast cash reserves. There’s a lot of charities that exist only to pay a few higher ups big salaries while their volunteer base tries to plug the gaps in the system with inadequate supplies. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Nov 2023 9:28pm)
  • Given that it’s part of Strathclyde Uni, I’d suggest their library archives will have plenty by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 22nd Nov 2023 10:17pm)
  • They don’t though. They’ve not published a full accounts on OSCR as they’re registered as an SCIO so don’t have a requirement to. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 23rd Nov 2023 7:30am)
  • There’s no other charity is ‘gifted’ a property to operate from. They have ample reserves, if it’s that important to them why don’t they invest? They don’t publish their full accounts and have a lack of transparency in their intentions. The volunteers who work for them are gems. Amazing people doing amazing work. Hats off to them. But what are the directors getting paid? Is there an asset lock in place so that funds are ensured to go to their intended outcome? (Not as far as I can see.) These accusations have been levelled at them for years- but still they have zero information available. Odd behaviour. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 23rd Nov 2023 12:39pm)
  • Odd diversionary tactic. Actually yeah I do ask it of all charities. We all should have awareness of who we are choosing to donate to/who our money is going to through local councils. If a director is feathering their own nest from grants and funds donated for the needy I think we should be aware of it. I’d much rather that they were creating a service/facility in line with their purpose or lifting others out of poverty by offering worthwhile work opportunities to fulfil their mission. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 23rd Nov 2023 1:25pm)
  • They’re run by m&ds now. Have been unequivocally shit for decades. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 25th Nov 2023 8:21pm)
  • Go speak to them. Noise complaints about businesses can get you shut down so it’s in their best interests to get this sorted quickly. If they can afford fancy speakers they can afford soundproofing by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 27th Nov 2023 5:15pm)
  • I don’t think any decent piercer will do it without using the proper jewellery. Just get it done and change it when it heals. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 28th Nov 2023 12:42pm)
  • Yotel, Moxy and Motel 1 all walking distance. All modern budget hotels. Citizen M at the top end of town (still walkable and still handy for everything) also in this category. by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 28th Nov 2023 3:59pm)
  • Yeah they call it county lines. It’s sickening by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 29th Nov 2023 2:33pm)
  • It’s pretty run down so it could be that… or it could be one of the hotels that’s housing asylum seekers currently. (There’s been an influx and everyone has an entitlement to shelter.) If they paid by PayPal, visa or Mastercard they’ll have some protection via their banks etc so they’ll get the funds back eventually. Yotel has a sale on and is pretty reasonably priced/central. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 29th Nov 2023 9:56pm)
  • Honestly take anything you can get. There’s so many people deferring entry to the Uni because of the lack of affordable student accommodation by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 1st Dec 2023 7:40am)
  • If you don’t get these but fancy some live music there’s Howling Wolf. King tuts is our infamous small music venue- might be worth seeing if it tickles your fancy. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 1st Dec 2023 4:59pm)
  • Tuts has a bar at the front of the venue as well. You can always chance it-if someone doesn’t show up for gig they might let you buy tickets etc. The wolf is a lovely wee place but can be jam packed. Blue dog is nearby and it is usually a bit more sedate (and expensive bar!) but has solid talent passing through : https://bluedogglasgow.co.uk/whats-on by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 1st Dec 2023 6:11pm)
  • There’s floods in the local area due to poor drainage/ groundwater but nothing directly correlating to the river. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 1st Dec 2023 9:27pm)
  • Yeah I regularly get penned in by flooding at two seperate railway bridges. But no real remedial work is planned. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 1st Dec 2023 11:21pm)
  • The building will fall down or go on fire and it will all be removed. This scaffolding has been up since about 2008. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 2nd Dec 2023 12:10am)
  • Can you do bank shifts as a nurse? by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 2nd Dec 2023 1:44pm)
  • The scaffolding is owned by the owner of Egyptian halls. As mentioned elsewhere on thread they’ve now been banned from renting it out as advertising space as there was no incentive to ever have it taken down. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 2nd Dec 2023 1:43pm)
  • Hospitality then- it’s peak season. Maybe try signing up with a temp agency by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 2nd Dec 2023 1:59pm)
  • Or Dr Sketchys. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 2nd Dec 2023 4:23pm)
  • If you go with a temp agency they’re the middleman and do the applying for you. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 2nd Dec 2023 4:21pm)
  • Savoy centre on sauchiehall or the barras by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 4th Dec 2023 1:42pm)
  • I don’t think you can bid for the lease under community shares programs. Only the freehold rights. And if it’s not up for sale then you’re onto a non-starter. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 4th Dec 2023 4:06pm)
  • I’d have a look at which city you can afford/obtain accommodation and go there. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 4th Dec 2023 4:10pm)
  • But the buyout can only go ahead if they agree to sell the property. It’s a well loved cash cow at the moment. I don’t see why they would sell it. If you were to get a lease for 100 years then great as that’s a good security but the likelihood of that is nil. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 4th Dec 2023 4:51pm)
  • It’s 2 cities. Uni of Strathclyde is within Glasgow City Centre, by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 4th Dec 2023 4:55pm)
  • Marks and spencer popular as well if you’re not on a harrods budget by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 4th Dec 2023 7:32pm)
  • https://www.aberlour.org.uk/get-help/urgent-assistance-fund by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 4th Dec 2023 8:32pm)
  • Govan loving Dorito taaaaan by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 5th Dec 2023 8:55pm)
  • Shite advert. Geez peace by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 6th Dec 2023 11:20am)
  • There’s 2 Xmas markets in the city centre. I wouldn’t personally recommend them- but others seem to enjoy it. What makes you want to go to Linn park? Glasgow has lots of parks, some within the city centre itself. Kelvingrove is in the cities west end and Glasgow Green in the city centre. It gets dark early here in winter so I would make an effort to be in built up areas by 4pm. So no late afternoon park visits. We have lots of museums and it is panto season at the theatres if you can get a ticket. We have the Kings theatre, the Royal, The Tron and Oran Mor are our main ones. by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 6th Dec 2023 3:19pm)
  • Greaves sports or Run 4 it on bothwell st. Then there’s chains like Jd sport, footlocker, schuh and office by yermawsgotbawz (Wed 6th Dec 2023 3:21pm)
  • They decide based on staffing numbers and need. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Dec 2023 12:07am)
  • Dr Sketchys or All the Young Nudes for drawing groups by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Dec 2023 7:48am)
  • Layers are recommended. It can be freezing outside but warm indoors so make sure you’re not bundled up too much. If you’ve got a sturdy walking boot that will probably do for most weather types. It really depends what you’re doing/where you’re going. But there’s plenty of shops in case you need an extra layer by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Dec 2023 7:47am)
  • For that size I think they’d be looking above budget. It’s more expensive post covid as well by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Dec 2023 12:17pm)
  • There’s also the house in Giffnock just next to Banco that does it for a dog charity as well. If you’re doing the Xmas light hunt with the kids it’s worth a look. Just off of Eastwood toll. by yermawsgotbawz (Thu 7th Dec 2023 9:47pm)
  • I’d recommend renting a larger flat in Anderston area while you settle into your role and then get to know the city etc. Anderston has a mix of businesses and residential and there are schools there too. The immediate walking distance areas for Anderston are tradeston, city centre, Finnieston, gorbals, hutchesontown, merchant city, trongate, salt market. Some of these are more affordable than others. Renting can be expensive in glasgow. We are experiencing a housing crisis currently where there are not enough affordable properties. You can search for properties on Rightmove and local housing associations. Houses tend not to be within the city boundaries or are very expensive. The greater glasgow area is made up of suburbs with houses but this means you’ll have to take a bus or train to work which is another expense. by yermawsgotbawz (Fri 8th Dec 2023 8:11am)
  • Rymans in the west end. Mailboxes etc in Shawlands. Local libraries. by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 9th Dec 2023 10:31am)
  • I’ve never been to rab has but you should get commission as now they’re super on my radar! by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 9th Dec 2023 7:32pm)
  • The OG East Kilbride houses are amazing. I love the conservation village at Maxwellton and the Kellogg houses/ mid century builds in Whitemoss. There’s pockets of the village that are beautiful as well by yermawsgotbawz (Sat 9th Dec 2023 7:37pm)
  • The original plans for the new towns were were based on the notion of a 15 minute city and so were affordable and well provisioned for facilities and transport. However, when the district corporations were dissolved and areas were developed by individual house builders there was little thought or care about integration into networks or expanding networks and that is why often these areas seem like charmless identikit areas with no community identity. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 10th Dec 2023 2:10am)
  • Find a community lunch to join or go volunteering for the day. Or if you’re not social (as I am not) or not feeling charitable- save some good films to watch, get lots of treats in and take it very very easy. Maybe venture out for a walk in the park with a thermos of coffee with Bailey if the weather is nice/crisp. by yermawsgotbawz (Sun 10th Dec 2023 7:32pm)
  • Eye infirmary was over Charlotte st way but I’d imagine there’s a few chancers on this kind of grift by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Dec 2023 3:51pm)
  • I’d be tempted to park at a train station and take the train in. Or subway and do that. It’s usually very busy, if you’re going for food try and book in advance so that you’re not disappointed. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Dec 2023 4:03pm)
  • Go hand your cv into shops and bars. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Dec 2023 6:54pm)
  • If it was the other direction I’d say the driving range at mearns castle by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Dec 2023 9:05pm)
  • Honestly just visit. We can’t tell you if you’ll like it or not. by yermawsgotbawz (Mon 11th Dec 2023 11:07pm)
  • Look in Osiris on queen street by yermawsgotbawz (Tue 12th Dec 2023 1:40pm)