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Happy New Year
2007-02-13 15:00:08
Well that went pretty quickly.I'm now back at work. Looking out the window wondering where Christmas whimpered off to. Listening to the rain belt the bejesus out of the window my head's pressed against so absently. You know, they really should think about inserting a few more weeks in between Christmas and Hogmanay. If they'd done so, I'd have had time to recover and enjoy at least a couple of days without sneezing painfully into my drenched tissue, downing Beechams like it was Jack Daniels, and sleeping feverishly with tears in my eyes with little energy to do anything else.But hey, other than that? Christmas was great.I rather suspect that it's all my fault, that the way I'm feeling now has a lot to do with the month-long injection of roast turkey dinners and the usual bucketload of 'one-too-many' drinks. I'm no doctor, but I think that's what it is. That, and being utterly trounced at every DVD quiz game I've attempted to play recently (I still refuse to believe my dad...
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Aye Write - Ricky Gervais in Glasgow?...
2007-02-13 15:00:08
Glasgow really is hotting up and beginning to earn its self-assigned title as the UK's Premier Festival City. First up in 2007? The ever-burgeoning Aye Write Book Festival (see what they did there? Aye Write? Aye right? The popular Glaswegian patter? Anyone? OK, whatever...).Running between 16th to 25th February at the magnificant Mitchell Library (Charing Cross, Glasgow), this year's event promises to deliver a superb line up of international authors and our local but world-acclaimed talent, including my old university tutor Denise Mina (although she'd hate me for calling her old...), best-selling Iain Banks, and Alasdair Gray, who wrote a (now well-thumbed) book of mine on one of my all-time favourite poets, Jorge Luis Borges.Looking at the swathe of events arranged for this year, if you're as interested as myself in reading and writing, and in the macromechanics and inspiration behind the work of exceptional international writers, you'll unearth some fascinating insights wit...
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Glasgow Airport Travel Woes
2007-02-13 15:00:08
If you'll be flying via Glasgow Airport at any time during the four months beginning 29th January, I'd strongly recommend that you take the bus or the train, and don't arrange a car rental pick-up or drop off at the Airport.It's just been announced today that from that date onwards, the second part of a four-part upgrade of the M8 Whitecart Viaduct (part of the Motorway route taking you to and from the City Centre) will be taking place.A contraflow will be put in place between Junctions 27 and 29 of the M8 Motorway, reducing it to two lanes with a 40mph speed limit, and the airport slip roads will be closed with (no doubt pointlessly-mazy) diversions in place.It will depend of course on when you're travelling, but if the first phase gave us an example of what it'll be like, you can bet your bottom dollar that there will be lines of irate drivers tearing their hair out in and around the area, every one of them having thought in advance that the route they'd chosen would be a f...
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Celtic Connections Glasgow 2007
2007-02-13 15:00:08
OK, I reckon that I'll have to do the whole events announcement malarky a wee bitty earlier than this, but well, I've been told that being late is just characteristic of a dude who lives right there on the edge. So hey, stuff your idea of advance notice. It's 17th January tomorrow, the first day of Glasgow 's Celtic Connect ion s Festival of 2007 - I'm off to boil the kettle for my second, yes count that out, my second cup of tea today.I mean, is that crazy or what?Anyways, Celtic Connections 2007. It's a big deal in my City, and has become one of the largest and most important music festivals in the world.Originally arranged in 1994 to fill a wee gap in the calendar of the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, last year about 103,000 lovers of all things musical descended on the City's numerous venues to see acts as diverse as the Levellers, Fairport Convention, and the Renaud Garcia Fons Trio, and enjoyed a veritable feast of Scottish, Celtic and international talent.This year, the 14th...

New Territories, Glasgow Film Festival and Smartypants Readers
2007-02-13 15:00:08
Yeah OK, fair enough then. Remember those bold words of mine the other day? When I rambled on that festival wise, first up this year in Glasgow was the Aye Write Book Festival? Sounded pretty knowledgeable of me, didn't it?Well, having read yesterday's post with utter delight, smartypants Cianna from Lusevera in Italy has kindly pointed out to me that Celtic Connections 2007 actually comes before that. No really, thanks for that Cianna.Now I'm realising why I keep missing all those Court appearances, this whole confusion about the passing of time and why dinner comes after lunch. Maybe it comes from watching the Back to the Future trilogy too often.Well just to compound my error then, you'll be interested to know that also coming up on the festival events calendar before the Aye Write, is New Territories and the Glasgow Film Festival.New Territories, Glasgow's international festival of live arts is now in its sixth year, and from what I hear, it promises a superb programme of s...
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Sorry for the confusing stuff
2007-02-13 15:00:08
I know some of you will be thinking that that Scott character has lost a few of his dubious marbles again, and has just spewed out for you two bloglets of liquid mince with even more nonsensical tatties than usual.But don't worry - the Google and Yahoo verification stuff you were just treated to is nothing more confusing than my overly-technical attempt to prove to them that I'm a real person, and that as such, I should get a bit more exposure in their search engines from now on - 'yeah, not as though that'd be the best idea', some might add.So please just ignore the last two blogs. If anything it's given you an insight into how savvy I'm becoming about all this technical claptrap - all just to satisfy your life-long desire to keep in touch with a wee fella whose blog proves each and every time that by scratching the surface of Glasgow, you'll unearth the pounding heart of abnormality.Yes, I'm a character, what can I say? Or as Lobey himself told me once - Ye're a disgrace...
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Red Onions and the King of Scotland
2007-02-13 15:00:08
Well? What did I say about progress on the site in 2007? What's that? You weren't listening anyway?Tracey and I recently visited Red Onion Glasgow, one of our favourite restaurants in the City, and as promised, I flicked the brain onto 'review mode' and jotted down a page on the place.Have a look below, and I'd thouroughly recommend booking a table there if you're in the vicinity, as it's a perfectly laid back dining experience that'll set you up for the night or let you wind down after a hard day's work or shopping.So two out of the top ten eating out in Glasgow guide sorted, one of which is closing down. Steady progress methinks. I'll get there at some point though, I do give you that.While I'm here I also have to mention that last night we went to the Cineworld Renfrew Street to see the Last King of Scotland , as without doubt, it was the most outstanding movie I've seen in a long time, and not just because Scotland was mentioned throughout the thing or that a Scot pla...
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Two Millionth Visitor to Kelvingrove Art Gallery
2007-02-13 15:00:08
It's just been announced here that the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow has now welcomed its two millionth visitor since it re-opened following major refurbishment.This outstanding figure was reached during the morning of 25th January, when Marta Zurakowska and her three year old daughter Ola passed through the Argyle Street entrance.The place only re-opened on 11 July 2006 after a three-year refurb, and has been phenomenally successful in attracting visitors ever since, so much so that the Kelvingrove is now Scotland's biggest visitor attraction, overtaking even the old favourite Edinburgh Castle, and nudging our esteemed 'Capital City' once again back into second place where it belongs.I'm planning on building a full review page on the place in the very near future (yeah, we'll believe it when we see it Docherty), and it should fit nicely at the top of my new Top Ten Glasgow Attractions section which is working its way very carefully and gradually from the dark ...
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Celtic Connections Busker Style
2007-02-13 15:00:08
With the Festival in full swing and closing in on its big finale, I couldn't help point you to a wee article I read in the Evening Times about it.It's written by a guy called Fin Young, and it gives you a brilliant insight into why Celtic Connect ion s isn't all about just snapping up a ticket, sitting in your nice cushioned seat and stamping your feet to the exhilarating concerts laid on throughout the festival.There's also the chance to immerse yourself in the fun on the streets and music workshops, your previously unknown talents lurking quietly within but longing to burst out to the delight of passers by - or in my case, to the dust thrown up by the stampede of shoppers as they seek silent shelter far away.Have a read and if you've missed out this year, next time around you should give the workshops a try - if I find the time (where exactly did January disappear to?) I'll be doing the same, but don't worry, I'll be sure to tell you all in advance which one I'm attending, ...
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Finally - My Top Ten Glasgow Attractions
2007-02-13 15:00:08
Well, it took a while I know, but I've finally got around to starting my guide to the best cultural attractions in Glasgow .Tracey and I went to Kevingrove Art Gallery and Museum yesterday, and I guess the whole experience motivated me to get off my old proverbial and actually write about it all.So as always your comments are welcome, and if you'd like to add any photos of Kelvingrove to my gallery, just let me know.In the meantime, in the words of this guy I once knew - Sit back, relax and swing low into Happytown. Or was it Oi Docherty, you owe me money?...Comments
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Flag a Glasgow taxi without fear
2007-02-13 15:00:08
A Glasgow taxi page eh? Now what about this for momentum?It's only mid-February and already I've trundled out six or seven pages. What exactly was I doing last year, seems to be the appropriate question.Two down, only eight to go in my section on getting around Glasgow, so have a quick squiz at my new page here and see if you can work out whether my opinion on Glasgow taxi services is based on drunken experience or not...As usual, just use the contact page if you need any more info to get around Glasgow that I don't include on the site. Just think of me as a handsome version of Google maps, although OK, admittedly without the satellite navigation and any idea where anything is. But hey, it's worth a try eh?Comments
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Follow the real map of Glasgow Scotland
2007-02-13 15:00:08
Natter. The only map of Glasgow Scotland you'll need
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My Ten Best Glasgow Restaurants
2007-02-13 15:00:08
The only Glasgow Restaurant s Guide online that lists only the best
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Top Ten Guide to Glasgow Prestwick Airport
2007-02-13 15:00:08
I'll get you in, around and out Glasgow Prestwick Airport in no time
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2007-02-13 15:00:08
You're now able to receive 'The Glasgow Banter'
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2007-02-13 15:00:08
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Thanks for continuing to subscribe
2007-02-13 15:00:08
Your continued interest is very much appreciated
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Top 10 things to know about the Express Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport
2007-02-13 15:00:08
The Express Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport has much to offer - learn a little before you go
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Flying via Glasgow Airport?
2007-02-13 15:00:08
Find your way in, around and out of Glasgow Airport , tips also on Prestwick Airport
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Car Hire at Glasgow Airport - 10 Valuable Car Rental Tips
2007-02-13 15:00:08
All you need to know about car hire at Glasgow Airport
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10 things to know about the Glasgow Airport Travel Inn
2007-02-13 15:00:08
The Glasgow Airport Travel Inn wecomes you to Glasgow
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My top 10 tips on booking an Airport Glasgow hotel
2007-02-13 15:00:08
All you need to know about staying in an Airport Glasgow Hotel
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Please contact me with your thoughts
2007-02-13 15:00:08
I look forward to hearing from you and will reply as soon as I can - your contact is very welcome
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Top Ten Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport Guide
2007-02-13 15:00:08
Some basic facts and the real lowdown on the Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport
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10 essential facts on the Ramada Glasgow Airport Hotel
2007-02-13 15:00:08
Read my little guide on the Ramada Glasgow Airport Hotel and learn about where you'll be staying
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R and R at the Travelodge Glasgow Airport
2007-02-13 15:00:08
The Travel odge Glasgow Airport is bound to lodge its mark in your travel plans
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10 Tips on finding the best cheap flight Glasgow can offer
2007-02-13 15:00:08
Don't break the bank booking a cheap flight Glasgow - Spend your cash in the shops!
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