[davidjohnson]

I have to spend three days in Glasgow next week and would appreciate any advice on places to go etc
The only knowledge I have about the place is from watching episodes of Rab C Nesbitt, so I am feeling a bit nervous

[mason]

nothing to worry about mate honestly, i was born and bred in glasgow and its a fantastic city with loads of great things to see and do.

i suppose its up to you on what you want to do really. I mean it has everything.

what days are you there and what do you fancy?

[Uridium]

...The airport or railway station

seriously don't worry about it. had several top nights out in Glasgow, all very drunken I'm afraid though so gos knows where though!

this will help..
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguid...Jvak5Uk6D8FWoL
and these pics are from the flickr website
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=glasgow

[davidjohnson]

Thanks all

Will be there Tues/Weds/Thurs and will be busy during "office hours" so am looking for pleasant nightlife. Wont have transport, so hoping for something near the train station area.

[craigy_b]

You're best to head for Sauchiehall Street if its bars etc your looking for. Depends what kind of night you're looking for. You can get everything from traditional 'pubs' to trendy wine bar type places.
Its within walking distance (10mins) of the train station (central) or about £3/4 in a cab.
You've also got a huge cinema and a couple of comedy clubs if thats your scene.

Cheers
Craig

[HiZ]

Get a cab to the "west end", Byres Road, its got some nice bars, great curry house etc etc.

[Paul_HDLover]

Id head for Queens street station and jump on a train to Edinburgh

[CFC1]

IKEA - exciting shopping and an exquisite dining experience!

[GW43]

Originally Posted by Paul_HDLover

Id head for Queens street station and jump on a train to Edinburgh

Seconded!

[Adrenochrome]

Originally Posted by GW43

Seconded!

Thirded.

[lubo]

Ashton lane has a few bars and eateries just off byres road. Mother india for a great curry, Oran Mor at the top of byres road is worth a look

[andytabor]

glasgow is a great city and theres tons of good places to go!

Originally Posted by davidjohnson

Thanks all

Will be there Tues/Weds/Thurs and will be busy during "office hours" so am looking for pleasant nightlife. Wont have transport, so hoping for something near the train station area.

there are around 200 bars/pubs/clubs in the city centre

[pringtef]

Glasgow's a great city. If they spent a bit of money on the place it would be suitable for keeping pigs in.

Seriously though, have a look at Glasgow Survival, a great guide to Glasgow

[davidjohnson]

Thanks to everyone

Have just got home. Had a good time, but we never strayed far from our hotel (central station).
Did end up in an interesting pub called "The Fat Boab" Anyone know what a fat boab is?

[Paul_HDLover]

In Edinburgh, Boab means a Willy. Im guessing it then means fat willy.

[Paul_HDLover]

There was also a radio presenter in the 90s called 'wee fat Bob' who broadcast on Scot FM. The guy was homeless and had a drink dependency, and then got a break on the Radio. Now he's worth over a million quid and living on a beach in Vietnam.

Could be something to do with that.

[unique]

Originally Posted by davidjohnson

Thanks to everyone

Have just got home. Had a good time, but we never strayed far from our hotel (central station).
Did end up in an interesting pub called "The Fat Boab" Anyone know what a fat boab is?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oor_Wullie

theres a scottish sunday family newspaper that features two very popular cartoons - the broons and oor wullie. published by dc thompson like the beano and dandy. fat boab was oor wullies friend. thats that the glaswedgian pub will be named after