Going to Glasgow.

[AnnaSewell]

Has anyone advice about where to stay in the city for a week?

I need to be near the University.

Ideally I'd like to be able to walk - or hop on a bus - to see places of interest. I am happy to walk a mile or two if it's not along a dual carriageway of lorries.

Though a hotel is possible, as it's more than a quick break. I was wondering about looking for Airbnb or some kind of short let apartment.

Parking not really an issue as will probably take train or fly.

Not bothered about anything luxurious - budget would probably not permit - though something with a bit of atmosphere - eg in more historic part of the city - would be a plus.

All ideas welcoome!

When in Scotland, order it by the name of the whisky you would like, ie Macallan and the age eg 10 year old. You’ll get a blank look if you ask for a whisky and a stare if you ask for a scotch. No rules required, except our spelling of it. It is protected. Rest of the world has whiskey.

So, a briefing meeting when I arrive?

Or do I just post everytime I'm baffled and you sort me out.

No need, we are a friendly bunch, as long as we’re not corrected on how we do things 😊 https://www.timeout.com/news/glasgow-has-been-named-the-worlds-friendliest-city-071222 picture of Glasgow uni and surrounds in article.

You'll be fine 😂 everyone will be lovely and helpful.
You can say whisky if you're ordering a whisky and coke, then you'll get a blend.
If you put coke in a malt you may make people sad though.

This is just off Byres Road, they’ll keep you right https://ubiquitouschip.co.uk/venues/the-wee-whisky-bar/

And you wonder why we get a bad name

The IDEA that I would put coke in my 10 year old Laphroaig. What do you think I am? A savage???

(Water maybe.)

It's absolutely feral behaviour, isn't it?

Do update us when you've got a definite on where you are staying and I'm sure you'll get lots more advice on nice places to eat, drink, see etc.

Will do! Glad I posted.

I know!

OP, people in Glasgow are super-friendly and also very much up for a laugh. I'd go so far as to say enjoying people being funny, and being funny yourself, is expected.

It's a small enough city to walk easily (the bits you'll want to see anyway). I agree with those saying the West End is the nicest bit to stay in, although the Southside now has a lot going on too. West End is better for the uni though.

I lived there for seven years, a long time ago now, but it still has a very special place in my heart.

I'll bring the drinks! You might find it hard going @AnnaSewell if you're going to be rude and dismissive.

Glasgow also has three universities.

@MarkWithaC Have lived in both the West End and South Side and both great but yes, West End better for the university.

People make Glasgow 🙄