Glasgow day 3

Thursday, 10th June 2021

Last day in Glasgow.
Breakfast was at Tinderbox in Ingram St.

Glasgow Green:

Glasgow's oldest park, established in the 15th century and situated by the river Clyde.

One third of the green was taken by the UEFA Euro 2020 Fan Zone.

McLennan Arch

People's Palace (at Glasgow Green):

Opened in 1898 as a museum, picture gallery and with reading and recreation rooms. Since the 1940's it is a museum of the social history of Glasgow. Unfortunately, currently closed.

Doulton Fountain (at Glasgow Green):

The fountain was built for the International Exhibition of Science, Art and Industry of 1888 by the Royal Doulton company to commemorate Queen Victoria's reign. In 1890 it was moved to the Glasgow Green. At 14m high and 21m across at its base, it's the largest terracotta fountain in the world. The life-size statues surrounding the base represent Australasia, Canada, India and South Africa.

Canada

We left Glasgow Green behind and started walking by the river Clyde westwards. The beginning of the path, which is where the oldest part of town is, had some rough areas where buildings facing the river were clearly neglected and there were some graffities. As we walked past the centre, the buildings were more modern and well kept and the walk became more pleasant.

Southportland St Suspension Bridge (1853)

Southportland St Suspension Bridge

Tradeston Bridge or 'Squiggly Bridge' (2009)

Clyde Arc or 'Squinty Bridge' (2006)

Clyde Arc or 'Squinty Bridge' (2006)

We walked all the way to Clydeside Distillery and then headed to Kelvingrove Park.

Kelvingrove Park:

The park was originally created as the West End Park in 1852 to provide relaxation and recreation for the new middle class to the west of the city. It sits around the contours of a large hill and it's situated by the river Kelvin.

Kelvin Hall

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (west entrance)

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (east entrance)

University of Glasgow:

Founded in 1451 and originally located in the High St (city centre), the main campus (Gillmorehill campus) has since 1870 been situated north of Kelvingrove Park and was built in the Gothic revival style.

Ashton Lane is a cobbled backstreet in the west End of Glasgow, north of Kelvingrove Park, that is noted for it's restaurants and bars. Probably better to visit at night!

'Running Time' sculpture (1999), known as Clyde Clock at Buchanan Bus Station. A fitting sculpture for a station I would say.

This is not the first time we have been to Scotland and I have always wanted to try one of Scotland's most unhealthy delicatessen: a deep-fried Mars bar. Yes, it's exactly what it sounds. It was invented in a Chip Bar in Aberdeen in 1992 and I finally had a go at it.  It's rich, too rich, it's a bit sickening. Box ticked, not eating again.

At 15h40 we said goodbye to Scotland and boarded the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston. Four and a half hours later we were in London. We took the tube to Waterloo, boarded another train that took another hour and half to get to Eastleigh and, finally!, a 20 min walk and we were home. The return journey was bought last minute as we were not quite sure whether we could travel into Glasgow until the last moment so flying was an expensive option. Jorge was quite happy as trains are much more ecologic. However, the trip back home did took us 7 hours...