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Originally posted by BR14 View PostOld Greg - In search of acceptance since Mar 2007. Hoping each leap will be his last. -
Originally posted by BR14 View PostGlasgow has been listed as the top cultural and creative centre in the UK in a report from the European Commission.His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostThat was money well spent. Did they forget about little England altogether, or are we just on the naughty step?
Inward thinking nations need not apply."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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"Cultural vibrancy", "creative economy", and the ability to bring in creative talent and nourish cultural engagement were all taken into account.Comment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostInward thinking nations need not apply.
Seriously though, apart from the Kelvingrove (which is somewhere on my 'must visit one day' list) I can't think of much else that would draw me to Glasgow. Except perhaps an Old Firm match, preferably at Celtic. If I was looking at visiting Scotland for cultural purposes, Edinburgh wins hands down.His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain...Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostHmmm ..."creative economy"Comment
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Edinburgh's like a Disneyland version of Scotland. Speaking as very much a native Home Counties guy, I lived in Glasgow (a five minute walk from Kelvingrove in fact) for nine years either side of the turn of the millenium, and I was stunned by what a vibrant, friendly, diverse and "liveable" city it really is. I'm a country boy at heart, but if I had to go back to living in a city, I'd pick Glasgow.
Incidentally, speaking of Old Firm games, I worked with a girl when I was living there who was an absolute Celtic fanatic. To the extent that when she had a Saturday job as a youngster, she worked as a steward at Ibrox, because Celtic and Rangers never play at home on the same day, so she could be sure she'd never be working when the Hoops were playing at "Paradise". An elderly chap had a season ticket a couple of seats down from her, and he had a dodgy ticker. His doctor ordered him not to go to Old Firm matches, so his ticket was regularly up for grabs a couple of times a season. Once I got hold of it. I have never, ever, experienced anything quite like it. Visceral hatred abounded. Not a bad match either; ended up 3-3 with neither side ever more than one goal ahead.Comment
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostI'm sure you were a great loss to the whole Scottish cultural vibe when you fooked off to Germany.
Originally posted by Mordac View PostSeriously though, apart from the Kelvingrove (which is somewhere on my 'must visit one day' list) I can't think of much else that would draw me to Glasgow."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by Amanensia View PostEdinburgh's like a Disneyland version of Scotland. Speaking as very much a native Home Counties guy, I lived in Glasgow (a five minute walk from Kelvingrove in fact) for nine years either side of the turn of the millenium, and I was stunned by what a vibrant, friendly, diverse and "liveable" city it really is. I'm a country boy at heart, but if I had to go back to living in a city, I'd pick Glasgow.
As for Edinburgh I would like to to see the Tattoo again or the Festival but after that its all a little artificial for me.Comment
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