Glasgow / London - 2 Weekends

[OogyWaWa]

I'll be in Glasgow for the upcoming 3 day weekend & London for the weekend after. Any tips on what to do, where to eat, where to drink, where to shop, etc.?

I've got a 1-day tour planned Sunday (in Glasgow) that tours around Glencoe area & stopping by the Oban distillery. Also planning on swinging by the Auchentoshan & Glengoyne distilleries on Sat or Mon. I really wanted to do this Speyside festival going on this weekend, but just won't work out... 🙁

Glasgow seems like a pretty progressive city, but I'm not really into art or museums. I've been touring around Scotland for the past few days, so I've pretty much done all the scenic / outdoor / castle stuff. So I guess I'm not sure what I'm looking for...


For London, I've got nothing planned... someone recommended the double decker tour bus and just hop off / on when something sounds interesting...

It will be my first time to both London & Glasgow.

Also - if anyone is down for a meetup, I'd be game. I'll actually be on Gla/Lon for the entire 2 weeks, but working on weekdays. Might be free in the evenings, but all depends on how the project goes.

Thanks in advance

 

[Vdubchaos]

You said shopping? Do you realize how expensive London is? hehe

Anyways, if I was to go to England I would make sure to do the following:
- Visit middle age castles
- Watch a Football game (premier league preferably)

But that's just me. : D

 

[OogyWaWa]

You said shopping? Do you realize how expensive London is? hehe

Anyways, if I was to go to England I would make sure to do the following:
- Visit middle age castles
- Watch a Football game (premier league preferably)

But that's just me. : D

thanks for the reply.

Yeah - I was hoping to get some shopping done in Glasgow or online if it's a bit cheaper. All i really need are work shirts & slacks.

I've seen about 5 castle's already - even discovered one which my ancestors lived in for a few hundred years... very cool stuff.

I thought about football, but I'm not really into watching sports & since I'm on my own, don't feel very safe...

 

[rsutoratosu]

London - Belgo central http://www.belgo-restaurants.co.uk/ ; http://www.nandos.co.uk/
Good indian food..

 

[blackdogdeek]

London - Belgo central http://www.belgo-restaurants.co.uk/ ; http://www.nandos.co.uk/
Good indian food..

mmmmmmm french fries mmmmmmm

 

[Anydroid]

a good general london guide... http://www.reddit.com/r/london/wiki/index

check londonist or timeout for a good guide of events for when you're there.

if you're near euston there is a byob indian called Diwana Bhel Poori House, great food and its very cheap. ooor tripadvisor is usually good, if theres something specific you want to eat in an area

 

[DigDog]

Glasgow's N1 tip : dont come here. it sux.