Archive for March, 2008
“I Belong To Glasgow” Song Lyrics by Ewan McVicar
Friday, March 21st, 2008Chorus:
I belong to Glasgow, dear old Glasgow town
But something’s the matter with Glasgow
For it’s going round and round
I’m only a common old working chap as anyone here can see
But when I get a couple of drinks on a Saturday
Glasgow belongs to me
Verse:
I’ve been wi’ a few o’ ma cronies, one or two pals o’ ma ain
We went in a hotel, where we did very well
Then we came out once again
Then we went into another, that is the reason I’m fu’
We had six deoch an’ doruises, then sang a chorus
Just listen, I’ll sing it to you
Chorus
Verse:
There’s nothing in being teetotal and saving a shilling or two
If your money you spend you’ve nothing to lend
Well, that’s all the better for you
There’s nae harm in taking a drappie, it ends all your trouble and strife
It gives you the feeling that when you get home
You don’t care a hang for the wife!
Chorus
Review of 13th Note: Vegetarian and Vegan Café in Glasgow
Thursday, March 20th, 2008Whether or not you are vegetarian a visit to 13th Note is well worth it. I am a vegetarian and get frustrated with the lack of choice you get in other restaurants. So whenever I’m in town I try and make a trip to 13th Note as I love the fact I get eat anything on the menu. If you are a strict vegan you will also be pleased to know that all the vegan meals are prepared separately from the dairy products.
The atmosphere in 13th is very relaxed and laid back so you don’t need to worry about dress code or anything like that. My only complaint is that the staff are a little too relaxed. When my boyfriend went up to the bar for some drinks they guy behind the bar said he would serve him shortly. That member of staff ended up doing other things so my boyfriend had to get a female member of staff to serve him. There was also a bit more of a delay to have our food order taken too. This one guy in particular who had tattoos and piercings just pretended to be busy rather than doing any proper work. That’s the feeling I get anyway.
However the food was well worth the wait. Another complaint I would make is that the music is really bad and played way too loud. I’m not sure they really understand their clientele because many of the people in were actually middle-aged. Please 13th Note, play some decent music like The Kinks or Neil Young. I get the feeling that people were enduring the music rather than being there because of it.
If 13th Note were just to get some better quality staff and played better music then I think it be pretty much the perfect place to hang out.
13th Note is located at 50-60 King Street, Glasgow, G1 5QT
Accommodation in Killin: Larachbeag Review
Thursday, March 6th, 2008If you’re looking for a break in the countryside that is easy travelling distance from Glasgow you might want to try Killin. Killin is a quaint old village in the Perthshire countryside only 1 /½ hours from Glasgow. The main attraction of Killin is the Falls of Dochart which can’t fail to impress any visitor. In addition to this there are a number of forest tracks you can explore along with mountains such as Ben Lawers.
During our weekend in Killin we stayed at the self catering cottage flat Larachbeag which is just off the main road going through Killin. It has one bedroom, a living room with sofa bed, a kitchen and a bathroom with shower. Although you might describe the apartment as “bijoux” it was beautifully and tastefully decorated and certainly offered amongst the best level of comfort we have experienced from this type of accommodation in Scotland.
If you plan on making your own meals during your stay there is everything in the kitchen you could possibly want, despite it’s compact size. There are plenty of cutlery, plates, mugs, glasses and chopping boards along with some extras such as cling film and tea bags. If you need to buy any food during your visit, there’s a Co-op just diagonally across the road where you will find just about everything you’ll need.
If you decide to take a break from the cooking, the Killin Hotel is literally just a minute or two along the road which offers a variety of quality dishes. I had Spinach and Ricotta lasagne with a side salad and 2 slices of garlic bread. The meal was beautiful and the side salad was the best I’ve ever tasted. It even included sun dried tomatoes and several olives. Alternatively you can walk 5 minutes over to the Falls of Dochart Inn which I also recommend. We had a bowl of broccoli and blue cheese soup with crusty bread for lunch and it was delicious.
Let’s face it, Scotland isn’t know for it’s all year round sunshine so if it’s a dreich day there is a TV and DVD player which will help you pass the time. There is also a selection of books and CDs just in case you forgot to bring any.
Overall, we were delighted with our stay at Larachbeag and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending others to stay there. It’ the perfect base for walkers, cyclists, photographers or for those who just like to go on country drives and a sit in the local pubs.
For more information on booking you stay in Killin, visit the Larachbeag website.