Glasgow has a very impressive Town Hall or Council Office and so does Belfast with woodwork by the same carpenters who did the Titanic’s.  Manchester’s Town Hall is right up there with the best. Ian and Paul are security in the building and gave me lost of info.  Like why the floors are like they […]

I took the train form Glasgow Central for about an hour from Glasgow to Lanark (costing around £3/ $5. with a return) and then walked 1 1/2 miles enjoying the nice day and beautiful countryside. New Lanark was founded by David Dale in 1789 using Richard Arkwright’s concept of water powered mills but it’s lasting […]

There was a special the other night on  BBC commemorating the Big Yin’s 75th birthday.  Three artist were asked to produce a painting of Billy Connolly.   They were unveiled at the Peoples Palace the next day and I was fortunate enough to arrive to see them an hour after they went on display. A […]

The school is next to my usual Glasgow hotel, Victoria House, so I always visit when in town. Let me rephrase.  I’ve been there 4 times. The seniors at the Uni put their works on display.  Amazing creativity! From jewelry and metallurgy like silver thorned spoons To clothing And then the real mind-blowing stuff.  Things […]