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TRISTAR1979 Jan 4, 2020 8:36 am


Originally Posted by mike&co (Post 31907914)
Depends on what part of SCOTLAND you’re talking about - Aberdeen perhaps, as even I can’t understand them. Hopefully Stu1985 isn’t tuning in :p

Fit like?

madfish Jan 4, 2020 8:43 am


Originally Posted by Ldnn1 (Post 31907875)
Not to mention those folk what talk funny from Scotland. ;)

What, Glasgow is in Scotland?

This is why we should always note it as Glasgow, Scotland so as not to get confused with Glasgow, Ill. We don’t want people booking seats to STL in error.

MarkedMan Jan 4, 2020 9:09 am


Originally Posted by MsCapricorn (Post 31907558)
Damn, home do and I’m away (got tickets for Liverpool v Burnley). If the date of the match changes I’ll come.

Glad I saw this before booking a flight and double booking myself :D

As much as I love these events, this is not a game to be missed.

Mountlodge Jan 4, 2020 9:31 am


Originally Posted by MsCapricorn (Post 31907558)
Damn, home do and I’m away (got tickets for Liverpool v Burnley). If the date of the match changes I’ll come.

Liverpool would have wrapped up the title by then!!

ML

TheChangingMan Jan 4, 2020 9:49 am


Originally Posted by Last20 (Post 31905376)
I'm in too.
Saturday LBA - LHR - GLA on the 1488
Hotel wise - looking at the IHG Indigo and the IHG Grand Central, both available on points. Anybody got any views on which one to choose?

The Indigo is OK but you could be anywhere. The Grand Central is much more of an iconic hotel. The champagne bar is a great place to people watch and, if you're in the bar later in the evening, you can watch drunk folk running for - and usually missing - their last train home. I know this as I've been one of said drunk folk.

cgtechuk Jan 4, 2020 10:07 am

Wiki Updated to post #50

Hope those who are Maybes are able to attend would be good to meet up.

TravellerFrequently Jan 4, 2020 4:02 pm

Booked and looking forward to the evening!

GlasgowCyclops Jan 4, 2020 4:20 pm

I would wait until the venue is confirmed before booking a hotel.
From the merchant city to west end is only 10 mins and £10-12 in a cab.

Fri/sat in merchant city I would be looking at a hotel locally because of the number of people l ooking for a cab may mean a wait or a walk and there are not many decent hotels in easy walking distance.

In the city centre and 5-10 mins walk from merchant city is Abode. Good rooms.

In West end ther is Hilton Grosvenor. Near my house so know the area.

Merchant city can be wild but I like that. :-).

Finnieston is somewhere that many may wonder what it is all about but it is a very nice area for a really really great night out.

The west end is one street and Ashton lane is a good spot. Upstairs at the chip may be bookable.

In my opinion, when in Glasgow, you must sample the best local food and that is a really great curry. Better than anywhere in the UK.

I like Balbirs in church Street and mother India.

HIDDY Jan 4, 2020 4:26 pm


Originally Posted by TheChangingMan (Post 31908230)
The Grand Central is much more of an iconic hotel.

It holds some wonderful memories for me....as does the station. Used to be a decent Chinese restaurant across the road as well.

Scots_Al Jan 4, 2020 4:43 pm


Originally Posted by GlasgowCyclops (Post 31909380)
The west end is one street

? Byers Road, Argyle St, Dumbarton Road?

redpalmetto Jan 5, 2020 1:43 am


Originally Posted by TRISTAR1979 (Post 31908078)
Fit like?

Chavin

GrayBDG Jan 5, 2020 3:25 am

Another damn... a local do, and it clashes with the good lady's birthday and Simple Minds at the Hydro...

MsCapricorn Jan 5, 2020 3:25 am


Originally Posted by MarkedMan (Post 31908147)
Glad I saw this before booking a flight and double booking myself :D

As much as I love these events, this is not a game to be missed.


Originally Posted by Mountlodge (Post 31908191)
Liverpool would have wrapped up the title by then!!

ML

Getting tickets to a match is near impossible so, sorry Flyertalk, it gets priority.

Hopefully they’ll be parading the trophy 🤞🏻

stu1985 Jan 5, 2020 5:30 am


Originally Posted by mike&co (Post 31907914)
Depends on what part of SCOTLAND you’re talking about - Aberdeen perhaps, as even I can’t understand them. Hopefully Stu1985 isn’t tuning in :p

* looking eyes emoji *

Mountlodge Jan 5, 2020 9:05 am


Originally Posted by Ldnn1 (Post 31907875)
Not to mention those folk what talk funny from Scotland. ;)

For those whom Glaswegian is not their mother tongue, this may help



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