Thursday, August 11, 2016

Glasgow...Edinburgh.. and Autermuchy

Glasgow...another clash of time-lines/architecture depending on where you are spending the day.



Whether it be rolling countryside and green space


Or bustling city and incredible modern architecture.


The Clyde Bridge (known by locals  as the SQUINT bridge)



The Clyde Auditorium (known by the locals as The Armadillo)

Glasgow has a little something for everyone.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Guide-g186534-k973-Glasgow_Scotland.html

A One Day Trip Planner to GLASGOW.

Glasgow has their own dialect of Scottish known as Glasweigian which sounds like this

https://youtu.be/_FSWlfcg6oA

Although it is not the capital of Scotland  (that distinction being bestowed on Edinburgh) it remains the largest city in Scotland.

A Tour of Glasgow City

https://youtu.be/q786P8kT6mQ


A Tour of Edinburgh

https://youtu.be/jQ4SmLbD3B4






and returning to Mayes Novel for a moment, we explore the town of Auchtermuchty whose name she liken to a sneeze or pulling your Wellie (...Wellington boot...) out of the muck.









Tour of Autchermuchty

https://youtu.be/6sjAG-GUGG8



A panoramic view of the entire town and surrounding countyside...Auchtermuchty is located in Fife.

And like many towns in Scotland, they even have their own specific whiskey.


Which brings us to the next adventure on our virtual adventure...The Whiskies of Scotland...

More anon!