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DAY 1: Dublin/Glasgow
Dublin T1 - City Center (6 euro):
http://www.dublinbus.ie/PageFiles/7285/Airlink%20Brochure.pdf
http://www.aircoach.ie/booking
The cheapest way from the airport to your hotel is to take Dublin Bus route 16A from the Airport to South Great Georges Street.
The trip takes about 45 - 60 minutes and costs 2.65 per person. This is a regular Dublin city bus service and not specifically
designed for travellers with lots of luggage. Services run about every 20 minutes.
The most convenient airport express bus would be the Airlink 747 service. You can get this bus from the airport to College
Green/Temple Bar from where it's about 5-8 minutes to your hotel. One way fare is 6 and travel time is about 30 minutes. You
can pay on in advance or on boarding. This is a limited stop service specifically for travellers to and from the airport. Services run
about every 15 minutes.
Both services pick up close to the airport terminals, so easiest way to find them is to ask on arrival.
Express Buses
Aircoach 700: every 15 mins to the City Centre, Donnybrook, Stillorgan, Sandyford and Leopardstown
Dublin Bus "Airlink" 747: every 15 mins to Docklands, Connolly Station, Bus Aras (the central bus station), City Centre and
Heuston Station
Allow 25-35 minutes to reach the city centre from the airport; maybe 60 to get to the southern suburbs. All Aircoach services
operate 24 hours/day but the other services do not. The frequencies listed are daytime, buses may be less frequent at nighttime: check the timetables at the links above.
Dublin Bus route 16A (http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/)
Route 16, Dublin Airport - Ballinteer, Stages (15)
Boarding at Stop 7347, Dublin Airport, Terminals 1 and 2, 11 Stage, Arriving at Stop 336, D'Olier Street, Ashfield House, 25 Stage;
Price: 3.30; Staged Route - Adult Cash Fare (Exact fare, coins only)
01 Walk approximately 50 metres from Dublin Airport, Terminals 1 and 2, Stop 7348 to Dublin Airport, Terminals 1 and
2, Stop 7347
02 Take Bus (16:Towards Ballinteer (Kingston)): from Dublin Airport, Terminals 1 and 2, Stop 7347 to D'Olier Street,
Ashfield House, Stop 336
03 Walk approximately 180 metres from D'Olier Street, Ashfield House, Stop 336 to Temple Bar
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DAY 2: Dublin/Dalkey
Train Dublin - Dalkey (Irishrail) - 3.15 euro
De la Dublin Coonolly catre Dalkey (http://journeyplanner.irishrail.ie/bin/query.exe/en?OK#focus)

DALKEY CASTLE & HERITAGE CENTRE is right in the heart of Dalkey, less than five
minutes from the DART train station, across the street from the Church car
park. In Dalkey Castle you will enjoy the contrast between 15th century living
history with the actors from Deilg Inis Theatre Company in period costume and
the interactives of 21st century technology (available in twelve languages).
Open: every day except during Christmas. Closed on Tuesdays. ADULT: 7.95
CONCESSION: 6.95
ST BEGNETS CHURCH dates back to at least the tenth century. The Belfry has
twin bells which were struck by hand. The Chancel & Chancel Arch were added in
13th century. The Church was reported to be roofless by 1630.
The Graveyard may have been used since the thirteenth century but the early
graves are not marked. Names of those buried from the 1700s to 1900s can be
found on the Map in the Heritage Centre.
Access via Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre, Castle Street, Dalkey

THE JAMES JOYCE TOWER was one of a series of Martello towers built to
withstand an invasion by Napoleon. It now holds a museum devoted to the life
and works of James Joyce. The tower is the setting for the first chapter of his
masterpiece, Ulysses. Opening Times: Currently open all year. Enquire for
details.
Fortyfoot, Sandycove
DALKEY ISLAND (Irish: Deilg Inis meaning thorn island) is now inhabited by various
forms of wildlife most notably a herd of feral goats. You can see the ruin of the
early Christian St Begnets Church and a Martello Tower. It is home to a colony of
seals and Roseate Terns. More recently bottlenose dolphins have taken up
residence in the waters around Dalkey Island.
Coliemore, Dalkey
SORRENTO PARK Enjoy breathtaking views from Sorrento Park. The view has
been likened to the Bay of Naples.
The coastline stretches as far as the eye can see from Wicklow and Howth and is
an excellent viewing point for photographs. The Bandstand is the setting for Tony
Award -winning playwright, Hugh Leonards play A Life. Sorrento Road, Dalkey

ARCHBOLDS CASTLE is one of the 7 fortified town houses built by the merchants
of Dublin in the 14th century to store the goods being unloaded in Dalkey Sound.
Though in ruins, it is one of the two castles still standing today. You can walk
around it safely to examine close up the structure of fortified town houses. Castle
Street, Dalkey

COLIEMORE HARBOUR Take in the sea air at Coliemore Harbour where you can
enjoy spectacular views of Dalkey island. In the 14th century this acted as the
main port for Dublin. Merchant ships came from near and far. They dropped
anchor in the deep waters of Dalkey Sound, bringing valuable goods that were
stored in the seven fortified castles in Dalkey. Coliemore Road, Dalkey.

If you fancy a bit of fishing then head out to Bulloch Harbour. The tiny fishing
harbour is located halfway between Dalkey and Glasthule.
You can walk here from either DART station & car parking is available.
During the summer there are boats for hire here, weather permitting.
Boat hire will cost 20-30 per hour.

If the weather is nice you might walk

up to KILLINEY HILL which has great
views over Dublin, it's about 30
minutes walk from the train station
I'd say and uphill most of the way.
Killiney Hill (Irish: Cnoc Chill Inon
Linn) is the southernmost of the
two hills which form the southern
boundary of Dublin Bay (the other
being Dalkey Hill). Crowned by
an obelisk, the hill is 153 metres high
and offers beautiful views over the
surrounding areas: Dublin to the
northwest; the Irish Sea and the
mountains of Wales (on a clear day)
to the east and southeast; and Bray
Head and the Wicklow Mountains to
the south. The hill was higher in the
past but material was removed from
the summit for the construction of
the pier at Dn Laoghaire.

BIDDY'S COTTAGE DALKEY (86 Coliemore Road)

Biddy is Ireland's leading Folk Artist.
She has a gorgeous old traditional Irish cottage in Dalkey.
Storytelling nights, Art Classes, Art Gallery & Shop!!
Biddy McLaughlin's home-come-gallery in Dalkey is filled with memories; snapshots and trinkets of life and of happiness. Despite
the tragedies she has suffered in life - the loss of her husband Michael Shanahan in 2003 and her sister Siobhan Kearney, who was
brutally murdered in 2006 - Biddy is grateful for every day, in a very genuine and infectious way.

DAY 3: Dublin
Atractions in Dublin:
NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS
Located just 3 km from Dublin city centre, the National Botanic Gardens are an oasis of calm and beauty, and entry is free. A
premier scientific institution, the gardens also contain the National Herbarium and several historic wrought iron glasshouses.
Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland.
Getting to the Gardens
The National Botanic Gardens lie just 3.5 kilometers north of Dublin city centre. there are three bus services that will get you to
the Gardens, information for these, and driving routes are shown below.
Map: http://www.botanicgardens.ie/educ/map.pdf
KILMAINHAM GAOL (heritageireland.ie/en/kilmainhamgaol/)
One of Dublin's premier historic sites. Kilmainham Gaol is one of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe, covering some of the
most heroic and tragic events in Ireland's emergence as a modern nation from 1780s to the 1920s. Hear the story of the Easter
Rising of 1916 and the terrible price that was paid for the freedom it brought about.
Location: 3.5km from centre of Dublin.
Public Transport:
Dublin Bus Route(s): No. 69, 79 from Aston Quay Dublin 2; No 13 & 40 from O'Connell St. Dublin 1 or College Green Dublin 2.
PDF informativ: http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/media/39954%20KilmainhamGaol.pdf
PHOENIX PARK
The Phoenix Park is over 700 hectares (1752 acres) in area and is the largest enclosed public Park in any capital city in Europe. It
was originally formed as a royal hunting Park in the 1660's and opened to the public in 1747. A large herd of fallow deer still
remain to this day.
Admission to the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND - ARCHAEOLOGY is free.
Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 2pm- 5pm
Closed Mondays (including Bank Holidays), Christmas Day and Good Friday
The museum is centrally located on Kildare Street, Dublin 2, next door to Leinster House (Government Buildings).
At the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, Kildare Street, you'll find artefacts dating from 7000BC to the 20th Century
exhibited in seven galleries.
Permanent Exhibitions
r - Ireland's Gold
Prehistoric Ireland
Kingship and Sacrifice
The Treasury
Viking Ireland
Medieval Ireland 1150 - 1550
Ancient Egypt
Ceramics and Glass from Ancient Cyprus
ST MICHAN'S CHURCH
Church Street, Dublin 7, Ireland
St Michans church attests to almost 1000 years of Christian history. The church
stands on a Hiberno-Norse site, close to the north Liffey quays, the Four Courts,
city markets and the great open space known as Smithfield, the whole area being
a centre of law and commerce. The church was originally built beside an oak
forest with uninterrupted views across the river of the city of Dublin. Today it is
surrounded by the city and overlooked on all sides by industrial premises and
apartment buildings.
The dedication Michan is of unknown origin, possibly Danish, though some have argued that Michan was an Irish martyr and
confessor who was probably a native of Dublin.

TRINITY COLLEGE - The Old Library and the Book of Kells

The Book of Kells is Ireland's greatest cultural treasure and the world's most famous medieval manuscript. The 9th century book
is a richly decorated copy of the four Gospels of the life of Jesus Christ.
College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
THE FAMINE MEMORIAL
'Famine' (1997) was commissioned by Norma Smurfit and presented to the City of
Dublin in 1997. The sculpture is a commemorative work dedicated to those
Irish people forced to emigrate during the 19th century Irish Famine. The bronze
sculptures were designed and crafted by Dublin sculptor Rowan Gillespie and are
located on Custom House Quay in Dublin's Docklands.
This location is a particularly appropriate and historic as one of the first voyages of
the Famine period was on the 'Perserverance' which sailed from Custom House
Quay on St. Patrick's Day 1846. Captain William Scott, a native of the Shetland
Isles, was a veteran of the Atlantic crossing, gave up his office job in New
Brunswick to take the 'Perserverance' out of Dublin. He was 74 years old. The
Steerage fare on the ship was 3 and 210 passengers made the historical journey.
They landed in New York on the 18th May 1846. All passengers and crew survived
the journey.
In June 2007, a second series of famine sculptures by Rowan Gillespie, was
unveiled by President Mary McAleese on the quayside in Toronto's Ireland Park to
remember the arrival of these refugees in Canada.
The World Poverty Stone
THE WORLD POVERTY STONE is a commemorative stone marking the United
Nations International Day for the Eradication of World Poverty. It is sited to the
east of the Famine Sculptures on Custom House Quay in the heart of Dublin's
Docklands.
This limestone memorial was commissioned as a gesture of solidarity with people
living in poverty around the world. On the 17th of October 1987, in response to
the call of Joseph Wresinski - founder of the International Movement ATD Fourth
World - 100,000 defenders of human rights gathered in Paris to honour the victims
of hunger, violence and ignorance, to express their refusal of extreme poverty and
to call on people from all walks of life to unite to ensure respect for human rights.
A commemorative stone proclaiming this message was inaugurated on this
occasion on the Plaza of Human Rights and Liberties - where the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights was signed in 1948.
Since then, on the 17th of October each year, people from all walks of life, gather
throughout the world to express their solidarity and commitment to ensure that
everyone's dignity and freedom are respected. On 22nd of December 1992, the
General Assembly of the United Nations declared 17th October the International
Day for the Eradication of Poverty. There are now over 30 replicas of the original
stone now located around the world. These sites have become places of honour
for people living in poverty in the world, places where people gather to reject the
inevitability of poverty and social exclusion and places of friendship and solidarity
where people from all backgrounds can gather together. Around the world, annual
commemoration take place at the site of the stones to mark the 17th October UN
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.
The artist - Stuart McGrath, based in Co. Wicklow, is a master craftsman; his
training is in sculpture, architectural and classical stone carving. All of his
stonecutting is done by hand using traditional methods. He also works in bronze.
Visit: www.stonecarvingstudio.com for more information. This memorial was cocommissioned by Dublin City Council, the Dublin Docklands Development
Authority and ADT Fourth World.

DUBLIN PUBS
Like ordering a slice of pizza in New York or smoking a cigar in Cuba, you just cant fully experience Dublin without trying out one
of its pubs. The city offers a wide range of bar stools to get comfy on, with every one unique. From toe-tapping live music and
craic, the cosiest of snugs or the best pint of plain, all Dublin pubs have something special to offer here are some suggestions
just to get you started...
Dance the night away
Everybody knows that Dublin is the business when it comes to live music. The city offers an entertainment scene that rivals any
of its European counterparts. Get ready for a hooley and catch the best authentic traditional sessions in the Cobblestone in
Smithfield, or McNeils on Capel Street. Get down and dirty with theblues at JJ Smyths or hit Whelan's for everything from singersongwriter sessions to punk rock.
Fill up on pub grub
Eating is definitely not cheating when it come to these bad boys. Fill up in L. Mulligan Grocer with one of their divine scotch
eggs (theres a veggie option too); sample some black pudding with champ boxty, or sink your teeth into a wild boar burger,
then wash it all down with an Irish craft beer. Or try The Chop House in Ballsbridge, one of the 34 pubs on the island of Ireland
that has been included on the 2015 Michelin Eating Out In Pubs Guide. Chow down on their five-spiced pulled pork at lunch,
or sit down as a member of the Beef Club. Remember, the first rule of Beef Club is you dont talk about Beef Club. Our mouths
are watering!

Get comfy in a Dublin snug

Whether you just need an excuse to get a little closer to that special someone, or you want to have just your own crew around
the table, a Dublin snug is the solution. The function of snugs in Irish pubs was for women to frequent. It was frowned upon to
have ladies in the bar during the early 1900s (though snugs were also used by patrons who preferred not to be seen in the public
bar, such as the local policeman or priest).
Often a snug would have its own bell for when you wanted to order a drink, with the barman passing it through a hatch. Squeeze
into the nook at Kehoe's on South Anne Street, or walk the Baggot Mile and test out the snugs in Searsons, Toners and Doheny
& Nesbitts. Ryans of Parkgate Street also has two snugs that are listed as protected features by Dublin City Council. Cosy!
Go back in time
If theres one thing Dublin does well, its old things and our pubs are no exception. We love The Palace on Fleet Street. Although
only established in 1823, meaning its a young buck compared to some of the others, it has changed little and we reckon the
literary luminaries that drank here (including Flann OBrien and Patrick Kavanagh) were on to a good thing. Try Bowes, a pub for
genuine old world charm, also on Fleet Street.
If you want really old, try The Brazen Head which dates back to 1198. Its not just the oldest pub in Dublin, but in all of
Ireland. With famous people such as James Joyce, Michael Collins and Jonathan Swift all having been past patrons, it's no
wonder the pub has become a tourist magnet. Oh, they do a mean scampi and chips as well!

Spot the celebrity

In the celebrity-obsessed world we live in, it would be a crime to not add a few star-studded Dublin drinking
establishments. Finnegan's in beautiful Dalkey is the place to be if you want to rub shoulders with Bono, or even Michelle and
Barack Obama next time theyre in town (just the President and First Lady of the United States, no big deal). Stroll to The Stags
Head where you probably wont bump into Quentin Tarentino It's rumoured he was refused service after pulling the do you
know who I am? card after hours!
Sip a pint of the black stuff
Ah, this is a tough one. So many good pints, so little time. Where do we start? The Long Hall on George's Street has many
qualities, one being an excellent pint of Guinness (if its good enough for Bruce Springsteen and Rihanna!). ODonoghue's not
only pours a great pint but also has amazing traditional sessions on a Sunday afternoon, this is, afterall, the place that launched
The Dubliners. The daddy of them all though has to be Mulligans on Poolbeg Street, an unassuming spot that serves a porter
you wont forget.

Warm your cockles

Theres no getting away from the fact that Dublin is cold for a considerable portion of the year thats why we have pubs with
fires. Warm up in The Lord Edward near Christ Church, or cosy up beside a blazing hearth in The Long Stone on Townsend
Street or McGrattan's off Baggot Street.
Catch some rays
If you do chance upon a sunny day, Dublin has something for that too! Get outside in one of the citys many beer gardens. For a
real treat, take a trip to the foothills of the Dublin mountains, and soak up some rays atThe Blue Light its got spectacular
views. Its not a beer garden exactly, more like pub frontage, but we couldnt not mention Davy Byrnes, a Joycean
and Ulysses landmark (with seats outside that are great for people watching near Grafton Street). If its a scorcher of a day, dont
miss sitting by the canal outside The Barge. It will be totally packed, but youll enjoy the craic.

Say what? Some unique pub names

We love a good story and John Kavanaghs A.K.A The Gravediggers has one. This pub sits across from Glasnevin Cemetery and
its nickname comes from one unusual feature a secret serving hatch so that Dublins gravediggers could drink on the job back
in the day. Darky Kellys pub isnt, like many Dublin pubs, named after a founder or owner. Its named after a woman who was
burned at the stake in 1746 for witchcraft, and posthumously accused of being Dublins first female serial killer. The Hairy Lemon
is named in memory of one of the citys great characters, a dog catcher in the 1950s. He was reputed to boast a lemon shaped
visage and a stubble of gooseberry-like hair!
Did you know?
Here are three quick fire Dublin pub facts to impress your bar buddies. One Dublins smallest pub is The Dawson Lounge on
Dawson Street, the bar there measures just 10sq ft. Two The Long Hall is the spot where our very own Phil Lynott shot the

music video for Old Town. Three 114 hours and 20 minutes. Thats how long it tookDave Browne to break the Guinness world
record for longest continuous guitar playing session in The Temple Bar pub. He played 1,372 songs in total.
1. The Brazen Head
Dating back to the year 1198, the Brazen Head is Irelands oldest pub and its still a lively spot, with live music every night. The
building was originally a coach house (its not known how much of the original remains) and walls are lined with old pictures,
papers and ads from the past. Famous names that supped a pint or two in the pub include James Joyce, Brendan Behan and
Jonathan Swift. For food, tuck into beef and Guinness stew or a big bowl of steamed Irish mussels. 20 Bridge Street Lower,
Dublin 8, +353 1 677 9549, brazenhead.com
2. O'Donoghue's
Even if youre in the city for just one night, dont miss a live traditional Irish music session in the front bar of this cozy pub just off
St. Stephens Green thats if you can get in the packed front door, as the place might be jammed. A selection of traditional
musicians get together for a "session" each night, playing fiddles, tin whistles, bodhrans and uilleann pipes. This is where famous
Irish traditional band The Dubliners got its start and the members have come back to play here many times. 15 Merrion Row,
Dublin 2, +353 1 6607194, odonoghues.ie
3. The Long Hall
This original Dublin pub with its striking red and white exterior thankfully survived the complete reconstruction of the buildings
around it during the Celtic Tiger boom. It gets busy on weekends, so drop in for a quiet mid-week pint of Guinness to fully
appreciate the classic wooden interior, mirrors and cozy dcor. 51 South Great George's St, Dublin 2, +353 1 475 1590
4. McDaid's
With a great city centre location just off Grafton Street, McDaids ornate high ceiling is one of the first things youll notice as you
walk in here (the more observant might notice the trapdoor behind the bar with a steep stairs leading down into the cellars). If
youre settling in for the evening, head up the narrow stairs to one of the upper levels. Harry Street, Dublin 2,+353 1 679 4395
5. L Mulligan Grocer
This is the place to go if youre looking for a Mountain Man, a Crafty Hen or a Belgian Blonde. Dont even think of trying to order
a Guinness or a Budweiser here its craft beer all the way, and these are some of the labels. As the name suggests, L Mulligan
Grocer pub in Stoneybatter once had a grocery shop in it and the rear section of the pub is now a superb restaurant serving Irish
produce with a clever creative twist. Try the spiced potted crab or slow roasted pork belly. 18 Stoneybatter, Dublin 7, +353 1 670
9889, lmulligangrocer.com
6. Toner's
Another traditional pub, Toners on Baggot Street dates back to around 1818 and has an old wooden bar full of memorabilia and
drawers which date back to its time as a grocery store. One of the nicest features in the pub is the large snug just inside the
front window which has wooden benches and its own door. The poet WB Yeats is said to have liked drinking here. 139 Baggot
Street Lower, Dublin 2, +353 1 676 3090, tonerspub.ie
7. The Cobblestone
If youre in the Smithfield direction, drop in to The Cobblestone for a lively traditional music session and a song or two. Be
prepared for lots of foot tapping and some thigh slapping. 77 King St North, Smithfield, Dublin 7, +353 1 872
1799, cobblestonepub.ie
8. The Stag's Head
Hidden away in Dame Lane behind Dame Street, the Stags Head has an ornate Victorian wooden bar and lots of stained glass
and wooden finishings, all watched over by a large stags head. The long narrow bar can get busy on weekends. Get in early to
get a tall stool at the bar to be at the center of the action, or head to the large back snug for a cosy tete-a-tete. 1 Dame Court,
Dublin 2, + 353 1 679 3687
9. Farrington's
A lively pub in the heart of party-central Temple Bar, weve chosen Farringtons for its excellent selection of craft beers. The staff
regularly rotates the tasty brews on draught here and invite different breweries to do "tap takeovers," where large sections of
taps are devoted to one brewery. So, always ask the barman for recommendations of what to drink on the night (craft beer
tasting selections are available). There is usually live music on the ground floor, so don't rule dancing out. 28 Eustace St, Dublin
2, +353 1 671 5135 farringtonshoteltemplebar.com
10. Palace Bar
Another true Dublin pub just at the edge of the Temple Bar area, this is the sort of pub where you might meet a small selection
of close friends, take a comfy chair in the back room and enjoy a night of craic (the Irish word for "fun") and witty conversation.
Or, drop in for a starter drink on your way into Temple Bar. 21 Fleet Street, Dublin 2, +353 1 671 7388,thepalacebardublin.com

Take the plane to Glasgow

Airport buses:
Travelling from Glasgow Airport into the city centre by bus is easy as there are several services that go to the main bus station
Buchanan Street as well as other local destinations and beyond.
If you are not spending all of your time in Glasgow or you plan to travel outwith the city as soon as you arrive, you can depart
from Buchanan Street to reach many popular destinations across Scotland.
All the bus stances at Glasgow Airport right outside the main terminal building.
Services
First 500 Glasgow Shuttle - Glasgow City Centre from Stance 1. This bus departs approximately every 10 minutes for
Buchanan Street Bus Station, also stopping at Glasgow Central Train and Glasgow Queen Street Train Stations. First also
operates over 100 services across greater Glasgow and offers direct transfers to Edinburgh via the Citylink 900 Service from
Buchanan Street.
First 747 AirLink - Glasgow city centre (via Braehead and Partick Interchange) from Stance 6. The 747 AirLink service
operates between Glasgow Airport and the city centre via Renfrew, Braehead, Partick, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum,
and Charing Cross, making it ideal for visiting the west end of the city as well as some of Glasgows best retail and tourist
attractions.
McGills 757 - Paisley Gilmour Street Train Station from Stance 7. This service from local firm McGills departs every 15
minutes and is perfect if you want to explore Renfrewshire, Ayrshire and the south of Scotland.
Citylink 915 - Skye (via Loch Lomond and Fort William) from Stance 9. Heading for the Highlands? This is the bus for you!
GLASGOW AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE 500
The Glasgow Shuttle is the official Glasgow City Centre - Glasgow Airport service operated in association with Glasgow Airport
and is the best way to travel to and from the airport.
With great value fares and connections available across Greater Glasgow with our network of over 100 services - why choose
anything else?
Why Glasgow Airport Shuttle service 500?
Frequent - up to every 10 minutes
Direct to and from the city centre
Operating 24 hours a day, 364 days a year
Arrive and depart just outside the terminal building
New, top-class vehicles with leather seats and WiFi connection plus lowfloor for easy access
Connect across Glasgow with First's network of over 100 services
Please note, you will be asked to print your eticket when your transaction is completed. The eticket should be shown to the
driver when boarding your booked Glasgow Shuttle service 500.
http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/glasgow/assets/pdfs/journey_planning/Glasgow_Shuttle_mf.pdf
You can purchase direct from the driver on the day of travel, you can pay
using cash or a credit or debit card.
One single journey to or from the airport from anywhere within the
Glasgow network - Adult 6.50

DAY 4: Glasgow
Glasgow maps:
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Attractions in Glasgow:
KELVINGROVE ART GALLERY AND MUSEUM's opening hours are Monday - Thursday and Saturday from 10.00am 5.00pm. Please note that every Friday and Sunday the museum opens at the later time of 11am until 5pm.
Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG
0141 276 9599
Kelvingrove is situated in Kelvingrove Park on Argyle Street and is easily accessible on foot. It is around 20 minutes walk from the
city centre along Sauchiehall Street.
You can also access the museum via Kelvin Way.
ST ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL is open:
Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 5.45pm.
Saturday - 7.30am to 6.15pm
Sunday - 9am to 6.15pm.
In the Porch
Mosaic. Using local stones from the land of Jesus, Bethlehem artists have represented
the Archdiocesan Coat of Arms encircled by the privileged title given to Glasgow in the
12th century by Pope Alexander III, "special daughter of the
Roman Church".
St Andrew and St Mungo (Brendan Berry 2010). The artist depicts Scotlands Patron Saint
smiling as he gladly accepts his martyrdom on the cross. In the background, St Rule is
handing over a casket with St Andrews relics to a monk waiting on the shore below the
cliffs at St Andrews.
Glasgows Patron, Saint Mungo (or Kentigern) is portrayed standing on a wooded hillside above the Clyde valley, facing East
towards the rising sun. The saint is credited with working several miracles, symbols of which the bell, tree, fish, ring
and bird - are depicted here.
The Annunciation, St Columba (or Columbkille) and St Brigid of Kildare (late 19th century). These panels were formerly part of
the Lady Chapel.
St Andrew's Cathedral is situated in Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4JY. It lies near the suspension bridge, on the north bank of the
River Clyde and on the south edge of the City Centre.
From the St Enoch Centre, the Cathedral is reached via the ground floor exit opposite the Disney Store.
St Andrew's Cathedral is close to: St Enoch's Underground Station, Central and Queen Street mainline railway stations, Argyle
Street local railway station, and is well served by local buses.
CITY CHAMBERS George Square, Glasgow City, Glasgow City G2 1DU, United Kingdom
There are free guided, public tours of the Chambers on weekdays at 10.30 & 14.30, lasting 45 minutes. No booking is required just turn up.
Closed on weekends :(
Walk up the largest marble staircase in Western Europe, made of imported
Italian Carrara marble. The grandeur continues through to the magnificent
Banqueting Hall, where Nelson Mandela received his Freedom of the City
award in 1993, and Sir Alex Ferguson in 1999. The three central chandeliers
in the Banqueting Hall, electroliers, have their own story. In 1885, the
council decided that the Hall should have electric lighting, an innovative
decision at that time. These magnificent features were the result, along with
a generator in the basement to power them. Today, the electroliers are
still working.

GLASGOW BOTANIC GARDENS (free)

Opening times
Grounds7am - dusk (all year)
Glasshouses10am - 6pm
10am - 4.15pm (winter)
Tearooms10am - 4.15pm

10am - dusk (winter)

The Gardens Office
730, Great Western Road
Nearest Underground stop: Hillhead
Nearest Railway station: Partick or Hyndland

GLASGOW NECROPOLIS
The Necropolis has been described as a 'unique representation of Victorian Glasgow, built when Glasgow was the
second city of the empire. It reflects the feeling of confidence and wealth and security of that time.'
It is a memorial to the merchant patriarchs of the City and contains the remains of almost every eminent Glaswegian of
its day. Monuments designed by leading Glaswegian architects including Alexander 'Greek' Thomson, Bryce, Hamilton
and Mackintosh adorn it. Their designs are executed by expert masons and sculptors who contributed ornate and
sculptural detail of the finest quality.
Location
Glasgow Necropolis
Castle Street
(The Main Gates are Behind St Mungos's Museum of Religious Life and Art)
Opening Times
8.00 am until 5.30 pm (vehicle entrances)
Open from 7.00 am till dusk daily (pedestrian entrance only)
Local Facilities
Restaurant & Toilet Facilities are available at the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art
History
There are many interpretations of the origin of the name Glasgow, the most common being 'the dear green place'.
However many scholars have argued that Glasgow actually means 'the place of the grey rock' - being the Fir Park, now
known as Glasgow Necropolis.
BRITANNIA PANOPTICON MUSIC HALL
Built in 1857 by Thomas Gildard and H. M. McFarlane, it has
hosted some of the biggest names on the Music hall circuit. In
1906, Stan Laurel made his first stage appearance there on
amateur night. In that same year A. E. Pickard bought the building
and changed its name to the Panopticon. He also undertook some
major works, installing a freak show, a roof top carnival and a
waxworks. He also excavated the basement and installed an
indoor zoo. The Panopticon was one of the first buildings in
Glasgow become powered by electricity and one of the first
cinemas in Scotland. It closed in 1938 when it was sold to a tailors
and converted to a workshop. It is currently being conserved by a
trust who regularly perform traditional shows in the auditorium. It
is now protected as a category A listed building.
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall is located right in the heart of Glasgow so is very convenient for buses and trains. If you
are visiting us we are easy to find as we are above Mitchell's Amusement Arcade and just east of T.J. Hughes.
113-117 Trongate Glasgow G1 5HD
Remember that entrance to most of our shows is via the New Wynd, the small lane between T.J.Hughes and Mitchell's
Amusement Arcade.
Nearest train stations are Argyle Street and High Street, but if you don't mind a 10 minute walk, Central Station & Queen
Street Station are also conveniently close by.
Buses: First Bus 62, 61 & 64 stop right outside Britannia Panopticon.
Subway - The nearest Subway station is St. Enoch. When you come out of the St Enoch Underground station onto Argyle
Street, turn right and walk in a straight line towards Glasgow Cross. We are just beyond T.J.Hughes.

SHARMANKA, an exhibition of kinetic sculpture made out of scrap and rubbish (5 GBP entry fee).

CHEAP EATS IN GLASGOW

Siempre Bycicle Cafe,162 Dumbarton Road, meniu: www.siemprebicyclecafe.com/the-cafe-2/

The Cup & Saucer, De Courcy's Arcade, Cresswell Lane,

https://www.facebook.com/thecupandsaucertearoom

Bier Halle
Dont let the name fool you. Bier Halles selection of over 100 beers from around the world may give this city centre
Bavarian styled basement space its reputation as a great pub, but they also have some fantastic meal deals. Two-for-one
pizzas, sandwich and soups for just over a fiver and a free Bratwurst hotdog with every two-pint steins purchased will
make this place a favourite for any peckish beer drinkers.
7-9 Gordon St, Glasgow, G1 3PL (0141 204 0706 repulicbierhalle.com )

Philadelphia
The Philly is arguably one of the best chippies in Glasgow. Its popular with locals on lunch-break and its location on
Great Western Road means it gets late-night party goers stumbling through the door. The owners also run the Italian
restaurant next door so you know youre going to get a good pizza here. Of course you cant go wrong with their wellpriced simple and satisfying fish and chips.
445 Great Western Road, West End, Glasgow G12 8HH (0141 339 2372)


Pinto
With three city centre outlets, theres three times as many chances to try Pintos delicious menu of healthy Mexican
street food. It's an easy Subway style experience: pick your wrap, your filling, your sauce and off you go. As well as great
prices, the food should keep you fuelled and filled for hours.
5 Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3PL, (0141 248 3364, pintomexican.com)
115 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6LL, (0141 243 2321)
138 Queen St, Glasgow, G1 3BX (0141 221 9330

Ichiban Sushi and Noodle Caf

Sushi starts from 3.20 at either of Ichibans two restaurants. It offers simple, nutritious Japanese cuisine and is
definitely one to try if you need a sushi fix or just want to try some something a bit different from the usual pizzas and
curries.
50 Queen St, City Centre, Glasgow (0141 204 4200)
184 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, (0141 334 9222 ichiban.co.uk)

Where The Monkey Sleeps

A sandwich and coffee shop with a bit of attitude. Big rolls for under 2 are the name of the game in the heavy metal
styled eatery. If youre in need of something a bit more substantial get stuck into a stew or one of the shops chunky
soups. 182 W Regent St, City Centre, Glasgow G2 4RU (0141 226 3406 www.monkeysleeps.com)

Avant Garde
If you like live music, meal deals and a great selection of alcohol then you have no excuse not to go down to Avant
Garde. The King Street bar/restaurant has live music in the evenings and fantastic meal offers. Two mains are just 10 on
selected menu items. 34-44 King St, Merchant City, Glasgow, G1 5QT. (0141 552 7123 avantgardemusicbar.co.uk)

Bread Meats Bread

A cool American style BBQ burger joint slap bang in the city centre, Bread Meats Bread is the place to go for a decent
burger or carnivorous treat. Proving, despite its name, that there is more to the perfect burger than bread, meat and
bread, 5 will ensure you are suitably stuffed after an epic burger or sandwich experience.
104 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5UB. (0141 249 98 98 breadmeatsbread.co.uk)

Piece
Best Sandwiches in Glasgow is what one of the most recent reviews of Piece says on TripAdvisor. It certainly has a
strong claim to that title with a mouth-watering of array of meats and vegetables to whet anyones appetite.
1056 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8LY. (0141 334 9697, pieceglasgow.com)

Bread + Butter
Bread + Butter is a no frills restaurant set up similar to a canteen that serves massive portions of simple food. A meal and
a drink for fiver means everyone is a winner here. 74 Buchanan St, Glasgow, Glasgow City G1 3AJ. (0141 221
4383 breadandbutterglasgow.co.uk)

Banana Leaf
Banana Leaf offers a mix of Malaysian-Chinese cuisine and is rated and raved about by many of the citys foodies. The
lunch menu offers diners a drink, a starter and a main, all for under a tenner.
67 Cambridge St, Glasgow,G3 6QX. (0141 333 9994)
76 Old Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, G3 8RE. (0141 334 4445 bananaleaf-glasgow.co.uk)

Stereo
Stereo is well-known for its versatility, operating as a caf, bar, restaurant, music venue and club. Its got a bit of
everything, but with Tapas from 3.75 and cheap sandwiches also available you can come for the food but stay for the
entertainment. 22-28 Renfield Ln, Glasgow, G2 6PH. (0141 222 2254 stereocafebar.com)

Black Sparrow
No-nonsense, delicious pub grub. Three Tapas for under a tenner is the stand-out deal here but there are plenty of pub
classics like fish and chips and a Sunday Roast if your particularly famished.
241 North St, Glasgow,G3 7DL. (0141 221 5530 theblacksparrow.co.uk)

Lucky 7 Canteen
Lucky 7 Canteen claims to be the love child of an empty tummy and a fragile bank balance and as a result is superb
value for any hungry passers-by. This rustic and chilled-out place offers restaurant standard food at canteen prices.
166 Bath St, Glasgow, G2 4TB. (0141 331 6227 lucky7glasgow.co.uk)

The University Cafe

As the name suggests, this wee independent coffee shop on Byres road serves classic comfort food in an art-deco shop
at student-friendly prices. 87 Byres Rd, Glasgow G11 5HN, (0141 339 5217)


Riverhill Coffee Bar
Almost slap bang by Central Station, Riverhill is a tiny, independent coffee and sandwich shop note: seating is
extremely limited which, in its rigour and imagination, not to mention its use of regional ingredients (coffee from
Glasgow roaster Dear Green, hams and sausages from Puddledub), puts its high street rivals to shame. A huge savoury
scone, topped with cheese and pickled gherkins, was glorious filth the kind of the thing Riverhills near neighbour
Greggs might do, but not half as well. At the other end of the healthy-eating spectrum, a beetroot and mackerel salad
was a simple triumph of fresh, true mittel-European flavours. Elsewhere, the choice ran from interesting daily specials,
such as lamb kofta, to tasty, fashionable sandwiches, such as a New York deli-style pastrami, or the Smokey Jo smoked
pork, smoked cheese, coleslaw. Snack items 1-2, soups, salads and sandwiches up to 4.50. 24 Gordon Street
10 BEST CRAFT BEER PUBS IN GLASGOW
Blackfriars Bar & Kitchen
All bare floorboards and pine furniture, its fixtures a little worn and peeling, a signed picture of Terry Wogan above the
optics, this bar (and basement live music venue) feels a bit 1990s. However, there is nothing dated about its beer. Five
cask pumps serve ales from across the UK, including beers from Scottish micros that were new names to me, such
as Mr, Fallen and Tryst. The latters pale Nelson Sauvin was excellent, stridently bitter and melon-y, but with none of
the rotten fruit flavours you sometimes get from the Nelson Sauvin hop.
Despite the slightly tongue-in-cheek billing - The cool, sexy beers you should be drinking. various chalkboards run
through a bottled beer menu which has clearly been collated by someone who knows and loves great beer. All the star
names of the modern craft scene are present: Odells and Flying Dog from the US, Norwegians Ngne , as well as the
best of the British new wave: Siren, Partizan, Kernel, Redchurch, Wild Beer etc. Throw in Weihenstephaners dunkel and
weissbeer on draught, and you have a bar where beer-lovers of all stripes could happily wile away a few hours.
Pint from 3.30. 38 Bell Street, 0141 552 5924, blackfriarsglasgow.com
Meat Bar
Dont be put off by the fact that people are eating, this is as much a
bar as it is a restaurant. One where drinkers, I am assured, are
always welcome. Which is a relief as, alongside its guest, craft-keg
pump and a dedicated William Bros. tap, Meat Bar has a solid, 40+
bottled list, split pretty evenly between established Scottish (Fyne,
Brewdog, Harviestoun etc.) and US (Brooklyn, Goose Island, Anchor)
craft beer exponents.
A schooner they dont serve halves, curiously of Anarchy
Brewings unfined, unfiltered Urban Assault pale ale (3), was
beautiful, full of sharp, prickly, grapefruit and mango flavours. It was as dry and acerbic as Quentin Crisp and as tropical
as the Man From Del Monte. It was just a pity I couldnt sit there all day. This dimly-lit basement space - light glinting off
whisky bottles behind the bar; the music a palatable mix of Dylan, Doves, Velvet Underground is the kind of cocooned
bolt-hole where anyone would love to hideaway for a long misspent afternoon.
Pint from 3.50. 142 West Regent Street, 0141 204 3605, themeatbar.co.uk
Drygate
Incongruously located within Tennents huge Wellpark brewery
complex in Glasgows East End, Drygate may be funded by sales
of Scotlands biggest-selling fizzy pish, Tennents lager, but be in
no doubt: it is a craft beer nirvana. Launched in May, it is coowned by Tennents overlords, C&C Group, and junior partners,
William Bros. Brewing, and the complex includes, variously, a
microbrewery producing Drygate beers; a bar with 24 draught
beers and a selection of over 200 bottles; a remarkable bottle
shop; and space hence the unwieldy tag-line, an experiential
brewery for everything from meet-the-brewer and beer
appreciation events, to tutored brewing sessions on the Studio
Kit, which allows members of the public to create their own beers.

However cynical you may be about C&Cs motives for all this (a debate for another time), it is difficult not to be wowed
by the vast choice at Drygate and disarmed by the geeky enthusiasm of the staff. After we had got chatting about the
beers, the barman brought over a few tasters for me. Among those, a Roosters/Odells collaboration, The Accomplice
(loads of pine, ripe melon, citrus and barbed-wire bitterness) and Kernels Amarillo rather puts Drygates own Gladeye
IPA in the shade. It was perfectly pleasant, but more of a zesty, sherberty West Coast pale than a true IPA, to my
tastebuds. Drygates beers are also available to takeaway at 1.90 a bottle.
As you can imagine, the keg-dominated bar (four cask pumps), is a whos who of the worlds hottest brewers, from
Italys Birra del Borgo to Sierra Nevada, Bristols Arbor to Sussexs Burning Sky. A few relative oddities, such as Harbours
dunkel bock, will please those who are jaded by hop-loaded, US-style beers. Prices can get silly for instance, the
Decadence Stout from Londons (in my opinion, so-so micro) Weird Beard was 6.50-a-pint, but there is plenty of choice
around 3.50-4.50. If the beer range is difficult to argue with, then the space itself and, indeed, the confusing
messages it sends out may be more divisive. Its very post-industrial: exposed air ducts, wire-cage partitions, views into
the brewery, big communal tables, but done in a polished way (Aretha and Stevie Wonder on the stereo, swanky
glassware, upmarket food). A lot of money has been spent smoothing out any rough edges. Initially, Drygate may look
like a hastily knocked-together, grassroots endeavour, but, of course, this is pre-packaged hip, a clever simulation of a
genuine independent, DIY micro. One which, judging by the steady traffic on a Thursday lunchtime, tourists will love. Is
Drygate faking its street cred? To an extent, yes. Would I go again? Definitely.
Pint from 3.50. Drygate Brewery, 85 Drygate, 0141 212 8810, drygate.com
The State
This traditional city-centre pub dark green leather banquettes; pewter tankards dangling from a grand central bar
may appear to hold little attraction for buccaneering craft beer drinkers. But among the pubs seven immaculately kept
real ales, you can generally find something tasty and exciting, as well as more sedate offerings from, for example,
Thwaites and Camerons. Specifically, the State regularly has Oakham beers on the bar. This Peterborough outfit was
using big-hitting American hops back when the young upstarts at Kernel or Brewdog were still drinking Ribena, and
Oakhams Citra in perfect form on this visit - remains the definitive take on that hop. All gooseberry sharpness, lychee
and scintillating bitterness, it is a modern classic. As well as its real ales (Alchemy and Green Jack were other interesting
names on the board), the State is also a big whisky pub, and, therefore, a good stop-off if you would like to combine the
two.
Pint from 3. 148-148A Holland Street, 0141 332 2159
Munros
Pub purists will hate Munros. I wasnt 100% sold on it myself, as a
place. Just over a year old, this Maclays Inns pub feels very much
like a corporate pub companys idea of contemporary cool. But I
can forgive a lot, in terms of self-consciously funky design and
blaring indie tunes, for the sake of good beer, and, in that regard,
Munros is persuasive. Kernels Bire de Table (4.40-a-pint, so not
extortionate for Kernel), Fourpures pils and Arbors E-Bomb a
slightly grainy, citrusy summer refresher were the pick, on this
visit, from four craft keg and three cask lines. The bottled beer list is
sound, if unsensational, with the odd bottle or two from Camden
Town, Redchurch and Wild Beer adding a little spice to the mix, alongside more predictable inclusions from Brewdog,
William Bros. and Brooklyn. The staff were super-keen to offer samples and advice, incidentally, and Munros hosts
irregular beer-related events, such as tap-takeovers and meet-the-brewer events.
As well as Munros, Maclay Inns also owns the Three Judges, a much-loved, nine-pump West End real ale pub , and the
recently refurbished Southside brewpub,Clockwork Beer Co.. The latter is but a javelins throw from Hampden Park,
which will host the track and field events during the Commonwealth Games.
Pint from 3.20. 185 Great Western Road, 0141 332 0972, munrosglasgow.co.uk

The Squid & Whale

A busy, trendy bar and Mexican cantina which explains the
decorative cacti, less so its impressive soundtrack of niche electronica
the Squid & Whale is big on cocktails but also carries a serviceable
craft beer range. In the fridges, you will find (but, of course) a large
selection of William Bros. bottles, one Mexican craft beer, Red Pig (a
bit like a Scottish 80 shilling-style beer, apparently), and others from
the big US craft breweries, Brooklyn, Anchor, Founders, Sierra Nevada.
This concentration on the more commonplace and easily-available
names in modern craft beer does mean that the prices are,
refreshingly, sane. The 7.2% hop-bomb that is Founders Centennial
IPA, full of ripe honeydew melon, peach and purse-lipped, wormwood bitterness was just 4.25.
Bottles from 3.40. 372-374 Great Western Road, 0141 339 5070,squidwhale.com
Inn Deep
Given the ubiquity of its beers in Glasgows bars, you might wonder why
Alloas William Bros. felt the need to open one of their own. But they did,
and, not unsurprisingly, Inn Deep is a cracker. Whether by accident or
design, its fridges seem to contain not just the biggest names in craft
beer, but, arguably, and more specifically, the best beers (Kernels
London Sour, Beavertowns Gamma Ray, Marbles Dobber), from each of
those A1 micros. In the modern pantheon, these are iconic beers.
Elsewhere, across three cask and eight keg lines, real geeks (with money
to burn!), will be thrilled by obscure imports from the likes of Swedens
Omnipollo, Austrians Bevog and Germanys BrauKunstKeller all of
which were hovering around 4-a-half. I settled instead, for William Bros.
own Joker IPA which, whilst it delivers all the bracing bitterness you expect, lacked the true multi-layered tropical fruit
complexity of the best new wave IPAs. Incidentally, Inn Deep itself is a cool space. Built into an arch beneath
Kelvinbridge, it has a riverside terrace area that feeds into Kelvingrove Park.
Pint from 2.90. 445 Great Western Rd, Kelvinbridge, 0141 357 1075,inndeep.com
Brel Bar
If less discriminating mates have dragged you into the
noisy, neon-flashing cluster of restaurants and bars around
Ashton Lane, Brel Bar may prove a lifesaver. As the name
suggests, Brel originally majored on Belgian beers and it
retains a core of gems from Belgium and Germany. For
instance, Rochefort 10, Tripel Karmeleit, Chouffe IPA,
Paulaner and Schofferhoffers hefeweizen. However, that
range has since expanded to include a cask pump rotating
beers from Glasgow brewery, Kelburn, Joker IPA on keg,
and a modest but high-quality range of US/UK craft beers.
Thornbridges legendary Jaipur and Halcyon were two nice
surprises. Kelburns Pivo Estivo couldnt quite compete
with those, but I could have happily downed several pints of this easy-drinking pale (lemony-sour, lingering bitterness).
Dimly-lit, all glazed brick and dark wooden panelling, Brel feels like a boozy, no-frills, no-nonsense late-night drinking
den of the type I love. That was heightened by a thumping soundtrack of rockabilly and primitive rock n roll (the
bartender in the Cramps t-shirt clearly had control of Spotify). Yet, out back, it has a large and lovely beer garden, where
the atmosphere could not be more serene. On a warm summers night, it is the perfect place to escape the crowds.
Pint from 3.40. Ashton Lane, 0141 342 4966, brelbar.com

The 78
In Finnieston, craft drinkers would likely gravitate to the
local outpost of the Brewdog chain. However, if you are
looking for an experience unique to Glasgow, the 78 is a far
more interesting option. A vegan cafe-bar and, on
Thursday nights, a reggae and dancehall hotspot it serves
vegan-friendly and often organic beers from William Bros.
(12 bottles and three weekly rotating cask beers), Sam
Smiths and Scottish brewery Black Isle. Be warned, though,
such eco-friendly drinking does not come cheap. 5.05 for a
bottle of Black Isles fine, but far from mind-blowing organic
blonde, isnt so much steep as vertical.
Pint from 3.30. 10-14 Kelvinhaugh Street, 0141 576 5018, the78cafebar.com
West
Amid the beautiful parklands and grand buildings of Glasgow Green
(a short cab ride or leisurely walk from the city-centre), you will find
West, a Bavarian-style bierkeller, brewery and restaurant. All of its
beers five of which were available on this visit are brewed in
accordance with the German Purity Law of 1516, the reinheitsgebot,
and West concentrates on central European beer styles: various
lagers (such as the helles/pils hybrid, St Mungo, or its unfiltered Wild
West), hefeweizen, dunkel and malty, Viennese-style red beers.
Although, its GPA, an American chinook-hopped klsch, is an
interesting deviation. I sampled a half of West Berlin, a Berliner
Weisse-style wheat beer. Sharp and acidic at first giving way to a
distinctive sweet banana flavour, it was decent drinking if a little meek compared to the growing band of London sour
tributes to this Berlin style.
On a sunny lunchtime, West was clearly gearing-up for a very busy day, as drinkers spilled out on to the (ironically, in this
huge park), astroturfed terrace. They had even put Post Office-style barriers up to, presumably, manage the expected
queue at the bar. However, despite that popularity, I do have a couple of criticisms. Primarily, the bottled beer choice at
West is negligible. Understandably, it wants to showcase its own beers, but given the number of serious beer fans who
must come here, that seems a little narrow-minded. A specialist selection of great German and Czech beers would only
add to Wests appeal. Secondly, the practice of charging more for two halves than a pint (eg. Hefeweizen, 2.05 half,
pint 3.80), is not acceptable. Whatever the excuse.
Pint from 3.50. Templeton Building, Glasgow Green, 0141 550 0135,westbeer.com
Transport Glasgow - Edinburgh (uk.megabus.com)
From: Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station To: Edinburgh, Edinburgh Bus Station
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DAY 5: Edinburgh
Atractions in Edinburgh:
http://thisisedinburgh.com/things-to-do/hidden-gems/free/
http://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2013/02/18/6-of-edinburghs-hidden-and-not-so-hidden-gems/
http://www.skyscanner.net/news/hidden-edinburgh-10-secret-spots-scotlands-capital
http://www.staycity.com/blog/category-edinburgh/the-hidden-secrets-of-edinburgh/
http://thisisedinburgh.com/discover/itineraries/48-hour/
http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/walkway/ +
Map: http://www.waterofleith.org.uk/storage/downloads/W%20of%20L%20walkway%20map.pdf
Malaesian Restaurant: http://www.kampungali.com/menu/
Restaurant cu oferte ieftine de pranz la pachet http://www.michaelneave.co.uk/menus/fixed-price-lunch-menu/
DAY 6: London
Buses to Edinburgh airport
http://www.edinburghairport.com/transport-links/buses-and-coaches
http://lothianbuses.com/plan-a-journey/timetables/100
http://lothianbuses.com/assets/timetables/airlink.pdf
London maps:
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DAY 7: London
What to see in London
http://onestep4ward.com/2-day-itinerary-london/
http://www.thelostlondoner.com/regents-canal-different-view-london/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/england/london/travel-tips-and-articles/77107