Even in February, Glasgow has a whip-fast vibe and the city moves at pace. Maybe it’s the wind blasting up the Clyde that gives an energy, but it’s more likely the posters on buses and hoardings have the answer: People make Glasgow.
So upbeat and easy to engage with are they, that my nine-year-old daughter and I agree that what makes the difference between a good and a great trip to Glasgow is indeed the people of Glasgow.
It’s taken me years to check out this city with edge – the street-wise younger sibling to the slightly twee, traditional Edinburgh. It was worth the wait.
And if I’d waited this long then we’d bypass the centre’s budget hotels (Travelodge and Novotel) and unpack in Glasgow’s finest.
Edinburgh boasts swish hotels such as Gleneagles Townhouse, and my favourite, the high-gloss Virgin hotel, plus plenty of robust offerings such as The Balmoral and The Scotsman. In …