What is in Kelvin's Head?

  • Predictions for 2020

    1. Scotland will not vote for Independence in 2020
    2. No progress for those hoping for Equal Marriage in the Church of England.
    3. Narrow Democrat victory in American election – country as divided as ever – widespread belief that the election was rigged.
    4. Scottish government proposals on reforming the Gender Recognition Act go through largely as proposed in consultation document.
    5. Limited agreements at COP talks but derided as too little too late.
    6. UK leaves the EU and is subsequently unable to agree a substantial deal.
    7. No trade deal with the USA
    8. Yvette Cooper will become the leader of the Labour Party.
    9. Stock market lower at the end of the year than it is today.  (FTSE 7,542.44)
    10. Increasing visible support for LGBT Roman Catholics from within the Roman Catholic Church.

12 responses to “Places to Eat?”

  1. Steven Avatar
    Steven

    Thanks Kelvin – you’re a star!

    Suggestions now welcome.

    Yours

    Steven

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    1. kelvin Avatar
      kelvin

      Note a couple of replies via twitter: Mother India (for curry) and Feast

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  2. Blair Robertson Avatar
    Blair Robertson

    Guys in Candleriggs, Merchant City. Only place where you’ll find sushi, fish & chips, steaks and pasta on the same menu; their Glasgow Tapas is a hoot.

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  3. Pam Richmond Avatar
    Pam Richmond

    try the Cafe Hula opposite the Theatre Royal. Leave hotel, turn right towards theatre, cross road. Relaxed place, nice food and atmosphere.

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  4. Beth Avatar
    Beth

    Cafe Rouge is a nice wee French place in Royal Exchange Square (down Buchanan Street and turn left at the All Saints shop). Kama Sutra for good Indian, particularly recommend the lunch buffet, about ten minutes walk along Sauchiehall Street going west.

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  5. Martin Ritchie Avatar
    Martin Ritchie

    Agree with Pam that Cafe Hula is a good and also endearingly quirky.

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  6. Steven Avatar
    Steven

    Thanks Kelvin and to all who posted suggestions. I am really looking forward to the PCN conference and a chance to explore Glasgow – the next thing i’m after is a good book shop!

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    1. kelvin Avatar
      kelvin

      Waterstones on Sauchihall Street is the best you are going to find close to where you are staying.

      Catholics books from St Paul’s bookshop in Royal Exchange Square.

      Second-hand from the Oxfam bookshop in Byers Road, if you venture to the West End.

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  7. Steven Avatar
    Steven

    Hard to beat the Cornerstone Bookshop below St. John’s in Edinburgh! The last time I was there Margaret made me tea and gave my children Ribena – an act of great faith in a bookshop believe you me…

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  8. Ruth Avatar
    Ruth

    Second hand bookshops Voltaire & Rousseau in Otago Lane and Caledonia Books on Great Western Rd

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  9. Steven Avatar
    Steven

    Just a quick thanks for all suggestions.

    Really loving Glasgow – might even topple Edinburgh as my favourite city break. Real buzz. Wonderful burger in hula – Dali at museum – quirky hotel – books galore – wonderful conference – and now a mojito and off to bed!

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  10. Andrew Avatar
    Andrew

    The Pottery at Drymen is great if you want to go that far – good conventional food, excellent service, reasonable prices and no muzak!

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