Ηelene Αudureau

Glasgow

Spotter since 2018

About me

About me
Originally from France, I left Paris to move to Glasgow in 2015 and fell in love with the country. I teach French to foreigners and have a passion for languages, film, and photography. I am currently studying for a Master’s in film curation, have organized a few film events and contribute to a Scottish art magazine.

I am drawn to the outdoors, love Scotland’s wilderness and forces of nature. I fancy hillwalking and road trips to Northern territories and feel great on top of a mountain. My goal is to take as many ferries as I can to reach each of the many Scottish islands, but it takes time. I enjoy traveling off the beaten track, and mainly anything connected with visual and living arts.

I still don’t understand every Scot I come across, but I am not desperate yet!

Why Glasgow
• Glasgow is a city to experience. It is all about the people, their energy and creativity to contribute to its achievements. Any season. Any weather.
• Because it is an inclusive, multicultural city where you hear many accents and eat food from around the world.
• For its Victorian architecture, historical industrial past and contrasts.
• There is always a festival on here, including film, music or theatre
• For its hidden territories, lanes, new doors to push and many pop-up cultural events.
• For its churches converted into bars.
• For its excellent haddock fish & chips but also vegan food.
• Because of its high sensitivity to social, political and cultural questions and the tendency to refuse anything pretentious.
• Because it is constantly adapting and reinventing itself.
• Because it is one of the greenest cities in the UK with many beautiful parks.
• It is also an easy getaway to the Western Highlands and great outdoors.

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My spots (20)

People’s Palace

Social history

"People’s Palace and Winter Gardens" in Glasgow is one of my favorite museums and the glasshouse is a great warm oasis on a rainy or wintery day...

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Art & culture

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Ηelene

Αudureau

Mar 8, 2025

The Lighthouse

My top city view

I always pop in "The Lighthouse" in Glasgow when I'm in the area. I love climbing up the beautiful spiral tower staircase and enjoying the view...

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Art & culture
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Coffee & tea

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Ηelene

Αudureau

Feb 9, 2025

The Pasionaria

A symbol against fascism

"The Pasionaria" in Glasgow is a rare reminder of the connection between Spain & Scotland against fascism during the Spanish civil war. Don't miss it!

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Art & culture

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Ηelene

Αudureau

Feb 7, 2025

Caledonia Books

Heaven for book lovers

"Caledonia Books" in Glasgow is a family-run bookshop (by itself a rarity!) with a heavenly choice of vintage books and rare collector's items.

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Art & culture
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Shopping

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Ηelene

Αudureau

Feb 7, 2025

Tramway Theatre & Hidden Garden

Southern Gateaway

The "Tramway Theatre & Hidden Garden" are both two of the best kept secrets on Glasgow's south side. It's in a former tram depot and transport museum...

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Ηelene

Αudureau

Feb 7, 2025

Britannia Panopticon

Oldest remaining music hall

"Britannia Panopticon" aka the Glasgow Britannia Music Hall is a fancy, quirky, protected place with a real atmosphere and lots of history; and no heating!

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Art & culture
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Theaters

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Ηelene

Αudureau

Feb 7, 2025

The Bon Accord

A malt whisky & ale haven

"The Bon Accord" is an award-winning pub specialised in malt whiskies and real ales. For me, it's a must if you fancy one wee exceptional dram!

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Bars

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Ηelene

Αudureau

Feb 7, 2025

Glasgow Women's Library

Celebrating Scotland's Women

The "Glasgow Women's Library" is in a beautifully restored building, open for anybody to read & discuss with a warm cup of tea or coffee. Plenty of events!

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Art & culture

By

Ηelene

Αudureau

Feb 7, 2025
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