Gill Davies

Glasgow
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Spotter since 2010

My spots (28)

Big-Slope
gilldavies

Big Slope – West End pub with quality food

"Big Slope" is a basement pub in Glasgow: cosy in winter and a beer garden in summer! The best thing about it is its cocktails and top-notch pub grub...

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Bars
coffee&tea
Coffee & tea
snacks
Snacks

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Gill

Davies

Oct 8, 2024
The-Barras
gilldavies

The Barras – They sell tickets to the moon

"The Barras" market has been a Glasgow institution since the 1920s. Some say it's seen better days, but I still like spending time there on a weekend.

arts&culture
Art & culture
shopping
Shopping

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Gill

Davies

Oct 8, 2024
Kelvingrove-Park
gilldavies

Kelvingrove Park – A dear green place

"Kelvingrove Park" is one of the many parks created for the people of Glasgow as a refuge for the appalling living conditions of the Industrial Revolution.

relaxing
Relaxing

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Gill

Davies

Oct 8, 2024
Philadelphia
gilldavies

Philadelphia – Best chippy in Glasgow

"Philadelphia" Glasgow is number one of my "best fish and chips in town" list, and this coming from a local who knows a thing or two of chippies!

snacks
Snacks

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Gill

Davies

Oct 8, 2024
Mother-India
gilldavies

Mother India – Quality curry

"Mother India" Glasgow makes gorgeous food. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough: I've been going there for over eight years; always a pleasure.

restaurants
Restaurants

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Gill

Davies

Oct 8, 2024
Glasgow-Green-Play-Park
gilldavies

Glasgow Green Play Park – Fun for everyone

"Glasgow Green Play Park" is a brilliant playground located just behind the People's Palace museum. An awesome place to bring your children to!

relaxing
Relaxing

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Gill

Davies

Oct 8, 2024
The-Necropolis
gilldavies

The Necropolis – Glasgow's city of the dead

"The Necropolis" in Glasgow, or a cemetery, is perhaps not the most obvious suggestion for a picnic place, but for many in the city it's just another park.

relaxing
Relaxing

By

Gill

Davies

Oct 8, 2024
Ubiquitous-Chip
gilldavies

Ubiquitous Chip – West End institution

"Ubiquitous Chip" is best known in Glasgow for its high quality Scottish-sourced food and its huge selection of drinks. If you're a smoker, come here!

bars
Bars
coffee&tea
Coffee & tea
restaurants
Restaurants

By

Gill

Davies

Oct 8, 2024

About me

About me
Born and brought up in Helensburgh on the Clyde Coast, I've lived in Glasgow for 18 years. Worked for Radio 4 in London for 7 years then moved back to Scotland to work in radio and online for BBC Scotland. Escaped after twenty years to freelance as a media producer and write a novel (which I'm still writing).

Why Glasgow?
Because:

  • You'd be hard-pushed to find friendlier people than Glaswegians.
  • It's got one of the best, if not the best music scene in the UK.
  • It's hoaching with quality independent bars and restaurants
  • You won't get lost on the underground


Where else can you find me online?
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Or check out this interview with me on Spotted by Local's blog

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