Glasgow’s Clockwork Orange
Underground by Sprout appreciation
The Glasgow Subway, which opened in 1896 and was renovated in 1996, consists only of a circular line. The colour scheme of the wagons and the seat upholstery is warm in tone, with orange dominating the scheme. If we put 2 and 2 together, we resolve the question of its most famous nickname: the Clockwork Orange. Beyond that, it has is no further relation to Anthony Burgess’ book or Stanley Kubrick’s film adaptation (apart from, perhaps, around Halloween).
Standup Comedy in Glasgow
Michael Redmond by Shetland Arts
If, like me, you’re a scowling misanthrope who hates all music, art and sport, you might want to try some standup comedy. The main joy of comedy is in the jazz-like poise of a performer’s delivery but, if you’re lucky, they might talk about cocks as well. Brilliant.
The Style Mile
Every morning I take the same route for my walk from home to work. This ritual, of no more than half an hour in duration, takes me through three of the main shopping streets in Glasgow: from Argyle Street to Buchanan Street, and thence to the unpronounceable Sauchiehall Street (so-key-hall). This route is known as the style mile, the golden ‘z’, a paradise for shoppers.
