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Friendliness is probably mandatory on every school’s
curriculum, as Glaswegians are genuinely sociable. Pop
down to one of the many cafés and pubs and one is soon
engaged in a lively discussion, while sipping shockingly
good cappuccino, or trying one of the locally brewed dark
ales. Admittedly the heavy accent can be a bit tough to
digest, but practice makes perfect.
Scotland is the home of golf, and
though the exact origins of the game
are unknown, the roots are, without
question, firmly planted in Scottish
soil. The structure of the game, the
designing and making of the clubs,
and the founding rules, were all
created in Scotland.
With over 400 golf courses
Scotland is still renowned as the
world’s leading golf country. It regularly welcomes the great names in the game to major international tournaments, such as the
Loch Lomond World Invitational (Tiger Woods is expected to compete in September), The Open Championship, and the Dunhill
Cup, with legions of spectators from around the globe heading for the fairways for a piece of the action.
The greater Glasgow area has nearly 80 parkland, heathland and moorland courses, each presenting its own challenges and plea-
sures. Moderate green fees and a wide variety of public and private courses allow easy access, suited to players of all abilities.
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LOSE SOME POUNDS
Shoppers from all over the world head to Glasgow, the biggest retail area in Britain
outside London. A big plus is the fact that prices are lower than in the capital.
The selection is unrivalled, from designer boutiques at the upscale Italian Centre
and Princess Square, to large malls like St. Enoch Centre and second-hand
bargains at the Barras market. Moreover, these places are within walking distance
from Argyle Street (close to the Central railway station) crossed by Buchanan
Street, which leads to the pedestrian Sauchiehall Street.
Whether looking for a new suit or a jacket, or just browsing, check out Slater
Menswear. The owners are not bragging, but simply stating a fact, when calling it
the largest men’s wear store in the world (recorded in the Guinness Book). With
seemingly endless rows of suits, between 10,000 and 12,000 in stock, and selling
about 1,500 a week, their business is based on high volume and low mark-up.
Glaswegians enjoying a night out.
THE HOME
OF GOLF
CAPPUCCINO AND CHEERS
The exclusive Loch Lomond Golf Course.
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