Spotter since 2018
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.
Where else can you find me online?"
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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"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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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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"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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"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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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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"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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The "Clyde Walkaway" in Glasgow is a 40-mile long paved path along the river that links the city to the Falls of Clyde. I love experiencing it at night...
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