r/glesga

Got my first Raleigh bike from here.

Ever wondered what's inside the Mercat Cross of Glasgow? A carved staircase to the roof! The original cross was removed in 1659 and this replacement was inaugurated on 24th April 1930.
It was designed by Scotland's first practicing female architect, Edith Burnett Hughes. The unicorn and interior animal figures were modelled by Margaret Cross Primrose Findlay.

Pics: Alisdair Woodburn

Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! Dogs!
Dogs! Dogs!

• McLennan Arch

By Dave Sutton

Sponsor Trust Housing Association
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Description
As a big fan of these fun-loving, joy giving creatures, I scampered towards and leapt at the opportunity to decorate a huge dog with playful exuberance. On my own dog walking adventures, I meet many differently sized / shaped / natured dogs that inspire my sketching. I wanted to create a wide variety of canines, w digging into various illustrative styles that have influenced me during my illustration career. Knowing it's highly unlikely that any of these dogs depicted here actually exist in real life, my aim is to bring a smile to passersby who are passing by. I hope children and childlike adults get a kick from these colourful, sparky, live-in-the-moment animals that get a kick from exuding positive energy. I don't how that cat got in there!?

Code: 3393

The spectacular Doulton Fountain in Glasgow Green stands 14m (46 feet) tall with a 21m (70-foot) base, making it the largest terracotta fountain in the world. Gifted to the city by Doulton & Co. in 1888, it sits directly in front of the People's Palace and celebrates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee.

Residents will be aware of the temporary closure of Grange Road between the Battlefield Rest and the New Vic.

After a few months of pushing Glasgow City Council, as a community council, we are glad to see the deteriorated sections of this road are finally being fixed.

Created by: Rebecca Johnstone
Sponsored by: Tunnock’s
Location: Doulton Fountain

Description

Inspired by embroidered travel patch badges, this Scottie dog design celebrates the iconic Tunnocks Teacake in three distinct patch shapes. The instantly recognisable vibrant red and yellow stripes/chevrons appear in both an arch and diamond shape, and feature the delectable teacakes themselves, while the teacake wrapper ‘circle’ is resplendent in metallic silver and hopefully catching some Glasgow sunshine! The tail is suitably striped, and the Tunnocks 8-point star forms the collar. Can you spot the other fun details?

Code: 6783

Hi.

As there's no marathon in this year's games, I'm proposing a bus marathon instead. People ride many bus routes at least one stop for two hours, and the winner is the one with the most. Like this: https://vimeo.com/237744146

It could result in some different publicity for the public transport network and highlight its importance and potential improvements.

Would anyone like to take part? I'm looking at any day from 23 July to 1 August (apart from 26 July which is a Sunday).

Paisley and Proud

Paisley Abbey
By Conrico Steez

Description
Utilising the heritage of the beautiful design that Glasgow has made so prominent worldwide within the fabric and fashion industries. I've utilised its patterns as if they are drifting as clouds across the cityscape below.

Code: 7953

By Michael Richardson

Description
One of my favourite styles of art is the beautiful Black and Gold art Deco designs from the 1920's. This style really came to fame 100 years ago in America and adorned the interiors of such structures the likes of the Empire state and Iconic Chrysler buildings in New York. Douggie the Deco Doggie wears the style with pride 100 years on.

Code: 5053

Code: 6359

I'm the same Russian guy before currently doing my research on accents from different videos.

Long story short: it's about "like that" turning into something akin to "la'a" (don't know how to write it) in quick speech. I have particularly noticed this feature in Limmy's Show and some prison podcasts.