Glasgow

Does Glasgow Have Catacombs?

Underneath Glasgow Central you’ll find a maze of underground tunnels, arches, corridors and other hidden gems, known as the catacombs. Most interesting is the disused Victorian platform, left abandoned for almost half a century. Now it forms a key part of the station’s well-known tour. Are there catacombs in Scotland? Discover 5 unusual catacombs and …

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When Was The First Indian Restaurant Opened In Glasgow?

1947. They were homesick, and Mohammed saw an opportunity. In 1947 he opened what many believe to be Scotland’s first Indian restaurant. At Mithas, which recently won Best Indian Restaurant at the Scottish Restaurant awards, I meet Mohammed’s son, Islam. What is the oldest Indian restaurant in Glasgow? Koh I noorHolding the title for Glasgow’s …

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What Animals Live In Glasgow?

Glasgow’s wildlife Wildlife in Glasgow. Peregrines. Swifts. Water voles. Otters. Pipistrelle bat. Kingfishers. Hedgehogs. What animal is only found in Scotland? The golden eagle has become a national icon, and white-tailed eagles and ospreys have recently re-colonised the land. The Scottish crossbill is the only endemic vertebrate species in the UK. What animals live in …

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