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Street Scene in Glasgow

Pedestrians at the intersection of Mitchell and Gordon Streets in Glasgow

I’m standing at the intersection of Mitchell and Gordon Streets when a girl walks through the frame while a man smoking a cigarette approaches and gives me the evil eye. Or at least a vaguely suspicious glance.

One of the things I love about Glasgow is that, in the downtown area, there is a good selection of pedestrian-only streets. Sauchiehall, Buchanan, a portion of Argyle, the Royal Exchange Square. It makes these areas vibrant and safer. I wish my hometown would take a cue from this.

Another thing I love about Glasgow is that Glaswegians never leave you in doubt about what they think of you. They are honest. Some might say brutally honest. If Greta Thunberg decides to attend Cop26, she might find herself in a city full of kindred spirits. It’s a no-bullshit kind of town.