This review update is for the lunch my boyfriend and I just had there…read more I purchased an itison deal for two burgers and two pints. My boyfriend took the day off and so we decided to head to the art school for lunch. When we arrived we had a nice choice of where to sit. I noticed right away, another couple had the same itison voucher. We chose our seats and I took the voucher up to the bar and ordered for us. My boyfriend had the char su pulled pork burger and I went for the hanger steak sandwich. Both came with fries and we also got a cider each with our deal. The pulled pork burger, the wee bite I had was fresh tasting with a nice Asian style slaw on top. My boyfriend quite enjoyed it, but the star of the show was that steak sandwich. The steak was tender and perfectly cooked, with sautéed mushrooms, onions and melted cheese all on a ciabatta roll. It also came with a wee pot of peppercorn sauce that was very moreish. The fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned. We honestly couldn't be happier with our meals and are very much looking forward to trying out more items off their menu, which has an Asian flare to it. Also, they have a breakfast/brunch menu which also looks fab and their drinks are very affordable.

I love that anyone can walk in off the street to eat here and it's not strictly for students. It's…read more£3.10 for a pint of Heverlee, and if you're feeling particularly cheap, £1.50 for cans of Tennents. £4 for a Drygate. Heverlee it was then! They have a varied food menu of burgers, pizzas, salads, light bites, and a street food section, and apart from the options which include steak most dishes are less than £6. Vegetarian and vegan options are clearly marked, and some could be adapted on request. We had the 2 pizzas for £8 deal, and they will swap dairy cheese topping for a dairyfree 'cheese' at no extra cost. The pizza bases were a bit crispier than I would like, but otherwise were delicious. I could really taste the 'cheese'! There are some tables under the windows with chairs with backs, but most of the seating area is made up of long benches, meaning sitting with no chair back and the space is a bit tight - thankfully I had tights on under my skirt so I wasn't flashing people as I swung my legs over the benches to sit upright with my legs under the table! This got more and more uncomfortable for me as time went by and I would definitely go for a table at the windows next time. When I visited their - incredibly bland - toilets I spotted posters for their Saturday brunch, which sounds a great deal! They do 2 dishes for £6 or brunch and a cocktail for £5; I will be back for soon for brunching!

I've lived in Glasgow for 14 years now and I'm ashamed to admit I've never paid much attention to…read morethe Mackintosh connections that exist in Glasgow. I didn't even know where the GSA was situated until recently. Yesterday I decided to remedy this with a little day of Mackintosh culture. I opted for the Mackintosh at the GSA walking tour, costing £10 and lasting for an hour. The tour starts at the gift shop in the Reid building with a little bit of background regarding he GSA and its how it became located where it is. We learned about Mackintosh's involvement and the different inspiration that lead to the design of the building. We then went outside to view some of the finer details of his artwork. Obviously the building is undergoing renovation due to the fire, so there were fences and scaffolding up but that didn't take away from the beauty of the building at all. The guide took us to the east facade, and with references from Mackintosh's work could point out the different architectural inspiration that was used in this building. We also stood at the north facade and observed the fantastic ironwork that adored the windows and doors. After this, we went inside the Reid building properly and made our way to the first floor, to the Mackintosh furniture exhibit. This was furniture that has been donated from private collectors or found in old buildings or collected from Mackintosh's own home. It was an informative and interesting 60 minutes and I'd be tempted to do one of the other tours on offer to learn more.

Rennie Mackintosh's art has undergone a resurgence in popularity the last decade or two, and this…read morebuilding -- designed in multiple stages by him for the GSA -- is a practical extension of his art and design work. The building tour gives a top-to-bottom (with a lot of stairs) review of the building and its history. Our guide was a recent student who had her own engaging perspective on things and clear love for the place. It was a lot of fun, and an enjoyable hour; knowing the fee goes straight to the maintenance of the art school is helpful, as is the quite good gift shop the tour starts and ends at. The one down side I'll note is that photography inside the building is forbidden. Which is a darned shame, and a bit difficult to understand. I can't speak for the dance/party/clubbing aspect of the site (not what I was there for or when I was there), but it's definitely worth a visit when in Glasgow if you've any interest in Mackintosh. Not spectacular, but solid.

excellent visual arts not for profit company which offers courses in stained & fused glass,…read moresculpture, mosaic and drawing & painting, extremely affordable and user friendly

Craft classes with friendly, encouraging tutors. I went to a Bookbinding workshop, I had no…read moreprevious experience but I came away with two lovely looking blank journals. They made it so much fun, I have been to classes before were you are rushed to work at everyone elses pace and come away feeling you don't know how to do things. All the materials were provided so the class was good value too, especially as I have now made the presents for all my friends and family birthdays!

One of the longest established taxi comanies in town.Norries offers a 24/7 service.With cabs which…read morecan be relied upon to get you to where you are going and to be clean inside and out.When you travel in a Norries taxi it is quite amusing to listen to the banter between the taxi drivers and the control centre,very witty at times.Prices are much of a much so no need to complain cause you know you are going to pay the same in some other firms cabs but at least the one you're in is going to get you there in one piece and you are still going to stay clean till you arrive.