BSM is primarily a business, and a driving school second. Or at least this is what I've found in my…read moreexperience. I had about 20 lessons with an instructor here, who was not only patronizing and infuriating, but took cigarette breaks halfway through every single two hour lesson (justifying it by getting me to stand in the cold and shiver next to him whilst he blew smoke in my face and explained a simple driving concept he had explained three times already). His most infuriating quality was his incompetence and idiocy, which I will with great delight give some examples of; In my first TWO hour lesson I wasn't allowed to turn the ignition key myself. When I had problems with steering a few lessons in, he felt compelled to speak to his head instructor about it, rather than put it down to the fact that I had no other practice time than in his car, and was a bit nervous. He was then astounded in the next lesson when I was steering fine. He referred only to his teaching manual (as in what he should have learnt to be a teacher) to explain theoretical aspects of driving, in order to read aloud out sections of it to me as a means of explanation, turning the book away from me when he realised I was reading ahead of him. Finally, and most infuriatingly of all, as we drove from place to place - always with him behind the wheel exclaiming loudly at other drivers - he would tell me proudly with a smug wide-eyed look, that to pass my test I'd have to be as good as him, clearly expecting great deference to his magnitude of driving skill. Idiot. So now I suppose the question is, why did I stick with it for so long? Sucked in by the student deal I bought lessons in pre-paid blocks... I realised later that BSM use many instructors in training, or just qualified instructors, and do not inform the pupil as to who'll you'll be getting for your money. Under this system, perhaps the instructor can be excused a little for his incompetence, but not BSM who hire such employees. Therefore, I advise anyone desiring to drive who does not relish wasting their money on learning from imbeciles to stay away from BSM. They care only for the money, don't get sucked in by offers.

I learned to drive with Anniesland driving centre when I was a Glasgow uni…read more Driving lessons were fun and I learned quickly, after listening to some of my friends experiences, I realised I had struck lucky when I got a top grade instructor to teach me. I didn't realise that driving instructors are graded like hotels. Alex has a grade 5 (5 star) for the last 20 years so he had plenty of experience. Watch out for unqualified or part trained instructors!!! Trainee instructors have a red badge in the window so watch out you don't get conned!! I passed my driving test first time and would recommend this company to anyone thanks again Suzanne.

I had a very unprofessional and undependable driving instructor. After disputing with me that they…read morehad waited a few minutes too long on this one occasion they decided that the whole arrangement wasn't working for them!!! and knowing that i had my driving test in a few weeks time decided to stop tutoring me and left me with extremely short notice to find a new instructor, spend MORE MONEY!! to simply show someone else what i already know! and get test ready within a couple of weeks!!. Unbelievable and shocking over reaction i think for the first time having to wait a few mins on me going out to the car - which could have easily been taken off my hour anyway since it was that big an issue for them!. Although i bet most of the tutors are actually good, one instructor has shown me a TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!

Cheeky and arrogant driving instructor and a thoroughly bad experience. Avoid! Instructor had a…read moreshocking attitude. I'll be taking my custom elsewhere.

Sunday mornings and Royal Conservatoire Coffee Concerts are a match made in heaven. What an…read moreinspired idea, and at just £10 for coffee, cake and a concert (£7.50 concessions) an absolute bargain! I was lucky enough to make the very first Coffee Concert of the season and it was a useful introduction to the venue and what it might offer to the general public. Coffee and cake was served in the cafe post-concert where the performers and organisers mingled and chatted with an enthusiastic audience. Nice touch. Aside from an varied programme of concerts and performing arts staged by students past and present and visiting world-class talents, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (previously known as RSAMD) has a Box Office and large cafe at its main entrance up those imposing steps. The corridor between the cafe and the Stevenson Hall (where the coffee concert was held) is lined with photos of the college's alumni - a veritable who's who of the arts, music and theatrical world. I was absolutely blown away by the acoustics at the Stephenson Hall which really did justice to the singers and musicians who provided us with a terrific show. The seats in the auditorium were very comfortable with ample leg room but then I'm a bit shorter than the average person! Tip #1: If you need more leg room in the Stevenson Hall then select an end of aisle seat (at the stairway) in one of the blocks of stalls either side of the main block of seating. Hope that makes sense? Tip #2: If you are looking for somewhere very inexpensive to eat, drink and/or meet up in town the cafe here may be just the ticket. Geared mainly for students but also open to the public the daily specials included vegetarian and vegan dishes (hurrah). A generous cup of tea cost 80p and a Dear Green Coffee cost £1.40 (in a lidded cup so you can take it away if you want). Tip #3: Ample sockets available for charging phones and laptops (and possibly free wifi but don't quote me) Pop in and check it out for yourself if you haven't already done so and keep an eye out for their events programme.

Today I had the privilege, along with my fellow rock choir members of singing in the Stevenson…read moreHall, what an experience. We were accompanied by the Scottish Opera Orchastra, wow!! I can honestly say this awesome experience will stay with me for a long time. As for the Conservatoire it's a lovely building. It had a box office, shop and cafe on the main floor.the staff I encountered today were fab.