Arrived Glasgow Central and my hosts John and Jacci were there to meet me. The Scottish hospitality is great, and even as I had not seen them for 9 years was as warm as could be.
A short drive to Paisley, where they live, and the area was once the home to the textile factory that produced the namesake fabric. The are also had other industry such as a Chrysler factory, but is now housing.
I was given a short tour of town and it has some lovely buildings.
Paisley
After we dropped of my bag we walked around to see the locals. Managed 6 pubs during which time we also stopped and had dinner. I had my first haggis! Quite tasty actually.... and I will try again.
Met up with Lorna, a friend of Jacci at the 4th pub, where I realized that my hosts actually know everybody in town.
One thing for certain is that the Scots have not capitulated to the PC wowserness of others and you can still party.
Lorna left us as it is a school night and we wandered back up the hill to the abode.
After a quick nightcap it was off to bed about 11.00 which is nearly the earliest night I have had yet.
John is working today, but Jacci, her daughter, partner and I are off exploring.
I like castles and with 3,000 in Scotland should not be too hard to find one!
Aye it is grand up here.........
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