As part of a 9 day golfing trip with some friends this coming August I will be arriving a day earlier than the rest of my party into Glasgow on Friday August 6 midday and not meeting up with the rest of my party until sometime on the afternoon Saturday the 7th. As such I am seeking recommendations for a decent place to stay in Glasgow that is near either shopping (kilts shops in particular) or some historic sites that I can either walk to or take a short taxi ride to. A nice cozy hotel or B&B for just the one night, so I can spend a little time getting to know Glasgow, albeit briefly, and maybe find a deal or two on some kilt kit and take some photos.

While there it would be great to meet up with some of the local xmarks Glaswegians for a Friday night kilt night if anybody is interested in joining a kilted yank for some refreshment and company. I will be golfing kilted most of the trip so will be bringing several kilts. Lacking a formal gathering of Glaswegian xmarkers, some suggestions from the locals on an interesting place to dine for the evening, and maybe partake of some of the local atmosphere and scotch whisky as well, will help set me into the right mood for the remainder of the trip.

Any help that can be provided would be greatly appreciated. I am having trouble keeping my mind off the trip, even though it is still several months away.

When I know more details of the trip, as far as where we will be staying on specific nights, I will repost that schedule as well for possible meet ups with locals in those areas as well. I am sure my golfing companions would enjoy meeting up with some of the local color, and know d@mn well that I would.

Jeff