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23.10.2023 - 17:51 / insider.com / London
I only spent four days in Scotland, but I'm desperate to return.
I recently visited Glasgow as part of a 10-day girls' trip across Europe, where I also spent time in London and Brussels. Growing up, London was always touted as the popular destination for adventurous Americans who wanted to experience life across the pond.
While London is absolutely magical, I wish more people talked about Glasgow.
I experienced nightlife in all three cities, but Glasgow was my favorite.
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There are fewer nightclubs in Glasgow than in New York City, but the local bar scene more than makes up for it. One evening, we visited a daytime cafe-turned-evening cocktail bar called The Social based on a recommendation from a local. When we arrived at The Social, I was shocked by the sheer amount of people attempting to squeeze into the medium-sized room, where seating booths lined the walls, and a bar stood in the middle of the venue.
In fact, The Social was so packed when we visited that the bartenders ran out of cranberry juice midway through the night and had to offer alternatives. For a portion of the night, I sipped on a vodka and apple juice cocktail that proved surprisingly good.
Plus, I checked my bank account the following morning and realized I spent less money than I would have in New York City. On an average night out in New York City, I might spend anywhere from $55 to $70 at a popular night spot, but I only paid $58 for the entire night in Glasgow.
One thing that surprised me about The Social and other venues I visited during my adventure was the emphasis on American music. I expected to hear more local artists — maybe Harry Styles or Central Cee — but it was a steady rotation of American pop, R&B, and hip-hop music whenever someone turned on the radio.
I also enjoyed Scottish cuisine while visiting Glasgow. My friend and I visited Singl-end, a local café and bakehouse, where I ordered the meaty breakfast: poached eggs, streaky bacon, loch byre link sausage, Stornoway black pudding, potato scone, grilled tomatoes, and smoky baked beans.
People who're squeamish about blood might be hesitant to try black pudding, but I found it a standout breakfast item. BBC Good Food reported that black pudding is a sausage made from animal blood, usually pork fat and oatmeal, before being packed into a casing.
Haggis balls also blew my mind while dining at The Ivy Buchanan Street. It was my first time trying haggis, and I wasn't disappointed by the meaty food. Haggis is a Scottish sausage made with parts of a sheep and cow, oatmeal, and seasoning. Some Americans may not have tried haggis, which includes sheep's lungs, because the US banned livestock lungs from
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