Write and Peak: Scotland in September: Glasgow Day One

Day 1: Found a cozy cafe for hot tea & double espresso. Wandered our way through Glasgow, hand in hand. Kelvingrove Park to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Unwinded with dinner & wine before getting some sleep in Bonnie Scotland.

streets of Glasgow in Bean Boots

My husband and I decided to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary and my 30th birthday in Scotland. Within our five years of marriage, we have already experienced the death of my father to brain cancer, two deployments, the birth of three babies, move after move after move, and the diagnosis of my mom’s breast cancer. This was a much needed break and start of a new decade.

We arrived in Glasgow at 11:15 am Scotland time from the United States. Scotland is ever so much colder than the US at the end of August/ beginning of September. I packed my Joules Jacket which includes an inner quilted jacket ( Joules Weatherall Classic Waterproof 3 in 1, color: Marine Navy). This was nice because I could wear the inner quilted jacket when it wasn’t so cold, or all of it when it was. I would pack a rain jacket to Scotland.

We decided against doing Scotland on our own this time (I just did not have the time to plan), so we went with Globus Tours, Bonnie Scotland. This was my second tour with Globus.

Our first hotel was the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central in Glasgow.

Landed in Scotland and our tour guide, Matthew (who was brilliant!), met us in the airport. Our driver for the week was Dave, who was equally as brilliant but a bit less chatty. My husband strongly advised me against taking a nap. I love my naps but when in Scotland... Side note: At this point I started feeling like I’d been hit by a bus. Next time, I’ll pack AirBorne (I didn't know I had strep throat at this point).

Across the street from our hotel, was a quaint little tea shop. We decided to pop in for tea and a double espresso. Lunch of BREAD (I hadn’t had bread in 8 months at this point), and chips (fries), and cheeses. Heavenly.

We decided to explore the city on our own (one aspect about the Globus tour that I appreciate is the free time). We wandered through Kelvingrove Park. Taking noticing of how many father’s seemed to be with their children, walking them through the park after school all in their uniforms. Life seemed a little slower and more precious. Little scenes of Fall starting to peek. One tree seemed ablazed alone in a sea of green.

Kelvingrove Park- Stewart Memorial Fountain

Stewart Memorial Fountain in Glasgow

Kelvingrove Art Museum and Gallery, opened in 1901. If you’re in Glasgow this is a must and it’s free! I enjoyed the art and my husband got lost in the swords and battles of boys before him.