As an Edinburgh lad I couldnt agree more. Edinburgh might be the picturesque facade of Scotland but Glasgow is the beating heart. The home of Scottish music and entertainment
Anthony gets Glasgow and this is a great documentary and reaction guys. As someone who has lived there I can tell you it is indeed a "two fisted town" as Anthony says but you will also be welcomed with open arms if you embrace the place which Anthony does. What a cool guy he was.
That's even worse than the US (73, for males) I'm from Edinburgh (78, for males) Glasgow can be violent, there were 10 murders last year, Boston (similar population to Glasgow) had 37( which is their historic low)
Bourdain is incomparable. I miss this guy so much. I hope you boys watch more of him. I'm here for it, even though it's gonna be bittersweet. R.I.P. legend. Edit: now I'm hungry.
That is true, however it's not true for tourists or outsiders. I was born in Linthouse and left Glasgow as a kid and moved to England. I came back when I was 21 or so and me now having an English accent has gotten me out of a lot of tough situations, where I ended up in a dodgy scheme or whatever late at night or in the early morning. One example I've had Neds ask me who I was when in a scheme at 3am or so after leaving a chicks house and when speaking to me, they have told me to leave the area as it's not safe and them tell me how to get to the PRW for a nightbus and tell me they were glad I wasn't from the area, as they were looking for other people. Glaswegians always want to help or show a good side of the city to tourists, even if the neds can be utterly mental in schemes etc. I have used my accent to my advantage so many times since I have been back, as the people don't know I am Scottish when they meet me in these situations and I have played dumb and rolled with it to my advantage. People thinking everyone is against the English in Glasgow is wrong, more often than not they want to show the city in a good way. Im sure this is why Bourdain would have been treated well
Anthony Bourdain is awesome, sort of a culinary Jack Kerouac, it's very rare a celebrity death genuinely effects me but I was very sad to hear of his passing, it's heart-breaking the way he went RIP. I can't stand Gordon Ramsay he's just not my cup of tea, once you get bored of his swearing you realise he hasn't got much more to offer. Travel Man is a stunning show though, it has a new presenter now who's still good but the Moss ones are pure TV gold, so funny, and he had a a few US A-listers in there too, Travel Man started out as a show called Gadget Man, and simply changed from gadgets to travel as it's topic after 4 series, the first presenter was Stephen Fry then Richard took over from series 2. Keith Floyd was one of my favourite travelling chefs from the UK, he was a riot, he died 14 years ago though and maybe his shows won't haven't aged well, but he was hilarious!
Try the haggis. Drink a local pint. Make it two. Embody in good food. Mussels from the sea. Shepherds pie. Irish breakfast. Uisce where it was invented ✌️where water was made into fine whiskey. Smoked salmon. Smoked sausage
It's a shame we lost him to depression and drug addiction. But I saw his Asian food tour. The adults also need to be helped as well as they only knew violence. And Glasgow was the home of Masala, word of advice don't have a tennets. They deep fry ice cream bars. Happy Burns day guyz They used to drink some of the blood from their first kill.
Anthony Bourdain was a very sad loss to the world but also one of the best food and travel writers of all time. Been to many countries after seeing one of his programs. Some of the more extreme countries and citys from no reservation or parts unknown would be amazing for embrace the globe. If they dont attract visits watch them anyway, your life will be improved by it.
The thing with haggis, is that it’s actually just like meatloaf that is quite heavily seasoned with white/black pepper, ground coriander and mace (maybe a few more spices too) and the meat is bulked out with oats. Unless you are the one cooking it (or sitting close to the one addressing it at a Burns Supper), you are unlikely to see the haggis in its bung (the casing whether natural-sheep’s stomach or synthetic). You’ll just get a plate with a serving of haggis, mashed potatoes and mashed turnip (swede/rutabaga), with some whisky sauce. But if the idea of eating offal really creeps you out, try the vegetarian haggis. It’ll give you an idea of the flavour profile and if you like it, you can go that step further the next time…but there is always haggis bon bons or pakora or samosas etc etc and you will likely encounter a full Scottish that has haggis as one of the components. Essentially, haggis can be treated as ingredient replacement for minced (ground) beef or lamb, in just about any recipe. You will however have access to some of the freshest seafood going whilst in Scotland and if/when you’re there you need to try Cullen Skink which is about as close to a chowder as you’ll find in the UK. You also have to try and visit places outside of the general tourist destinations, like head ‘doon the watter’ to the Firth of Clyde, where the scenery will just take your breath away (I know this as I grew up on the Firth of Clyde and ever couple of months when I go home to visit my Dad, I still find it unbelievable how beautiful it is). Maybe head down to Largs and get some ice-cream at Nardini’s and visit the Viking Centre and if you go from Glasgow to Largs, you will most likely go through a town called Greenock which is where James Watt was born (the man who developed the steam powered engine to a level that enabled the Industrial Revolution). Or if you head down the north shore of the Clyde you can visit Helensburgh where Charles Rennie MacKintosh (Architect and Interior Designer) lived and John Logie Baird (inventor of the TV) was born. Or head further along to Dunoon, where the US had a Naval Base in the middle of the Holy Loch until 1992…and quite recently my brother and I had the most amazing vegan apple pie flavoured ice-cream.
@@timbob1145its independence to stand alone outside the union independently, not independence from England . " What will improve? " nothing is ever a sure thing but what is for sure is that the future of Scotland will be controlled by the Scottish people in house not remotely. Things could improve dramatically or things could deteriorate but I think people would rather make their own mistakes or celebrate there on victories. As a nation we're a glass half empty sort of country but there is no reward (improvements) without risk (independence) . If we look at the medias portrayal of the independence 'ideal' they seem to focus in on what currency we would use or how reliant we are on Westminster and never what we bring to the table as a country, its like the whole referendum was nothing more than an inconvenient formality that we needed to get out of our systems. If history is anything to go by then independence in the western world is more often than not a great thing , especially a nation like Scotland that has so many resources and a long history of inventions , breakthroughs and engineering accomplishments . It seems independence in Scotland is looked upon as some sort of massive gamble on a outside chance , an anti English ideal or a sectarian view of a flag when in fact it's a country looking for a chance to control its direction of travel .
Yes yes yes!! What a great choice to visit this series. Any episode is worth watching but I highly recommend the London and Amsterdam episodes!! Looking forward to the next instalment 😊
Boyos! Anthony is legend. You guys need to go to Scotland. Experience the food, the culture, the people and the atmosphere. I know you guys will be changed by it for sure ✌️
Bourdain is a legend. He was in Beirut when things went tits up. He did not run, he stayed there. He never shirked a challenge. Other "Celebrity chefs, look upon his work and despair" Ozymandius, Shelly, he would have liked
Well done guys for showing this. R.I. P. Anthony Bourdain. One comment about the age in Glasgow, Grandad -96 Grandmother 87 , Mother 84 Father 76. I will be 69 In September 2024. All the very best. Also somehow I’ve been unsubscribed. Love your music videos however this warmed my heart more to you both being Scottish and Glaswegian myself. all the best to you and your ain (own) ones. Rab
Loved it guys. Big Anthony fan, his food travels are amazing. Much missed. This is partly Glasgow as described through the past. Yes it’s a no frills city in the centre but it has beautiful areas for shopping and parks galiore, lovely old buildings. All placed on the River Clyde. Sure we have poor areas like any other. We shouldn’t have we have huge resources all eaten up by the ukgovt not fairly shared. We love a night out. It’s not as wild as you saw, we can go to gigs, theatres have a good night and never see a fight. I’m old and NEVER witnessed one! We love live music and almost every bar is a small venue for live acts, all genres. I’ve NEVER been hurt by ANYONE on the streets, you are safe! People will help you any time day or night for directions or just a wee chat. It’s just great.
The bird in question was grouse. Not a particularly challenging flavour, but you do have to spit the lead shot out, though. That makes it a bit of a no-no in my opinion.
Hi guys John from Glasgow. there's a book called no mean city about Glasgow gangs during the inter war period .it was also made into a movie maybe you should check them out all the best to you both .
i live on the east coast just above edinburgh and close to the home of the small white ball clubbers,,,,, i can say that i have and have had many glasweigian freinds and i would say its a very visitable place with great beauty and interest close by,,, the glasweigians generally are nutters,,, and respected throughout the UK for their toughness their comedy is best shown in the series still game which personally i find to be in the premiership of british comedy series and watched by teenagers to geriatrics which is rare if you do come you will need to say pish a lot and ya wee basss,,,,, you will not be murdered then,,,,
She should have said certain areas, the Bearsden Drumchapel comparison where there is such a difference between life expectancy and the fact they're a stone throw from one another
I`m a Scot, my cousin has spent all his life working as a gamekeeper/ghillie/stalker. Blooding someone is something that happens among the posh boys. My late wife was German and I`ve been privileged to been hunting for deer ducks and wild boar there. Thankfully we never got a wild pig when I was there as it was gonna be put through a mincer and eaten while it was still warm on rye bread with mustard and onion. No joke 😅😅
A good Richard Ayoade gadget man/travel man clip is the Paul Rudd one he did... great place to start. He's had pretty much every major figure from UK comedy along on some trip or other.
Kincade said "Welcome to Scotland”, and it still fits. Good viewing, and I can tell you enjoyed that video. Bourdain is a great loss. Come and visit, and check out our Right to Roam...
Happy Rabbie Burns Night, lads. My paternal grandmother was born in the Gorbals in Glasgow. I come the " tenement slums" of that wonderous city. And proud of it. Although - we were/are Proddy and support Rangers :o)
If given the chance, I believe you should always try foods in the “naked” form - haggis is THE best food and I’ve watched and talked to Americans visiting Scotland who tried haggis 2 ways - one was a deep fried breadcrumbed haggis Bon-bon (ball) and then as plain, unadulterated haggis with traditional mashed neeps (turnip/swede) and tatties (potatoes) - their verdict? They all preferred the traditionally served haggis,neeps and tatties - they agreed that the flavour was different but ultimately peppery with a hint of spice. They were aware of the ingredients and as most haggis virgins are, were sceptical but overcame their pre-conceived ideas and ended up loving it!! Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it x
This was a great Rabbit hole to go down and you may as well stick to his British isles to complete a non biased review and to help Spencer with some pointers food and location wise. Bourdain was great to watch and always open to the cultures he was visiting. I live in Wales so would be cool if you could watch when he visited 👍
Anthony Bourdain is the bogs bollocks of all things travel/food/philosophy. Completely said it how it was/is, wherever and with whomever. Left us too soon. RIP you big old loveable git ❤. Do more of his stuff please 🙏
Janey Godley (at 21:00) is an amazing woman. She's been battling through untreatable ovarian cancer for three years and is STILL selling out venues with her live comedy show, Seen her twice. UInforgettable.
The blooding is actually a tradition among many bloodsports guys, hunters, fox-hunters etc. They dressed it before leaving to lessen the weight and leave something for the hawks etc
There's loads of amazing episodes in this series, the tokyo one is really good. If you want to continue the uk theme then the london episode also very good.
Glaswegian here...huge fan of Mr. Bourdain , I really miss his unique take, it was great to watch this again aye and janie was wrong ... its "did he say anything about a gallon of paint ?" and I made 60 !!! woo hoo also scottish cuisine's mostly based on a dare hence the addiction to foreign fare 😋
Happy Haggis Day (25th Jan) Haggis, Neeps (Rutabaga) and Tatties (mashed potatoes) with Whisky Sauce, is pretty much the only thing on the menu in Scotland tonight.
May I humbly recommend Gordon Ramsay, Gino and Fred Road Trip. Two chefs and one maitre'd OR a Scotsman, an Italian and a Frenchman let loose on the world's culinary heritage. From haggis to Mexican chillies to reindeer to ice-swimming to Cajun to camel stew. A funny ride with lots of alcohol and a touch American THC infused food :o)
Saw you guys were having copyright problems with Blackadder SE3 etc; I'll just take this opportunity to recommend you watch SHARPE again; a great watch, and all of them (nearly) on RU-vid so copyright shouldn't be an issue.
The life expectancy in Glasgow is not 55. Jane Godley was talking nonsense and just trying to be humorous exaggerating stereotypes. A lot of Glaswegians were pissed off with her after this was broadcast. Its 73 for males and 78 for females. Some of the poorest areas of Glasgow may dip in to the 60s.
According to the World Health Organization in 2008, the male life expectancy at birth in the Calton area of Glasgow between 1998-2002 was 54 years. A local doctor attributed this to alcohol and drug abuse, and to a violent gang culture.
it was back in the 70s and 80s life expectancy was shockingly low in the poorest areas of Glasgow, I remember the stats were published back then when there was a drive to improve the health of the most impoverished areas of Western Europe, sadly Glasgow topped most of the tables with heart attacks, strokes, lung disease, alcoholism. This resonated a lot at the time and perhaps stuck in the memory without researching how this has improved over the past 30 years.
When I was a kid your mother would stand over you and tell you to fight some kid who'd hit you. If they were losing and their mother tried to pass over a stick or half brick, the mothers would start fighting. Now the mother's don't know were the kids are and the little swine are more likely to stab someone or set fire to their house. Edited to add: I'm not for or against Haggis. However, I've had Haggis the traditional way with neeps and tatties. I've had it as bon bons with a whiskey cream sauce. I've had it as pakora. I've had it in sausage form, sliced in rounds like black pudding in a fried breakfast. I've had it battered and fried as part of a chip supper. It's just a spiced minced meat product.
Blood on the face is supposedly an ancient ritual for a hunters first successful shot. I don’t think the whole face needs to be covered though. When it comes to haggis, it’s best not to overthink it. Whether it’s deep fried with curry, or served individually with a whisky sauce, or even as part of a full Scottish breakfast, it’s delicious. The greasy deep fried food is awesome, but for visitors, just be careful not to gorge yourself on it. Being a native, we can eat ridiculous amounts of ‘unhealthy’ food because we are used to it, but even we can feel unsettled if we overdo it.
Glasgow is fun. The amount of times ive been at a bus stop and had a jakie sit down and start talking about just getting out the cells for attempted murder. All you can say is "aye thats a shame mate" then carry on talking to him
In 1314 The battle of Bannock burn was fought by 2 armies led by Men of Norman heritage whose families fought on the side of the winning king "William" at the battle of Hastings 1066 , Although Robert De Bruce and outlawed Knights Templar were Excommunicated by the Catholic Pope " Clement V "they fought under the banner of Jesus Christ and won a battle that in effect gained Scottish independence from England , In the USA there is now a group of people called "The WASP.s" White Anglo Saxon Protestants " This WASP group with Norman integration was thought to be behind the Assignation of JFK amongst other controversial Hits like Col Gaddafi and Saddam Hussain and responsible for the creation of Israel for the purpose of reclaiming lost Vatican ground namely "Jerusalem"
Hey, guys...with the amount of Scotland reactions done on these kind of channels shows.. Scotland IS the best wee country in the world.....If Carlsberg made countries.....BUT please, you have to pronounce the S in Glasgow like its a Z...cheers bhoys
The Old College Bar was knocked down a few years ago. It was a pub for hard drinkers. The building is certainly not 16th century. More like 19th century. There are a few pubs in Glasgow which claim to be the oldest. Life expectancy in Glasgow is not 55. Only tourists eat fried Mars Bars 😂 This guy is a foodie and he’s eating Haggis at a chippy? No. It was interesting that when visiting Glasgow, he only looked at one aspect of an old lower working class city. There is a lot more to Glasgow than that. And from one extreme, he went to another in the Highlands where he only looked at rich i foreigners who buy ‘sporting’ estates. Altogether a very cliched and lazy documentary which tells you nothing about our people and how the majority of us live and eat. Don’t think I’ll be watching any more of this guy’s programmes.
It's not taking the piss to cover your face in the deers blood when you kill your first deer in Scotland, it's totally true, even kids killing their first deer have to go through it. Having said that if i was one of the 500 land owners i would ban any kind of hunting on my land.
