A bomb threat from an alleged "Islamist" has been sent to schools across Scotland. This has led to racists having a field day on Facebook and Twitter with many saying "vote Reform". Am I the only one thinking this could be strategic i.e. the threats could have been sent by a racist pretending to be Muslim to try to stir up hate and drum up support for Reform?

Anyone else subjected to the arsehole and his pal / partner who filmed him screaming at the cinema go-ers last night?

Cineworld, Silverburn circa 21:20ish, bald(ing) lad probably mid-thirties (tad difficult to tell given the lighting) his pal walked into the screen eight and yelled repeatedly at the crowd whilst the pal filmed. Frustrating, daft, and annoying, but none in the room reacted much. Staff come in shortly afterwards walking around the screen room, no doubt looking for them. Anyone else subjected to this or seen the arse post it somewhere?

I'm new to Reddit, so I'm not really sure how these posts normally go, but I thought I'd just give it a shot.

I've been pretty closed off today, just lost in my own thoughts, and it's now somehow 3:17am and I'm currently in profound pain. Honestly, I feel like I'm having a bit of a mid-life crisis in my 20s 😂

I kept thinking about how difficult it can be when you're living with a long-term health condition, disability, or just dealing with something that has significantly affected your life outwith your control through no fault of your own - and you don't necessarily have networks of people around you who really understand what that's like.

I'm wondering if there are people around Glasgow living with things like chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, neurological conditions, post-infectious or post-viral conditions, chronic pain/fatigue, physical or invisible disabilities, fluctuating conditions, rare conditions, or other long-term health conditions who sometimes feel the same.

Not looking for anything complicated or medical - I'm just curious whether there's actually much of a local community for people in this situation, and whether anyone else has ever wished there were more opportunities to meet people who genuinely understand.

It doesn't necessarily matter what the condition or circumstance is. I think the thing I'm getting at is that feeling of having something happen to you that was completely outside your control, and suddenly finding that your life, plans, work, education, relationships or social life don't quite look the way you thought they would.

If this sounds like you, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. Even if you don't normally comment on things like this, or anything for that matter, you could PM or comment a simple "me" - or even just an upvote, to potentially make this more visible to people who may not have realised they needed to read this - is better than nothing at all :)

I wasn't really planning to post anything tonight, or ever tbh, but I thought… why not?

I'm asking because, while I was deep in the trenches of my thoughts tonight, I had a few ideas. But they only really become applicable if there are other people out there too! I'm not trying to sell people some bs or anything other than seeing how many similar people are out there who can relate and share ideas :)

Please consider visiting,

https://goodmorningrolls.com/

to share your favourite morning roll order and support the campaign of Peter Gilchrist a Scottish food historian fae Paisley, to see a working class staple recognised in Scotland's heritage.

He has received scathing opposition from toffs in high places, seeing the recognition of the morning roll, and the working class in general, as an embarassment, while trying to curate the sanitised shortbread tin image of scotland, they deem acceptable!

For deep dive on the beef, here is his insta post explaining one such attack 👇

https://www.instagram.com/p/DepDzr1iLD4/?img_index=9&exln=MXhweTJ5YjdtMjB6

Hey everyone! I’ve lost this earring today 19.10 early morning. It’s not an expensive earring (cheap that resembles silver material) but it holds a massive value to me, as someone that passed away gifted it to me.

I’d truly appreciate if you move around this area and you could keep an eye out for it!! Thanks 😊

2nd pic: area where I lost it

Maryhill Road. This stretch was resurfaced earlier this year. Hasn't even had a winter freeze-thaw to deal with.

Did anyone get what they were specifically looking for yesterday?

Went looking for 2 games, one I couldn't find at all and the other was massively overpriced because it had stickers in the box. 🙄

What did you get if you went?

Also dunno if the lassie I was talking to about Nintendogs is in this subreddit, but I hope you found the copy you were looking for! 😁

I own a flat in the city centre and had accepted an offer on it back in July.

Our sale has finally just fallen through because we cannot secure an updated EWS1 and because our factors have applied to the cladding remediation scheme. (We have had two specialists out to try and get an EWS1 who confirmed that the external walls are filled with expanded polystyrene 🙃)

I’ve received a letter back from the cladding remediation scheme that our building has finally been accepted into the scheme and that an SBA has been carried out but no news on whether there is a plan for the remediation works or whether funding will be provided to cover the works.

I heard this progress letter would potentially be able to work in place of an EWS1 for our buyer to secure a mortgage but I think we got the letter over just too late and now the buyer has withdrawn their offer.

We’re stuck in a 1 bed flat with a baby for who knows how long and feeling so frustrated after all of the back and forth this summer.

Has anyone else’s building been affected by this? If so did you have to wait until the works were completed to sell? Have works began on anyone’s building, and has there been any idea of timelines?

I’ve heard there are so many buildings in Glasgow that had submitted applications to the open call for remediation back in march this year so I’m assuming there are loads of owners stuck in the same boat as us.

I need help with dentists, I'm very anxious and get really upset with that poke spikey thing they they use.

I've been sedated before and need the same for what I assume will be tooth removal or filling.

Any recommendations will be appreciated.

In Glasgow for tonight for a gig, but looking for places to go to before and after! Keep getting recommended cathouse but it's sadly closed today! Anyone got anymore recs pls?

Would love to know what the secret screening was at the Omniplex in town last night if anyone went? Couldn’t go but curious as to what it was

My Maws had this ratchet hing since my long passed gran gave it to her and it gives me the fear. Got gradually worse over the years but seen she had put a hair tie on it and realised she's not givin it up. Anyone know of a place?

Looking for recommendations for engagement rings that are a bit different from the usual high-street styles.

They like vintage-inspired and coloured gemstones (emeralds in particular), rather than the standard diamond solitaire.

I’d love something with a bit of personality and character.

I’m open to genuine vintage rings, independent jewellers, smaller designers or even going down the bespoke route if anyone has had a good experience with that.

It doesn’t necessarily need to be one-of-a-kind or custom-made – just something a little less conventional than what you tend to find in the big jewellery chains.

Looking to head down to London either mid November or December and the trains are eye watering expensive. Am I missing something?

Last year I managed to get a return this time of year for around £70, without railcard (I often look at travelling at silly times and deal with the early starts). Maybe I should have looked a little earlier, but does anyone have any advice/other websites bar national rail/trainline?

Also considering flying but would prefer train

Hello, as the subject says, I'm wondering what time gigs usually finish at QMU. I've not been before, and I'm thinking about how best to get home after. Thanks!

Where can I get a barbour jacket rewaxed?

Hi everyone,

I'm away to move to Glasgow for a role in November, and very much struggling to find a flat. The role offers decent base and ote, however other applicants keep beating me. I've been offering 6 months upfront, max deposit, UK guarantor, references and still nothing. I wonder if anyone had any tips? I have been looking for a 1-2 bedroom flat for ideally under 1500pm...

I do have a labrador who is well house trained and friendly, and I reckon this is the reason I'm struggling so much. I have a reference with her. Just not sure what else I can do in order to secure a flat. I have been looking at the west end (Hillhead, Finnieston, Hyndland, and others) and in the south side (Pollockshields, Shawlands, and around there).

Any advice or sharing of experiences would be greatly appreciated!!

Hi I’m from Glasgow and in the summer I visited Weimar in Germany and drank this pilsner this beer is elite genuinky best thing I’ve tasted in a while anyone know any beer specialists who would sell such beer

This quickly became my go-to lunch.

I usually go to Sub126 but it's a bit far away from the office. The one at Sugo Pasta does not have enough basil for me. Paesano is too far away as well.

I would love to learn which other places have a good one on the menu.

Caprese salad would be equally good.

Thanks!

I appreciate that others experiences will off course be different but here is mine.

A Reflective Review of My Experience - I feel there was a lack of clear professional boundaries.  

Some years have passed since my time at this college. Time has afforded me the opportunity to reflect upon the experience with greater perspective. My intention in writing this review is not to condemn an institution, but to contribute to a wider conversation regarding professional standards, student welfare, and the lasting impact educational experiences can have upon those who place their trust in them. 

It is important to begin by acknowledging the college's strengths. The facilities were excellent, and the environment initially appeared rich with opportunity, creativity, and promise. 

Several members of staff were knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely committed to education. One lecturer possessed exceptional expertise within their field, from whom I learned a great deal. Two part-time tutors were also supportive, fair, and encouraging.  

When I first enrolled, I was full of optimism. My mother, believing wholeheartedly in my potential, made considerable personal sacrifices to support my studies and living costs despite having little income herself. Together, we viewed education as a pathway towards meaningful employment, further study, greater independence, and a more secure future. 

At the time, those ambitions appeared entirely realistic. I had already studied at a higher level at university and intended to build upon my qualifications, pursue postgraduate opportunities, and establish a career combining both employment and self-employment. The course appeared to represent an important step towards those goals in the skills set it offered. 

Unfortunately, my experience became increasingly difficult. 

Whilst there were many positive aspects to the college, I also encountered situations that left me deeply uncomfortable. I became concerned by what appeared to be inconsistencies in the distribution of opportunities and encouragement amongst students. Certain individuals seemed, from my perspective, to receive greater visibility, support, and access to opportunities than others. 

More concerning was what I perceived to be a lack of clear professional boundaries within parts of the educational environment. Situations arose which, in my view, created the appearance of unusually close staff-student relationships and contributed to concerns regarding impartiality and fairness. Whether or not others viewed matters similarly, I felt that some students appeared to occupy positions of influence or advantage that extended beyond the ordinary student experience. 

Educational institutions have a responsibility not only to maintain high professional standards but also to ensure those standards are visibly upheld. Even the appearance of favouritism, unequal treatment, or blurred professional boundaries can undermine confidence amongst students and damage trust within a learning environment. 

There were also occasions when behaviour that might ordinarily have warranted firmer intervention appeared to be treated with undue tolerance. Looking back, I believe a more consistent and professional culture would have benefited both students and staff alike. 

Most concerning for me was the feeling that concerns I raised were not afforded the level of scrutiny and seriousness that I believed they warranted. As a student, I expected important matters affecting wellbeing and fairness to be reviewed impartially and transparently. Instead, I was left with the impression that maintaining institutional harmony and protecting reputations carried greater weight than fully examining those concerns. 

The cumulative effect upon my wellbeing was profound. What began as excitement gradually developed into anxiety, depression, confusion, and a significant loss of confidence. The final year became increasingly difficult to face and, although I completed sufficient work to obtain a qualification, I ultimately felt unable to continue to the conclusion of the full programme and HND. 

I am autistic, and as someone often perceived as neurotypical, I recognise that these experiences affected me particularly deeply and that recovery took many years. This is not intended to diminish the impact such circumstances may have upon any student who may be non- autistic. Rather, it is an acknowledgement that autistic individuals can sometimes experience and process distress differently, resulting in a longer and more complex period of recovery. Educational institutions should therefore approach student welfare with care and sensitivity, recognising that not all vulnerabilities are immediately visible. All students deserve to be treated with equality, professionalism, and respect, and effective safeguarding should extend to everyone. Meaning that the situation should never had happened in the first place. I did not need additional support so did not state my autism. Autism is a spectrum, and I am not stereotypical, I have deep empathy and a great understanding in reading people cues, body language etc I do not misread people.  The only thing it impacts is that I am more introvert, and more vulnerable to others behaviours. 

The consequences extended beyond my time at college. Most significant was the erosion of trust, in authority figures. Career ambitions that once seemed entirely achievable were affected, and opportunities for further study were ultimately abandoned. 

I also experienced interactions with another member of staff which I found unnecessarily dismissive and upsetting. Whilst this was not representative of all staff, it contributed to a wider feeling that some students were afforded greater respect than others. 

The experience altered the course of my life in ways that remain difficult to fully quantify. 

This review is not a rejection of the institution's strengths, but rather a plea for continued reflection and improvement. 

Educational establishments should remember that students are not merely learners. They are individuals whose confidence, wellbeing, aspirations, and future opportunities are often profoundly influenced by their experiences. Professional boundaries matter. Fairness matters. Safeguarding matters. Transparent handling of concerns matters. Student welfare matters. 

Above all, institutions must recognise that the effects of their actions, and sometimes their inaction, can remain with students long after their studies have concluded. 

I entered the college with hope, trust, and ambition. I left carrying burdens that required many years to overcome. Whilst I have since found healing, support, and happiness, I cannot help but reflect upon what might have been had the environment fully embodied the standards of professionalism, fairness, and care that students have every right to expect. My time at the college was very upsetting and that staff should respect student boundaries, I do not wish to go into what happened in detail, but it was I feel profoundly damaging to me.