What's the point

[MrMark]

Me (a mere sasenach (sp?)) went to uni in Scotland. The Scottish students were ok but the regular locals were often quite harsh. And by harsh I mean wanting to "kick-ma-heid-in" as I have an English accent.

Where was this uni? I worked in Glasgow one year, and was impressed by the friendliness and hospitality. Only time I felt threatened was in a pub watching England when Gazza had the bad manners to score...luckily, apart from a bit of pushing, nothing kicked off.

[shaunbhoy]

But they would have to endure the racism endemic in Scotland and fear for their childrens safety

Not really.........not unless they came across as real twats. Like you Troll, you remember? I expect that happens virtually everywhere you go though eh?

[minestrone]

Glasgow still is a very violent city but I think the violence is concentrated in certain areas and if you are outwith those areas Glasgow is more friendly city than any other in the UK. People are aware that violence can go totally over the top here and casual punch ups don't really happen as much. Teenager did get stabbed to death 200 yards from my door last week though.

[wobbegong]

Not in the USA it isn't.

They are struggling to entice recruits.

Didn't they recently lower the bar even further so that ex-criminals can now be considered?

That's true, but I was talking about the UK Army.

[Troll]

Where was this uni? I worked in Glasgow one year, and was impressed by the friendliness and hospitality. Only time I felt threatened was in a pub watching England when Gazza had the bad manners to score...luckily, apart from a bit of pushing, nothing kicked off.

That was a cracking goal

[Clippy]

That's true, but I was talking about the UK Army.

I know () was just making a general point.

[shaunbhoy]

That was a cracking goal

Fluky mitulip!!

[Troll]

Not really.........not unless they came across as real twats. Like you Troll, you remember? I expect that happens virtually everywhere you go though eh?

So no English children have ever been attacked in Scotland just because of their accent or place of birth?

shame on you all

You really are a bit of a bumpkin refugee aren't you?

[suityou01]

Where was this uni? I worked in Glasgow one year, and was impressed by the friendliness and hospitality. Only time I felt threatened was in a pub watching England when Gazza had the bad manners to score...luckily, apart from a bit of pushing, nothing kicked off.

Heriot Watt, Riccarton, Edinburgh

[minestrone]

Glasgow still is a very violent city but I think the violence is concentrated in certain areas and if you are outwith those areas Glasgow is more friendly city than any other in the UK. People are aware that violence can go totally over the top here and casual punch ups don't really happen as much. Teenager did get stabbed to death 200 yards from my door last week though.

OK, apart from the murder across the road from work last night and the guy getting killed 200 yards from my house last week, Glasgow is a very friendly city,