SUMMER IN THE CITY

person l.ee Beattie's perfect spot. ‘lt‘s a place no one knows about. with huge lantastic resources you could never lind anywhere else‘. she explains. 'l)espite the name it's much more than just books: they‘ve got a great music section as well as a writer in residence. poetry readings and exhibitions. So much thought and

love goes into it: the sort of place that‘s for

women by women.‘ The area is rich in out-ol- the-way galleries and museums. Try the library‘s neighbour. Sharmanka (04 ()sborne St. (ll-ll 552 7080). a Russian puppetry- musical-light show that delies characterisation. or any of the shops and galleries on King Street.

But after l5 years in the same back alley. the Women‘s Library is moving to the Mitchell. which Beattie has mixed l‘eelings about. ‘lt‘ll be great that it'll be more accessible. but it might lose a little bit of its character. I love having to search to lind it and the building is just stunning.”

Also on the move is the Glasgow Transport

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Museum (I Bunhouse Rd. ()l4l 287 2720).

relocating in 2008 from the shadows ol

Kelvingrove to the ('lydeside. 'l'he harshest critics would dismiss it as twee but there's a real charm to the place. from the mocked tip early 201h century (ilasgovv street to the showroom of classic cars. It the thought of an al'ternoon with schoolchildren is unbearable. there's always the (CA (350 Sauchiehall St. (ll-ll 352 4900). lluddled between the meat- market student clubs. it has picked itself up from recent financial wobbles. and thanks to the steady hand of new director Francis McKee. it is putting together a decent programme of exhibitions again. This summer it showcases the work of (‘anadian artist Marcel l)/ama. a man who works with ink. watercolours and. er. root beer and is as inspired by Beatrix Potter as he is by sci-ti.

Shop ‘til you drop

Saratoga Trunk ((il llydepark St. ()l-ll 22l 4-133) is a (ilasgow institution that should need no introduction. bttt with its retail park residence this vintage clothing wai'eliouse doesn‘t have the presence it deserves. lt is an

overwhelming experience with thousands ol'

items for sale or hire: tweeds. liurs. overcoats. kimonos. prom dresses. l'rom Victorian to l‘)7()s. with an emphasis on the t‘orties. liccentric and with a very personal service. it‘s a l‘avourite t'or (‘lub Noit‘ goers. brides-to-be and theatre companies alike. ll‘ you‘re alter a cheaper. less-aspirational shopping experience. stylist (‘hris l-lunt insists you try the Salvation Army (9] Dumbarton Rd. ()l—ll 33-1 7253) where there are books for 59p. 'l'hatcher-chic handbags for a L'l and a decade-spanning selection of sol'as. '0 I’ve got a few spare hours I wander the length of Dumbarton Road. there's a plethora ot‘ charity shops the whole way down. It's definitely worth the effort to go past the (‘row Road junction too it‘ you can face the hike‘. llunt suggests. He also loves burrowing through the esoterica in Relics (Dowanside Lane. ()l-ll 3-H 0007) but doesn't

rule out the high-street. boasting ol‘ his £20 (iucci sunglasses lrom old-school department store 1] Hughes l I25 'l‘rongatc. ()Hl 548 S400). (heck out the designer deals in Brazen Studios (58 .-\lbion St. (ll-ll 552 455] ). set up by (ilasgovv School ol' :\rt graduate Sarah Ral'l‘el. ‘lt‘s my lavourite jewellery store says ('hris. "l'hey‘ve got really interesting pieces and itlcas l'l'om (ilasgoyyis ltollcst jcvy cllcrs starting at £2.9‘)‘.