You are Glaswegian if:

1. Ye can properly pronounce McConnochie, Ecclefechan, Milngavie,
Sauchiehall, St Enoch, Auchtermuchty and Aufurfuksake.

2. Ye actually like deep fried battered pizza fae the chippie.

3. Ye get four seasons in wan day.

4. Ye canny pass a chip/kebab shop withoot sleverin when yer blootert.

5. Ye kin fall about pished withoot spilling yer drink.

6. Ye see people wear shell suits with burberry accessories -
pure class!

7. Ye measure distance in minutes.

8. Ye kin understaun Rab C Nesbitt and know characters just like him, in yer
ain family.

9. Ye go tae Saltcoats cos ye think it is like gaun tae the ocean.

10. Ye kin make hael sentences jist wae sweer wurds.

11. Ye know whit haggis is made ae and stull like eating it.

12. Somedy ye know his used a fitba schedule tae plan thur wedding day
date.

13. You've been at a wedding and fitba scores are announced in the
Church/Chapel.

14. Ye urny surprised tae find curries, pizzas, kebabs, fish n
chips, irn bru,fags and nappies all in the wan shop.

15. Yer holiday home at the seaside has calor gas under it.

16. A big flash car has a ned at the wheel.

17. Ye know irn-bru is a hangover cure.

18. Ye learnt tae sweer afore ye learnt tae dae sums.

19. Ye actually understand this and yurr gonnae send it tae yer pals

20. Finally, you are 100% Glaswegian if you have ever said/heard
these words...

how's it hingin
clatty
boggin
cludgie
pished
get it up ye
wee beasties
arse bandit
amurny
away an bile yer heid
peely-wally
humphey backit
Ba'-heid
baw bag
dubble nuggit

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Franz Ferdinand is a musical band from Glasgow, Scotland.

Franz Ferdinand has enjoyed worldwide success and acclaim as a Scottish rock band since 2001. The band consists of four members, Alex Kapranos on guitar and vocals, Bob Hardy on bass, Paul Thomson on percussion and Nick McCarthy on rhythm guitar.

Although Franz Ferdinand was formed in 2001, the members of the band have played together in various capacities and bands previously. These efforts included bands like The Karelia, Yummy Fur, 10p Invaders and Embryo. The band was signed in the May of 2003, and their self-titled album was released later that year. It released to a forty third spot on the UK album chart. After heavy touring and both UK and US promotion, the band’s efforts became a picture of success, garnering them a number of awards in the process.

The second album from Franz Ferdinand, “You could have it so much better” was released on the 3rd of October, 2005. This garnered a much warmer welcome, reaching a number one on the UK sales charts and number eight on their US equivalent.

Franz Ferdinand drew inspiration from their name from Archduke Franz Ferdinand. While some members like to say that the alliteration in the name was athe aspect which drew their focus, others like Paul Thomson say that they like the idea that if the band were to become popular enough, the name Franz Ferdinand would not conjure up images of the historical figure, but instead the band.

Whyte and Mackay Ltd is the producer of a number of well known Scottish alcohols.

Whyte and Mackay Ltd is the company responsible for some of the most recognized and appreciated alcoholic beverages in the world, their list of achievements include Isle of Jura Single Malt Whisky, Glayva liquer, Vladivar Vodka and Dalmore Single Malt Whisky.

Whyte and Mackay Ltd was formed in 1844, in Glasgow, Scotland, by Charles Mackay and James Whyte. Prior to World War II, the company had one major product, W & M Blended Scotch Whisky, which was sold throughout the world. It received its highest success in English speaking nations. Post World War II Whyte and Mackay Ltd began to focus their attention inwards, to selling and marketing their range of products in Scotland. It is now estimated that Whyte and Mackay sell in excess of 1,000,000 cases of their products in one year.

In recent history, Whyte and Mackay Ltd was purchased and integrated by United Breweries Group in the May of 2007. It was bought for ₤595 million. Even though Whyte and Mackay Ltd was purchased by an Indian company, there are no current plans to stop production of the distinctly Scottish Whyte and Mackay Ltd products.

The River Clyde is the third longest river in Scotland.

The River Clyde may not seem like a very important body of water, being only the third longest river in Scotland and the eighth longest in the United Kingdom. Further inspection of the River Clyde might not immediately reveal aspects of immense importance, other than the fact hat it runs through the city of Glasgow. Yet this small detail, combined with the fact that the River Clyde came to be a vital shipbuilding area for the United Kingdom actually makes the River Clyde of vital importance in the economic development of Scotland.

The River Clyde is sourced from two separate bodies of water, the Daer Water and the Portail Water. From here the River Clyde travels through the countryside, at one point forming the spectacular Falls of Clyde group of waterfalls. Eventually, after traveling a considerable distance, the river Clyde passes through Glasgow and eventually meets the Firth of Clyde.

Since the location and position of the river Clyde in relation to Glasgow made it an “American facing” port, it was only natural for it to become a major hub of trade from the United Kingdom and from there a logical expansion was for it to become an important industrial area. This growth was seen during the Industrial revolution and to a larger extent until the 1950’s. Unfortunately the growing number of industrialized countries, reduced demand from ships and need for wartime industrial work, has reduced the productiveness of the modern River Clyde.