Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 1 on 5/3/2002.

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Gordon Ramsay: My Glasgow

The famous chef takes a few minutes to talk about the city he loves

Famed for his outbursts in the kitchen in the quest for culinary brilliance, the perfectionist chef has returned to the city of his birth, Glasgow, to open a new restaurant, Amaryllis. The restaurant has just earned a Michelin Star to embellish its – and Gordon’s – growing reputation.

Q: How long have you lived and/or worked in Glasgow?
A: I lived in Glasgow until I was 10 years old when my family moved south, and have worked in the city for one year.

Q: How would you describe the city to someone who’s never visited it?
A: Glasgow is a city of wonderful architecture, classically built and never loses its beauty. It’s an unpretentious city which is warm, down to earth and charmingly unselfconscious.

Q: What are, to you, the city’s main attractions?
A: Every time I fly over Glasgow my eyes are irresistibly drawn left to Ibrox, and I love George Square which lies at the very heart of everything. I enjoy the relaxed, informal ambience and atmosphere in Ashton Lane, and you can’t beat the city’s sophisticated and stylish shopping areas on Buchanan Street and the Merchant City. There are also some great galleries dotted around showing amazing work by Scottish artists.

Q: What’s the best thing about Glasgow?
A: Drive north for 20 minutes and you find yourself in some of the most beautiful countryside in the world – stunning scenery and wonderful freshwater lochs.

Q: And the worst?
A: It only has three days sunshine per year and halfway through August you still need your wellies.....

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