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

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Nick Nairn's Glasgow

Gordon Ramsay is not the only famous chef working in Glasgow - Nick's resturant, Nairns, has been open since 1997. We caught up with Nick to find out about his Glasgow

Nick became a chef after leaving the Merchant Navy in 1983 – and learned his trade quickly. In 1991 he earned his first Michelin Star, and in 1996 was the focus of a BBC series and book, Wild Harvest.

Q: How long have you lived and/or worked in Glasgow?
A: I’ve lived in Glasgow on and off for 15 years and worked here for the past seven.

Q: How would you describe the city to someone who’s never visited it?
A: A vibrant cosmopolitan and friendly centre. It’s one of the best shopping centres in Europe, with great bars – and, of course, has fantastic restaurants.

Q: What are, to you, the city’s main attractions?
A: Being on the Clyde, I think. Glasgow’s also got the best parks I’ve seen. I love Queens Park and Rouken Glen on the south side, and the
Botanic Gardens is a big magnet on (all-too-rare) sunny days. There’s also a great arty vibe with so many galleries and print studios around.
Of course, the vast choice of great restaurants and bars give the city a terrific buzz.

Q: What’s the best thing about Glasgow?
A: Definitely the people. You can have the most beautiful city, but it means nothing without friendly faces. Glaswegians certainly know how to enjoy themselves properly and have adopted a great cosmopolitan outlook.

Q: And the worst?
A: Litter. It’s everywhere. It’s horrible. I just don’t understand the mentality of people who can’t just put it in the bin!

Q: Has devolution changed Glasgow and Scotland as a whole in your eyes?
A: Not enough!

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By Marcin Miller

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