My good friend Angus has suggested that as I am starting to go back to doing a bit more travelling I should put some comments on my blog about the places I've been so I will.
Over the last couple of weeks or so I have been in Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester and would recommend the Ibis in Glasgow as a reasonably priced place to stay ( the Novotel next door is also pretty good but costs a tad more). The State Bar just off Sauchiehall Street is always worth a visit.
The Copthorne in Birmingham is not bad, if a wee bit noisy but it is well placed for both Broad Street and the centre of town. The Shakespeare off New Street is a very pleasant watering hole.
Leeds Novotel is worth a stay, friendly staff although the rooms are a little warm at times. It is well placed for the station and is close to an Italian restaurant and a couple of bar/grills, that's bar/grills, not bear grylls. It is also handy for the city centre.
More to follow as the travelling goes on.
