Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Tuk Tuk – Indian Street Food – Two Wheels on my Wagon…

The Wednesday Afternoon – Friday Night Club is slowly evolving. Hector found himself in the city centre for an early afternoon appointment, lunch had been missed. At 14.30 there was the realisation that if no food was taken in the … Continue reading

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Giffnock – Turban Tandoori – A Tale of Two Curry Houses : One Wins Awards, the Other…

It’s Wendy’s birthday, Wendy had vouchers for a Curry House in Giffnock. Giffnock has a Glasgow postal address but is actually in Renfrewshire. Confusing? Especially so when Giffnock is classed as being in – Glasgow – every time a certain … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Khyber Pass – Different, once again

Driving past Khyber Pass Restaurant (221 St. Andrews Road, Glasgow, G41 1PD) recently, I spotted the venue had expanded into the adjacent unit. Being well over two years since the last visit, it was time to investigate. The Saturday afternoon … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Kismet Tandoori – A Reliable Takeaway

I picked up very appreciated feedback from Curryspondent Howard #2 whilst sitting on the tarmac at Wien Flughafen this morning. It put me in the mood for more Curry. When Marg announced she was off to watch some late afternoon … Continue reading

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Haddington – Eastern Eye – Curry on The Tyne

Marg and Hector are in Haddington for Barbara and Scott’s wedding being held tomorrow. Others were happy to dine at The Golf Tavern, which reportedly serves fine fayre.  Marg knew: a first visit to Haddington, one Curry House, it was … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – UFO – Lights Out, Lights Out in Glasgow

Last Orders, UFO played in Glasgow this evening, one of their final gigs in the 50th Anniversary Tour. Performances on The Old Grey Whistle Test throughout the 1970s never impressed. I must have been aware of their double live album … Continue reading

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Clydebank (Parkhall) – Raja’s – Desi Style

A Menu drops through the door of Hector’s House periodically then usually goes in the recycling. This time I had a gander, anything new? The recurring problem is that Clydebank Curry tastes pretty much the same and tends towards an … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Riverside – Lesoir – Yadgar Kebab House

Hector’s second Curry of the week, nothing unusual there, but a second gig and hence write-up, busy times. Tonight it was Riverside (Polska) supported by Lesoir (Nederland). As with The Pineapple Thief reviewed on Thursday, I have been slowly getting … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Chaakoo Bombay Cafe – The Pineapple Thief – O.R.k. – Bombay Bad Boy

What a lot to get through, and it’s the Equinox, Hector thus declares the end of winter. Nigel, landlord of Staggs Bar (Musselburgh) was through in Glasgow to join, Marg, Hector, Howard and Steve at St. Luke’s to see The … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Tangerine Dream @BAad – Karahi Palace #101

Tangerine Dream are touring again in 2019 and the only UK venues appear to have been the Barbican (London) and BAad (Glasgow) where they performed last night. Hector and Marg were there. Hector first saw Tangerine Dream at the Kelvin … Continue reading

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