New Glasgow Apple Store in 2007

[kolax]

Edinburgh is full of 'toffs', i.e. people who want to be posh, but who the posh people can't stand.

Glasgow was the perfect choice. Glasgow should also be made the capital, but thats besides the point.

Edinburgh is the capital because of its history. Also offers a much vaster range of tourism icons. Edinburgh does have a lot of 'toffs' - but most aren't even from Edinburgh in the first place.

John Lewis in Edinburgh was Scotland's biggest seller of Apple products in 2006 (our department got given a box of Apple Yo-Yo's as a thanks, talk about lame...). There is also a John Lewis in Glasgow, so beat them.

But to balance out the argument, I have been to Glasgow on numerous trips to shop - simply better value for money and a wider range within the city centre.

Still, an Apple Store in Edinburgh is on its way eventually. I'll just have to dodge the neds as I walk from Buchanan bus station to the Apple Store.

Just a bit friendly banter, no hard feelings

 

[killmoms]

The Internet: SERIOUS BUSINESS.™

 

[diadem]

Been waiting for this for years. I can atlast get access to direct repairs. no more sending away for it.
Will check it out on the 25th sadly Im working till 4pm gonna miss the free T's lol.

 

[~L~]

Can't wait to see this place as well

I think there was some sort of recruiting event for the place at Strathclyde Uni, but I missed it

 

[anim8or]

I cant find where i read it but I am pretty sure that an edinburgh store is opening in edinburgh late 2007/early 2008!!!!

 

[redgaz26]

They should have chosen Edinburgh - it is the Scottish capital and has a much higher population* than Glasgow.

i think you have your facts wrong http://www.scotland.org/about/fact-file/population/index.html

and apart from that Glasgow is the best place in the UK to shop after London.

anyway no hard feelings see you on Saturday.
what time are people going to go i was thinking around 8am?

 

[Stuipdboy1000]

I cant find where i read it but I am pretty sure that an edinburgh store is opening in edinburgh late 2007/early 2008!!!!

Was it here?

http://www.ifoapplestore.com/stores/chronology.html

This does mention it down near the bottom. It would be good because i live closer to Edinburgh.

 

[kolax]

They should have chosen Edinburgh - it is the Scottish capital and has a much higher population* than Glasgow.

i think you have your facts wrong http://www.scotland.org/about/fact-file/population/index.html

and apart from that Glasgow is the best place in the UK to shop after London.

anyway no hard feelings see you on Saturday.
what time are people going to go i was thinking around 8am?

Nah, my facts were right. I put an * beside population because about 1/3 of Glasgow is neds. I wouldn't be too fussed in counting them as useful living people, unless smashing windies and heroine is up your street.

I'm not going to go on the opening date, can't make it. I'll make an appearence (hopefully not because I have to visit a genius..touch wood) and see what the craic is.

Be able to try out the new iMac's too, at last!

 

[katy]

less than a day to go!

 

[redgaz26]

had a walk by yesterday, they have taken down the coverings off the windows and you can see in, looks amazing!

I hope to be there for 8am, anyone else going that early?
could meet up.

 

[craig1410]

Nah, my facts were right. I put an * beside population because about 1/3 of Glasgow is neds. I wouldn't be too fussed in counting them as useful living people, unless smashing windies and heroine is up your street.

I'm not going to go on the opening date, can't make it. I'll make an appearence (hopefully not because I have to visit a genius..touch wood) and see what the craic is.

Be able to try out the new iMac's too, at last!

Not only are your facts wrong but your arithmetic is not any better...
Since Glasgow has over twice the population of Edinburgh then even if you remove the 1/3 neds then Glasgow's still bigger...

 

[Braveheart]

There's a queue outside already

 

[Knox]

Photos from inside are up:

http://ifostore.cachefly.net/buchanan_street/first_interiors.html

Interesting that they've kept the stone walls inside, don't think I've seen that in any other store.

 

[iBlue]

Photos from inside are up:

http://ifostore.cachefly.net/buchanan_street/first_interiors.html

Interesting that they've kept the stone walls inside, don't think I've seen that in any other store.

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That staircase is fantastic!

 

[richardtalbotuk]

There is a special Invitation Only Preview tonight so i'll be there way ahead of the queue.

Try and get some pics if I can...

 

[redgaz26]

There's a queue outside already

You serious?

 

[Braveheart]

You serious?

I'm serious

 

[richardtalbotuk]

I'm serious

Yep there's people been coming over from the States and else where to be here. Evening Times guys (local paper) been selling papers to them!

 

[redgaz26]

Yep there's people been coming over from the States and else where to be here. Evening Times guys (local paper) been selling papers to them!

are you there just now?

 

[katy]

aww why are people queuing already....hopefully when i get there there wont be too many people there...

 

[AdeFowler]

Beautiful looking store as always, but I'm not sure about the front door. Presumably there's a flat entrance somewhere for wheelchair access etc?

 

[Lau]

Er yeah, bollocks to that. I'm not going if the queue's started already. Beer tonight and a lie in tomorrow instead, I think.

 

[ensee]

I'll probably leave home around 8am (20mins from Glasgow) then sit in Starbucks using the store's WiFi; it's nice not to have to pay T Mobile any more.

For such a big building it seems a little small inside, suppose we'll find out tomorrow.

 

[katy]

i went past the store not long ago...there were only about 5 people there...so...

 

[mctones]

I'll probably leave home around 8am (20mins from Glasgow) then sit in Starbucks using the store's WiFi; it's nice not to have to pay T Mobile any more.

Hard to tell I know, but do you think the free Apple wifi (presume this store will be no different to others) will reach across to starbucks???

The appeal of getting up early and queing does not appeal, but if I can sit over in starbucks hooking into the wifi and keeping an eye on the queue is not too onerous.

Least it's not a dreich night for the half dozen mad ones!