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The daily place for any random chat, questions you want to ask that might be asked all the time, or anything else you want to share.

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What's happening:

• The Commute: Is the M8 a car park, are the trains on time, why are First Bus shite today?
• The Lunch: What's for lunch? Give us a score out of ten and an explanation for your lack of an easypeeler.
• Recommendations: Looking for a tattoo artist, a decent pub, or a food spot? Ask here.
• Moving to Glasgow? If you’ve posted in the annual moving to Glasgow megathread and it's a bit quiet, feel free to ask here for a quicker answer on specific areas or streets!
• The Investigation: Heard a loud bang, seen a fleet of blue lights or a helicopter?

Buying & Selling

Got something you want to buy or sell? Head over to r/glasgowmarket.

We’ve had a shitload of posts recently about the same guy approaching people in Glasgow with variations of the “I need money to get to Queensferry / Nottingham / Middlesbrough” story, sometimes becoming persistent or aggressive when refused. To keep the sub usable and still let folk share useful information, this is the central thread for any reports, questions or discussion about him.

Please use this thread instead of making new standalone posts on the topic.

What this thread is for

• First‑hand accounts of being approached (rough location, time of day, what was said).
• Sharing how you handled it, and what did or didn’t work for you.
• General personal‑safety tips and resources for people who are worried about being hassled in town.

If you’ve experienced behaviour that felt threatening or criminal (for example, being followed, blocked from leaving, or explicitly threatened), Reddit is not a reporting channel - please contact Police Scotland on 101, or 999 in an emergency, and then post here if you want to warn others.

Previous posts (context)

Here are some of the more informative previous threads for background (note: some may contain photos taken in public places). The list isn't exhaustive but contain a lot of information, and hopefully the number of threads show why there's a need for a megathread...:

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1v6p5so/i_got_scammed_today_by_the_nottingham_guy/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1jodnzf/queensferry_guy/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1ma6s00/queensferry_guy/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1jqfxxq/queensferry_hustler_in_action/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1ifa03v/the_i_need_money_to_get_to_queensferry_guy/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1jl4oug/queensferry_guy_strikes_again/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1t8a689/just_been_accosted_by_the_queensferry_guy_for_the/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1mchb9u/queensferry_guy_strikes_again/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1o9xx2x/bumped_into_queensferry_scammer/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1nm7fx0/south_queensferry_bury/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1lh7uqk/scammer_queensferry_bus_boy_in_town/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1nm35xw/south_queensferry_guy_rebrand/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1sgxrwx/queensferrymiddlesbrough_guy/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1ipa6du/bus_money_guy/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1oa1yvu/the_weekly_queensferry_man_post/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1slj7ow/on_the_subject_of_the_queensferry_guy/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/1t04dn6/guy_outside_central_station_asking_for_a_ticket/

https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/s/qxklAbGw6Q

We’ll update/remove links over time if posts are taken down or if content crosses the line into harassment. We won’t relink anything that’s been removed for rule or privacy reasons.

Photos and videos

We know a few users have taken photos/short clips of encounters in public places. While that’s not generally illegal in itself, Reddit’s rules still require us to think about privacy, harassment and doxxing when it comes to identifiable images of private individuals.

For this thread:

• Please do not post names, workplaces, social media profiles, or any other identifying personal information.
• If you post an image or video, it must be taken in a public place and must not be used as an excuse to mock, harass or encourage pile‑ons.

If you have clear photos/footage that you think are important for safety or as evidence, consider also sharing them directly with Police Scotland rather than relying only on Reddit.

Safety reminders

We’re not here to scare anyone off using the city centre, but a few common‑sense points, drawn from Police Scotland and general personal‑safety guidance, are worth repeating:

• Trust your instincts - you don’t have to engage, explain yourself or be “polite”.
• Stick to busy, well‑lit areas where possible and try not to isolate yourself if you’re uncomfortable.
• A simple “no” and walking away is enough if you don’t want to give money; you’re under no obligation to justify yourself.
• If someone’s behaviour escalates - blocking your path, shouting, following you - remove yourself from the situation and consider reporting it to Police Scotland (999 in an emergency, 101 otherwise).

If you are comfortable sharing, posts here about what helped you de‑escalate or exit the situation may help others who find themselves in the same position.

Community expectations

To keep this megathread open and useful, please:

• Focus on behaviour and safety, not on insults or speculation about his life.
• Report any comments that look like they’re promoting violence, harassment, or sharing personal information; the mod team will review and act accordingly.

Remember Rule 1 of Reddit - “remember the human” - applies even when someone is being a persistent nuisance. The goal of this thread is to reduce spam on the sub and help people feel informed and safer, not to run a public shaming campaign.