Glasgow 2026: My Experience on Day 4

By Day 4, I can proudly say I now know my way around Glasgow.

Well… at least better than I did on Day 2! 😄

Just when I thought I had figured out one challenge, another surprise popped up reminding me that I’m still a visitor.

The Scottish weather.

Back home in Nigeria, you can usually look out of the window in the morning and get a good idea of what the day will be like. Here in Glasgow, the weather seems to have a mind of its own.

You step out of your apartment under bright sunshine, thinking it’s going to be a lovely day. Ten minutes later, dark clouds show up from nowhere. Before you can even ask what happened, a light drizzle starts. Then comes a cool breeze. Just when you’re about to grab your jacket, the sun comes back out like nothing happened.

It’s almost as if all four seasons have agreed to share the same day!

The funniest part is watching the locals. While I’m trying to decide whether to carry an umbrella, take off my jacket or put it back on, they just carry on with their day like nothing unusual is happening.

I’ve quickly learnt that in Glasgow, a rain jacket is just as important as my notebook, recorder, and accreditation tag.

The weather may change every few minutes, but one thing remains the same, the warmth of the people. Everywhere I go, volunteers are ready to help, commuters greet you with a smile, and fellow journalists are always up for a laugh.

So, today’s lesson is simple: never trust the morning sunshine in Glasgow. It may be real, but it doesn’t always last long.

I’m starting to see why people say, “If you don’t like the weather in Scotland, just wait a few minutes.”

Now, it’s time to see what Day 5 has in store.