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FROM FRANCE TO BOTHWELL
Lyon-born Nadirha Steven found herself arriving in Glasgow in 2000. The following year she met and fell in love with an Englishman based here and it’s been her home ever since. She’s now married to her Englishman, Trevor, and is mum to her own little Glaswegian, Ava.
What do you like most about living here? It’s the combination of being in a metropolis but being able to fulfil my passion for horseriding in the spectacular Scottish countryside. Glasgow has all the assets of a major city without the arrogance.
What was the biggest culture shock you experienced? The French and the Scottish have a lot in common with their honesty, their straight talking and their desire to get to know you. They are generally interested in other cultures and people.
What does Glasgow offer that other UK cities don’t? The arts are a very strong part of people’s lives here. Also Glasgow is a nest of incredible musical talent, from young upcoming bands to a simple karaoke night. The sense of music in Glasgow may come from your less rigid academic system. I am very happy that my daughter is educated here in Scotland because of the wide variety of creative opportunities she is exposed to from traditional piano lessons to street dancing. She is a very proud wee Scot.
How does Glasgow compare to the city of your birth? It used to be said that if you want to dine at a first class restaurant then go to Lyon. These days you can do that right here on my doorstep. But the beauty of France has to be the weather. Scotland is a very proud and beautiful country, but I just wish the sun would come out a bit more often.
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