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I visited the first-class lounge at my local train station in Scotland. Here are 7 things that surprised me, from the lack of luxury to the snacks.

Mikhaila FrielJul 2, 2022, 16:12 IST

Mikhaila Friel explored the first-class lounge at Glasgow Central Station in Scotland.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I took a first-class train from Glasgow, Scotland to London, England for $257.
Included in the ticket was access to Glasgow Central's first-class lounge.

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On June 1, I took a first-class train from Glasgow, Scotland, to London, England.

Glasgow Central Station in Scotland.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I purchased my ticket around six weeks before departure, and there was no mention of the first-class lounge during the booking process.

A screenshot of my train ticket.Avanti West Coast

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The door to the first-class lounge was locked, but I was buzzed in by a staff member who didn't ask to see my ticket.

The entrance to the first-class lounge at Glasgow Central Station.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

It surprised me that just anybody was able to walk in without showing their ticket.

The first-class lounge at Glasgow Central Station.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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There were no staff members inside the lounge, and signs directed customers to help themselves to food and beverages.

The kitchen area in the first-class lounge.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Upon closer inspection, the kitchen area appeared to be a little worse for wear.

Both the coffee machine, left, and the fridge, right were broken.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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The walls didn't reach the ceiling, so the lounge ended up being a lot more noisy than I anticipated.

The Glasgow-themed decor in the first-class lounge.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

The snacks were tasty, but I had expected more options.

The snacks I chose at the first-class lounge.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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The experience wasn't as luxurious as I had expected, but it was nonetheless enjoyable.

Mikhaila Friel photographed at the first-class lounge at Glasgow Central Station.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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