Local Glasgow News

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New Glasgow fitness studio aims to combine business and fitness

An innovative new fitness studio has launched in Glasgow's business district with a unique 'SWEAT-working' event, designed to combine networking and fitness through an intense but fun workout!

Last Updated: 18th April 2019

Legendary hostel offers the perfect base for exploring the Clyde Valley

Located in the heart of New Lanark World Heritage Site, the 'Wee Row' provides a unique hostel experience like no other!

Last Updated: 18th April 2019

Bag a FREE pint!

Are you a proud Neil? Well, today could be your lucky day! To celebrate the Irish pub brand's 25th birthday O'Neill's is offering a free pint* to anybody with Neil in their name!

Last Updated: 18th April 2019

Trix the T. rex is ready for her big Glasgow reveal

Trix the Tyrannosaurus rex is all ready to meet Scottish and UK audiences at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow!

Last Updated: 17th April 2019

Top pipers on way to Paisley for British championships

Thousands of the world’s top pipers and drummers will again descend on Paisley for one of the biggest dates in the global piping calendar!

Last Updated: 17th April 2019

Find out how to host your own Street Play event in Glasgow

Street Play is a nationwide initiative run by Play Scotland and supported by the city council and Glasgow Life. Don't miss the chance to apply for Street Play!

Last Updated: 16th April 2019

Hampden Cars geared up to help local trampoline park

Flip Out Glasgow has teamed up with local taxi company Hampden Cars to provide free travel to the arena for local community groups, schools and charities.

Last Updated: 13th April 2019

Trix the T. rex arrives in Glasgow

For 15 weeks from Thursday 18th April, Glasgow's Kelvin Hall will host the world's only real touring Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton!

Last Updated: 13th April 2019

GLA launches new brand!

Glasgow's Leading Attractions (GLA) has launched a new brand Things to Do In Glasgow and announced two new members – Clydeside Distillery and Glasgow Taxis!

Last Updated: 11th April 2019

Dippy on Tour surpasses one million visitors milestone!

Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure has been visited by more than one million people, breaking records at every venue visited so far!

Last Updated: 10th April 2019

Enjoy a staycation with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts this summer

With heatwaves and Brexit on the horizon, a 'staycation' has never been more popular, research shows more than half of Brits are expected to ditch overseas travel in favour of a Great British break!

Last Updated: 10th April 2019

Scottish festivals bring biggest artists in the World to Glasgow and Edinburgh this Summer

Don't miss artists such as Stormzy, Catfish and the Bottlemen, George Ezra, Gerry Cinnamon, Snow Patrol, The Cure, CHVRCHES, Courteeners and more in Glasgow and Edinburgh this Summer!

Last Updated: 10th April 2019

Gym members put a spring in their step to help local food bank

Members at Gym Group The Quay Glasgow are striking a pose with a specially created beach body bunny to help local food bank!

Last Updated: 9th April 2019

VIBES Awards urge Glasgow businesses to become sustainable leaders and boost growth

Businesses in Glasgow are being encouraged to become world leaders in sustainability and embrace the economic opportunities that environmental changes can bring.

Last Updated: 9th April 2019

Fun on the menu for kids at Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2019

There’s plenty of fun on the menu for kids at this year’s Paisley Food and Drink Festival with a range of hands-on foodie experiences and amazing live entertainment.

Last Updated: 3rd April 2019

Popular Glasgow museum to reopen!

The People's Palace in Glasgow is set to re-open to the public on Friday 5th April

Last Updated: 3rd April 2019

Dippy gets a Glasgow makeover!

Bemused bosses at Kelvingrove are hunting an unknown prankster whose clandestine doing is sure to strengthen Dippy's honorary Scot appeal!

Last Updated: 1st April 2019

Danny Mac to star in Amelie the Musical

West End performer, Strictly Come Dancing favourite and television actor Danny Mac will star in of Amélie the Musical during the show's run in Glasgow this summer!

Last Updated: 26th March 2019

Flip Out sets young artists a design challenge

Flip Out Glasgow, has launched an appeal for creative and imaginative primary school pupils across Glasgow to take part in its mural competition to win one-months free jumping for their whole class.

Last Updated: 26th March 2019

Run Scotland on The Ultra Tour of Arran

Rat Race Adventure Sports will again stage the audacious 100km off-road running challenge on the Isle of Arran, Scotland in miniature, on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April!

Last Updated: 25th March 2019

Red Bull Neptune Steps makes a splash in Glasgow

More than 600 hardy competitors braved the icy-cold waters of Maryhill Locks as Red Bull Neptune Steps returned to Glasgow for the fifth consecutive year.

Last Updated: 24th March 2019

TEDxGlasgow 2019 to explore connections

World-renowned talk series, TEDx has announced the theme for the only event in the series to visit Scotland.

Last Updated: 24th March 2019

Award winning Gin71 bar to offer perfect serve for visitors to Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2019

The award-winning Gin71 bar is coming to the Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2019 to give visitors the chance to enjoy a perfect serve of top artisan gins.

Last Updated: 24th March 2019

The Coming Back Out Ball invites LGBTI Elders to join Social Dance Club

A year-long cultural engagement programme created for the LGBTI+ elder community in Scotland has launched which will culminate in a spectacular final event in Glasgow 2020!

Last Updated: 21st March 2019

ReTreeT to the Forest with Macdonald Resorts

Macdonald Resorts is encouraging people to make the most of the lighter days and get back to nature this spring.

Last Updated: 21st March 2019

Rewind Festival announces fun filled family friendly activities!

Not only is Rewind Festival returning this summer with a fabulous line-up -celebrating music icons of the 80s and beyond, this year, it will also offer a brand new array of family-friendly activities!

Last Updated: 19th March 2019

Come and enjoy the Renfrewshire CAMRA Beer Tent at Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2019

Beer lovers will be able to enjoy all the fun of this year’s Paisley Food and Drink Festival as organisers are teaming up to host a Renfrewshire CAMRA Beer Tent.

Last Updated: 16th March 2019

Scottish stars join forces to support Red Nose Day!

Scottish stars Richard Madden, Lewis Capaldi, John Hannah, David Tennant, CHVRCHES, Kyle Falconer and more lend their voices to raise vital funds for Comic Relief 2019!

Last Updated: 15th March 2019