Local Glasgow News

Keep up to date with what's going on in Glasgow with our local news updates.

Rare vintage motorcycle makes its debut at Riverside Museum

A vintage BSA S31-10 Sloper motorcycle has made its first public appearance in 33 years on Riverside Museum’s Motorbike Wall.

Last Updated: 26th April 2018

Last call to find Green Business Champions

The search for Scotland’s best green businesses is drawing to a close this week with just a few days remaining for companies to enter the VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards.

Last Updated: 26th April 2018

West End Festival announces 2018 summer programme

Glasgow’s favourite festival, the West End Festival, has launched its 2018 programme, for the month-long event taking place between 31st May and 30th June!

Last Updated: 25th April 2018

Your wishes have been granted!

Paul James Corrigan returns to the King's panto as the Palace Guard. He joins Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac Comedian in Aladdin from Saturday 1st December!

Last Updated: 25th April 2018

Spring Spa Indulgence At Macdonald Forest Hills Hotel and Spa

Macdonald Hotels Spa Collection has launched the Spring Age Defy Pro-Collagen Spa Day, the ultimate tonic for rejuvenating skin for spring.

Last Updated: 24th April 2018

A fortune telling goat completes unique line up for Langside 450 event in Queens Park!

The Southside is gearing up for a free family event marking the 450th anniversary of the Battle of Langside on 12th and 13th of May.

Last Updated: 23rd April 2018

Extensive local representation at GCAF

Next month’s 4th Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair will feature several local artists and galleries representing a wide range of styles that will appeal to a variety of tastes.

Last Updated: 22nd April 2018

See your favourite stars from the Solana Hotel live on stage for the first time!

Derren Litten's smash hit ITV comedy BENIDORM is set to bring sunshine and smiles to Glasgow as the first ever stage version of the ITV comedy runs at the King’s Theatre next year!

Last Updated: 20th April 2018

Bluebellgray is opening its very first bricks and mortar store in Glasgow

The international brand with Glasgow roots has chosen Hyndland in the West End as the perfect place to showcase their colourful, modern and joyful interior products.

Last Updated: 19th April 2018

Enjoy 2 for 1 tickets to Eat & Drink Festival Glasgow

We've got a fantastic 2 for 1 ticket offer for the Eat & Drink Festival Glasgow, a pioneering live experience celebrating the best the country has to offer in the world of food & drink!

Last Updated: 17th April 2018

GoMA awarded Heritage Lottery Fund Grant for upcoming LGBT Project Queer Times

The Gallery of Modern Art has been successful in an application for a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Sharing Heritage grant for upcoming project, Queer Times!

Last Updated: 17th April 2018

Take Part at Tramway

Tramway’s hugely popular Take Part events are back, with lots of fun and fascinating ways for people of all ages and abilities to find out more about the arts and explore your own creativity!

Last Updated: 17th April 2018

Festival of Museums launches 2018 line up

Museums Galleries Scotland has unveiled the most fun Festival of Museums ever with more than 100 incredible events across Scotland from 18 – 20 May 2018!

Last Updated: 16th April 2018

Families wanted for Channel 4 Supershoppers

Glasgow based Firecrest Films are looking for families to take part in several different items in the new series of Supershoppers!

Last Updated: 15th April 2018

Bumps and Babies Welcome!

Over 150 top brands and unique products will feature at Scotland’s biggest Baby & Toddler Show, to be held at the Scottish Event Campus on 27-29 April!

Last Updated: 14th April 2018

Celebrate John Muir Day, the John Muir way!

World renowned Scottish-born conservationist, John Muir is to be celebrated with a series of events, encouraging Scots to get out and about and follow his example!

Last Updated: 13th April 2018

Spring Rocks! Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow to welcome the best tribute acts to the Live Lounge

Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow is gearing up for another season of fantastic live music, with a host of top tribute acts set to rock the Cafe in the coming weeks.

Last Updated: 12th April 2018

Glasgow Summer Sessions confirms three incredible headliners

Glasgow Summer Sessions have announced three of the biggest acts in the world; Kings of Leon, Catfish and the Bottlemen and Kendrick Lamar will headline the outdoor festival in Bellahouston Park!

Last Updated: 12th April 2018

Does your family have what it takes to beat The Chaser

Is your sister smarter than the Sinnerman? Can Granny get the better of the Governess? If the answer is yes, why not sign up for The Family Chase!

Last Updated: 4th April 2018

UNESCO International Jazz Day in Glasgow

As part of UNESCO International Jazz Day, Glasgow will host a celebration with a fantastic triple bill of Scottish jazz stars taking to the stage of the Old Fruitmarket from 7.30pm!

Last Updated: 4th April 2018

Glasgow Mela to be staged in Kelvingrove Park on June 24th

The Glasgow Mela will be back in the summer of 2018 for another amazing celebration of Scotland’s biggest free multicultural festival.

Last Updated: 4th April 2018

Top name announced for Quarriers Lunch

Quarriers, one of Scotland’s leading social care charities, has confirmed Tom Urie will be hosting its fourth annual Ladies’ Lunch.

Last Updated: 3rd April 2018

Glasgow to host forum exploring the importance of greenspace for young people

The importance of greenspace for young people is set to be highlighted in the annual Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) Forum which launched on April 2nd.

Last Updated: 3rd April 2018

Could Kirstie and Phil help you bag your new home

Channel 4's 'Location, Location, Location' is coming to Glasgow this Spring and they're looking for property hunters!

Last Updated: 1st April 2018

St. Enoch Centre to celebrate Easter with quiet times for autistic shoppers

In preparation for World Autism Awareness Day, Hamleys in Glasgow’s St. Enoch Centre has announced that it will host a quiet hour in-store starting from Sunday.

Last Updated: 30th March 2018

Kelvingrove Museum kick starts a year of celebration as Charles Rennie Mackintosh exhibition opens

Glasgow Museums celebrates the 150th anniversary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh with Making the Glasgow Style - a major, new exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum!

Last Updated: 29th March 2018

Rebels sought for 10th anniversary of writing campaign

Irvine Welsh is backing the Scottish Book Trust's rebellious campaign to get the nation writing!

Last Updated: 28th March 2018

Forest Family Bags up for grabs at Glasgow nurseries

Twenty-three nurseries across Glasgow have received Forestry Commission Scotland Forest Family Bags in support of safe outdoor play in the woodlands.

Last Updated: 27th March 2018

Scottish Youth Theatre Easter unveils school holiday programme

The Easter holidays are just round the corner and a trip to the cinema has inspired Scottish Youth Theatre’s latest holiday programme!

Last Updated: 27th March 2018

Glasgow to host Autism Awareness events in April

Glasgow City Council will work with a wide range of partner organisations in the city centre and beyond during April to launch and showcase services which support people with autism.

Last Updated: 26th March 2018