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Seriously fun ideas for your work Christmas Party

It might only be September, but the C-word is not too far away, so it's time to start thinking about planning the annual office Christmas shindig before everything gets booked up!

Last Updated: 3 September 2025 9:59

Birds Fried Chicken launches collaboration series with Corner Shop

Birds Fried Chicken is taking its signature Southern-style fried chicken out of its natural Shawlands habitat and into new, unexpected settings with the launch of Rare Birds!

Last Updated: 3 September 2025 9:33

Buchanan Galleries champions Zero Waste Week with retailer initiatives for conscious consumers

Buchanan Galleries is marking Zero Waste Week (1 – 5 September 2025) by showcasing the centre's wide range of sustainable retail initiatives!

Last Updated: 2 September 2025 13:20

Business Gateway launches its first ever Scottish Start Up Month

Business Gateway, Scotland's national business support service, has launched Scottish Start-Up Month, a nationwide campaign to celebrate Scotland's entrepreneurial spirit.

Last Updated: 2 September 2025 12:50

Pop up play town brings big imaginations to little ones

A new role-play experience is popping up in community venues across Greater Glasgow this month bringing pint-sized professions and plenty of pretend fun to preschoolers and their families.

Last Updated: 2 September 2025 11:44

Local musicians to perform at outdoor charity concert at Nostrana restaurant

Summer may be over, but music festival season is still here, with an exciting outdoor concert in aid of Mary's Meals taking place in Glasgow's West End on Sunday 7th September.

Last Updated: 2 September 2025 10:38

Double the thrills this Halloween at Glasgow Science Centre

Glasgow Science Centre is inviting budding detectives down to the Clyde-side this October to help them solve the murder of the millennia – with a science twist.

Last Updated: 1 September 2025 14:47

Fresh new line up for one of the biggest FREE food and drink festivals in Scotland

Vikings, a pie eating competition, new celebrated chef and dog & duck shows set to bring new energy to Loch Lomond Food and Drink Festival this September.

Last Updated: 1 September 2025 12:13

From pouring pints to the red carpet: The Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2025 crowns its hospitality stars!

The winners of the 2025 Scottish Bar & Pub Awards were unveiled on the 26th of August at a glittering, Oscars-themed ceremony held at the Doubletree by Hilton, Glasgow.

Last Updated: 1 September 2025 11:05

Dishoom Glasgow is officially open... bringing a touch of Bombay mischief to the city

Dishoom has officially opened its doors to the public inside the historic 1877 Glasgow Stock Exchange - and it's already bringing a touch of Bombay mischief to the city.

Last Updated: 31 August 2025 11:18

Flamingo Beach at Silverburn has turned fun in the sun into lasting impact

Following three successful summers, Silverburn has turned fun in the sun into lasting impact, raising an outstanding £139,388 for Glasgow Children's Hospital through its annual Flamingo Beach event.

Last Updated: 31 August 2025 11:04

Cineworld announces first ever Big Screen Weekend

Cineworld's Big Screen Weekend is here! Turning the last weekend of summer into the UK's biggest celebration of cinema, with all films, all formats – for just £4, including booking fee.

Last Updated: 29 August 2025 11:32

Scottish premiere of Tina: The Tina Turner Musical comes to Glasgow next month

West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, will have it's Scottish premiere at the King's Theatre Glasgow next month!

Last Updated: 29 August 2025 11:19

Best Croissant Competition returns for 2025

The Edinburgh Butter Company has announced the return of its ‘Scotland’s Best Croissant’ competition on Monday 13th October.

Last Updated: 28 August 2025 12:19

GlasGLOW announces all new show for 2025, inspired by the legendary 80s campaign that made Glasgow smile

itison has confirmed that GlasGLOW will return to the Botanic Gardens from 24th October – 2nd November for its eighth year and with its biggest show yet... GlasGLOW's Miles Better!

Last Updated: 27 August 2025 17:04

Everything you need to know for Glasgow Cocktail Festival

The highly anticipated Glasgow Cocktail Festival, a 10-day cocktail extravaganza, is making its debut this Friday, 29th August, celebrating the best of Glasgow mixology!

Last Updated: 27 August 2025 14:17

Glasgow school mistress takes on new role at Mackintosh at the Willow

A beloved Victorian school mistress, who has taught and terrified generations of pupils during school visits, is carrying on her lessons through Mackintosh at the Willow's school engagement programme.

Last Updated: 27 August 2025 13:44

Historic Environment Scotland launches Talking About Heritage

People across Scotland invited to take part in national conversation about heritage.

Last Updated: 26 August 2025 11:35

Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2025 programme celebrates iconic visionaries

One of Scotland's most celebrated cultural events, the Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival, will celebrate the visionaries that have helped shape the city into what it is today.

Last Updated: 26 August 2025 10:11

Glasgow Life community touring programme full of music, theatre and fun returns this autumn and winter

Glasgow Life's community touring programme will bring musical, theatrical and interactive shows and events to venues across Glasgow in its upcoming season!

Last Updated: 26 August 2025 9:36

Tickets now on sale for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo closes the drawbridge on its 75th anniversary Show, as tickets for next year go on sale.

Last Updated: 25 August 2025 14:09

Glasgow celebrates as Citizens Theatre reopens with Homecoming Festival

The Citizens Theatre reopened its doors at the weekend after a 7-year redevelopment welcoming everybody to its Homecoming celebrations.

Last Updated: 25 August 2025 8:31

Cameron House invests in spa transformation

Cameron House, the iconic five-star resort on the banks of Loch Lomond, has unveiled a £300,000 redesign of its award-winning Cameron Spa.

Last Updated: 22 August 2025 13:53

Scream to win your way into the IRN BRU Carnival

Scotland's family favourite and Europe's largest indoor fun fair, the IRN-BRU Carnival, is back for the 2025 season with tickets launching on 28th August at 10am for eager thrill seekers!

Last Updated: 22 August 2025 13:44

Primark celebrates 50 years in Scotland with a wee nod to loyal Scots in all stores today

Scottish shoppers will hardly believe it when they see it today as Primark finally relents on one of its biggest brand debates after 50 years.

Last Updated: 21 August 2025 9:57

Monster Jam roars back into Glasgow

Don't miss ramped up fun for the whole family at Monster Jam Ramped Up as Glasgow roars to life, back by popular demand!

Last Updated: 21 August 2025 8:48

Strictly star joins cast of Scottish premiere of Fawlty Towers The Play by John Cleese

Joanne Clifton, Danny Bayne and Paul Nicholas are the latest additions to the cast of Fawlty Towers - The Play by John Cleese, which comes to the King's Theatre Glasgow in January!

Last Updated: 20 August 2025 16:27

Aldi calls on charities in Glasgow to register for food donations

Aldi is inviting charities, community groups and food banks in Glasgow to sign up to receive regular food donations from its stores.

Last Updated: 20 August 2025 12:48

Christmas at Crieff Hydro returns with magical line up of festive activities

Scotland's best loved family resort, Crieff Hydro, has unveiled details of a specially curated programme of events as it prepares to welcome guests over the festive period.

Last Updated: 20 August 2025 11:33

Scots Language Awards 2025 shortlist unveiled

The shortlist for the Scots Language Awards 2025 has been unveiled, with figures from Scottish literature, theatre, education and business all in the running for awards at the annual ceremony.

Last Updated: 20 August 2025 10:53