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First Bus celebrates Glasgow 850 with over 7,500 free bus journeys

Everyone attending next weekend's Clyde Chorus live music event will get a free First Bus two-trip ticket to travel sustainably to and from the festivities.

Last Updated: 25 May 2025 13:23

Cheers to 30 years: Scottish Bar and Pub Awards celebrate with public voting now open

Scotland's longest-running hospitality awards turn 30 - and they want you to have your say!

Last Updated: 25 May 2025 13:12

Glasgow 850 Festival Fund sees a further five city festivals receive funding and 44 community projects awarded small grants

More than £60,000 awarded to established and local groups to support a varied programme of events and activities across the city.

Last Updated: 23 May 2025 15:02

Glasgow Fort appoints nine year old as Chief Fun Officer

Glasgow Fort has officially hired its most important new team member yet - a Chief Fun Officer (CFO)!

Last Updated: 23 May 2025 14:47

Loch Lomond Unplugged is coming this weekend!

Loch Lomond Unplugged, our FREE showcase of talented buskers and singer/songwriters, is this weekend and we’re super excited to welcome great acts from across Scotland and beyond!

Last Updated: 23 May 2025 14:13

Casting announced for Here & Now

The producers of the brand new musical HERE & NOW, presented by UK pop sensation, Steps, are delighted to announce the principal cast for the UK & Ireland tour!

Last Updated: 23 May 2025 13:49

Gorbals school children amongst first to benefit as Citizens Theatre marks new era of community engagement

Theatre's landmark new Participate programme offers Glasgow communities creative opportunities to grow, inspire and connect.

Last Updated: 22 May 2025 12:15

Glasgow 850: Fringe events announced

Fringe events announced for Clyde Chorus as Glasgow marks 850th Anniversary.

Last Updated: 22 May 2025 11:53

Free Pret Sandwiches For PicNICs This Bank Holiday

This May Bank Holiday Pret Edinburgh and Glasgow will be giving away free sandwiches to the first 50 customers called Nick, Nicole, or anyone whose name starts with ‘Nic’.

Last Updated: 22 May 2025 11:40

Dig into summer fun at Dobbies

Dobbies Garden Centres is inviting children to come along to its free-to-attend Little Seedlings Club, taking place across the country this June.

Last Updated: 22 May 2025 9:57

Aldi to gift year supply of free beer to biggest beer lover in Scotland

Aldi Scotland is on the hunt for the nation's biggest beer lover, as it revamps its popular Best Home Bar Competition by expanding the criteria.

Last Updated: 21 May 2025 14:03

Milestone year for Refugee Festival Scotland

Refugee Festival Scotland has officially unveiled the programme for its highly anticipated 2025 edition, running from 13 – 22 June.

Last Updated: 21 May 2025 13:19

Smash hit production of The Red Shoes returns to Glasgow

New Adventures is delighted to bring Matthew Bourne's double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of THE RED SHOES to the King's Theatre, Glasgow in January!

Last Updated: 20 May 2025 15:11

Bruadar toasts World Bee Day with honey infused cocktails in bars across Scotland

Limited-edition serves launched across top Scottish bars using honey from Aberargie Distillery's resident bees.

Last Updated: 20 May 2025 13:42

Aldi Scottish Sport Fund offers Glasgow and West of Scotland clubs the chance to access funding

Aldi's Scottish Sport Fund 2025 has returned for its tenth year, giving local sports clubs in Glasgow and the West of Scotland the opportunity to receive a share of £50,000 in funding.

Last Updated: 20 May 2025 13:06

Gael & Grain opens in the West End: A Fresh Celebration of Scottish Hospitality

The much-anticipated Gael & Grain is now officially open, bringing a bold new vision to the city's West End.

Last Updated: 20 May 2025 11:57

King Pins offers free bowling to anyone called Colin

Ahead of opening on 26th June in Silverburn Shopping Centre, King Pins is offering a free round of bowling to anyone named Colin, with bookings now live!

Last Updated: 19 May 2025 16:12

Vue to host marvellous superhero season welcoming classic X Men films back to the big screen for 25th anniversary

Film fans, families and comic book enthusiasts are invited to rediscover the original big screen superhero team as a series of classic X-Men films return to the big screen at Vue this month.

Last Updated: 16 May 2025 15:20

Flight Club Glasgow unveils glorious summer cocktails

With the weather heating up, cocktail drinking season is upon us, and Flight Club Glasgow has just dropped a banger of a drinks list to crack through this summer!

Last Updated: 16 May 2025 14:37

Piping Live! festival and World Pipe Band Championships have officially launched for 2025!

Glasgow will hit the high notes this August as Scotland, the global home of piping, looks forward to the world's biggest week of bagpipes with the return of two iconic events!

Last Updated: 16 May 2025 13:59

Kids Fly FareFREE on new Loganair routes

Families can take advantage of Loganair's new Kids Fly Fare-FREE offer, allowing children aged 11 and under to travel without paying an airfare.

Last Updated: 15 May 2025 11:07

ICW Says Goodbye to the Home of Scottish Wrestling

ICW will bid farewell to the Asylum with emotional weekend of events next month.

Last Updated: 14 May 2025 9:52

One man show brings all the emotions to the Tron Theatre... as well as dogs!

Man's Best Friend brings Douglas Maxwell's award-winning combination of humour, emotion – and for the first time, dogs to the Tron Theatre!

Last Updated: 13 May 2025 14:06

Meatopia gives Glasgow a taste of what is to come and reveals full chef, and music, line up

Legendary fire-cooking festival Meatopia is coming to Scotland for the first time, taking over SWG3 Glasgow from 6th – 8th June.

Last Updated: 13 May 2025 12:14

Lorraine Kelly meets the Loch Ness Monster Milker delivering Nessie Nectar across the UK

IRN-BRU XTRA has launched a custom milk float delivery service bringing limited-edition Nessie Nectar straight from the shores of Loch Ness to doors across the UK.

Last Updated: 13 May 2025 10:41

Glasgow reports record breaking year for conference business

Glasgow's reputation as a leading national and international destination for conferences has been cemented by the latest statistics on the value of this important part of the city's economy.

Last Updated: 12 May 2025 14:38

Full casting announced for The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, coming to Glasgow in June

The King's Theatre Glasgow are pleased to share full casting of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the publication of C.S. Lewis novel.

Last Updated: 12 May 2025 13:31

Safety and family time driving surge in adult swim lessons

Scottish adults are being encouraged to learn to swim this summer to boost water safety skills for the whole family.

Last Updated: 12 May 2025 12:46

Scottish TV Chef celebrates book launch with Glasgow pop up

Glasgow's cult fried chicken spot, Birds at Phillies of Shawlands, is proud to announce its first-ever collaboration and it's a special one.

Last Updated: 12 May 2025 12:24

Scottish rising star Brooke Combe announced as Lionel Richie tour support

Lionel Richie is proud to announce rising star Brooke Combe will be supporting him on the UK leg of his 'Say Hello To The Hits' tour, including at Glasgow's OVO Hydro.

Last Updated: 12 May 2025 12:01