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First Look: Mar Hall to reopen in Spring 2025

Spearheaded by independent Glasgow-based design studio, Graven, the renovation will see a complete transformation and expansion of one of Scotland’s most established heritage hotels.

Last Updated: 23 January 2025 14:55

Strictly professional Janette Manrara to make stage debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago The Musical at the Kings Theatre Glasgow

The King's Theatre are delighted to announce that former Strictly Come Dancing professional Janette Manrara will join the UK tour of CHICAGO as Roxie Hart, making her musical theatre debut!

Last Updated: 23 January 2025 11:17

Celebrate Chinese New Year with a roster of blockbusters at Vue venues in Scotland

Vue venues across Scotland will be showcasing a mixture of the latest big screen blockbusters from China as well as an anniversary screening of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

Last Updated: 22 January 2025 13:28

Dine out for under a tenner as Platform announces its new lunchtime offering

Platform announces its new lunchtime offering to help beat those January Blues without breaking the bank.

Last Updated: 22 January 2025 11:36

Glasgow student becomes first ever Scottish voice to feature on Ring video doorbells

A woman from Glasgow has become the first ever Scottish voice to be heard on Ring Video Doorbells, following a nationwide casting search by the smart home security company.

Last Updated: 22 January 2025 10:21

Top attractions reward local residents with special offers to say thank you and celebrate Glasgow 850

Glasgow Attractions have launched a series of special offers to celebrate Glasgow 850 and to thank residents for making the city a great place to visit!

Last Updated: 22 January 2025 9:35

Dobbies free February workshops

Dobbies Garden Centres’ popular Little Seedlings Club and Grow How workshops return for February, inviting gardeners and families to get hands-on at these free sessions.

Last Updated: 21 January 2025 13:41

Casting announced for Scottish premiere of Tina

The King's Theatre Glasgow are delighted to announce the full cast for the Scottish premiere of hit production Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, as part of its first ever UK and Ireland tour.

Last Updated: 21 January 2025 12:34

Full programme announced for Glasgow Film Festival 2025

Glasgow Film Festival 2025 has announced the full programme for its 21st edition. Scotland's largest annual celebration of cinema will showcase 92 World, UK and Scottish premieres from 39 countries.

Last Updated: 21 January 2025 10:05

Glasgow 850 kicks off a year of festivities with programme launch

Glasgow City Council has officially launched its Glasgow 850 programme for 2025, a spectacular year-long celebration marking 850 years since the city gained Burgh status!

Last Updated: 20 January 2025 13:57

Karen Hauer & Gorka Marquez are back with their biggest ever tour for 2025!

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are thrilled to bring their all-new show SPEAKEASY to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall next month!

Last Updated: 17 January 2025 13:23

Social run club marks 1st Anniversary with complimentary hosted run and coffee morning

Glasgow's leading running club, Solemates, is marking its first anniversary in style by teaming up with Granary Quay to host a unique social run club and coffee morning.

Last Updated: 17 January 2025 12:12

New opening: The Noble Public House is set to launch in Glasgow city centre

The Noble is set to open next month in Glasgow's city centre, re-imagining the classic British pub and taking an elevated yet unpretentious approach to hospitality.

Last Updated: 17 January 2025 11:15

WestFest is back for its third annual festival this June

After a successful 2024 festival, comprising over 130 events and reaching total audience numbers of over 110,000, the third annual WestFest will take place this year from 1st to 29th June.

Last Updated: 17 January 2025 9:51

Pawsome New Year Resolutions remove over 39 million pieces of litter

Dog owners making an environmental New Year Resolution have boosted the ranks of the “PAWS ON PLASTIC’ charity to 27,000.

Last Updated: 16 January 2025 14:35

Celtic Connections banishes winter blues as it begins in Glasgow

Celtic Connections kicks off today with this year's edition featuring renowned artists, secret sets, and unique collaborations, showcasing traditional, folk, world, and roots music!

Last Updated: 16 January 2025 13:22

IRN BRU team up with YO! to offer haggis sushi to reimagine Burns Supper in Glasgow

IRN-BRU and YO! are reimagining Burns Suppers, teaming up to fuse sushi with haggis to help Glaswegians celebrate Scotland's National Day with a 2025 twist.

Last Updated: 16 January 2025 8:28

Silverburn breaks fundraising record for Glasgow Childrens Hospital Charity

Silverburn, has announced a record-breaking amount has been raised in 2024 in support of its long-standing charity partner, Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.

Last Updated: 15 January 2025 14:27

Pigeon Shrine FrightFest announces 2025 Glasgow Film Festival line up

FrightFest, the UK's top horror film festival, returns to Glasgow Film Festival for its 20th year. Expect terrifying world premieres, short films and more all at the iconic Glasgow Film Theatre!

Last Updated: 15 January 2025 10:12

Border Caravans Announced as Headline Sponsor of the Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show

The Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show is delighted to announce Border Caravans as the new headline sponsor for this year's event.

Last Updated: 15 January 2025 9:49

Hopeful parents across Glasgow are invited to adoption event

Kibble Adoption, the newly launched service from the children's care charity, is inviting people to join them for an event that highlights the benefits of adoption for both parents and children.

Last Updated: 14 January 2025 14:55

David Hayman leads fresh new production of Death Of A Salesman at The Pavilion Theatre

One of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman explodes onto the stage in this fresh new production led by acclaimed actor David Hayman.

Last Updated: 14 January 2025 14:27

Tron Theatre presents a modern take on A View From The Bridge

Tron Theatre Company is delighted to be presenting the award-winning play A View From The Bridge written by American playwright Arthur Miller.

Last Updated: 14 January 2025 12:45

World Gaelic Week unveils largest programme to date

Seachdain na Gàidhlig has unveiled details of its most diverse, ambitious and largest programme to date, bringing together speakers, learners and enthusiasts from across Scotland and beyond.

Last Updated: 14 January 2025 12:04

Eat Happy returns to itison

itison's annual Eat Happy promotion is back with more than 100 of Scotland's best loved venues taking part including Sloans bringing back its unbelievable mac and cheese deal for only £2!

Last Updated: 14 January 2025 10:32

Extra_Ordinary new restaurant to open in Finnieston

A new pan-Asian powerhouse that seamlessly blends Japanese, Korean and Chinese cuisines will open this month in Glasgow Finnieston.

Last Updated: 13 January 2025 14:44

Govan group Dates N Mates awarded Asda Foundation Grant

Asda’s charity, The Asda Foundation, has awarded £400 to Scotland's friendship charity run by and for adults with learning disabilities.

Last Updated: 13 January 2025 12:12

Stay Active this January at Gravity Active

Don’t let the shorter days and chilly weather get you down this January, stay active and experience boundless fun at Gravity Active!

Last Updated: 13 January 2025 8:59

New fund invites Glasgow community groups to roll out wheelie good ideas encouraging local participation in physical activity

Local organisations are being encouraged to apply for support from a new fund designed to increase public participation in cycling and wheeled urban sports.

Last Updated: 12 January 2025 10:41

The reels on the bus

Innis & Gunn celebrated Celtic Connections, which kicks off this week, with a 'jig on, jig off' bus tour featuring trad band Gnoss which started and ended at different taprooms.

Last Updated: 12 January 2025 10:08