Forth and Clyde Canal: explore the past, present … and future
You don’t need a smartphone to start exploring the majestic Forth and Clyde Canal – but a new app adds an exciting dimension to unlocking the 200-year-old waterway’s secrets. If you want to know more...
View ArticleKelvingrove Bandstand – open once again
After 15 years and a £2.1million transformation the Kelvingrove Bandstand and Amphitheatre officially re-opens this morning. Lord Provost of Glasgow, Councillor Sadie Docherty will cut the ribbon at...
View ArticleWee Doors Open Day … celebrating Glasgow’s architecture
The Mackintosh Church and Maryhill Burgh Halls are among the architectural highlights of the Mini Doors Open Day on Wednesday, July 23 – part of the Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme. From Glasgow’s...
View ArticleTommy’s War – free events focus on city’s culture and history
What was life like in Glasgow during the First World War? Find out at the first of four free events offered by the University of Glasgow at the end of this month to help celebrate the city’s hosting of...
View ArticleInside the architecture of Mackintosh: New exhibition at Hunterian
A new exhibition opening at the Hunterian Art Gallery tomorrow will offer fresh insight into the architectural work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The exhibition’s opening also marks the culmination of...
View ArticleGlasgow Doors Open Day – a 170-building welcome
Glasgow Doors Open Day 2014 has been launched today – and you can find a complete list of all 170 buildings and events involved in the September festival on their website now. The free annual heritage...
View ArticleDon’t miss out – book for Doors Open Day
The booking system for Glasgow Doors Open Day, which takes place between September 15-21, will open on Wednesday, August 27. This free annual heritage festival is coordinated and organised by Glasgow...
View ArticleFirst-ever app for Glasgow Doors Open Day
The first-ever Glasgow Doors Open Day App has been launched so visitors can easily navigate their way between buildings over this weekend. There are also bike hire offers throughout the city,...
View ArticleCreative Mackintosh Festival: a legacy celebrated
The Creative Mackintosh Festival continues all month with a packed programme of events, talks, walks and exhibitions celebrating the achievements of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow’s most famous...
View ArticleBloodlines video Cathedral – starring Oran Mor
Glasgow band Bloodlines have shot their latest video for ‘Cathedral’ in Oran Mor … So along with the great sound there are some great visuals too, with Alasdair Gray’s work in this former Kelvinside...
View ArticleAlf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost Genius
The story of remarkable Glasgow artist and craftsman Alf Webster – whose life was cut short by the First World War – is the focus of a special conference next month. Alf Webster: Glasgow’s Lost...
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