Filming in Glasgow begins on new BBC legal drama
The BBC has announced the cast for the new high-stakes legal drama Counsels. Filming has just begun in Glasgow and the Balloon Entertainment production is co-created by Scottish writers Bryan Elsley (The Crow Road, Skins) and BBC Writers’ Drama Room…
Pollok House exhibition coincides with Black History Month
Celebrating Glasgow-Ghanaian artist Maud Sulter with a new exhibition The National Trust for Scotland is to present a new exhibition of the work of the internationally renowned Glaswegian-Ghanaian artist, Maud Sulter (1960 -2008) at Pollok House, Glasgow. Maud Sulter was…
University publishes a book of its own knitting patterns
The University of Glasgow has launched its own book of knitting patterns inspired by its architecture. Designers from across Scotland contributed their designs for a range of knitted items based on the splendour and beauty of the University’s architecture –…
At the Hunterian – UNDERFOOT – an exhibition about carpets
The Hunterian will host the first solo exhibition in Scotland by Turner Prize winning artist Elizabeth Price. Referencing and employing never before exhibited archival material, the commission will focus on the textile heritage of Glasgow’s industrial age and in particular…
Glasgow in the final two for Eurovision 2023
Glasgow has been shortlisted with Liverpool as the final two cities in the running to host Eurovision 2023. Councillor Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “We’re excited that Glasgow has made it to the final two cities in the…
COP26 – Pathway to Paris concert to open the conference
Pathway to Paris in collaboration with Regular Music announced a special concert on 31 October at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow. This concert will help to open the United Nations Climate Change Conference which takes place from 31 October to…
Royal visit to mark the 350th anniversary of the Botanics
A year after the pandemic interrupted celebrations for its 350th anniversary year, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh welcomed Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and The Duchess of Rothesay to the garden on Friday. During the visit science, conservation, education and community…
The King’s Theatre panto is back – oh yes it is
The pants returns to the King’s Theatre for the first time since 2019 with the tale of Cinderella. Elaine C Smith and Johnny Mac will be taking audiences to the panto ball as they return in style with their laugh-out-loud…
Scottish Government back the Burrell
The Scottish Government has awarded £5m towards refurbishment of the Burrell Collection to help with their plans. The ‘internationally significant’ museum has received support from the Scottish Government ahead of a major modernisation programme. The Burrell Collection closed in October…
Texas launch new album with video
You may be struggling a little to get tickets to the two outdoor shows in Kelvingrove Park this July as they are already sold out, but they are playing other dates in different places. Texas return with a new…