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…
Ardgowan Distillery plans to build a cathedral of whisky
Ardgowan Distillery has lodged new plans with Inverclyde Council for their distillery and visitor centre building and hope to begin building this year. The revised design uses low environmental impact composite cladding, timber and steel materials to create a light-filled…
COP26 – Pensions Secretary issues rallying cry
In a speech to mark Finance Day, Pensions Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey outlined the way that the UK is leading the world in mobilising billions of pounds of climate finance, particularly through pension funds, to help power the UK…
COP26 – video projections at St Luke’s to bring message of hope
Together We Can – video anthem Heal the World will be projected at St Luke’s Church in the east end on Tuesday evening at 7pm. A video anthem created by Hollywood actor, Paul Hampton, will be projected on the walls…
COP26 – Homestay hosts urged to sign up
Scottish households are being urged to open their doors to delegates attending COP26, helping to widen access to the summit by providing affordable accommodation. Almost 700 households have already signed up to be part of the COP26 Homestay Network, which is…
COP26 – Get Ready Glasgow launched to keep the city moving
Scotland’s Transport Minister, Graeme Dey, began a campaign – Get Ready Glasgow – on Wednesday to provide details of where to get the most up to date travel information and advice. The intention is that everyone can prepare and plan…
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…
COP26 – Welcome to Glasgow
Ahead of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November 2021, the leader of Glasgow City Council, Cllr Susan Aitken has released a video welcoming delegates to the conference. The…