Glasgow Stories Walking Tours

18/11/2024

Glasgow is backdrop to another Hollywood movie yet again:

Filming will take place across the city centre, Haghill and Hillhead until November 24 - full story here:

Parts of the city centre around Central Station and Blythswood Hill, as well as parts of Trongate, east end Haghill and west end Hillhead will reportedly be used as filming locations for a remake of The Running Man.

01/11/2024

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📜✨ On 31st October 1745, Bonnie Prince Charlie led his Jacobite army out of Edinburgh, embarking on a daring march south towards England.

Fueled by loyalty to the Stuart cause and the hope of reclaiming the British throne, this pivotal moment marked the Jacobites' bold advance during the '45 Rising. Imagine the sight of Highlanders in full battle attire, bagpipes echoing as they marched from the heart of Scotland, fueled by passion and defiance. 🔥🏴

Today, we look back on this historic journey with awe.

12/09/2024

Glasgow being UNESCO city of music this is what you can expect:

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01/09/2024

HMS Cardiff being taken down the river Clyde and under the Erskine Bridge

Not strictly in Ayrshire but excellently captured by Ayrshire videographer Kai Brown

Lots of Ayrshire people work for different divisions of BAe and according to the company “HMS Cardiff has now departed BAE Systems’ Govan shipyard on the barge to be towed down river to a deep-water location in the West of Scotland. Once in position, and over a number of hours, the barge will submerge and the anti-submarine warfare frigate will enter the water. She will then return to BAE Systems’ Scotstoun shipyard where she will undergo the next stages of outfit before test and commissioning”

It is believed that she will be floated off the barge in Loch Long

10/08/2024

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We need your support in the battle over Bannockburn! We have to preserve this historic location, which is under threat from proposed developments that will destroy one of the last remaining areas of open landscape on which this significant battle took place in 1314.

PLEASE urge Scottish Ministers to call in Stirling Council’s decision as a matter of urgency. Here's how: https://www.nts.org.uk/stories/were-in-a-battle-about-bannockburn-and-we-need-your-support

03/07/2024

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24/01/2024

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A new mural by Smug in Glasgow‘s City Centre.

Another great mural done by SMUG. It portraits Rab C Nisbett an iconic character of Glasgow.

I remember my late father-in-law watching episodes in the 1990‘s of a then popular TV show.

The new mural stopped me in my tracks a few weeks back while walking in town. Put a smile on my face and reminded me of times gone by.

Glasgow was named the 4th best city in the UK for its street art.

Check the Mural Trail out next time you’re in Glasgow. Get in touch if you’d like me to take you on a guided city walking tour.

12/12/2023

With the anniversary of the Glasgow subway just around the corner (14.12) this makes for a good opportunity to share this post:

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Some of the new style subway trains came into service today

03/08/2023

And so it begins …

Roads will be closed in Glasgow for seven days across the 10 day UCI Cycling World Championship period from August 3 to August 13

02/03/2023

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01/03/2023

New Look George Square and Avenues Project

A TREE-LINED civic square in the heart of the city with a cafe culture vibe could be the future look for Glasgow's George Square.

01/03/2023

Continuing our sailing theme, Waverley Excursions have announced their Spring and Autumn 2023 timetable https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/ and https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/plan-your-cruise/timetables/

Waverley offers a variety of day, afternoon and evening cruises from ports and piers in several areas of the UK including the Glasgow & the Clyde Coast, Oban & Inner Hebrides, the Bristol Channel, Liverpool & Llandudno, South Coast & Isle of Wight, and London & Thames Estuary.

01/03/2023

Visit the Glasgow Riverside Museum

Home to one of the world's finest transport collections. Interactive displays and the much loved historic Glasgow street scene bring the objects and stories to life.

01/03/2023

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23353479.tall-ship-glenlee-secures-1-8million-help-become-ship-shape/ Combine a visit to the Glenlee with a few hours at the Riverside Museum.

She has fought for survival more than once and was brought back to life after being found as a wreck in a Spanish port.

01/03/2023

Wonderful addition to Glasgow Girls Glasgow Style collection.

THE intricate hand-stitched roses and pastel tones of a now faded silk collar show the skill and style of Glasgow Girl Ann Macbeth.

19/05/2022

Something for the weekend ….

24/08/2021

Glasgow Open Doors 2021 programme is out now!

A diverse programme of in-person and digital events, celebrating Glasgow, its heritage and its people. The city is yours to explore, 13th - 19th September.

26/07/2021

Join us on the Glasgow Glorious and Gruesome walking tour to hear about the famous and infamous people who are associated with this beautiful green oasis in the heat of the city. Tours run until 15th August. Book on Eventbrite.

People’s Palace and Glasgow Green

Pic: Stewart Gray Photography