Glasgow Stories Walking Tours

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

24/07/2021

Has some generous person decided to help us all cool down by allowing us to go and take wee chips off it to put into our water bottles?

22/07/2021

A section of the motorway in Glasgow city centre will close for 14 hours to allow for the installation of the new cyclist, pedestrian and wheeler bridge.

21/07/2021

It is an area of Glasgow steeped in history, from the early beginnings of the city under the watch of St Mungo to the Scottish enlightenment and…

17/07/2021

This would be really cool if it makes it onto the big screen!

15/07/2021

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/homenews/19445348.glasgow-indiana-jones-parade-scene-gets-underway/ Lots of exciting action in Glasgow as the Indiana Jones filming gets fully underway. Brilliant atmosphere in the city - great weather and some fabulous American cars, trucks and service vehicles parked up St Vincent Street for all to see this evening. Hundreds of Glaswegians out and about enjoying the New York environs - all taking photos and selfies. My eagerness to take photographs to share with everyone was not shared by one of the street helpers who said photography is not permitted. So I am sharing this post from the Herald. Wonderful Glasgow.

The second day of filming is underway in Glasgow, which has been transformed into New York for a key scene.

15/07/2021

10/07/2021

The wait is over.
The team behind Glasgow Stories Walking Tours is happy to present the new tour now available on Eventbrite:

GLASGOW GLORIOUS AND GRUESOME: A TALE OF TWO CITIES

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Explore the two faces of one of Europe's great cities. A new Glasgow city centre walking tour, presented by professional Blue Badge Guides.

19/06/2021

A new rail pass for “staycationers” and vouchers for popular destinations are at the heart of UK Government plans to increase domestic tourism…

19/06/2021

The Climate Clock runs in sync with its iconic counterpart in New York, as a reminder of the climate emergency.

19/06/2021

N August 1981 Glasgow conferred the freedom of the city on Nelson Mandela. It was the first city in the world to grant him such an honour.

18/06/2021

It's hidden deep within a city museum and prized worldwide - but we're betting you've never even heard of it, let alone seen it.

09/06/2021

Photo from Instagram. Florentine House designed by architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson.

09/06/2021

Swans and their cygnets along the Forth & Clyde Canal

09/06/2021

THE first passenger train to be pulled on a main railway line in Britain by a was operated on November 13, 1953, on a demonstration run between…

09/06/2021

Glasgow School of Art and Strathclyde university will be involved in the £2.2million re-design of George Square.

07/06/2021

ON the morning of Sunday, April 2, 1820, posters were seen on walls all over Glasgow and in many other parts of central and south west Scotland.