Walking Glasgow

18/11/2024

Where Ernest Jones used to be, in Arcade

18/11/2024

See it on our Secret Glasgow walk.

The iconic model kit store was first launched in 1789 before closing in the 1970s

18/11/2024

Yup, it's that time again folks. Amazing light show on Chambers

Special guests, including Father Christmas himself, appeared at George Square for the annual Glasgow Christmas Light Switch On, with the crowd at the sold-out event treated to live music and entertainment.

17/11/2024

A bright few moments on a dull day. Enjoy. Kevin

15/11/2024

GLASGOW is getting its Christmas sparkle on, as preparations for the festive season move up a gear.

14/11/2024

Pleased to hand over another Walking Glasgow cheque donation to an RNLI Lifeboat station- Anstruther, this time.

And a grateful thanks to everyone who voted for me as 'Senior' Citizen award at City Chambers on Dec 4th. Fingers crossed, we might pick up a gong this year thanks to you,our walkers.

14/11/2024

PLANS have been revealed for a new public park at the historic Govan Graving Docks.

11/11/2024

Told you something big was happening here,lol

Plans by a major global fashion brand to open a flagship store in Scotland's biggest city have taken a significant step forward.

09/11/2024

Okay peeps. It's almost time to pack up for the season so, weather permitting, here's the last of this year's themed walks. Thank you all again for your total support and RNLI ( & Glasgow Humane Society) donations. Another memorable year.

Dec.
Mon 9th-Old Govan, 1-3pm
Tues 10th-Early/ Medieval Glw, 11-1pm
Wed 11th- Buchanan St buildings, 10-12
Wed 11th-Grahamston - Glasgow's Forgotten Village, 1-2.30
Thurs 12th- Central Murals, 1-3
Friday 13th- Clyde Bridges, 11-1pm

Meeting points;
Govan X
BOS,ST ENOCHS SQ
TOP OF BUCH ST
BOS,ST ENOCHS SQ
BOS, ST ENOCHS SQ
Outside Crowne Plaza/ Bells Bridge

After the ' summer's' weather, we must be due a good winter, aren't we? See you soon. If not, have a great festive break and see you in 2025. Awra best, Kevin

02/11/2024

Maybe of interest to some of you, in-person or online. Kevin

01/11/2024

Carmunnock Conservation Village Heritage Trail



Explore Carmunnock, the last remaining village within Glasgow city’s boundaries, with their new Heritage Trail. The 16 stop self-guided trail gives visitors a tour around the village which includes exclusive video footage containing interviews documenting the experiences and memories of the villagers. Click here to download the map

01/11/2024

Please note, Monday's Laurieston walk is meeting outside Custom House/ Clayton Hotel at 11-1pm and not yesterday's earlier time. Sorry for my posted mistake. Kevin

31/10/2024

Right you pumpkin pickers. A quick update on availability on the dwindling number of free,guided walks for this year. With November starting tomorrow, here's what I have;

Mon 4th- Laurieston/ Gorbals, 11-1pm. 8 places
Tues 5th- Old Govan, 1-3pm. 8 places
Wed 6th- Central Glasgow Murals, 10-12. 8 places.
Thurs 7th- Glasgow Bridges, 11-1pm,4 places
Fri 8th- To***co Lords- sorry, FULL.
&
Saturday 16th(NEW) Secret Glasgow. 10-12.30.

That's me up until Dec 9th, when I might do some that week.
Meeting points;
Laurieston- outside Custom House on Clydeside
Govan- Govan X bus/ subway station
Murals- B of S Argyle St
Bridges- Bells Bridge at Crowne Plaza hotel
Secret Glasgow- St Enoch's Square, outside B of S.

30/10/2024

Another hotel, or more student accomodation?

A city centre site is for sale with consent for a huge new hotel.

29/10/2024

STOP PRESS- With sunshine due tomorrow, we still have 7 spaces for central Glasgow Murals, 10-12, meting outside the Bank of Scotland on Argyle St, and Glasgow Canal from 1-3pm, meeting in the SeeWoo/ Glw Angling Centre carpark in Possil. Safe and free parking here,busstop immediately outside. 9 spaces available, so come and see a different view of Glasgow.
Just let me know, if coming along,please. Thanks,Kevin

28/10/2024

Latest news from Necropolis tours

21/10/2024

Morning everyone. Thanks to everyone who has voted so far. The vote closes on October 30th, so I have added the link again below for anyone else who wants to add theirs. Cheers.

Please select from the link below, under City Wide category (senior champion of the year), with Walking Glasgow as the organisation.

https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/24648976.public-vote-opens-glasgow-community-champion-awards/?ref=psapp

Many thanks for doing this As a group, we have presented 5 cheques to the RNLI and Glasgow Humane Society this year, on the back of hosting walks that have raised £5400 since launch. I have also spoken with Glasgow Life libraries on Grahamston but done weekly walks for groups such as Ukranians, mental health groups, schools, colleges, U3A and Probus groups, church, hospital radio amongst others. I now offer 13 themed, guided walksaround Glasgow as i try to paint a more positive picture of our great city.
Many thanks for all your loyal support and friendships made over this last year.

Also, please note current availability for places on next walks;

Oct, Mon 28th, 1-3pm Early/Medieval Glasgow (13)
Nov, Mon 4th, 11-1pm, Laurieston (NEW)
Nov , Tues 5th, 1-3pm, Old Govan (13 places)
Nov, Wed 6th, 10-12, Central Glasgow Murals (NEW)

Please let me know if you'd like to join us. Weather permitting!
All the best, Kevin