Claire Coulter is one of the local tribe of Instagram photographers. She documents her travels around the city with her iPhone and handy Nikon camera. Her account, HelloGlasgow, includes photographs of architecture, food, murals and other interesting aspects of what's around us. We asked Claire to take us through some of her favourite parts of Glasgow. What do you like … [Read more...] about My Best of Glasgow: Claire Coulter from HelloGlasgow
Candi Staton headlines Electric Frog Summer Jam at Riverside
The Riverside Festival was a great way to start the summer, now the fun and music continues with the Electric Frog Summer Jam taking place at the Riverside Museum. Two days of funk, soul, disco and house will feature a Prince-inspired Purple Party on Saturday 4th September with Candi Staton, Jellybean Benitez, Melting Pot and Rebecca Vasment on the bill. Sunday 5th … [Read more...] about Candi Staton headlines Electric Frog Summer Jam at Riverside
Tour of Britain set to start in Glasgow
The Tour of Britain gets under way next weekend with a stage from Glasgow to Castle Douglas. The stars of cycling will be competing on the city's streets, including five times Olympic gold medalist Sir Bradley Wiggins. The 2016 Tour of Britain begins on Sunday, September 4, in Glasgow and continues for eight days of racing concluding on Sunday, September 11 in London. A … [Read more...] about Tour of Britain set to start in Glasgow
Lisa Hannigan heading for Oran Mor
Irish singer Lisa Hannigan is including a date at Glasgow's Oran Mor on her new tour. Hannigan first found success with Damien Rice, whose debut album O featured her distinctive vocals. In the 15 years since, she has grown as a solo performer recording her own album Sea Sew in 2008 and then Passenger in 2011. She was also a featured performer in the Oscar-winning score for the … [Read more...] about Lisa Hannigan heading for Oran Mor
Biffy Clyro score second UK number one album with Ellipsis
Biffy Clyro have secured their second UK number one album with their seventh release Ellipsis. The album sold a combined total of 37,000 copies, after sales and streaming data were added together. The band last hit the top of the album chart with Opposites, released in 2013. Earlier this week they were in Glasgow performing at a sell-out gig in HMV Argyle Street which saw … [Read more...] about Biffy Clyro score second UK number one album with Ellipsis