Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and the head of state for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has announced. "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon," the Palace said in a statement. "The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow." Doctors had placed the queen … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth dead at the age of 96
Talk of the Town: New coffee shop to open near Queen Street Station
Independent coffee shop Off the Rails will move in next to the revamped Queen Street Station. The new coffee spot takes over from the former Caffe Nero on Dundas Street. It’s the debut cafe venture from Glasgow business duo - Kevin Campbell and Toni Carbajosa, bringing freshly roasted, artisan coffee to commuters, students and city centre workers. It will join a local … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: New coffee shop to open near Queen Street Station
Simple Minds release single from 18th studio album Direction Of The Heart
Simple Minds have released new single ‘First You Jump’, the second track to be taken from the band’s forthcoming eighteenth studio album ‘Direction Of The Heart’. ‘First You Jump’ is a Kerr-Burchill co-write with Simple Minds’ long-time bassist Ged Grimes. It’s a classic transcendent Simple Minds anthem, one about the anxiety of the times and how we will rise above … [Read more...] about Simple Minds release single from 18th studio album Direction Of The Heart
In Pictures: Mixology meets music for X by Glenmorangie at Connect Festival
The colourful X by Glenmorangie lounge was a popular destination for electronic music fans across the Connect Festival weekend as the single malt Scotch whisky hosted DJ sets from NIMMO, Craig Smith, Billy Woods and BETH. A quirky cocktail-making X jukebox proved a big hit in the lounge as did a makeup artist providing free glitter makeovers. Connect revellers … [Read more...] about In Pictures: Mixology meets music for X by Glenmorangie at Connect Festival
Talk of the Town: The Scotia celebrates 230th birthday
The Scotia Bar, in Stockwell Street, is celebrating its 230th birthday this week as Glasgow’s oldest pub. Situated on one of the four original streets in Glasgow, the Scotia Bar was established in 1792 when the Clyde was a thriving waterway, and the pub’s regulars consisted of sailors and merchants. In more recent times, the Scotia Bar became known for its arts scene, … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: The Scotia celebrates 230th birthday