Talk of the Town

Actor Sam Heughan as he received an honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland today. The Outlander star – and RCS graduate – returned to his roots to join the Class of 2022 at their summer graduation in Glasgow. The actor, author, entrepreneur and philanthropist has found worldwide fame since graduating from the BA Acting programme in 2003. … [Read more...] about Sam Heughan receives honorary doctorate from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Yakitori Shack officially launches next week with selected locally-sourced ingredients set to be enlivened by methodical barbecue cooking over binchōtan charcoal from Japan. The new enterprise comes from the people behind Ramen Dayo and takes up weekend residency in the space that is used by Park Lane Market every second weekend. Making an eye-catching debut with paper … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Yakitori Shack opens in Shawlands

ROX, the Glasgow-based independent jewellery and watch retailers, has unveiled plans for Scotland’s first stand-alone Hublot shop-in-shop in Edinburgh. The concept is the first of its kind outside of London and will be located at the Assembly Rooms on George Street adjacent to the existing ROX boutique. ROX opened its Edinburgh boutique in the city 10 years ago … [Read more...] about Rox brings luxury new retail concept

Lush, the cosmetic retailer known for bath bombs, shampoo bars and skin creams, has agreed a new 15-year lease on 98 Buchanan Street at a rent of £900,000 per annum. The landmark location in one of the city centre's most prominent buildings will become a new flagship store. The building extends over basement, ground and three upper floors, totalling circa 20,000 sq ft and … [Read more...] about Talk of the Town: Lush will move in to 98 Buchanan Street

After a challenging two-and-a-half years, Glasgow outdoor lifestyle brand Trakke is “busier and stronger than ever before”, according to founder Alec Farmer.  “It is amazing,” he says. “Lockdown was challenging – we make bags for people on the go and no-one was going anywhere. It was quite scary. "However, after closing for six weeks, we reopened and started to make face … [Read more...] about Glasgow outdoor lifestyle company is back on Trakke