Glasgow’s world-renowned music scene is beloved by locals and tourists alike, and even has a few songs dedicated to the city itself, and now a new #LoveGlasgow campaign is encouraging visitors to support local venues and catch some of the biggest and best stars in the world in their own city. The city is home to iconic venues including King Tut’s, the Barrowland … [Read more...] about Glasgow’s Finest Gigs this Spring
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Absurd Bird to open fried chicken restaurant in city centre
A quirky restaurant chain that's expanded out of the diverse restaurant scene in Spitalfields, London, will soon be a new arrival in Glasgow. Absurd Bird's menu includes colourful creations and eccentric dishes, centred around a core of fried chicken, waffles, hot wings, chilli and vegan burger options. When the new chicken joint opens at 3 Stock Exchange, Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Absurd Bird to open fried chicken restaurant in city centre
Latest figures show Glasgow’s population continues to rise
The latest figures show that Glasgow had a population of 621,020 in mid-2017, a rise of almost 6,000 from a year previously, and significantly above the number of 578,710 people living in the city in 2001. This shows a rise of almost 7.5% in 16 years. The figures - released today by the National Records of Scotland - show that Glasgow differed from the national trend in that … [Read more...] about Latest figures show Glasgow’s population continues to rise
New boutique cinema will open in Princes Square
Glasgow's love affair with cinema has not shown signs of waning. The Glasgow Film Festival attracted record breaking attendance, the Odeon Luxe Glasgow Quay is a recent award-winner and Cineworld Glasgow is the tallest cinema in the world. Providing a different way to go to the pictures, Everyman Cinemas will open an independent boutique cinema in Princes Square this autumn. It … [Read more...] about New boutique cinema will open in Princes Square
The Drunken Cow Bar & Restaurant opens on Hope Street
A restaurant news update. There's a new name on Hope Street. The Drunken Cow Bar & Grill has replaced La Boca tapas. Steak and burgers dominate the menu, with the beef sourced from Cairnhill farm in Ayrshire. You'll also find Drygate ales, cocktails, prosecco and wine. From 12-4pm, lunch main dishes are £5 with options including steak and Guinness pie, beef burger, chilli … [Read more...] about The Drunken Cow Bar & Restaurant opens on Hope Street