Glasgow band Young and the Satellites have recently released their West End inspired debut single. The band are purveyors of bouncy, pleasant and playful guitar pop. The emerging group consists of Steven Young, Tommy Phillips, Scott Forsyth, David Dunsmuir and Craig McGown. We caught up with drummer Scott to talk all things Glasgow. First, check out their charming … [Read more...] about My Best of Glasgow: Scott from Young and the Satellites
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Byres Road to gain added greenery
Glasgow takes its green space seriously with more than 90 parks and gardens open to the public. Now new plans hope to transform Byres Road with the addition of parklets, mini public seating areas to improve the street for pedestrians. The new blueprint for Byres Road includes council plans to reclaim car parking spaces on one of the busiest thoroughfares in the West End and … [Read more...] about Byres Road to gain added greenery
Best Dishes #8: Ice Cream at The University Cafe
It's been here since 1918 and it's not going anywhere any time soon. The University Cafe is a throwback to when an influx of Italian immigrants led to a proliferation of Glasgow ice-cream parlours. The cafe's enduring appeal is down to an idiosyncratic fusion of Italian and Glaswegian influences held together in a tiny Art Deco room with slim wood-lined booths. Students … [Read more...] about Best Dishes #8: Ice Cream at The University Cafe