Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
What’s the story for hotel’s bedtime book
A Scots hotel is encouraging young guests and aspiring writers to put pen to paper this National Storytelling Week (January 26 – February 3) in a bid to be published in its new bedtime storybook. Hallmark Hotel Glasgow strives to offer its guests personalised home comforts, is asking families with children aged between 6-15 years…
Read MoreNew Moxy Hotel opens at Edinburgh Airport
Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, has opened its newest hotel, at Scotland’s busiest airport in Edinburgh. The 230-bedroom Moxy Edinburgh Airport brings a playful twist on the traditional airport hotel offering. The edgy, millennial-focused boutique hotel brand, which is designed for today’s savvy hyper-connected, techy global traveller, ensures a great atmosphere and fun…
Read MoreBeautiful home was once part of Victorian estate
An impressive home with a fascinating history is available to purchase. Hopetoun, in Blairhoyle, Port Of Menteith, Stirling, is brought to the market by Galbraith. Hopetoun once formed part of the Blairquhoille Estate which included a Victorian mansion house, built in 1852 by the Grahams which was served by Hopetoun and at that time was…
Read MoreEnjoy an exclusive night with pop queens Bananarama
One of the 80s biggest pop groups is back with a new album this year – and an exclusive gig in Glasgow. For the past three decades, Bananarama’s Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward have been one of pop’s most influential and revered groups. Their hit packed career happened because they were the mould-breakers. Sometimes reminders…
Read MoreSinger Tommy brings his famous voice to Scotland
A legendary Irish singer is set to perform in Glasgow. Described as The Voice of Ireland, Tommy Fleming has announced a live dates in Glasgow o bring his acclaimed sound to his hugely loyal fanbase. Supporting his recently released live album, Voice of Hope II, as well as his latest studio release, All I Can,…
Read MoreGlasgow goes deeply Dippy for dinosaur guest
Dippy, the Natural History Museum in London’s famous diplodocus, is ready to meet Scottish visitors at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. The eagerly awaited Dippy on Tour: A Natural History Adventure opened this week and will run until 6 May 2019. Admission is free and you do not require a ticket to visit,…
Read MoreBringing music to the hills of southern Scotland
The longest running camping music festival in Scotland is all set to return this summer. The Knockengorroch festival’s 2019 line-up will feature some of the best home-grown Scottish talent alongside an eclectic mix of international acts, all coming together to create a melting pot of innovative traditional and electronic music. The event takes place from…
Read MoreFords are top of the Scots – the rest prefer a Nissan
Scots flew in the face of the rest of the UK when it came to buying cars last year. While the Nissan Qashqai was the pick of the cars with Motorpoint customers in 2018, in Glasgow, Ford was the manufacturer of choice with customers. New figures from the independent car retailer, which has a network…
Read MoreWho will pick up the young trad musician title?
Six of Scotland’s finest young musicians will compete for the crown of BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2019 this weekend. Presented by Bruce MacGregor and part of Celtic Connections 2019, live performances at the event will also be filmed and posted on the BBC Radio Scotland website, live from the City…
Read MoreAnimal lovers raised almost £30,000 for charity
Four Pets At Home stores in Glasgow helped raise nearly £30,000 through their annual Santa Paws appeal. Glasgow is officially mad about pets, after colleagues at Pollokshaws, Abbotsinch, Bishopbriggs and Glasgow raised a staggering £29,400 between them for the Support Adoption For Pets appeal. Since the fundraiser launched on 23 November, staff and customers in the…
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