Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
New Scottish hotel offers something for millennials
Marriott’s lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels will open its first Glasgow location next month. The branch of Marriott boutique hotels is known for its modern, millennial-focused aesthetic with an affordable price tag. The contemporary, industrial space in the Merchant City neighbourhood of the city will open on November 13, and hopes to attract tech-savvy guests with…
Read MoreDebut solo album has been well worth the wait
Releasing on 5th November, Mutual Imagination Society Vol 1 is Brian McAlpine’s debut solo album, which is something of a surprise. Rubbing shoulders with the likes of the Pearlfishers, Deacon Blue, The Chieftains, Ry Cooder, Karine Polwart, Duncan Chisholm, Iron Horse, Mark Knopfler and, of course, the wonderful Session A9 to name but a few,…
Read MoreHoliday home was the best decision they ever made
For busy business owners, Alex and Daniela Vickers, buying a holiday home at Balloch Park, Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore, has been, in their own words, ‘the best decision we’ve ever made.’ The couple, from Bedfordshire, run a swimming pool and hot tub business, Azure Pools Ltd, and wanted an ‘escape’ holiday home property they could…
Read MoreEverybody loves a Summer Holiday – a top notch show
There’s something rather endearing about those old British films, where boy meets girl, they sing a song, fall in love, and live happily ever after. Summer Holiday, currently at the King’s Theatre in Glasgow, perfectly recaptures those days. The 1963 film with the big red bus was originally a vehicle for Cliff Richard, and this…
Read MoreSupport for Social Bite from the Vittoria Group
The Edinburgh-based Vittoria Group are to support Social Bite for the second year running as their La Favorita trailer makes a welcome return to the Sleep in the Park event. It will be in Princes Street Gardens serving up delicious pizza and donating all proceeds to help meet the fundraising total. They have also signed…
Read MoreÂŁ15,000 boost for charity after annual golf event
A Scottish charity has been handed a major boost after raising ÂŁ15,000 at its annual golf day. Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland) supports hundreds of children, young people and their families affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. The tournament, sponsored by fatBuzz, was played round the prestigious Queens Course at Gleneagles, and raised much-needed…
Read MoreThe stories behind the most eerie haunts in Scotland
Halloween, the spookiest night of the year, is almost upon us. The night originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. The Celts believed that on the night, which marks the end of summer and start of winter, the boundary between the worlds of…
Read MoreSecond city Greek-Cypriot restaurant is set to open
Popular Glasgow Greek-Cypriot restaurant Halloumi is opening a second location in the southside of the city. Inhabiting a former bank, the new Pollokshaws road location will boast a private dining room, event space, bespoke bar and large open plan 80-cover restaurant. Set to open next month, the casual dining taverna promises to be as eye-catching…
Read MoreThe perfect intro to ballet for the little ones
Scottish Ballet is set to present a specially adapted wee version of a big ballet. Wee Hansel & Gretel will open at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow from 1 –3 November; a family favourite aimed at 3-8-year-olds, and a perfect production for young people to discover the magic of ballet. Join Hansel & Gretel as…
Read MoreDuo join the board of Scottish creative community
Scotland’s largest creative community has welcomed two new members onto its board. Entrepreneur Hugo Burge and communications specialist Dyan Owen have been appointed to board of Glasgow-based Wasps, Scotland’s largest creative community providing high quality affordable workspace, and other facilities, for more than 800 tenants from Shetland to the Borders. The pair have spoken about…
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