Made From Grapes: It’s time to subscribe to sustainability

Made From Grapes, the wine shop in Glasgow, has launched a monthly subscription service with some very special bottles, writes Peter Ranscombe. THERE’S a phrase on one of the bottles from Made For Grapes that really caught my eye: “Grapes from healthy vineyards – cultivated by real farmers”. It’s a mantra that could apply equally…

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Soundtrack to Scots musical Orphans is released

National Theatre of Scotland has announced the launch of Orphans, the soundtrack of their brand-new Scottish musical. Orphans is a darkly comic musical about family, grief and forgiveness, based on the much-loved cult film written and directed by Peter Mullan and features raucous and heartfelt songs with music and lyrics by Glaswegian composing team Roddy…

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Dandelion to bring two free festivals to Scotland

Two major free outdoor festivals will take place this summer in Glasgow and Inverness. They are part of Dandelion, an ambitious creative programme taking place across Scotland in 2022. Following the arc of the growing season, Dandelion will inspire people to ‘sow, grow and share’ food, music, knowledge and ideas. Taking place over three days,…

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A variety of beautiful objects going under the hammer

April is a busy month at McTear’s auction house in Glasgow. At Style & Taste: Fine Furniture & Works of Art on 28 April, lot 817 is a large cast iron Royal Warrant Coat of Arms. This dates from the late 19th/early 20th century, produced by Walter MacFarlane & Co (also known as the Saracen…

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King’s Inch honoured to take best spirit in show title

Small batch King’s Inch single malt whisky has been named the UK’s best spirit in show at the London Spirit’s Competition 2022 which took place at St Mary’s in London. The 2022 competition saw almost 1000 product entries with King’s Inch whisky – one of the final legacy projects by top Scotch industry legend, Dr…

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Celebrating Glasgow’s food superstars in new campaign

More than 60 of the city’s best bars, restaurants, unique venues and makers are inviting you to taste the best of spring superstars on their food and drink menus this month.  Keeping it local and led by Glasgow’s new hospitality-led food and drink campaign #MadeinGlasgow the new April theme celebrates ‘Scottish Spring Superstars’ and you…

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A world of flavour in new brunch and evening menus

Adding to Glasgogw’s portfolio of impressive eateries, Kilmurry & Co are bringing an exciting new dining experience to Shawlands with their latest brunch and evening menus. Frequented by Glasgow’s top influencers, Kilmurry & Co brings the ultimate brunch to bistro spot to the southside. Using only fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with meat from ABR Quality…

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Scottish trad group Kinnaris Quintet’s new album

This Too is the stunning second album from award-winning Scottish trad group Kinnaris Quintet. The highly-anticipated record builds on the group’s signature style of intricate traditional melodies underpinned by driving rhythm. The Glasgow-based act burst onto the scene in 2017, releasing their debut album Free One to critical acclaim. Since then, Kinnaris Quintet have gone…

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Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair set to return

After a two year hiatus, the Glasgow Contemporary Art Fair (GCAF) makes a welcome return to the Marquee at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum this May. The Preview Evening takes place on Friday 27 May, 6-9pm. The fair will take place over the weekend of 28-29 May. The GCAF is an opportunity for local and…

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Conservatoire in world top 5 for performing arts education

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is ranked one of the world’s top five destinations to study the performing arts, in prestigious global rankings published today (Wednesday 6 April). Scotland’s national conservatoire – which celebrates its 175th anniversary this year – is ranked number five for performing arts in the QS World University Rankings by Subject…

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