Goodbye and hello to the tram
While Edinburgh waits and waits for its tram, Glasgow celebrates the 50th anniversary of the emotional last journey of the the city’s much loved Coronation trams. […]
Return of La Belle Angele
There’s light at the end of this tunnel. The year which began with bad news for Edinburgh’s live music scene is ending with hopeful signs. Beneath the scaffolding tunnel on South Bridge, there are glimpses of new developments beginning to fill that yawning gap in Edinburgh’s Cowgate. And first to emerge is the shell of La Belle Angele. […]
Keeping up the fight to save Otago Lane
A unique part of Glasgow’s west end is threatened by plans for new property development. Our Gemma Brown goes for a cup of her favourite tea in her favourite café and finds fighting spirit in the tranquil setting of Tchai-Ovna. […]
Is the heart and soul of the city in a side street near you?
When Vic Galloway is away from home the first thing he does is seek out the local record shop. We know just what he means. Places like Glasgow’s Monorail and Leith’s Elvis Shakespeare make cities worth exploring. […]
Long live Glasgow’s live music
Is biggest always best? Glasgow’s latest live arena is rapidly making its mark on the city skyline. The Hydro will be the biggest venue in the city and one of the biggest in the UK. But with a mere 12,000 capacity it is small fry compared with London’s O2 Arena which holds almost twice as many. […]
Transylvanian Nights
Inspired by some of the best improv acts at the Edinburgh Fringe, and featuring a troupe made up of seven of the best actors, comedians, musicians and improvisers Scotland has to offer, "Transylvanian Nights" by [...]
Star-studded memories of the Barras
“The next day I was stiff all over from fighting to stay upright in the crush of the crowd and my ears were ringing from the volume, feelings I’d become familiar with over the next few years.” Guest blogger and gig reviewer Lucy Brouwer recalls her first experience of the Barras… and an unforgettable line-up […]
Jukebox Journeys Part 5 – The Snaffle Bit
Continuing on our Jukebox Journeys through some of the best venues Glasgow has to offer, Benny Robb visits The Snaffle Bit on recommendation to see what all the fuss is about...
Do you remember Glasgow Apollo?
Were you there? Do you remember the bands and the battles, the smells and sticky carpets, the music and the monkey men? In short, did you experience the magic mixture that was Glasgow Apollo theatre? If so Kenny Forbes would like to hear from you. […]
Putting Edinburgh Comedy Tour to the accessibility test
“The forecast is for rain, I will bring my brolly. See you tomorrow at 11am at the Fringe shop!” That’s Matthew Wheatley emailing to confirm he is up for road-testing Edinburgh Comedy Tour. And for a very special reason. […]
Knock Knock: competition results
How well do you know Glasgow’s music scene? Who are the patrons of the Arches When did the Scotia bar open? What group of former customers went under the name BLUE? And what on earth does BLUE stand for? […]
Ready, steady…where have you gone Harry?
“You’re thinking, a blind guide on a walking tour, how’s that going to work?” Well, anything can happen as Professor Jamie MacDonald and his ASBO helper Harry Gooch get ready for another accident-prone tour of Edinburgh’s famous comedy venues. […]