Different tours
Introducing Clydeside Promenade: The Story of Glasgow’s Living Force
“Why, I wonder, should it feel so moving just to be here?” asks writer Peter Ross. “Well, the Clyde is not Scotland’s longest river, and it is not the most beautiful, but it is, I would say, the river which lives most vividly within the minds and imagination of the Scottish people. It carries a freight of meaning.” And it is this very meaning that we explore in our brand new audio tour, Clydeside Promenade. Venturing along the river from Govan to Bridgeton, the tour takes in stops such as Water Row, Govan Pontoon, Broomielaw, St. Andrew’s Suspension Bridge and on through wilder reaches of Glasgow Green to the East End. […]
Your key to Glasgow’s Landmarks, even when doors are closed
The buskers in Buchanan Street are tuning up for an early evening show. Sounds promising but there’s no time to stop, we’re hot footing it to the Lighthouse to get the key to the doors of Glasgow (or some of them anyway). And then give it away. […]
Happy Birthday Glasgow Music Tour
Hard to believe, but almost exactly two years ago, on another cold, wet night, we were celebrating the launch of Glasgow Music Tour at King Tut’s. […]
Underground playlist on Glasgow Music Tour
Confession. We’ve been sitting on a huge treasure chest of sounds. In just a short walk through the city centre, Glasgow Music Tour meets an astonishing mix of musicians and at least one poet. […]
Subterranean city sounds
Let’s go underground. Our latest YouTube Playlist features a formidable choice of sounds from Glasgow’s club scene. So many different artists on Route 3 of Glasgow Music Tour it is hard to know where to start. How about the first destination on the route: The Arches with Slam, DJ Shadow, Daft Punk… […]
Chance encounters on a Saturday afternoon
“Follow me up this dark and narrow alley. Trust me, I know where I’m going.” That’s Jim Gellatly about to dive down Renfield Lane on his virtual tour of Glasgow Music Scene. And now Tommy promises to lead us up a few more alleys on his live version of the tour. […]
Seeking unknown knowns of Glasgow music scene
Who was the first person to get married at the Barrowland Ballroom? What does it cost to light those neon stars? Which band has played the Barras more than any others? Where would you find a rooftop golf course in Glasgow? […]
Glasgow Music Tour goes live with Paradise & Moriarty Explorers Club
This is a first, for us anyway. Walking Heads have teamed up with the very inventive Paradise & Moriarty Explorers Club to take a zig-zag trail through Glasgow’s live music history. […]
Walking to a soundtrack of locally-inspired music
Feeling very happy. It’s great to see our Glasgow Music Tours listed along with The Arches, Barrowland and SWG3 as top tips for visitors exploring the city. […]
Dancing in the streets with the Merchant City Music Tour
Take to the streets. There’s a fantastic range of walking tours and trails for you to explore the nooks and crannies of Glasgow’s Merchant City during the next four days. Not to mention (though, ahem, we will) our own Merchant City Music Tour. […]
Our DIY guide to a meandering mooch round Glasgow
An interesting question in the post from two adventurous Belgian visitors who have just downloaded Glasgow Music Tour in preparation for a visit to the city in July. […]
Soul food: special offers for Glasgow Music Tourers
It’s all about the music of course but you can get very hungry exploring Glasgow’s vast live music scene: going underground and uphill, down side streets and along the river. But fortunately there are plenty of places to stop and rest and we’re delighted that two of our favourite venues are offering special deals on meals for Glasgow Music Tour explorers. […]