Barrowland Ballroom

Meet the ‘Glasgow Girls’ who helped make the city

Our Clydeside Promenade audio tour explores so much of the river city’s history – but what about her-story? Over the centuries, the historical representation of women in Glasgow has been somewhat slim. Achievements have been swept beneath the metaphorical rug of history. Key women are not celebrated in the same way and to the same extent as their male counterparts. […]

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? […]

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.  […]

See Glasgow with new eyes, follow Jim Gellatly

  "I have walked all those streets a couple of times but I didn’t know the history behind the places.  Now I see Glasgow with new eyes." That’s Ricardo speaking on the Fred Macaulay show [...]