Posts Tagged ‘glasgow’
Six by Nico to open three new venues in Glasgow next year
Six by Nico bosses have revealed plans to open three new venues in Glasgow next year. Chief executive and founder Nico Simeone confirmed the ambitious plans which includes a £3m investment as well as the three new ventures. The plans will include a new flagship Six by Nico Glasgow restaurant in Merchant City, which will…
Read MoreRenowned Scottish composer returns to Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
He’s one of the world’s most successful composers having scored music for more than 60 major films, from Harry Potter to Murder on the Orient Express. But now Patrick Doyle has returned to his Royal Conservatoire of Scotland roots to inspire the next generation of musicians, becoming Patron of the Junior Conservatoire of Music. It’s…
Read MoreTop private dining rooms around Scotland
We take a look at some of the top private dining rooms around Scotland. Fhior Launching this December, this Edinburgh restaurant is hosting a series of supper clubs by acclaimed chef patron, Scott Smith. Taking place each Saturday evening in the restaurant’s revamped private dining room, the supper club called Mixtapes, will be available…
Read MoreRare Banksy artwork to be auctioned in Glasgow
A rare Banksy artwork could fetch £60,000 when it is auctioned off in Glasgow. The screenprint, titled AGILE, was produced especially as a gift and includes a personal dedication from the artist. It is expected to be sold for between £40,000 and £60,000 when it goes under the hammer at McTear’s in Glasgow on 14…
Read MoreLove Actually: Glasgow composer Craig Armstrong 20 years on from the cult classic
When Craig Armstrong sat down in his Glasgow studio to compose the cues for Richard Curtis’ Love Actually he had no idea the film would become a cult classic. In the 20 years since its release the romantic comedy has become a holiday viewing tradition in homes around the world. ‘It was my first time…
Read MoreJolomo: Best-selling Scottish artist launches new exhibition
A best-selling Scottish artist brings a feast of colour to the grey days of November with his biggest exhibition this year, featuring 50 new paintings. John Lowrie Morrison, known as Jolomo, has opened his latest show The Glorious Light of the West at the Glasgow Gallery which runs until 16 December. His expressionist Scottish landscapes…
Read MoreThe Loveable Rogue: Good times and good scran
With the promise of good times and good scran, Ellie Forbes checks out The Loveable Rogue in Glasgow to see if it can deliver. The Loveable Rogue is doing a very skilful dance. The restaurant in Glasgow’s West End is niftily luring in the gastropub crowd with exciting menus without scaring off people who just…
Read MoreWIN A TWO NIGHT STAY AT ADAGIO APARTHOTEL GLASGOW CENTRAL
El Santo: Glasgow’s Latin American delight
Ellie Forbes ends the working week with a trip to El Santo on Glasgow’s Miller Street to try out the Latin American offering. It signals the end of the working week for most, so it’s only right Friday nights are filled with friends and fun. Throw in some good grub and you’ve got yourself the…
Read MoreShortlist for Scotland’s National Book Awards announced
The shortlist for Scotland’s National Book Awards has been announced, featuring books on climate change, the importance of male friendships and King James VI. The Saltire Society awards recognise work across six literary categories, from fiction to research, history and poetry. The winners each receive a cash prize of £2,000 and go on to be considered…
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