Scotland has its first Nepalese Honorary Consul General
The formal ceremony of appointment in the Embassy of Nepal in London. A leading Scottish Asian businesswoman has been appointed as Honorary Consul General for Nepal. Glasgow based, Mrs Sunita Poddar,...
View ArticleWork well under way on the Great Tapestry of Scotland
Some of the many skilled sewers at work on a panel. Scotland’s history is being stitched up by hundreds of expert needlewomen and men who are creating the longest tapestry in the world. The completed...
View ArticleClyde College about to set sail
The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Michael Russell, has given consent to the merger of Anniesland, Cardonald and Langside Colleges to create a new college for South and West Glasgow. In a letter to...
View ArticleFORK Gala basks in the sun
Crowds at FORK Gala sat in the sun and enjoyed good music. The annual FORK GALA was rated a great success by the many hundreds who sat in the sun, listened to the music, strolled round the stalls,...
View ArticleDancing in the sun at Glasgow’s Mardi Gras parade
Following the successful return of the West End Festival’s spectacular Mardi Gras styled parade on Sunday 9 June, there is assurance it will march again next year. The leading band at the start of the...
View ArticleRefugee Week brings talent to the fore
People from many places will bring their talents to Refugee Week. Pic by Tim Morozzo They’re here to stay! That’s the message from Refugee Week Scotland which officially runs from Monday 17 till Sunday...
View ArticleMela’s rich mix pleases the crowd
Samba Ya Bamba wowed the crowd on the Commonwealth Stage A record-breaking crowd of 35,000 people had a beautiful Bhangra of a weekend at the 02 Glasgow Mela in Kelvingrove Park. While Saturday 15 June...
View ArticleGovan Fair Queen tradition in its 257th year
Govan Fair Queen 2013, Rahat Baig of Lorne Park Primary School. Pic by Iain MacInnes. This lovely photograph of the Govan Fair Queen 2013 was taken by amateur photographer Iain MacInnes. The Queen is...
View ArticleJohnny leaves them laughing
Club President Norman Ferguson presents speaker Johnny Beattie with a memento of his visit. Actor Johnny Beattie MBE delighted Glasgow Business Club members at their final meeting of the season on...
View ArticleProtesters wheel into the velodrome
Some of the protesters with their banners in the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome More than 30 people took over the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome arena today to protest against the Atos company being a sponsor of the...
View ArticleCRYPT CEILIDH for everyone
CEILIDH IN THE CRYPT Saturday 29 June 2013 A unique chance to enjoy a genuine SCOTTISH CEILIDH. Dance to the music of world class JOHN CARMICHAEL’S CEILIDH BAND. Have the guidance of expert dancers to...
View ArticleToryglen taps into family fun
PIC BY IAN WATSON: Che Rotchford (6); Joe Bell (6); Ryan Markey (12); Abbie Tiffoney (13); Brandon Sorrie (11); Curtis Rotchford (4); Harrison Thomson (4); Emma Bayne (5); Sarah Law (5) playing with...
View ArticleA new tune for Andy
Pipers will compete to compose a tune to celebrate Andy's win at Wimbledon. A composing competition for a bagpipe tune for Wimbledon Champion Andy Murray by The College of Piping in Glasgow has been...
View ArticlePeaceful action in the Baths’ garden
Work is ongoing to open up the Govanhill Baths There is a peaceful occupation for Saturday 20 July – tidying up Calder Street Community Trust’s Peace Garden. All friends of the Trust are invited along...
View ArticleRiver Kelvin work-in this weekend
Anglers, canoeists and people who care about the environment of the River Kelvin regularly clean up the River and its banks. The River Kelvin Angling Association aim to do some work along the riverside...
View ArticleMarriages parked elsewhere
History was made today at 22 Park Circus, Glasgow when the last marriages were conducted in the city’s registry office. The exquisite Italianate interior has provided elegant marriage suites for the...
View ArticleCollege mergers produce Clyde built possibilities
Today, Clyde-built takes on a new meaning. It is the opening day of Glasgow Clyde College – a 20,000 strong student body formed by the merger of Anniesland, Cardonald and Langside Colleges. The logo...
View ArticleAllison’s legacy honoured by all
Allison Hunter, Govan Councillor and life-long SNP worker who died on 23 July 2013, was given a fond farewell today at Govan Old Parish Church. The hundreds who attended the funeral service begin to...
View ArticleGuy has his eye on new style studio space for artists.
Alexander Guy, photographed here with some of his own recent work, is the artist behind the open studio in Stockwell Street. In Public isn’t very public – yet! The new style artists’ studio space in...
View ArticleEditorial
Sometimes the old techniques are the best. Big marches of protesters with banners flying and rehearsed chants get an issue noticed. A good parade will even attract media attention and be seen for a few...
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