What's happening in Glasgow
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Concerts and events happening in Glasgow
Two thousand years ago, there was a small salmon-fishing village, that village grew into Glasgow, an international city with world renowned museums and art galleries, a fine concert hall, international conference centre, science centre,sports arena and shopping centres. What's happening in Glasgow is part of the successful "What's Happening" series of lenses and aims to keep you up to date with what to see and do in the great Scottish city of Glasgow.
This lens is continually being updated with information, so please drop by from time to time and make sure that you keep up to date with all the latest events.
The photograph shows George square, which is the heart of Glasgow and was photographed by Craig Young.
Glasgow in Photos
Glasgow Museums
The City of Glasgow owns one of the richest collections in Europe, displayed in a collective of 13 museums and art galleries spread across the city. Glasgow Museums offer something for everyone, all are free, most have café facilities, and they warmly welcome children.
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Here is a listing of listing of upcoming events,
- The Burrell Collection
- One of the greatest collections created by one person, it consists of important collections of medieval art, tapestries, alabasters, stained glass, an important collection of Islamic art and English oak furniture. The collection also includes many European paintings, including works by Degas and Cézanne, and modern sculpture including works by Epstein and Rodin.
The Burrell Collection
Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws Road
Glasgow
G43 1AT
Opening hours
Monday to Thursday and Saturday 10am to 5pm, Friday and Sunday 11am to 5pm. - Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is considered to be Glaswegians' favourite building. The museum houses over 200,000 objects, including objects from overseas expeditions by such famous explorers as David Livingstone, Charles Darwin and Captain Cook.
The fine art collection includes masterpieces by Rembrandt and Titian, a world-class collection of Impressionist paintings and works such as Dali's iconic Christ of St John of the Cross.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (located in picturesque Kelvin Park, which is in Glasgow's West End)
Argyle Street
Glasgow
G3 8AG
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday and Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Friday and Sunday, 11am to 5pm.
The Art Gallery and Museum are open on public holidays, with the exception of:
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and 1 and 2 January, when it is closed all day. On Hogmanay, 31 December, the it closes to the public at 12.30pm.
A spectacular view of the Burrell Collection photographed by Craig Young
What's happening on the Glasgow art scene
Art exhibitions in Glasgow
Glasgow's Concert Halls
Glasgow boasts three top quality music venues featuring live music, located right in the heart of the city, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, City Halls and the Old Fruitmarket.
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
- The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is the main venue for Celtic Connections, which is the world's largest winter music festival and it is also home for the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
- City Halls
- This is the home base for the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and also features regular performances by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.
- The Old Fruitmarket.
- This is a pearl, it has been described as one of the world's great music venues and hosts, jazz concerts, rock, pop and world music events, besides club nights, ceilidhs, to theatre events, comedy, fashion shows and banquets.
| Track | Artist | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Pieces for Small Orchestra: I. On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring | Royal Scottish National Orchestra | Classical Meditation | |
| Adagio For Strings | Royal Scottish National Orchestra | An American Salute: Spirit Of The Nation | |
| Titanic: Suite — I. Distant Memories / II. Southampton / III. Rose / IV. Take Her to Sea, Mr. Murdoch | Royal Scottish National Orchestra | The Towering Inferno (And Other Disaster Classics) | |
| Suo Gân | Côr Meibion y Fflint (Flint Male Voice Choir) | Celtic Connections | |
| The Isle of Skye | Steve Middleton | Celtic Connections | |
| We'll Keep a Welcome | Côr Meibion y Fflint (Flint Male Voice Choir) | Celtic Connections | |
| Danny Boy | Celtic Spirit | Celtic Connections | |
| Peer Gynt: In the Hall of the Mountain King | BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra & Jerzy Maksymiuk | Halloween Classics |
Glasgow Concerts and Gigs
What's happening on the Glasgow music scene
Glasgow in Print
What's on in Glasgow
All the theatre news.
Glasgow Blog Posts
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- Walker Sandford has a proud reputation for delivering professional, tailored, factoring services to property owners in Glasgow and the central belt of Scotland. This reputation is a result of our strongly held values which go beyond good business ...
- Ex-Cameron aide detained over alleged perjury
- Andy Coulson, 44, was detained by Scottish police at his home in London over an accusation related to a high-profile case at Glasgow's High Court, when politician Tommy Sheridan was himself convicted of offering a false account after he successfully ...
- Ex-Cameron Aide Coulson Said to Be Detained in Perjury Probe
- Coulson, 44, was detained in London today by Scotland's Strathclyde Police and will be transferred to Glasgow, according to the person, who declined to be identified citing privacy concerns. The case involves the libel trial of former Scottish lawmaker ...
- Gregor Townsend undaunted by task ahead at Glasgow
- After his controversial appointment as Glasgow coach, Gregor Townsend has made it clear that he will not be sidetracked by any desire to prove his own worth as he prepares his side for the new season. By Alasdair Reid The ousting of his predecessor, ...
What to wear in Glasgow
Glasgow Twitters and Tweets
O would some power the giftie gie us to see ourselves as others see us.
Robert Burns
Any ideas or suggestions for improving this lens will be much appreciated.
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LisaAuch
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- Oh thankyou for highlighting my home town....Blessed by a passing angel out on a Quest for Travel!
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- Would love to visit one day, 13 museums and art galleries could keep a person busy for a year. Thanks for a wonderful introduction to Glasgow!
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