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‘Premature’: First clip released from brand new Scottish rom-com

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The film will have a Gala Premiere at Grosvenor Picture Theatre, Glasgow West End on Thursday 10th September ahead of its UK cinema release from Friday 18th September, 2026. The feature film debut of BAFTA Scotland New Talent-winner Kevin Walls was shot on location in and around Glasgow The fresh new take on the genre […]

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Glastonbury The Movie -30th Anniversary at GFT

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Saturday 8 August, 2026 at 8 p.m. GFT is delighted to welcome director Robin Mahoney for an in-person Q&A following the screening.  The year is 1993. The BBC cameras haven’t arrived yet. A hundred thousand people are in a Somerset field, completely unobserved, completely themselves. Shot in Panavision CinemaScope, Glastonbury The Movie captured the real festival, not […]

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Maryhill Festival 2026

maryhill festival 2026

Saturday 8 August, 2026, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free fun filled day. Stalls Activities Food Rides Music Tesco Car Park, Maryhill.

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Fiona Alderman: Fires, markets and the 14th July

A busy month and still hot. I have never experienced such heat here before.The highest ever record in France apparently . Everyone is complaining and very irritable at the same time. However, as I said to someone the other day, Vivement la neige . Which loosely translates as Bring on the snow ! Anyway because […]

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Ray Harris and Special Guests at Cottiers

Prelude cottiers

31 July, 2028 – Doors 7.30 p.m. (8.00 -10 p.m.) Ray Harris returns to the stage at Cottiers for a one-night performance of his fifth studio album Prelude. Mastered at Abbey Road Studios, Prelude marks a return to expansive arrangements and cinematic songwriting — piano-led, melodic and rich in atmosphere. Joined by an 8-piece ensemble, Harris will perform […]

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Scottish Handmade Crafts, Gifts and Artists at Janet & John Glasgow

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  Janet & John – promoting Scottish creativity. A haven for Scottish Handmade Crafts Upper Floor De Courcy’s Arcade Cresswell Lane T: 07731 768373 Delightful gifts handcrafted by Scottish artisans Janet & John Website Always Something New at Janet and John Lovely Gifts Wild Swimming Hairy Coo Ashton Lane – Turadh Design Janet and John […]

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Spiral Scratch – Kevin Gilday New Material plus Open Mic

Spiral Scratch

Thursday 6 August, 2026 7.30 p.m. Event by Kevin P. Gilday and Kevin Gilday The Glad Cafe 1006A Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2HG A night of new material from award-winning poet and performer, Kevin P. Gilday. Expect poetry, comedy, monologue and music from a range of projects in progress – many of which will be being performed for […]

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Off the Beatson Track Fundraiser

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Sunday 30 August, 2026, 10 a.m. Event by Beatson Cancer Charity Riverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow, G3 8RS This Summer at the Riverside Museum – Annual 10k walk, ‘Off The Beatson Track’ sponsored by Allied Vehicles.Get ready to turn Glasgow yellow! Over the last twelve years, more than 25,000 superstars have laced up their trainers […]

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The Man Who Wasn’t There – 4K at GFT

The Man Who Wasn't There

Monday 27th July, 2026 7.45 p.m. Concljuding the long running Coen Brothers of the Month season with a special screening of one of the most intriguing and visually striking films in their filmography, in a brand new 4K restoration.  Before the screening there will be a live zoom Q&A with writer and critic Adam Nayman, author of The […]

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Friday, July 24, 2026 | Filed under: Cinema, Pat's Home Page Blog

Bangla Mela, Celebrating Commonwealth Games 2026

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Sunday 25 July, 2026, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Event by The Bangla Centre SCIO Barmulloch Community Centre & Library 46 Wallacewell Quadrant, Glasgow G21 3PX The Bangla Centre SCIO is delighted to invite you to a vibrant Mela-style celebration of culture, community and Commonwealth spirit. Everyone welcome for an exciting day featuring: Live concert including […]

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Overhaul Live in Store, LNFG

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Saturday 1 August 2026, 2 p.m. Album Launch Event by Last Night From Glasgow and OVERHAUL Unit 1 – The Hidden Lane, 1103 Argyle Street, G3 8ND Glasgow, United Kingdom The LNFG Cartel are pleased to announce new signings Overhaul who will perfom in-store to promote the physical release of their new album As Time Flies.

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All Elements Scottish Hip Hop Jam 2026

hip hop jam

Saturday 25 July, 2026, 12pm–10.30pm Event by Sunny Govan Community Radio Queen’s Park Arena Queen’s Park, Glasgow G42 8QR Scotland’s only all-element Hip Hop festival is taking over Queens Park Arena! Free Entry A full day celebrating Hip Hop culture with: Live rappers and MCs DJs Breakdancers and streetdancers Graffiti artists Music producers Family-friendly activities Expect […]

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Terry Neason Songs and Words, Òran Mór

terry neason

Saturday 29 August, 2026, 7.45 p.m. Òran Mór, Byres Road, Glasgow, G12 8QX Award-winning Scottish Diva Terry Neason is back by popular demand! Enjoy the best of her eclectic, emotional roller-coaster of songs and dramatised poems; plus a few new bits ‘n bobs. Be prepared to laugh, cry ’n sigh. Terry’s highly acclaimed one-woman shows […]

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tell it slant at Locavore

express yourself

Friday 31 July 2026 @ 7 p.m. Express Yourself – Tell it Slant at Locavore, 349 Victoria Rd, Glasgow G42 7SA This special edition of Express yourself will be a fundraiser for tell it slant, with £5 entry (including corkage for BYOB) for those not signed up to the open mic. Please message Carla Woodburn […]

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Commonwealth Community Festival

commonwealth community festival

31 July – 1 August, 2026, 12 noon – 5 p.m. Halo Arts Victoria Park, Glasgow G14 0UN Halo Arts is partnering with Victoria Park Community Trust, at the Commonwealth Community Festival at Victoria Park (Glasgow west end) on 31 July and 1 August. This is a FREE sports, music and cultural festival with different […]

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Alasdair Gray Archive – Matthew Arthur Williams: Holding Ground

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A newly commissioned photographic exhibition by Matthew Williams is on display now at The Alasdair Gray Archive for a limited one-month run (continues until 31 July, 2026) The Alasdair Gray Archive, Unit 5.08, The Whisky Bond, Glasgow G4 9SS Created as part of the collaborative publication Rich Things, Matthew Arthur Williams’ photographs offer a powerful […]

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Wullie Davidson Bus Pass Rambles: Walk to Steall Falls in Glen Nevis

Steall falls

Today’s trip (9th July, 2026) would take me back to Fort William, to do a walk from the Lower Falls car park, in Glen Nevis, to Steall Falls, regarded as the second or third highest waterfall in the UK. The walk’s about 5 miles, there and back. The 0750 Citylink bus took just over 3 […]

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Going for Gold: Young Talent 2026 at ProjectAbility

Archery Emily McDonald

25th July – 5th September  2026 Project Ability Gallery,, Trongate 103, Glasgow G1 5HD Opening Times Wednesday – Saturday, 11am – 5pm Free event Project Ability is delighted to present Going for Gold: Young Talent 2026, an annual exhibition celebrating the creativity, imagination and artistic achievements of the young artists who take part in the […]

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Arepas for Venezuela – Fundraiser

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Sunday 12th July, 2026, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. ByLa Bodega, Valeria Guaimare & Estefany Correia Buy tickets Fundraiser for emergency earthquake aid</> An afternoon of food, art, and music to support communities affected by the recent earthquake in Venezuela. For decades, Venezuela has faced a profound political, economic and humanitarian crisis that has left […]

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Take 2: Muppet Treasure Island at GFT

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Saturday 11 July, 2026 at 11.30 a.m. Ahoy, matey! Get ready for hilarity on the high seas with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets in this exciting action-adventure, inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic pirate tale. When young Jim Hawkins inherits a long-lost treasure map, he hires the great ship Hispaniola to […]

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Wildlife Watch at The Saltings: An Introduction to Wildlife Recording

wildlife watch the saltings

25 July, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. The Saltings, 11 Erskine Ferry Road, Old Kilpatrick G60 5DF Come and find out what’s living in The Saltings; you might be surprised! If you’ve ever looked at something on a walk and thought ‘what is that?’ this is the event for you! In this session you’ll […]

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Exhibition Faifley Art Group

Here we are again

Tuesday 30 June – Thursday 6 August, 2026 Here We Are Again Exhibition by Faifley Art Group Clydebank Town Hall, 5 Hall St, Clydebank G81 1UB Opening Times Tuesday – Friday, 9.30 a.m.- 4.30 p.m. Frre entry – All Welcome All art work is for sale! Faifley Art Group are keeping the World Cup Fever […]

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Scottish Writers Centre Speakeasy The Griffin

Hand on the baton, Scottish Writers Centre

Tuesday 28 July, 2026 7.30 p.m. Scottish Writers’ Centre, Speakeasy Special at The Griffin! If you’d like to read please let us know and fill out the form below. The Griffin *Function Suite*, 266 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JP Free Event! Come along, share your writing and join SWC Speakeasy Spectacular at The Griffin’s wonderful […]

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Watershed Festival at The Briggait

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24, 25, 26 July and 31 July, 1 & 2 August, 2026 The Briggait, 141 Bridgegate, Glasgow, G1 5HZ Part of the Festival 2026 Commonwealth Games programme and the Merchant City Festival. Watershed is two weekends of river rights events, talks, workshops, poetry, song, storytelling and more! Brought to you by the Who Owns the Clyde […]

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Gaggle

Gaggle

Monday 6th July, 2026 – 4 p.m. Tuesday 7th July, 2026 – 11 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. Event by Platform Glasgow The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, G34 9JW Glasgow, United Kingdom For young people with complex additional support needs and their families/carers – recommended age 5yrs and over. Share 3 days and 3 nights with 3 […]

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The Arlington Baths Club

Arlington Baths

61 Arlington Street Glasgow, G3 6DT Telephone:0141 332 6021 info@arlingtonbaths.co.uk www.arlingtonbaths.co.uk Soulguided Soundbath 5th July 3.30 p.m. Soulguided Soundbath at Arlington Baths Arlington Baths Commonwealth Games Gala Saturday 27 June Arlington Baths Club Commonwealth Games Gala Learn To Swim At The Arlingon Baths Club News at the Arlington Arlington wins Doors Open Day Award The […]

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Glasgow Merchant City Festival 2026

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24 – 26 July and 31 July- 2 August, 2026 The Merchant City Festival returns for 2026, transforming the heart of Glasgow into a vibrant hub of creativity. From circus and dance to a dedicated family programme, bringing arts and performance out of the theatre and onto the pavement. As a flagship event of the […]

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog

Partick Thistle F.C. Exhibition, Maryhill Burgh Halls

partick thistle exhibition maryhill burgh halls

5th – 10th July, 2026, Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Maryhill Burgh Halls, 10 – 24 Garbraid Avenue, Glasgow G20 8YE As part of  150th anniversary celebrations, Partick Thistle supporters , an everyone, are invited to visit a special exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls, showcasing a remarkable collection of artefacts from throughout […]

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Chicago! The Drag Along at OranMor

The drag along

Friday 3rd July 2026, 7 p.m. Film Screening featuring Drag Performances Step into the scandalous world of Chicago like you’ve never seen it before as CJ Banks returns to the basement at Òran Mór with another outrageous Drag-A-Long spectacular!Join CJ and a cast of dazzling drag queens for a boozy, belt-it-out screening of the iconic […]

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Helen Rose Outdoor Diary: Elie Chain Walk.

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July, 2026 This is a continuation of the Glasgow HF Outdoor Club  completing the Fife Coastal Path this year. This stretch is Lower Largo to St Monance. This is a long day out as the drive is over two hours from Glasgow. The drive was to Lower Largo and walking to St Monance  where we […]

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Monday, June 29, 2026 | Filed under: Helen Rose Hillwalking Diary, Pat's Home Page Blog

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