Alphonse Mucha In Quest of Beauty 8 October 2016 – 19 February, 2017
Exhibition ends 19 February, 2017 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum The exhibition explores the work and legacy of the Czech painter and decorative artist Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939). Through his stylish andbeautiful theatrical and advertising posters, the exhibition examines how ‘le style Mucha’ evolved and became synonymous with the international Art Nouveau style. It also examines […]
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Friday, February 3, 2017 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Galleries, Valentine's Day in Glasgow 2017, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Bob Law blog and photography: Edinburgh Lights at Christmas
For a few years now I’ve been meaning to go through to Edinburgh to see the Christmas Lights as they usually appear on TV for the countdown to Hogmanay. A combination of two female friends spending a week in that city sightseeing and staying over for New Year to see the fireworks plus my new […]
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017 | Filed under: Bob Law: photographer, walker and writer, Travel
New Year Brushstokes, Thistle Gallery 2017
New Year Brushstrokes …… An exciting and vibrant mixed rotational show to kick off the year Entering its third year the Thistl Gallery remain true to their original aim of offering a dynamic range of Scottish Contemporary Art, which is both affordable and accessible but never predictable! In the process they have now established themselves […]
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Thursday, January 19, 2017 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Galleries, Shopping, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Unwrapped: Christmas Exhibition at Thistle Gallery, 5 November – 24 December, 2016
Thistle Gallery, Scottish Contemporary Art, 56 Park Rd, Glasgow G4 9JF 0141 334 3444 www.thistle-gallery.com/ Unique Gifts – ‘Unwrapped’ Thistle Gallery’s much anticipated Christmas Exhibition runs from November 5th until December 24th with an exceptional array of unique and bespoke gifts …..from some of our leading Scottish contemporary artists. Whether it’s a painting, jewellery, ceramics, […]
Charles Rennie Mackintosh – films at The Lighthouse – Mackintosh Month, 1 – 30 October, 2016
Part of Mackintosh Month at The Lighthouse Come along to The Lighthouse and see the new films they have sourced for their permanent exhibition on Charles Rennie Mackintosh. These films provide more insight into Mackintosh’s deisgns and offer rare glimpses into restricted or lost parts of Mackintosh buildings. The films play throughout the day – […]
Friday, October 28, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Cinema, Galleries, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Rare Sunflower Andirons now on display at The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
The Hunterian is now (6 October, 2016) home to a pair of exceptionally rare gilded brass andirons designed by English architect and designer Thomas Jeckyll. The Sunflower Andirons were purchased by The Hunterian with the assistance of the Art Fund and National Fund for Acquisitions and are now on display in the Hunterian Art Gallery. […]
Monday, October 10, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Galleries, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Kitchenism Exhibition 01 Oct – 28 Nov, 2016 The Lighthouse
Kitchenism 01 Oct – 28 Nov Review Gallery Maggie Keswick Jencks and her husband Charles developed the idea of ”kitchenism” as a key element of the Maggie’s Centre experience. The kitchen is the social hub of every centre and the kitchen table is the focal point for social interraction; a place for people to sit, […]
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Thursday, September 22, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Galleries, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
New Hunterian Exhibition Tells The Erskine Story 23 September 2016 – 8 January, 2017
In War and Peace: The Erskine Story 23 September 2016 – 8 January 2017 Hunterian Museum Admission free A new exhibition opening this week at the University of Glasgow’s Hunterian Museum celebrates the centenary of Erskine Hospital, 100 years after its foundation in 1916. In War and Peace: The Erskine Story tells of Scotland’s […]
Macintosh Plans amongst the first treasures at The Hunterian in Kelvin Hall
Yesterday, Monday 19 September 2016, Jim and I went along to the media photo call at The Hunterian in the newly refurbished Kelvin Hall. It was thrilling to see Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s plans for Glasgow School of Art, which he drew in 1907. It was also fascianting to meet and chat with the very enthusiastic […]
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Galleries, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Three Bedroom Upper Conversion Flat For Sale, Glasgow West End
996 Great Western Road, Kelvinside, Glasgow, G12 0NS Offers Over £255,000 Spacious 3-bedroom upper conversion flat within a substantial Detached Blonde Sandstone Villa. Located in a tree lined street just off Great Western Road, the building was designed by John Honeyman circa 1875 and further improved by William Leiper circa 1907. The flat boasts flexible […]
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Friday, September 9, 2016 | Filed under: Accommodation, Pat's Home Page Blog
Bob Law: River Falloch and Loch Lomond, Photography and Kayaking
Kayaking As I fancied trying something different outdoors at the start of the summer I purchased two inflatable kayaks from Amazon for £59 quid each, including paddles, pump and repair kit. I already had the life-jacket/ buoyancy aids as I used to have kayaks years ago… but the rigid fiberglass kind. The beauty of inflatable […]
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Sunday, August 28, 2016 | Filed under: Bob Law: photographer, walker and writer, Travel
Bob Law: Portencross – walking, cycling and photographs
Portencross There’s not much in Portencross – it’s just a small hamlet on the Farland Head peninsula 10km down the Clyde coast from the town of Largs… but what makes it special is a quiet atmosphere, a good car park on the seafront next to the castle plus some interesting walks and cycle rides. From […]
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Thursday, July 21, 2016 | Filed under: Bob Law: photographer, walker and writer, Travel
Bob Law’s Blog and photography: The Magic of Bute and Rothesay
With the recent hot weather thoughts naturally turn to the coast, water parks, leafy shade and cooling sea breezes. The island of Bute and its main town of Rothesay have much to offer the adventurous visitor; with a varied range of walks and cycle rides to suit all tastes, from flat easy promenade strolls to […]
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Friday, June 10, 2016 | Filed under: Bob Law: photographer, walker and writer, Travel
Scotland the Best – 12th edition of Peter Irvine’s Bestselling Guide
Essential reading for all Scottish tourists and handy or locals as well. The true Scot’s insider’s guide to the very best Scotland has to offer. Fully revised and updated in Pete Irvine’s own unique style. Includes over 2000 recommendations for every type of adventure. Trusted for over 20 years, this fully comprehensive and independent guide to […]
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Thursday, May 26, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Travel
Finnieston is fantastic, but it’s time for the city fathers to chip in with a facelift By Alan Gordon
Our Forum is a goldmine of information about Finnieston and the Hidden Lane. Finnieston is a Glasgow phenomenon. There are no two ways about it. The strip described by a commentator recently as having been “the West End’s delinquent older brother” has settled down and started earning a living. In the buzzing, bustling Argyle Street corridor […]
Monday, May 16, 2016 | Filed under: Guide
Art Galleries and Museums in Glasgow’s West End
Hunterian Art Gallery University of Glasgow, Library, Univesity Avenue, G12 The Hunterian Art Gallery is my favourite gallery in the West End. This gallery contains paintings, prints and drawings by many of the ‘big names’ like Rembrandt (1606-69), James McNeill Whistler(1834-1903), August Rodin (1840-1871) and Tinteretto (1518-94). Personal favourites include paintings by Francis Cadell ( […]
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Friday, April 29, 2016 | Filed under: Galleries
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The Hunterian at the Kelvin Hall, New Museum District for Glasgow
The Hunterian at Kelvin Hall New Museum District For Glasgow The multi-million pound revamp of the iconic Kelvin Hall in the city’s west end, will be completed in summer 2016 and opened to the public in September. The Hunterian Museum at the University of Glasgow, with over 1.3 million objects in its collections will benefit […]
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Thursday, February 18, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Galleries, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
University of Glasgow – Plans for a World Changing Campus
Exhibition Wolfson Medical Centre The University of Glasgow is about to reach a major milestone in the journey to invest in its World Changing Campus at Gilmorehill. A Masterplan has been designed for the existing campus and the Western Infirmary site, which the University takes over from the beginning of April, 2016. The University intends […]
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Paul Smith, Book Signing at The Lighthouse Wednesday 24 February, 2016.
Paul Smith set to return to Glasgow for event and book signing Britain’s foremost designer, Paul Smith, will travel to Glasgow later this month to talk to design students and young designers as well hold a public book signing. On Wednesday, 24 February, Paul will return to The Lighthouse, Scotland’s Centre for Design and […]
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Glasgow Accommodation: Queensgate Apartments
Glasgow Self-catering Accommodation: Queensgate Apartments A choice of two lovely, comfortable, self-catering accommodations on Glasgow’s west side. Queensgate Garden Apartment The apartment has one bedroom and sleeps three. With a private entrance in a historic townhouse in Glasgow’s popular West End, it is close to lively Byres Road with its shops, restaurants and cafes, Glasgow […]
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Sunday, January 31, 2016 | Filed under: Accommodation, Travel
A Century of Style: Costume and Colour 1800 – 1899 Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum 25 Sept 2015 – 14 February 2016
Another wonderful exhibition at Kelvingrove 25 September 2015–14 February 2016 Tickets: £5/£3 (with Gift Aid £5.50/£3.30) under 16s FREE This beautiful exhibition of 19th-century clothing comes from Glasgow Museums’ collection of European costume. Showcasing some rarely seen examples of womenswear, menswear and children’s clothing, it considers how such clothes were made and where they were […]
Saturday, January 30, 2016 | Filed under: Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Galleries, What's on Glasgow: Students
Winter Words Festival Pitlochry Festival Theatre 12 – 20 February 2016
12 – 20 February, 2016 Winter Words Festival Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port Na Craig, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5DR Telephone: 01796 484 626 www.pitlochry.org.uk The twelfth Winter Words Festival welcomes a wealth of literary talent to Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Some of the performers include Gregor Fisher, Magnus Linklaker, Tam Dalyell, Ronnie Browne (The Corries), Malachy […]
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Thursday, January 28, 2016 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Travel, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Richard Slee: Work and Play, The Tramway 4 Feb– 20 March, 2016.
Richard See Ceramics Drop In – no ticket required Richard Slee (born Carlisle, 1946) has built a reputation as one of Britain’s most important contemporary ceramic artist. His work challenges conventional notions of ceramic art and demonstrates the fluid boundaries of 21st century ceramic practice. This exhibition covers Slee’s most radical work to date produced […]
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Mary Irvine: Relaxing at the Carrick Spa
Haven’t been in touch for a while. Have been heavily involved in the Alzheimer project about which I have previously written. We are now close to completion and a final report is in the pipeline. Also been involved with several ongoing minor projects as well as trying to find time to crack on with an […]
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Sunday, January 17, 2016 | Filed under: Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene, Travel
Festival of Architecture 2016
A year-long festival celebrating the best of Scottish architecture Discover hidden treasures, old classics and new favourites within our packed programme of events and activities that will bring Scottish architecture to a whole new audience. All events are FREE unless otherwise stated. About the Festival of Architecture Led by the Royal Incorporation of Architects in […]
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016 | Filed under: Architecture, Art, Photography, Exhibitions what's on-glasgow, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Trip to London, November, 2016
At the end of November Jim and I took a trip to London. We were given a couple of tickets for The Race of Champions at the Olympic Stadium – the temptation was hard to resist. Although it was exciting, the temperatures took a dip so we sat chittering in the bitter cold cheering on […]
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Travel
Trip to Paris, September 2015
Jim and I had a short break in Paris at the end of September. We wanted to take the opportunity to catch up with our friends Chris and Paul Del Balso, visiting the French capital on their annual soujourn from their home in New York. We stayed at Port-Royal-Hôtel, a small family run hotel on […]
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Monday, December 14, 2015 | Filed under: Pat's Home Page Blog, Trip to Paris
Gorbals Memories: Archived comments from, The Gorbals: A New Glasgow Suburb
The Gorbals: A New Glasgow Suburb Looking for any information about my granddad Dave Rogers he was born in the 50s and always spoke about his life in the Gorbals. I think he was married to a lady called Margaret that’s all I know. Abby | Wed Sep 03 2014 Does any one remember 15 […]
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Friday, October 30, 2015 | Filed under: gorbals
The Gorbals: A New Glasgow Suburb
Ian R Mitchell looks at an area undergoing another of a long line of historical redevelopments. In the early years of the nineteenth century the burghers of Glasgow looked across the river and saw, adjacent to the existing village of Gorbals, a prestigious example of Regency town-planning rising on the southern bank of the Clyde. […]
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