ARC Conversations: Different by Design – Rethinking Treatment Discovery
Tuesday 22 September, 2026 4 p.m. – 5.30 p.m Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow G11 6EW Why different ways of thinking matter for research: Prof Matt Dalby’s journey through collaboration, drug discovery & regenerative medicine. Drawing on his own journey from struggling with conventional learning to building a career around […]
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Will Wilson Photography Exhibition – Artist’s Talk, Clydebank Town Hall
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Exhbition continues until 17th September. Event by West Dunbartonshire Arts and Heritage Clydebank Town Hall 5 Hall Street, Clydebank G81 1UB (Open Tuesday – Friday 9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.) Come along for a guided tour of Bankie photogapher Will Wilson’s remarkable exhibition. This exhibition showcases […]
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Govan Book Festival – In Conversation with Alan Dimmick
Saturday, August 15, 2026 • 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. ByThe Govan Stones (Govan Heritage Trust) Part of the Govan Book Festival 2026 collection At Govan Old Parish Church, 866 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3UU Join acclaimed Glasgow photographer Alan Dimmick for a fascinating afternoon of stories, photography and conversation at Govan Old. A Special Invitation This […]
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Thursday, August 13, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Doors Open Days: Old Kilpatrick Graveyard Walk and Talk
Saturday 12 September, 2026 at 2.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. ByAction Old Kilpatrick Old Kilpatrick ChurchOld Kilpatrick, West Dunbartonshire Dumbarton Road Old Kilpatrick G60 5JL Old Kilpatrick graveyard dates back to medieval times and for centuries has been the final resting place for the community Alongside the servants, farmhands and millworkers there are the […]
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Launch of Books by Lesley Benzie and Graham Fulton
Tuesday 25 August, 2026, 7 p.m. Avant Garde, 34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT Event by Seahorse Publications Seahorse Publications has two books coming into the world: SNUFF BUS by Graham Fulton & Luve’s Rhyme Reason Revolution by Lesley Benzie. Add in some fabulous guest readers and The Linda Jaxson Trio on the Music for a […]
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Sunday, August 9, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Ann MacKinnon, Scottish Writers Centre
Tuesday 25 August, 2026, 7.30 p.m. Event by Scottish Writers’ Centre The Griffin, 266 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JP Want to be in the audience? Please book a ticket! Ann MacKinnon – The Great Tapestry of Scotland Ann MacKinnon presents The Great Tapestry of Scotland in Poetry and Pictures. She talks us through the making of […]
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Scene and Heard: Glasgow Southside’s Music History
Wednesday 12 August 2026 | 6.30pm–8.30pm The Deep End, 21 Nithsdale Street, G41 2PZ Scene and Heard “The Southside’s rich music history deserves to be shared!” An informal session exploring the Southside’s vibrant music history. Help map the stories, places and people that shaped local scenes by sharing your memories and knowledge. Bring along photos, […]
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Community event, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Govanhill Book Festival 2026
7 – 8 August, 2026 Queen’s Park Govanhill Parish Church, 170 Queen’s Dr, Glasgow G42 8QZ Govanhill Book Festival is back with a packed programme of poetry, kids story-telling, fiction and politics. Buy tickets Programme Friday 7th, August 7 p.m. Jeremy Corbyn in conversation with Josie Long. They’ll be talking about Jeremy’s latest book The […]
Pints of Knowledge, Glasgow. ‘Big Songs Small Rooms’
Sunday 23 August, 2026.2 p.m. – 3.45 p.m. “Big Songs in Small Rooms: Why Glasgow’s Small Music Venues Matter More Than Ever” From Taylor Swift and Harry Styles to the Oasis reunion, demand for live music has never been higher. Yet while stadium shows generate headlines and millions of pounds, the grassroots venues where artists […]
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Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Music
Book Launch: A Thing So Delicate: The Hidden Voices of Scotland’s Mass Concrete Viaducts. By Moira McPartlin and Colin Baird
27 August, 2026, 6.30 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Alchemy Experiment, 127 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8TS ‘A thing so delicate that the fairies might have built it’ (Journalist, JJ Bell, said of the Glenfinnan Viaduct) A chance encounter on the way to the pub led to an unexpected adventure for author, Moira McPartlin and […]
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
The Bookmonger – Nicola Meighan presents An Evening with Damian Barr
Friday, 25 September, 2026, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Event by Damian Barr and Nicola Meighan 1599 at The Royal College, 232 -242 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5RJ Launch event for Damian Barr’s paperback in Scotland. Come along for an evening of reading and thinking and laughing and joy. FANCY NIGHT! Oh this is going to be […]
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Monday, July 27, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Spiral Scratch – Kevin Gilday New Material plus Open Mic
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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Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
tell it slant at Locavore
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 […]
Scottish Writers Centre Speakeasy The Griffin
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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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Pat's Home Page Blog, Writing
Watershed Festival at The Briggait
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 […]
Heritage Talks at WestFest: Broomhill
25th June, 2026 at 7 p.m. Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AW Historian GORDON URQUHART will discuss the development of the often-overlooked neighbourhoods of Broomhill and Balshagray, from ancient estates to the early Victorian villas of local shipbuilders, and from Edwardian tenements to the devastation wrought by postwar expressway and tunnel works. START 7PM | […]
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Heritage Talks Kelvin Hall at WestFest
25 June, 2026 at 7 p.m., Kelvin Hall Heritage Talks at WestFest: Broomhill Sunday 14 June, 2026 Event by WestFest and Kelvin Hall Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle St, Glasgow G3 8AW Historian and author GORDON URQUHART leads a historical ramble in the ancient and evolving village of Partick, discussing the old milling and industrial sites on the Kelvin and […]
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Treasures of the Vikings, Govan Book Festival
Saturday 13 June, 2026, 4.30 p.m. The Govan Stones Project 866 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 3DL Govan Book Festival with Dr Tom Horne about his new book, Treasures of the Vikings! Expect a relaxed and illustrated interview-style chat, followed by a Q&A and book signing. FREE, unticketed – Just turn up!
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Heritage Talks: Living With Rain in Glasgow – Dr Andrew Hoolachan
Wednesday, 17 June, 2026 at 6 p.m. ByThe National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW Join Dr Andrew Hoolachan for a talk on rethinking Glasgow’s relationship with rain. Dr Hoolachan will discuss how we can design urban spaces that not only manage rainfall but embrace it, creating a city […]
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Open Mic at Avant Garde with Lesley O’Brien
Tuesday 9th June, 2026 Lots of fabulous musicians shall be creating magical music at Avant Garde, Glasgow.34-44 King St, Glasgow G1 5QT Lesley O’Brien, will be hosting an Open Mic along with one of the Kittlin‘s + her other band, The House Band, including the wonderful Jim Byrne, Kate Kramer & Graham McIntosh. Bring your […]
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Storytelling For Adults, Alexandria
Doreen Hopwood Tuesday 26th May, 2026 – 11 a.m. The importance of myth, legend and folklore in heritage should not be overlooked. Doreen Hopwood will be explaining why oral tradition plays a strong role in our lives. She will also be introducing us to the second book ‘The Dragon Prince of Beithir’ in her trilogy […]
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Thursday, May 21, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Community Connections Talk: Wumming’s Work
Monday 22 June, 2026, 6 p.m. – 7.30 p.m. Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Avenue Glasgow G20 8YE Come to learn stories of the some of the many women who shaped Scotland. Come to Maryhill Burgh Halls for the second talk in the new monthly series Connected Community. Join Karen as she explores the women […]
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Scottish Writers Centre, May Speakeasy The Griffin
Tuesday 26th May, 2025 – 7.30 pm The Griffin *Function Suite*, 266 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JP Free Event! Come along, share your writing at SWC Speakeasy Spectacular at The Griffin’s wonderful Function Suite! Everyone welcome – members, friends and first timers to come along and share their work and encourage all writing forms, voices […]
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Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Heritage Festival West Dunbartonshire- Speakeasy
Monday 18 May, 2026 7 p.m. Fountain Tavern, 9 Bank St, Alexandria G83 0NG Part of Clydesider Heritage Festival 1 – 31 May Free No Need To Book Speakeasy Programme Balloch Boatyard in Summer – Muriel Sharples – read by Mary Irvine. “Sadly Nae Mer” – a woman’s story about working in the Dumbarton distillery […]
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Mirrorball Showcase May 2026
14 May, 2026, 7 p.m. Waterstones Sauchiehall Street, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW + online The next (and final for 25/26) Mirrorball Showcase is on Thursday, 14th May! The headline poet is Isabelle Baafi, reading with Helena Fornells Nadal, Elizabeth Rimmer, Charlie Gracie, Donal McLauchlin, and Mairi Murphy. Thank you to everyone who came […]
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Connected Community Talk: Stolen Stories
Monday May 11th, 2026 – 6 p.m. Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust 24 Gairbraid Avenue, Glasgow G20 8YE Tales of Heritage Crime and Returns Across Scotland. Come to Maryhill Burgh Halls for the first talk in a new monthly series Connected Community. Exploring heritage crime through Scottish stories, from the Stone of Destiny to other interesting cases […]
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Old Kilpatrick Graveyard, Walk and Talk
Saturday 9 May, 2pm – 4pm Old Kilpatrick Bowling Parish Church, Dumbarton Rd, Old Kilpatrick, G60 5JQ Clydesider Heritage Festival 1 – 31 May, 2026 – Events Free – no need to book although donations to Action Old Kilpatrick are welcome – please remember to bring cash. Old Kilpatrick graveyard is the oldest graveyard in […]
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Book Launch: The History of Working-Class Courtship, Marriage and Divorce in Scotland, 1855-1939
By Eleanor Gordon, Jeff Meek and Katie Barclay Thursday 7th May, 2026, 4 pm Eleanor Gordon will be in conversation with Selina Todd and Fiona Skillen ALL WELCOME The Deepend Bar and Bistro at The Western Baths Club, 12 Cranworth Street, Glasgow G12 8BZ Overview The first book-length study of the history of working-class courtship, […]
Monday, April 6, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Responding to Alasdair Gray’s ‘Lanark’ University of Glasgow
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6 pm to 7 pm ByThe ARC Part of the Spring Fling 2026: About Time collection Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow G11 6EW Rachelle Atalla in conversation with Rodge Glass presented by The Alasdair Gray Archive Presented by The Alasdair Gray Archive, this event celebrates 45 years since […]
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Glasgow: Michael Pedersen in conversation with Fern Brady, Waterstones
Wednesday 25 March, 2026, 7 p.m. Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3EW Michael Pedersen and Fern Brady at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street for the paperback launch of Muckle Flugga.Join Edinburgh’s Makar, Michael Pedersen as he launches the paperback edition of Muckle Flugga in conversation with Fern Brady. SHORTLISTED FOR THE SALTIRES FICTION BOOK OF THE […]
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Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
