Christmas Day – a story by Cornelius Doherty
Christmas Day Everything old was new again. The rust on the tin roofs of the outhouses disappeared. The black pitch on the byre – gaping and torn down to the rotten cladding was covered in the cold white of Christmas morning. A small robin landed lightly on the window sill, barely marking the untouched […]
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Monday, December 25, 2017 | Filed under: Christmas Poems , Stories and Winter Tales, stories and poems, Writing for the Festive Season
Seasons Greetings from Stef Shaw The Glasgow Cabbie
‘Most of us look forward to a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, and many enjoy a drink on Christmas Day. 🥃🍷 This time of year is such a fun time for most children and families, but I’d like you to remember that it can also be a very sad time of year […]
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Thursday, December 21, 2017 | Filed under: Christmas Poems , Stories and Winter Tales, Writing for the Festive Season
Jane Sweeney – Finding Mario
Oscar Sometimes we just saunter through life; days are filled with happiness and laughter and routines keep us wrapped up in a sense of normality and contentment. Then a massive curveball is thrown your way. For me, that was losing my best friend Oscar, my rather old bearded collie cross. He had been my constant […]
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Sunday, December 17, 2017 | Filed under: Jane Sweeney: Blogging about Glasgow and its hidden gems., Writing for the Festive Season
Glasgow’s West End: Ian R Mitchell: Writer and Mountaineer
Ian R Mitchell is a long-established author, who has published over 20 books which range from fiction, to historical and biographical works, and to mountaineering and travel books. About Ian Mitchell Photographs of Glasgow at The Mitchell Library – February, 2023 A selection from the images Ian Mitchell has taken of Glasgow over the last […]
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Thursday, November 2, 2017 | Filed under: writers
‘Love’ a story by Maggie Reeve
LOVE She appeared at more or less the same time every morning. It was so regular I wondered if she set her alarm as a reminder to feed the birds. And she always wore one of her colourful hats. I used to watch her through the window as I drank my morning coffee. The […]
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Saturday, October 14, 2017 | Filed under: Love Poems, Stories and Tales from Glasgow writers, stories and poems
Glasgow Writers: Kevin Scott
Kevin Scott is a Glasgow-based author and journalist. His debut novel ‘Dead Cat Bounce’ was published in May, 2017. It tells the story of two estranged brothers forced into reconciliation when the coffin containing their 11 year-old half-brother is stolen the day before his funeral, ‘Dead Cat Bounce’ has been well-received and was shortlisted for The Sceptre Prize. A graduate of the University […]
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Thursday, August 24, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, writers
Genova “La Superba” – Glasgow with sunshine? by Ian R. Mitchell
Italy has such a wealth of wonderful cities, that many which would be the jewel in the crown of most other countries, can tend to become overlooked. Such is Genoa. Little on the tourist itinerary, this Cinderella of Mediterranean cities is nevertheless a fascinating place to spend some time, with a wealth of historical and […]
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Thursday, April 20, 2017 | Filed under: Writing
Soporific Summers and Antonia Seaward
The fragrance of hazy heat that wrapped us in a warm fuzz as we walked down my street Roses at their fullest bloom in every garden infusing the air with botanical incense Memories of jam jars on my kitchen windowsill filled with petals and home made perfume Gifts for my […]
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Saturday, April 8, 2017 | Filed under: Sweet or sharp summer stories and poems, Writing
Mango – a poem by Leela Soma
It’s Mango Season in India (April, May and June.) Asians in Glasgow also look forward to special baskets of fruit from the sub -continent, sold in Asian shops. You can find different flavours and types quite unlike thos you find all year round in supermarkets. Mango Tiny green mango, picked from on high, Bit hard, […]
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Friday, April 7, 2017 | Filed under: Sweet or sharp summer stories and poems
A Night of Horror – creepy, scary podcasts by Kathleen Kidd
I’ve been enjoying A Night of Horror’s short drama podcasts, made in Scotland by Kathleen Kidd. The podcasts are designed to keep you up at night – you’ll find a selection of spooky stories to listen to on A Night of Horror website. The podcasts are also available to download.. They last between 3 and 15 […]
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Sunday, February 26, 2017 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, Writing
Past Love in the Museum of Transport – poetry by Ciara MacLaverty
Past Love in the Museum of Transport Where’s Daddy? I say, holding your son in my arms, inhaling the baby scent of his head. You’re up on the steam engine with your other son pointing, waving down at us. You still look good and I can hold your gaze without fear of loss or fear […]
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Monday, February 13, 2017 | Filed under: Love Poems, Stories and Tales from Glasgow writers, stories and poems, Valentine's Day in Glasgow 2017
Bloggers Glasgow West End
Poets Blogging in Glasgow West End. On this page you will find links to Westenders and former Westenders who write a regular diary (and sometimes not so regular) about their activities. Note: these may not all be strictly classified as blogs – but most are near enough for me not to quibble about it. Check […]
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017 | Filed under: Writing
Dear Diary by Paul Wright
Thursday 23 December Midnight Dear Diary Been thinking all day about the Prince’s Ball. Grimelda and Safi have been a nightmare all day ordering me around, getting everything ready for THEM. No time for cleaning. I’ll pay for that! Not even had five minutes to myself and been close to tears all day. But didn’t […]
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Sunday, December 11, 2016 | Filed under: Christmas Poems , Stories and Winter Tales, Writing for the Festive Season
Glasgow West End: Poetry and Writing
Bohemian Chemistry by Stephen Watt Saxophone jazz swanks out from the Oran Mor barwhere toy school kids on tightrope wallstry not to fall; plucking air guitars.The instrument does not seem to matter. Streetlights spark bonfires in dying, west end heavens –a half crescent moon is fish-hooked on university buildings,brimming with assiduous students’ laughter. Traffic cones […]
Archived comments for The Garngad: Heaven and Hell by Ian R. Mitchell
I was born in villar St Jan 1949 margaret cox | Fri Aug 15 2014 I was born in Villiers Street in 1949. My Grandparents lived in Turner Street. You have written a very interesting piece on the history of industry in Garngad, I have learned a lot from this. However, you have not given […]
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Monday, August 8, 2016 | Filed under: Ian Mitchell
The Garngad: Heaven and Hell by Ian R. Mitchell
A chapter from Ian R. Mitchell’s forthcoming book for Luath Press, called Orange, Green and Red; Class, Community and Conflict on Clydeside, whch takes things all the way from New Lanark to the Vale of Leven, with a few new Glasgow chapters as well. THE GARNGAD: Heaven and Hell. The splendid spire of Townhead and […]
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Summering by Nina Quigley
A Summer Poem by Nina Quigley SUMMERING 26/7/14 Rain creeps quietlyinto my consciousnessfrom the open windowas I waken to a soft dayafter several torrid days of heat. For once in Irelandthe hot sand burned our feet,and we had to hop sharpishdown to the water,to spend languid periodsof uncharted timeswanning about in the salton body boards,being […]
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Saturday, July 23, 2016 | Filed under: Seasonal Stories and Poems by Glasgow Writers, stories and poems
A Summer Story – Full Circle by Leela Soma
Full Circle Saturday 23 rd. August 1969, a day to remember, forever. They waved me off to my new life in Glasgow. My mum and the whole family. Tears glistened in their eyes, mine filled with tears and a nervous chill spread across my spine as I settled into the Air – India seat. The […]
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Friday, July 22, 2016 | Filed under: Leela Soma writing and blogging, Seasonal Stories and Poems by Glasgow Writers
Mary Irvine: The Whistle
The Whistle I had set my alarm to ensure I was up in good time. I am normally up well before 7am but this morning was extra-special. I turned on the radio and waited, listening to the scene being set. At 728 am I stood in remembrance of an event of 100 years ago. A […]
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016 | Filed under: Mary Irvine: Writer and Philhellene, Seasonal Stories and Poems by Glasgow Writers, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more, Writing
West Texas Highs; Be In Your Own Movie by Ian R. Mitchell
West Texas Highs; Be In Your Own Movie. The Country for Cold Men. The image of Texas widely held might not encourage the timorous traveller to head that-aways. Texas is usually viewed as a flat desolation roughly the size of France and Spain combined, full of, at best hard bitten rednecks, and at worst […]
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Sunday, July 17, 2016 | Filed under: Ian Mitchell
Shy Wolf by Nina Quigley
On a recent visit to Ireland I met my friend Nina Quigley and we had a great chat on the topic of writing. I learned that Nina had branched out from writing poetry and had written some short stories. When I told her about the Sad and Happy Summer Stories and Poems I had been […]
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Friday, July 15, 2016 | Filed under: Seasonal Stories and Poems by Glasgow Writers, Writing
Summer Reality – two poems by Brian Whittingham
Hi Ho Hi Ho Trident’s Got To Go and The Boys of The Somme HI HO HI HO, TRIDENT’S GOT TO GO by Brian Whittingham On YouTube a 60’s newsreel. A black and white Dunoon. A smartly dressed Ban the Bomber waves a To Hell with Polaris placard reminding us that H stands for Hiroshima […]
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A Valentine’s Story: Status Update by James Connarty
Status Update On Saturday it will be her birthday, the day before Valentines. I haven’t bought a card in fifteen years. Where would I send it? I posted a Christmas card through the door at the last address I had for her. It was out in the east end, one of those ones with just […]
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Monday, July 4, 2016 | Filed under: Love Poems, Stories and Tales from Glasgow writers, Valentine's Day Glasgow 2016, Writing
A Summer Poem: White Nights by Finola Scott
White Nights In twilight silvered gardens in uncurtained bedrooms people stop stumble from dark pubs check their watches look up and smile. This northern sky shimmers with stretched summer light. The stars have bunked off, leaving the Moon to guard their beds. A lonesome fox lopes careless across sequinned lawns, passed the Ancestors saluting the […]
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Summer poem: Eurus/Zephyrus/Notus and Rainbows by K.A. McCafferty
Fallen apples, vine leaves tumble Strawberries bow Like grief stricken women As autumn sends her kiss Eurus carries a child in the white foam Of his sea Zephyrus does not hear the cries Of this tiny refugee Round by the hut a willow- tree weeps, its trunk sodden ‘n’ soft Pear tree has birthed Black […]
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Sunday, July 3, 2016 | Filed under: Seasonal Stories and Poems by Glasgow Writers, Writing
Summer Poem: Eurus/Zephyrus/Notus and Rainbows by K.A.McCafferty
Fallen apples, vine leaves tumble Strawberries bow Like grief stricken women As autumn sends her kiss Eurus carries a child in the white foam Of his sea Zephyrus does not hear the cries Of this tiny refugee Round by the hut a willow- tree weeps, its trunk sodden ‘n’ soft Pear tree has birthed Black […]
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A Glasgow Graduate from Syria – Summer 2016
This isn’t a story as such but a sharing of a pleasant and thought provoking event. Today I met my friend Issi for a little catch up before the holidays. I’m a bit nosy and having had many years of close ties with the University of Glasgow – as a mature, more mature and getting-on-a-bit […]
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Tuesday, June 28, 2016 | Filed under: Seasonal Stories and Poems by Glasgow Writers, Writing
1816 – The Year of No Summer by Mary Irvine
In May, 1816, the poet, Shelley and his lover, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin,travelled to Switzerland to meet Lord Byron. Byron and Shelley had both rented houses near Lake Geneva and were constantly in each other’s company. Shelley recorded that being with Byron inspired him. It was a strange summer for that year summer was non-existent. Spring was as normal in Europe and Northern America but the […]
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Glasgow Writer: James Connarty
James Connarty was born in Bellshill, grew up in Coatbridge and now lives in Wishaw. He would be telling lies if he said he was a Glasgow writer, although he has written in and about the city. James graduated from Strathclyde University with an honours degree in English Literature in the mid 90s and has […]
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Tuesday, June 21, 2016 | Filed under: writers
Glasgow Writer: Stephanie Brown
Stephanie Brown works as a freelance copywriter and subtitler. She is a graduate of the Glasgow Uni Creative Writing MLitt. In 204, she was shortlisted for The Sceptre prize in 2014. Her work has been published in ‘From Glasgow To Saturn’, ‘Gutter Magazine’ – The Magazine of New Scottish Writing and on the website […]
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Monday, May 9, 2016 | Filed under: writers
