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October 3, 2026

Whisky Tasting at The Kelvin

Sunday 11 October, 2026, 5 p.m. The Kelvin 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ The Kelvin –  pouring Scotland’s distilleries the way they deserve to be poured. Through autumn and winter The Kelvin will host a run of guided tastings in the Playhouse, each one built around a single distillery and paired with artisan […]

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October 3, 2026

Music Night with Freedom From Torture and H4TH

Saturday 10 October, 2026, 7.15 p.m. – 11 p.m. Hillhead Sports Centre 32 Hughenden Rd Glasgow G12 9XP A night of Music supporting survivors of torture. Hosted by Jim McGrath, the fundraisers is being held in conjunction with H4TH, an organisation working in Glasgow with people experiencing hardship, including refugees. Freedom From Torture provides specialist […]

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October 1, 2026

Carlton Jug Band – Avant Garde

Carlton Jug Band at Avant Garde Friday 2 October, 2026 – 8.30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Good food, good music, good peeps, good dance floor…see ya there:) Avant Garde, Glasgow.34 – 44 King Street, Glasgow G1 5QT – Live music bar and restaurant. Carlton Jug Band on Facebook The Carlton Jug Band is a Glasgow […]

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September 30, 2026

For Sale: Three Bedroom Flat, Broomhill Drive, Glasgow G11

Offers Over 179.999 A particularly spacious and generously proportioned three-bedroom upper duplex apartment, ideally suited to a wide range of buyers and offering excellent flexibility of accommodation over two levels. The property provides three impressive double bedrooms, a well-proportioned reception room, fitted kitchen and a family bathroom. The generous room dimensions and duplex layout create […]

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September 28, 2026

CRER Black History Walking Tour – Black History Month October 2026

Sunday, 11 October, 2026, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. David Livingstone Memorial Statue, Castle St, Glasgow G4 0UZ Book place at Eventbrite Join Coalition for Racial Equality andd Rights – CRER’s official Black History Month walking tour, running for over 25 years! Taking  participants on a historical journey through Glasgow’s mercantile past, exploring how today’s […]

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September 28, 2026

Black History Month October 2026

Black History Month in Glasgow celebrates the achievements, contributions and experiences of Black people throughout history and today. Learn more about stories that have often been overlooked, and reflect on how the past continues to shape communities. With tours, talks, discussions, film screenings and more, the diverse programme helps discover the rich cultural contributions and […]

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September 27, 2026

Best Shot: How to Get Published with Sheila Wakefield

Tuesday 29 September, 2026, 7.30 p.m. A Ruby McCann Writing School Event – Scottish Writers Best Shot: How to Get Published with Sheila Wakefield, Founder/Editor, Red Squirrel Press’ A Ruby McCann Writing School Event. The Griffin, 266 Bath St, Glasgow G2 4JP Want to get published? Join us on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for Sheila […]

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September 24, 2026

Children’s Walk for Gaza, Glasgow Green

Saturday  31 October, 2026, 2.30 a.m.- 4.30 p.m. ByForgotten Women Glasgow Green, Greendyke Street, Saltmarket G1 5DB A family friendly walk where children and families come together to stand in solidarity with the children and women of Gaza. Join us on Saturday, 31st October 2026, from 2:30 PM, for a meaningful Children’s Walk for Gaza […]

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September 22, 2026

Soul Jazz Sunday September Weekend 2026

Sunday 27 September, 2026 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. McCrea West of Scotland Cricket Club, 35 Peel Street, Glasgow, G11 5LU Nick Peacock and Mark Robb Long time no see! Not wanting to clash with the World Cup Final there was no traditional Glasgow Fair Party.However, Soul Jazz Sunday is back again Sunday 27th of […]

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September 20, 2026

Glasgow Americana: Dar Williams & Heather Maloney at Cottiers

1 October, 2026, 7.30 p.m. Dar Williams is an American pop-folk singer It’s a highway, filled with deep, exotic colors and beautiful delicate things as well as the perils that come from moving so fast,” says Dar Williams, describing modern life. On her 13th album, Hummingbird Highway, out September 12 on Righteous Babe Records, Williams celebrates the colors […]

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September 19, 2026

Niall Connolly and The Album Club at The Glad Cafe review Pat Byrne

What a treat – a Saturday afternoon gig at The Glad Cafe. with Niall Connolly. Jim and I first saw Niall perform back in 2011 in New York City and again in Glasgow at The Dram in 2016. This time we caught him in Glasgow at the start of his UK and Europe Tour 2026 […]

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September 19, 2026

Carmunnock Village Glasgow Doors Open Days 2026

17 – 20 September, 2026 The Castlemilk Hall Church Kirk Road, G76 9DT Enjoy a day in the country in Carmunnock, Glasgow’s last village. There will be guided tours of the Church which dates back to 1767. The Castlemilk Hall, the social hub of the village will host a photographic archive exhibition and there is […]

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September 19, 2026

Line Dancing In St Mungo Square

Saturday 19 September, 2026, 12 Noon – 3 p.m. Pop on a cowboy hat and join us for FREE line dancing sessions out in St Mungo Square. Fun for all ages. Yee-ha! Come along to St Mungo Square for lively line dancing sessions led by experienced choreographers, open to all abilities. A bespoke “575” dance […]

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September 18, 2026

Queen At Sea at GFT

19 – 24 September, 2026 Starring Juliette Binoche, Tom Courtenay and Anna Calder-Marshall, Queen at Sea received its world premiere in competition at the Berlin International Film Festival earlier this year, where it won both the Silver Bear Jury Prize and the Silver Bear for Best Supporting Performance for both Courtenay and Calder-Marshall. The film […]

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September 18, 2026

Pressure at GFT

12 – 24 September, 2026 In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, Pressure stars Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg as they face an impossible choice—launch the largest and most dangerous invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. Buy tickets And […]

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