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A new dinosaur themed shop has opened at Kelvingrove in time for Christmas
In preparation for the arrival of Dippy, the Natural History Museum’s famous diplodocus, at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum a new dinosaur themed shop has opened at the museum!
Last Updated: 16th December 2018
Revellers urged to ensure they get home safe over the festive period
Ahead of the festive period, revellers are being advised to take care when using taxis and private hire vehicles on their Christmas nights out.
Last Updated: 12th December 2018
Irn Bru Carnival Competition Terms & Conditions
We have a fab festive giveaway for you, thanks to the Irn Bru Carnival, Europe's largest indoor funfair!
Last Updated: 6th December 2018
Scream if you want to go faster!
Buckle up as Europe's largest indoor funfair, The IRN-BRU Carnival returns to the SEC, Glasgow this festive season – promising to be bigger and better than ever before!
Last Updated: 3rd December 2018
Edinburgh Tattoo announces tickets for 2019 Kaleidoscope showcase on now on sale
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns from 2-24th August and tickets for its 2019 showcase are on sale from 10am today.
Last Updated: 3rd December 2018
Give the gift of adventure this Christmas with Go Ape
Go Ape is encouraging Scots to think twice about traditional stocking staples and consider the gift of an unforgettable experience this Christmas.
Last Updated: 30th November 2018
Johnstone set to get festive this weekend
Johnstone will officially mark the start of the festive season as the Christmas lights in the town are switched on this weekend!
Last Updated: 30th November 2018
The 1975 announced as headliners for Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019!
Glasgow Summer Sessions today announce The 1975 as a headliner for Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019 who will be joined by Twin Atlantic, You Me At Six, Pale Waves, Ten Tonnes and No Rome!
Last Updated: 26th November 2018
Renfrew shines bright this Christmas
Thousands turned out for an afternoon full of festive cheer as the new Renfrew Christmas lights were switched on for the first time!
Last Updated: 26th November 2018
Final nominees for 2018 SSE Scottish Music Awards announced
2018’s SSE Scottish Music Awards have today announced the final nominees for this year’s 20th ceremony, with The Script, Frightened Rabbit and Gary Clark all up for awards.
Last Updated: 23rd November 2018
Edinburgh Playhouse Will Open 20th Anniversary New UK Tour Of Mamma Mia
The worldwide smash hit musical Mamma Mia! will return to Edinburgh Playhouse from 19th - 28th September to open the Mamma Mia! 20th Anniversary Tour.
Last Updated: 22nd November 2018
Get ready to light up Renfrew
Renfrew will shine brighter than ever this Saturday as the new Christmas lights are switched on for the first time!
Last Updated: 22nd November 2018
Ingliston scoop inaugural PaisleyIs award for Excellence in Tourism
Ingliston Country Club and Hotel staved off fierce competition to be named the inaugural winner of the Excellence in Tourism award at the ROCCO Business Awards 2018!
Last Updated: 21st November 2018
Foo Fighters announced as headliners for Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019!
Glasgow Summer Sessions reveal one of the biggest bands in the world to headline 2019's event... Foo Fighters!
Last Updated: 21st November 2018
Thousands turn out for Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On
More than 27,000 people flocked to Paisley town centre to enjoy this years’ Christmas Lights spectacle!
Last Updated: 18th November 2018
Refugee crisis: A local charity tackle inequality through education
The Bakhsh Foundation is a not-for profit organisation which aims to empower refugees and asylum seekers who have had to flee their home countries due to conflict, persecution or natural disaster.
Last Updated: 14th November 2018
Flip Out unveils year two of its school scheme, offering 10,000 hours of free jumping
Flip Out Glasgow has unveiled year two of its initiative for schools, offering 10,000 hours of free jumping to primary and secondary pupils across Greater Glasgow.
Last Updated: 14th November 2018
Santa Claus is coming to town for Paisley Christmas Lights Switch On
It’s his busiest time of year, so no wonder Santa Claus was spotted getting ship shape for Paisley’s Christmas Lights Switch-On!
Last Updated: 13th November 2018
Renfrewshire pays tribute to the fallen with weekend of remembrance
Communities across Renfrewshire have paid tribute to those lost while serving with the Armed Forces as services took place to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Last Updated: 13th November 2018
Johnstone High creates a war memorial to mark former pupils who perished in the Great War
The 45 names etched in copper provide a snapshot of the harrowing impact of the Great War on just one Renfrewshire school.
Last Updated: 13th November 2018
Work set to begin on temporary Paisley Central Library at Lagoon Leisure Centre
Work will start on a new temporary Paisley Central Library at the Lagoon Leisure Centre from November 12th 2018.
Last Updated: 7th November 2018
Spree festival hailed as biggest and best yet!
Organisers have hailed this year’s The Spree festival as “our biggest and best” as figures show the 2018 edition of the popular event was the best-attended yet!
Last Updated: 6th November 2018
Ploughlo Grittini, Thawin Batty and Tony Gritzpatrick set to keep local roads clear this winter
The votes have been counted and verified and the nine winners have been revealed as Renfrewshire’s #NameOurGritters competition comes to a close.
Last Updated: 2nd November 2018
Paisley Fireworks Spectacular Cancelled
Due to the adverse weather forecast for tomorrow the annual Paisley Fireworks Spectacular has unfortunately been cancelled.
Last Updated: 2nd November 2018
Names of WW1 Fallen to illuminate Scottish Parliament as mark of respect
The names of all those who died serving on behalf of Scotland in the First World War will be projected onto the Scottish Parliament building on Sunday 11 November 2018.
Last Updated: 2nd November 2018
Paisley set for 90s themed fireworks spectacular
Paisley is set for a special 90s themed fireworks spectacular as the town’s annual display takes place on Saturday 3rd November!
Last Updated: 1st November 2018
Explore the Christmas markets with Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
Nothing signals the beginning of the festive season quite like the arrival of a Christmas market!
Last Updated: 1st November 2018
Over 30,000 people attend the annual Paisley Halloween Festival!
An estimated crowd of 34,000 flocked to Paisley for a Halloween spectacle at the weekend with amazing floats, flying witches and a Mardi-Gras style parade!
Last Updated: 29th October 2018
Expect a spook at Boden Boooooo
Halloween at Boden Boo promises to be a fang-tastic evening, with storytelling, terrifying trails, arts and crafts and traditional Halloween activities for all the family!
Last Updated: 25th October 2018
Celtic Connections 2019 Programme Announced
Musicians from across the globe will take part in over 300 events across Glasgow for the largest winter music festival of its kind and the UK's premier celebration of Celtic music, Celtic Connections!
Last Updated: 25th October 2018
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