The hugely successful WWII event organised last week by the Russian Arctic Convoy Museum Project at Aultbea Continue reading
Tag Archives: Glasgow
Lochgilphead Red Star win Coronation Cup – and the homecoming
(Updated below on the hoof.) According to one of their major fans, Councillor Dougie Philand (who also took the photographs), Continue reading
Campbell Cameron: Auctions, 5 star ciabata, Gilbert and the need for simplicity
Well, Easter had gone and the girl needed to get back to ‘Yooni’ so it called for a visit to the city. Continue reading
Soft archaeology: Funhenge on Glasgow Green
Since the weekend, Glasgow Green has been playing – in every sense – host to a major experiential art Continue reading
Ellis Cameron: Back in the big city
I’ve been back in Glasgow for about a week now. I always find coming back to Oban really interesting, as I miss Continue reading
Argyll and the Isles tourism already making its mark on EXPO
EXPO is Scottish tourism’s BIG event of the year – at Ingliston in Edinburgh for 2012 Continue reading
Heart of Argyll motors east to all parts, ofishshelly
The Heart of Argyll Tourism Alliance has forged a new tripartite partnership Continue reading
Simon Fraser University Pipe Band speaks up in Vancouver piping controversy
The Canadian city of Vancouver’s Engineering Department has caused worldwide controversy Continue reading
Ellis Cameron: West end wanderings
This weekend Mark and I headed off to the West End to have a bit of a walk Continue reading
Chris Thornhill: Tea and the San Demetrio at the restored Grand Central Hotel
‘Roddy MacLennan enjoyed a fine roast beef dinner at this hotel in November 1940.’
This was recently inscribed in my copy of a stunning new book, Glasgow’s Grand Central Hotel, alongside the best wishes of the authors, Jill Scott and Bill Hicks.
Together with many others who had contributed stories to the book, my wife and I were invited to a thank-you afternoon tea and book signing at the hotel. Continue reading