Blog entries tagged Things to Do

Planning ahead: things to do in Glasgow later this year

Join Gather — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Fall seems a long way away now that we are just starting to enjoy the spring and upcoming summer. However planning things ahead is a good idea, diaries fill up really quickly once the children go back to school. There are so many things to do, booking days in advance allows us to make sure we don't miss anythRead More...

Let's continue to learn this summer.

Join Gather — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Earlier in the spring, we started a series of articles on learning something new in Glasgow. From family relationships to singing, dancing, speaking foreign languages, there was so much to choose from.

And wait until you see what the Strathclyde University has on offer this summer!

You might have spotted their understated flyer witRead More...

Enjoying the sunshine around Loch Lomond

Join Gather — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

With the summer weather finally upon us, it is tempting go out to make the most of our beautiful country. An unexpected sunny day into a memorable fun time with a day around Loch Lomond with friends or family.

Only half an hour away from Glasgow and boasting beautiful naturRead More...

Fresh and Locally Produced Food Coming to a Farmers Market Near You

Join Gather — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

We are lucky in Scotland to have high-quality, fresh food produced right here on our doorsteps. Scottish smoked salmon, Highland beef, Loch Fyne oysters, and freshly caught langoustines are the envy of the world. There is actually so much more to Scotland's beautiful fresh produce and what better plaRead More...

The West End is buzzing: the Glasgow West End Festival is coming soon!

Join Gather — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

With summer well on the way, it is time to get ourselves ready for a very busy month of June. The Glasgow West End Festival is back! The Festival has grown from small events in 1996 to up to 445 events across 38 venues and 137,000 participants in 2008. EnjRead More...

Episode Four: Learn Something New in Glasgow

Join Gather — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100

For non-drivers, spring and summer are a good time to start up driving lessons. The weather is nice. Making the most of the summer holidays to attend an intensive driving course might be just the thing to get over the apprehension of driving. If you start in the summer, you caRead More...

All things Glasgow

Join Gather — Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

When we go abroad, we scour the country and cities to discover everything about them. Museums, restaurants, history, countryside -- we're right there trying to capture it all in. When we are back home, the eagerness to discover can fizzle out. How well do we know our own country?Read More...

The Scotland's Garden Scheme: discover secret gardens

Join Gather — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Discover secret gardens and raise money for charities with the Scotland's Gardens Scheme.

The Scotland’s Gardens Scheme (SGS) facilitates the opening of gardens of horticultural interest throughout Scotland to the public. The gardens – large or small &Read More...

Things to do in Glasgow the week of May 24th

Join Gather — Sat, 22 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

If you are not on your way to some exotic place for the long weekend, there are still lots of things happening in Glasgow this weekend. Here are a few ideas, we would love to hear from you and super, great and smashing things to do in Glasgow.

This is a good weekend to see the photograRead More...

Three dates in Glasgow to have fun and raise funds

Join Gather — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Fundraising for charities can be fun, challenging and enriching. Here are three invitations in Glasgow to raise funds for charities and have fun.

The Big Zip Slide promises a day of laughter, giggles, and excitement. You might even fRead More...

Tickle the scientist in you, join the Glasgow Science Festival

Join Gather — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

From 20 May to 14 June 2010 the University of Glasgow is putting on quite a show for its 4th Glasgow Science Festival. The University has events for everyone, most of which are free. The events are not just for people who like science; they’re for anybody who wRead More...

The quest for something to learn in Glasgow continues...

Join Gather — Sun, 16 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Let's continue on our quest for something new to learn in Glasgow. With the summer holidays upon us in a few weeks, it is time to start planning next year's activities.

The Met College offers a wide range of photography courses to suit every budding photogRead More...

Things to do in Glasgow the week of May 17th

Join Gather — Sat, 15 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

We are all gearing up toward the long weekend at the end of the month, hoping that the weather stays nice so that we can enjoy a weekend of sunshine and barbecue.

Ladies, time to try something different! Try a self defence class that is proven in counRead More...

May 15th - 23rd is the Scottish Biodiversity Week

Join Gather — Thu, 13 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

What better way to celebrate spring and our beautiful country? From May 15th, the annual Scottish biodiversity week invites everyone to get out and about and enjoy Scotland's countryside and wildlife. Countryside rangers, nature reserve wardens and other event leaders will be on hand to help you enjoy the day out aRead More...

Learn Something New in Glasgow: Family Constellations, Presentation Skills and Knitting

Join Gather — Sun, 09 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Learning something new is challenging and exciting. Glasgow is packed with learning opportunities from singing to dancing, knitting, presenting and so much more. Some of these learning opportunities are available now. For others, you might need tRead More...

Things to do in Glasgow - Week of May 10th

Join Gather — Sat, 08 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Stick it, squish it, paint it, sing it, love it – in a word, create it! Stimulate the children's creativity with a morning at The Creation Station. The Creation Station inspires your child's "journey of discovery andRead More...

Things to do in Glasgow - Week of May 3rd

Join Gather — Sat, 01 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100

We hope you all enjoying a lovely weekend. No time to rest, there are still many places to go and things to discover this week.

Peter Pan is at the King's Theater in Glasgow until May 8th. The critics have been raving about the interpretation of this fantasy play. The National TheatrRead More...

Un air de France in Glasgow

Join Gather — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100

There are many opportunities for children with an interest in French, but what about the grown-ups?

For many people, Glasgow AccueilRead More...

Taking time to meditate in Glasgow

Join Gather — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100

In the agitation of everyday life, it is easy to let days go by without focusing on the things that matter the most to us, to let ourselves be overwhelmed by what has to be done without taking time nourish our soul. Meditation is a way of taking time for ourselves, of nourishing our soul and our body. MedRead More...

One week left for the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Art

Join Gather — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Every two years Glasgow hosts the International Festival of Visual Art. For two weeks, the city is packed with events, exhibitions, art installations, talks and tours with artists from around the world. The Festival lasts until May 3rd. This year, the theme is “Past, Present and Future”. Here are a few highliRead More...