There are 29 Glasgow swimming pools and leisure centres to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure! How many swimming pools are there in Glasgow? You can train to swim at a competitive level or you can enjoy a few healthy lengths at your …
Every summer, the Glasgow Fair Fortnight starts around the second half of July. To this day, it’s still a public holiday which falls on the Monday in the middle of the month each year. This year, the local public holiday is on Monday 19 July 2021. It’s one of the oldest holidays in Scotland. What …
architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. These are just 2 of many city tours that cover everything from music to whisky to cycling. Check out our tours page for more. The city centre is also a great place to discover the genius of Glaswegian architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. A must-visit is the world-class attraction Mackintosh at the …
148 acres. Queen’s Park (60 hectares/148 acres) is a beautiful Paxton creation which offers something for everyone, from manicured lawns and bedding areas for the gardening enthusiast to peaceful naturalised walks rich in wildlife. The park is extremely well used and is busy all year round. How big is Queen’s Park? 75 acreQueen’s Park, established …
Public Holidays in 2022 are as follows:- New Year Monday Tuesday 3 January 2022 4 January 2022 May Day Monday 2 May 2022 Spring Thursday 2 June 2022 *Queen’s Platinum Jubilee holiday Friday 3 June 2022 Glasgow Fair Saturday 16 July 2022 What date is Glasgow Fair Friday? It’s one of the oldest holidays in …
Clock Changes in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Sunday, March 27, 2022, 2:00:00 am local daylight time instead. Does Scotland participate in Daylight Savings Time? Like most countries in Europe, Daylight Saving Time (DST) is observed, with the clock shifting forward one hour at the end of March and one hour backward at the end of …
Cleansing workers in Glasgow are still striking today, and a second phase of industrial action is planned for September, as rubbish starts piling up. The GMB, Unison and Unite unions were in talks with local authority body Cosla on Sunday, but it is understood an offer has now been made to halt the actions. Is …
The Wanted are back and will be hitting the road on a huge arena tour in March 2022! Plus special guests HRVY, Harper Starling & Rozell. Following a seven year hiatus, the band have also announce new album ‘Most Wanted – The Greatest Hits’, due out on 12 November 2021. Who is supporting the script …
There are 5 Glasgow and Strathclyde theme parks and funfairs to pick from. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure! Where is the Carnival in Glasgow? Glasgow’s September weekend Carnival – everything you need to know. Fun Time Carnivals are bringing their funfair to St Enoch …
Bat Habitats Bats always live in sheltered areas known as roosts. Trees are a good natural habitat for bats all over the Glasgow area. Are there bats in Glasgow? The common Pipistrelle, the soprano (55kHz) pipistrelle (P. pygmaeus) and Daubenton’s bat (Myotis daubentonii) have all been recorded – and the latter seen by torchlight – …
