Glasgow Music City Tours
@glasmusictour.bsky.social
Guided walking tours of Glasgow's music scene. Our tours tell the story of Glasgow's musical legends #GlasgowMusicCityTours glasgowmusiccitytours.com
We're very chuffed to be participating in Aye Write on November 7th, 7.45pm to chat about our book Glasgow's Greatest Hits. If you're feeling brave there's Bandeoke too!
Info & Tix:
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/glas...
Info & Tix:
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/glas...
Glasgow’s Greatest Hits: Alison Stroak, Fiona Shepherd & Jonathan Trew with Bandeoke - Glasgow Life
Glasgow’s Greatest Hits
www.glasgowlife.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
We're very chuffed to be participating in Aye Write on November 7th, 7.45pm to chat about our book Glasgow's Greatest Hits. If you're feeling brave there's Bandeoke too!
Info & Tix:
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/glas...
Info & Tix:
www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/glas...
This Thursday join our guide Fiona Shepherd on a whistlestop lunchtime tour on the Sauchiehall Street Music Trail. From the late, lamented ABC to the Garage we explore a neighbourhood rich in musical myths...stretch your legs for 30 mins at lunchtime.
Tix shorturl.at/0nUen
Tix shorturl.at/0nUen
September 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This Thursday join our guide Fiona Shepherd on a whistlestop lunchtime tour on the Sauchiehall Street Music Trail. From the late, lamented ABC to the Garage we explore a neighbourhood rich in musical myths...stretch your legs for 30 mins at lunchtime.
Tix shorturl.at/0nUen
Tix shorturl.at/0nUen
Please join us on 9 Oct 6-8pm at the Scottish Music Centre. We'll be chatting about our book Glasgow's Greatest Hits. There will be delicious catering via social enterprise MILK & a snifter from Tomatin1897
Tix £5.18(!) here:
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Tix £5.18(!) here:
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September 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Please join us on 9 Oct 6-8pm at the Scottish Music Centre. We'll be chatting about our book Glasgow's Greatest Hits. There will be delicious catering via social enterprise MILK & a snifter from Tomatin1897
Tix £5.18(!) here:
eventbrite.com/e/glasgows-g...
Tix £5.18(!) here:
eventbrite.com/e/glasgows-g...
We're out & about with 3 events for our new book 'Glasgow's Greatest Hits'. Events include a chat with the fab Billy Sloan, a whisky tasting and some singing (not us, hopefully you!) Check out our blog for info: glasgowmusiccitytours.com/blog/glasgow...
‘Glasgow’s Greatest Hits’ Upcoming Events
We’ll be out and about chatting about our new book Glasgow’s Greatest Hits at the following events over the next few months, including a whisky tasting and a “singing” session. The events are all quit...
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September 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We're out & about with 3 events for our new book 'Glasgow's Greatest Hits'. Events include a chat with the fab Billy Sloan, a whisky tasting and some singing (not us, hopefully you!) Check out our blog for info: glasgowmusiccitytours.com/blog/glasgow...
It's our 10th birthday and official publication week (Iggy last night was an unforgettable way to celebrate). Our new book 'Glasgow's Greatest Hits' is out now, read more here:
glasgowmusiccitytours.com/blog/glasgow...
glasgowmusiccitytours.com/blog/glasgow...
‘Glasgow’s Greatest Hits’ out now…
Tomorrow is the official publication date for our new book, ‘Glasgow’s Greatest Hits’. It’s in all good bookshops and we’re honoured that our cover star, the mighty Barrowland, has chosen to stock it ...
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June 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM
It's our 10th birthday and official publication week (Iggy last night was an unforgettable way to celebrate). Our new book 'Glasgow's Greatest Hits' is out now, read more here:
glasgowmusiccitytours.com/blog/glasgow...
glasgowmusiccitytours.com/blog/glasgow...
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Delighted to get my hands on a copy of Glasgow's Greatest Hits, written by the people behind @glasmusictour.bsky.social, who really know their stuff. It will be published on June 5. Lovely foreword by Justin Currie.
May 13, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Delighted to get my hands on a copy of Glasgow's Greatest Hits, written by the people behind @glasmusictour.bsky.social, who really know their stuff. It will be published on June 5. Lovely foreword by Justin Currie.
We've got a new book coming out on Birlinn in June. The Sunday Herald have kindly written about it. You can pre-order the book here:
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513542...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513542...
www.heraldscotland.com
May 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We've got a new book coming out on Birlinn in June. The Sunday Herald have kindly written about it. You can pre-order the book here:
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513542...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513542...
We've got a new book published by Birlinn in June. The Sunday Herald have kindly written all about it. You can pre-order the book here: birlinn.co.uk/product/glas...
Sunday Herald piece: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513542...
Sunday Herald piece: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513542...
May 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We've got a new book published by Birlinn in June. The Sunday Herald have kindly written all about it. You can pre-order the book here: birlinn.co.uk/product/glas...
Sunday Herald piece: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513542...
Sunday Herald piece: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513542...
The Saturday tours kick off this weekend (19th). Our fab guides Fiona & Phil regularly score 5 ⭐️ reviews and look forward to meeting you & hearing your favourite /worst gig stories.
"our guide was superb. So passionate and knowledgeable..."
Book here: glasgowmusiccitytours.com
"our guide was superb. So passionate and knowledgeable..."
Book here: glasgowmusiccitytours.com
April 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The Saturday tours kick off this weekend (19th). Our fab guides Fiona & Phil regularly score 5 ⭐️ reviews and look forward to meeting you & hearing your favourite /worst gig stories.
"our guide was superb. So passionate and knowledgeable..."
Book here: glasgowmusiccitytours.com
"our guide was superb. So passionate and knowledgeable..."
Book here: glasgowmusiccitytours.com
We're chuffed to be running a tour for indie pop happening Glas-Goes Pop on Friday 25th July at 2pm, tales include Splash One, Orange Juice, JAMC, Soup Dragons, Belle and Sebastian & more Info and tix
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March 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
We're chuffed to be running a tour for indie pop happening Glas-Goes Pop on Friday 25th July at 2pm, tales include Splash One, Orange Juice, JAMC, Soup Dragons, Belle and Sebastian & more Info and tix
shorturl.at/K0Fbg
shorturl.at/K0Fbg
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We’ve asked every year since the start, but it wasn't until now that the time has been right. ✨
What’s that old saying? Good things come to those who wait. 😌 We can’t overstate how special this is for us! 🍾
Please note @thepastels.bsky.social request no filming of their performance. 🙏🏽✌🏼
What’s that old saying? Good things come to those who wait. 😌 We can’t overstate how special this is for us! 🍾
Please note @thepastels.bsky.social request no filming of their performance. 🙏🏽✌🏼
March 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
We’ve asked every year since the start, but it wasn't until now that the time has been right. ✨
What’s that old saying? Good things come to those who wait. 😌 We can’t overstate how special this is for us! 🍾
Please note @thepastels.bsky.social request no filming of their performance. 🙏🏽✌🏼
What’s that old saying? Good things come to those who wait. 😌 We can’t overstate how special this is for us! 🍾
Please note @thepastels.bsky.social request no filming of their performance. 🙏🏽✌🏼
We're very chuffed to take part in the indie pop happening that is @glasgoespop.bsky.social We're running a tour on Friday July at 2pm tix and info
shorturl.at/K0Fbg
shorturl.at/K0Fbg
Glas-Goes Pop Walking Tour
Discover Glasgow's indie music scene through the ages with this two hour walking tour from Glasgow Music City Tours.
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March 12, 2025 at 4:27 PM
We're very chuffed to take part in the indie pop happening that is @glasgoespop.bsky.social We're running a tour on Friday July at 2pm tix and info
shorturl.at/K0Fbg
shorturl.at/K0Fbg
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@glasmusictour.bsky.social has set up a special edition Glas-Goes Pop walking tour! 🤩 More info in comments.
#glasgoespop #glasgow #glasgowmusiccitytours #musichistory #walkingtours
#glasgoespop #glasgow #glasgowmusiccitytours #musichistory #walkingtours
March 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
@glasmusictour.bsky.social has set up a special edition Glas-Goes Pop walking tour! 🤩 More info in comments.
#glasgoespop #glasgow #glasgowmusiccitytours #musichistory #walkingtours
#glasgoespop #glasgow #glasgowmusiccitytours #musichistory #walkingtours
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It's just over 3 weeks now until Counterflows Festival kicks off!
For the opening of the festival on the 3rd of April at the beautiful Woodside Halls The Handover, Ailbhe Nic Oireachtaigh & Weston Olencki and Laura Cocks.
Still some tickets left:
counterflows.com/event/the-ha...
For the opening of the festival on the 3rd of April at the beautiful Woodside Halls The Handover, Ailbhe Nic Oireachtaigh & Weston Olencki and Laura Cocks.
Still some tickets left:
counterflows.com/event/the-ha...
March 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It's just over 3 weeks now until Counterflows Festival kicks off!
For the opening of the festival on the 3rd of April at the beautiful Woodside Halls The Handover, Ailbhe Nic Oireachtaigh & Weston Olencki and Laura Cocks.
Still some tickets left:
counterflows.com/event/the-ha...
For the opening of the festival on the 3rd of April at the beautiful Woodside Halls The Handover, Ailbhe Nic Oireachtaigh & Weston Olencki and Laura Cocks.
Still some tickets left:
counterflows.com/event/the-ha...
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The Bluebells
FRETS
The Strathaven Hotel
Saturday 4th October 2025
Ticket details soon.
FRETS
The Strathaven Hotel
Saturday 4th October 2025
Ticket details soon.
March 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Bluebells
FRETS
The Strathaven Hotel
Saturday 4th October 2025
Ticket details soon.
FRETS
The Strathaven Hotel
Saturday 4th October 2025
Ticket details soon.
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Good morning, Glasgow. It's a wonderful Spring day outside today with clear blue skies, and even a little bit of warmth in the sun when it hits your skin. Almost taps aff weather (but not quite!).
#glasgow #goodmorningglasgow #goodmorning #kelvingrovepark #spring #tapsaff #glasgowtoday
#glasgow #goodmorningglasgow #goodmorning #kelvingrovepark #spring #tapsaff #glasgowtoday
March 11, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Good morning, Glasgow. It's a wonderful Spring day outside today with clear blue skies, and even a little bit of warmth in the sun when it hits your skin. Almost taps aff weather (but not quite!).
#glasgow #goodmorningglasgow #goodmorning #kelvingrovepark #spring #tapsaff #glasgowtoday
#glasgow #goodmorningglasgow #goodmorning #kelvingrovepark #spring #tapsaff #glasgowtoday
We've added new dates in April/ May for our popular Shipyard Bards event. 5🌟 review on Trip Advisor
'A great late afternoon meal & presentation of the history of the shipyards in Glasgow...Food great, presentation & singing excellent.' Tix shorturl.at/wCyNe
'A great late afternoon meal & presentation of the history of the shipyards in Glasgow...Food great, presentation & singing excellent.' Tix shorturl.at/wCyNe
Shipyard Bards, Tall Tales and Dinner | Glasgow Music City Tours
Shipyard Bards, Tall Tales and Dinner combines storytelling, live music and great food to explore the Clyde’s shipbuilding heritage and the Clydeside’s current regeneration.
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March 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
We've added new dates in April/ May for our popular Shipyard Bards event. 5🌟 review on Trip Advisor
'A great late afternoon meal & presentation of the history of the shipyards in Glasgow...Food great, presentation & singing excellent.' Tix shorturl.at/wCyNe
'A great late afternoon meal & presentation of the history of the shipyards in Glasgow...Food great, presentation & singing excellent.' Tix shorturl.at/wCyNe
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Creeping Bent will be releasing limited edition bundles of Bent classics from the past 30 years. The Nectarine No.9 start the ball rolling with a CD of some of the peaches from the first 3 albums. It's Just The Way Things Are Joe comes with a bonus EP.
creepingbent.bandcamp.com/album/the-ne...
creepingbent.bandcamp.com/album/the-ne...
February 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Creeping Bent will be releasing limited edition bundles of Bent classics from the past 30 years. The Nectarine No.9 start the ball rolling with a CD of some of the peaches from the first 3 albums. It's Just The Way Things Are Joe comes with a bonus EP.
creepingbent.bandcamp.com/album/the-ne...
creepingbent.bandcamp.com/album/the-ne...
Our last run of Shipyard Bards sold out so we're running more in April/May. Info & tix: shorturl.at/wCyNe A dive into Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage through story and song plus great food @mharsanta Great gift for anyone with shipyard connections.
a large ship is docked in a harbor with smoke coming out of the chimneys
ALT: a large ship is docked in a harbor with smoke coming out of the chimneys
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February 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Our last run of Shipyard Bards sold out so we're running more in April/May. Info & tix: shorturl.at/wCyNe A dive into Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage through story and song plus great food @mharsanta Great gift for anyone with shipyard connections.
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#otd 1846 Frederick Douglass addressed a packed meeting of the Scottish Temperance League at Glasgow's City Hall. A special train from Paisley was engaged for the occasion: bulldozia.com/douglass-in-...
- Glasgow: 18 February 1846
Following their lectures in Dundee and Arbroath the previous week, Frederick Douglass and James N. Buffum returned to Glasgow, probably on Monday 16 February. Buffum and Henry Clarke Wright addressed ...
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February 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
#otd 1846 Frederick Douglass addressed a packed meeting of the Scottish Temperance League at Glasgow's City Hall. A special train from Paisley was engaged for the occasion: bulldozia.com/douglass-in-...
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15/03/2025 | 2pm | £7-£9
Gladstone’s Bag is back at the Panopticon for the #Glasgow #comedy festival , bringing Harold Lloyd’s timeless classic 'The Freshman' to life with a live orchestra!
Don't miss out!
🎹 🎻 🍿
www.ticketsource.co.uk/panopticon/t...
#scotland #silentfilms
Gladstone’s Bag is back at the Panopticon for the #Glasgow #comedy festival , bringing Harold Lloyd’s timeless classic 'The Freshman' to life with a live orchestra!
Don't miss out!
🎹 🎻 🍿
www.ticketsource.co.uk/panopticon/t...
#scotland #silentfilms
February 18, 2025 at 2:19 PM
15/03/2025 | 2pm | £7-£9
Gladstone’s Bag is back at the Panopticon for the #Glasgow #comedy festival , bringing Harold Lloyd’s timeless classic 'The Freshman' to life with a live orchestra!
Don't miss out!
🎹 🎻 🍿
www.ticketsource.co.uk/panopticon/t...
#scotland #silentfilms
Gladstone’s Bag is back at the Panopticon for the #Glasgow #comedy festival , bringing Harold Lloyd’s timeless classic 'The Freshman' to life with a live orchestra!
Don't miss out!
🎹 🎻 🍿
www.ticketsource.co.uk/panopticon/t...
#scotland #silentfilms
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There's a brilliant new collaboration between Màiri Morrison and Alasdair Roberts (plus Pete Johnston & Friends) which retraces their forebears centuries long slow drift from Scotland to Nova Scotia.
SIGNED CD and LP copies of Remembered in Exile: monorailmusic.com/product/reme...
SIGNED CD and LP copies of Remembered in Exile: monorailmusic.com/product/reme...
February 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
There's a brilliant new collaboration between Màiri Morrison and Alasdair Roberts (plus Pete Johnston & Friends) which retraces their forebears centuries long slow drift from Scotland to Nova Scotia.
SIGNED CD and LP copies of Remembered in Exile: monorailmusic.com/product/reme...
SIGNED CD and LP copies of Remembered in Exile: monorailmusic.com/product/reme...
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Simple Minds, Kibble Palace @ Botanic Gardens, Glasgow, 1980.
Photo: Richard Coward
Photo: Richard Coward
February 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Simple Minds, Kibble Palace @ Botanic Gardens, Glasgow, 1980.
Photo: Richard Coward
Photo: Richard Coward
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Movie-themed windows of Battlefield.
February 15, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Movie-themed windows of Battlefield.
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TONIGHT! I'm opening for Frances McKee at The Hug and Pint GLASGOW - see you there 🔮❤️⭐🎸
February 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
TONIGHT! I'm opening for Frances McKee at The Hug and Pint GLASGOW - see you there 🔮❤️⭐🎸