City Award Moo-ves with the Times as Elaine C. Smith Receives Freedom of the City of Glasgow
Celebrated actress and comedy star Elaine C. Smith will be granted the Freedom of the City of Glasgow as part of the city's 850th birthday celebrations, during a civic reception on 7 March 2025.
Where did you GlasGOw?
Glasgow 850 is calling on Glaswegians who have gone international to be part of this year's celebrations.
Lineup Revealed including Nathan Evans and The Saint Phnx Band, Nina Nesbitt and Much More
Glasgow City Council has today announced the first batch of artists who will perform at Clyde Chorus, a three-day long music event celebrating Glasgow's 850th anniversary.
Second Phase of Glasgow 850 Festival Fund Launches with New Community Grants Available
A second phase of the Glasgow 850 Festival Fund is now open for applications, offering another opportunity for existing festivals and events to support the city's birthday year.
Glasgow's Top Visitor Attractions Launch Special Offers
Glasgow's Top Visitor Attractions Reward Local Residents with Special Offers to say Than You and Celebrate Glasgow 850.
Glasgow 850 Kicks Off a Year of Festivities with Programme Launch
Glasgow City Council has officially launched its Glasgow 850 programme for 2025, a spectacular year-long celebration marking 850 years since the city gained Burgh status, in 1175, a pivotal moment that shaped the vibrant and unique city we know today.
Celtic Connections banishes winter blues as it begins in Glasgow
"World's biggest traditional music session" gets going.
King sends a Birthday Message to Glaswegians
The King and Queen have sent a message to the people of Glasgow praising the city for its fascinating history, rich culture and centuries of resilience as it celebrates its 850th birthday.
Glasgow 850: A Year-Long Celebration Begins with Interfaith Service in Glasgow Cathedral
Last night, Glasgow Cathedral hosted an inspiring interfaith service to kick off Glasgow 850, a year-long celebration marking the 850th anniversary of the city's Burgh status.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival Announces Full Line Up For Biggest Ever Event
Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) has unveiled the line up for the 2025 festival, which will be its biggest ever event, with over 550 shows taking place in venues across the city.
Glasgow International Comedy Festival Announce Comedy Commission with the Alasdair Gray Archive
Alan Bissett, Ashley Storrie and Christopher MacArthur-Boyd to create responses to the Alasdair Gray Archive as part of Glasgow 850.
Citizens Asked to Step Forward to Volunteer for Glasgow 850
Volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are being sought to support the celebrations around Glasgow 850's yearlong programme of activities, next year.
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