Tag Archives: Glasgow

19
May
Events, Live performance, New music

New live music at the Stag and Dagger

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Dan

If you’re up for discovering some new music, then the Stag and Dagger Festival might be just the thing you’re looking for. Every year in Shoreditch, London and Glasgow, a handful of venues play host to an exciting lineup of … Continue reading →

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16
Nov
Our faves, Sports and pastimes, Uncategorized, Videos

Video Flashback: Glasgow Diamonds American Football Team, 1986

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Alex

American Football has never quite taken off in the UK. Curious, then, that a bunch of well-meaning Glaswegian lads should choose to make a whole pop video devoted to the sport. Their efforts should be applauded not only because the … Continue reading →

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28
Oct
Food, Our faves, Photos

Vintage British Cafés

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Alex

The Great British café (pronounced “caff” if you want to keep things Anglo Saxon) is a fading institution – a monstrous shame given that some of these places are genuine masterpieces of art deco detail and Formica clad brilliance. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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13
Sep
Events, Tunes and playlists

Six of the best: autumn/winter UK music festivals

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Alex

An unusual mix of folk on my train from Portsmouth to London this morning. Sprawled amid the usual business types was a smattering of bleary eyed youths carrying tents, crusty wellies and unsavoury sleeping bags. They were part of the … Continue reading →

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