31st October 2023
With Glasgow one of the host locations for the 2028 European Championship, just how impactful could the tournament be for the city, its people and the game? The beautiful game undoubtedly has the unique ability to unite people, cultures, and nations. It transcends borders and languages, and there are few events that epitomise this unity ...
26th October 2023
Scottish musical talent at its very finest Organised by Glasgow’s premium platform for up-and-coming artists, Tenement TV, the aptly named Tenement Trail festival is not to be missed. It’s an intense affair – lasting from 2pm until 12.45am, and spanning six venues in and around the Gallowgate, including the Barrowland Ballroom, St. Luke’s and BaaD. ...
11th October 2023
In light of research which found that playing a musical instrument can improve cognitive abilities in later life, writer Nina Atikinson explores the ways this could be implemented universally in Scottish schools. The squeaky sound of a novice recorder player practising is a familiar memory for many parents across the UK. My own mother wasn’t ...
10th October 2023
An insight into the Cocteau Twins, a band who transcended their small – town, Scottish roots to create a sonic world unparalleled in music history. Formed in 1979, the Cocteau Twins have cemented themselves into music history as pioneers of dream pop and shoegaze, and enjoyed a successful, albeit turbulent, career until they disbanded in ...
9th October 2023
With their next fixture looming against Spain, Steve Clarke’s men have shown some top performances in qualifying for the 2024 European Championships that have restored faith and excitement among many Scots. I, like many of my fellow Scots I’m sure, despaired when I first saw Scotland’s qualifying group for Euro 2024. Okay, there will always ...
29th September 2023
Success for GUWC resulted in smashed PBs and prize money. Anvil Gym in Paisley hosted the 2023 Scottish Powerlifting Junior Championships on 16 and 17 September. The competition featured some of Scotland’s best up-and- coming powerlifters, with University of Glasgow students right in the mix. This year’s championship was another opportunity for Scotland’s young athletes ...
9th September 2023
Scotland will soon be home to five spaceports: here’s why it’s time for Scotland’s otherworldly ‘historic moment’. Picture a rocket launch. Most likely your mind takes you somewhere in North America, but it’s time to start thinking closer to home – how about Scotland? The UK’s spaceport programme has proposed that five out of seven ...
8th September 2023
Writer Lyle Hamilton takes us through five of their favourite Scottish films. Although not a titan in the film-making world, Scotland has, especially in recent decades, produced some outstanding films. The multi-faceted nature of Scottish identity has led to the films that are set here varying widely in their portrayal of the nation. It is ...
8th September 2023
In her first newspaper interview since being arrested, Nicola Sturgeon opens up about her career and passions. On 11 June Nicola Sturgeon, former First Minister of Scotland, was arrested following her resignation from office, which she announced earlier this year. An investigation into both her and her husband’s involvement with the SNP party finance scandal ...
8th September 2023
Data seen by The Glasgow Guardian has revealed the true extent of the marking assessment boycott. At least 606 students graduated from the University of Glasgow without a degree classification last term, The Glasgow Guardian can reveal following a freedom of information request. The subject area with the highest number of students unable to graduate ...
