Family & Kids

Throwback 90s party for dachshunds and pugs coming to Glasgow in 'best day ever'

Fancy enjoying some fun with your four-legged friends? Well, the Doggy Disco hailed as the 'best day ever' is offering plenty of fun including a doggy 'pupcorn bar'.

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Glasgow shows added to Gladiators Live Tour due to high demand

Due to the demand, two additional shows at the OVO Hydro have been added with Gladiator fans able to get their hands on tickets on Friday (May 9) as they go on sale.

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The new family experiences around Glasgow we can't wait to launch later this year

From state-of-the-art bowling and gaming to an indoor karting and a dinosaur trail, there is a lot to look forward to for families this summer and beyond.

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Stunning art park 45 mins from Glasgow with 'magical' amethyst cave that captivated internet reopens

Jupiter Artland is one of Scotland's most whimsical locations and, if you've been online of late, you may have come across one of its most magical offerings.

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Glasgow's own festival of street art and graffiti returns this weekend - everything you need to know

This weekend, Yardworks Festival returns to SWG3 in Glasgow for what promises to be its most ambitious edition yet – and we have a handy guide.

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Blair Drummond Safari Park welcomes new 16ft giraffe Noinin in bid to boost breeding

Noinin travelled from Fota Wildlife Park in County Cork, Ireland, in a special transporter, with a three-hour ferry crossing from Dublin to Holyhead, followed by a 337-mile road trip north.

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Glasgow flash mob in city centre as everyone invited to line-dance this weekend

Fans of line dancing should head to Buchanan Street on Saturday afternoon (May 3) if they want to join in a huge flash mob set to take place for International Line Dance Flashmob Day.

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I visited the Rural Life Museum and found a brilliant place packed with tractors and animal fun

If you're looking for something to entertain inquisitive minds who love all things farming, from tractors to livestock, then this delightful wee venue is not far from Glasgow.

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The walking experience that lets you trot alongside some cute pigs worth the day trip from Glasgow

Scotland's only pig walking woodland experience has launched where you can get up close and personal with these sweet creatures and enjoy a wee picnic.

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Ashton Lane's famous street party returns for bumper summer weekend

The hugely popular event is back offering two days of free live music, DJs, street food and summer vibes over the weekend Saturday, May 31 to Sunday, June 1.

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Hong Kong street market returns to Glasgow Barras with event 'you won’t want to miss'

The famous Glasgow market is set to transport shoppers around the world to Hong Kong as they transform their London Road site once again on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1.

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Glasgow Life confirms 2025 Summer Events programme including Mela and Piping Live!

Glasgow Life has unveiled its summer of events line-up, which it says will bring top local, national and international artists, musicians and performers to Glasgow.

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The thrilling experience near Glasgow with Scotland's longest outdoor karting circuit

If you're looking to entertain the kids this summer with the return of the warm weather and the need for fun days out, well an experience in Larkhall could be the answer.

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The village near Glasgow with a breathtaking waterfall walk and soft play

A UNESCO World Heritage site, New Lanark offers not only a journey to the past but also a wonderful family day out with a breathtaking waterfall awaiting you at the end of a walk packed with nature.

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The pub just outside Glasgow with epic food, pygmy goats and playground for the kids

The Beech Tree isn't so much a country pub as a day out in its own right tasty pub grub, drinks, a wildlife garden and animals like pygmy goats and mini Shetland ponies to keep the kids entertained.

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I tried TikTok's freeze dried sweet craze with latest creation from company near Glasgow

Top Scottish confectioner Golden Casket have capitalised on the latest viral online trend and will be giving one of their famous treats a new twist and we gave them a wee try.

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The country park 50 mins from Glasgow (via California) with free animal farm and an epic playground

Muiravonside Country Park is a brilliant day out for the family and will keep the wee ones entertained and you can take them to California (the picturesque village in Falkirk that is) on the way.

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AEW follow WWE with Glasgow show as wrestling fans gear up for Hydro debut

With the WWE having recently brought Raw here, fans can now look forward to rival company AEW making their mark on the city with their Dynamite and Collision shows at OVO Hydro this summer.

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Elaine C Smith named pantomime icon as Glasgow star receives lifetime achievement award

The cherished Rab C. Nesbitt and Two Doors Down star and panto dame was awarded the prestigious honour thanks to her decades of entertaining families across Scotland and beyond.

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Gourock outdoor swimming pool sets tentative opening date for summer

In Scotland, lidos may be a bit of a dying breed but there is one not too far from Glasgow that is well worth checking out - especially on warmer days.

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The magical farm near Glasgow where you can feed the animals grab a go-kart or enjoy the soft play

Barnhill Farm, a working farm in Inchinnan, is also a brilliant place to take the wee ones, as Glasgow Live found out when we popped along for a fun-packed day out.

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The stunning beach with views of Arran and wonderful sunsets perfect for an Easter trip

One of Ayrshire's lesser-known beaches is a quiet gem perfect for escaping the crowds over Easter with dogs and kids in tow.

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The daredevil activities for thrill-seeking kids in and around Glasgow this Easter

If you have kids that love a little more excitement in their Easter holidays activities, then we have you covered, as we take a look at some of the best daredevil activities in and around Glasgow.

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Glasgow SEC to host baby and toddler event for new and expectant parents

The Baby and Toddler Show will call the SEC its home from Friday, April 25, to Sunday, April 27, with loads of deals on baby essentials up for grabs - and you can get tickets for free with the code below.

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Bars & Pubs in Glasgow Two closed Glasgow pubs reopening in £40m UK-wide Heineken project The New Rhindsdale Tavern at Baillieston has reopened, while the old Van Winkle site in the west end is set to be transformed with a further £4.5m reserved for upgrading pubs in Scotland this year.

Hollywood legend Neil Patrick Harris drops into Glasgow restaurant delighting staff

Staff at Maki & Ramen's new spot on Byres Road were delighted when Neil Patrick Harris - famous for How I Met Your Mother and Starship Troopers - popped in for some food and happily posed with staff.

Popular coffee shop known as 'Glasgow's cutest brunch spot' coming to southside

The signage has gone up for La Casa Del Caffe on a former shop on Clarkston Road, with furniture and the interiors already beginning to take shape and sure to excite coffee and brunch fans in the local area.

Sainsbury's self-service tills to be changed in bid to stop stealing

The new measure has been introduced after police recorded 516,971 shoplifting incidents last yea, and has been met with a mixed reaction from shoppers

Top restaurant picks for Glasgow foodies according to top chefs Jimmy Lee and Kaori Simpson

Two of Scotland top foodies and restaurateurs, Jimmy Lee and Kaori Simpson are coming to town this month for the Ideal Home Show Scotland and we asked them where they go in Glasgow for a bite to eat.

Shopping Next's 'flattering' £29 tummy control swimsuit 'hugs you in all the right places'The swimsuit is available in 12 different colours and prints, with prices starting from £29

Hollywood legend Neil Patrick Harris drops into Glasgow restaurant delighting staff

Staff at Maki & Ramen's new spot on Byres Road were delighted when Neil Patrick Harris - famous for How I Met Your Mother and Starship Troopers - popped in for some food and happily posed with staff.

Glasgow Airport to 'shake things up' with new American-style diner

Glasgow Airport

American-style restaurant Sanfords will be opening its doors in Glasgow Airport's departure lounge this summer, brining milkshakes and burgers to holidaymakers.

Glasgow flat which featured in Avril Paton’s famous painting Windows in the West hits the market

The beautiful Dowanhill tenement, which features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two sitting rooms, has gone on the market for offers over £575,000.

Five things not to miss as The Reeling fest returns to Glasgow's Rouken Glen

Festival founder Michael Pellegrotti picked out what fans can look forward to at the festival returns to Rouken Glen Park from Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8.

In the News Lanarkshire dad slams youth football bosses over 'unfair' administrative error punishment John Mcconachie, from Bothwell, has criticised the Scottish Youth Football Association (SYFA) after Cumbernauld youth side Carbrain Navy 2011s were left with minus points

20 vintage baby names from the 1950s making a comeback in 2025

Choosing a name for your little one is no small task - it's one of the most significant decisions a parent will ever make. Whether you're drawn to traditional monikers or fancy something a bit more unique, picking out a name for your child is far from simple.

Celtic fan who mocked Ibrox disaster at Old Firm game sacked from job

In the clip, the man can be seen taunting fans by displaying the numbers 66 on his phone screen. He then goes on to show the numbers with his fingers after putting his mobile phone away

Glasgow flat which featured in Avril Paton’s famous painting Windows in the West hits the market

The beautiful Dowanhill tenement, which features three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two sitting rooms, has gone on the market for offers over £575,000.

BBC DIY SOS calling for Glasgow tradespeople as team help Newton Mearns family after tragic loss

Nick Knowles and the Purple Shirts crew will be helping the Connolly family from Newton Mearns who are "trapped" in an unsuitable home.

Crime Abusive Lanarkshire thug hit former partner on the head with vacuum cleaner Ross Wright, 29, admitted abusive behaviour towards the woman after he barged into her flat late at night, pulled her hair and dragged her, causing her to fall.

Tattoo warning issued by GP as Brits prepare for holidays in July and August

Dr Asimah Hanif has shared a warning to people heading out on holiday this year

Travellers entering UK from some countries to face tough new rules

The new White Paper is designed to make it harder for some people to get into the country

Next's 'flattering' £29 tummy control swimsuit 'hugs you in all the right places'

The swimsuit is available in 12 different colours and prints, with prices starting from £29

Hollywood legend Neil Patrick Harris drops into Glasgow restaurant delighting staff

Staff at Maki & Ramen's new spot on Byres Road were delighted when Neil Patrick Harris - famous for How I Met Your Mother and Starship Troopers - popped in for some food and happily posed with staff.