Glasgow Green Archive

  • Thousands of runners will once again take to the streets of Glasgow in September for Scotland's largest mass participation sporting event: the annual 10k and half-marathon road races.

    The Great Scottish Run 2012

    When: September 2012 | Where: Begins at George Square
    Thousands of runners will once again take to the streets of Glasgow in September for Scotland's largest mass participation sporting event: the annual 10k and half-marathon road races.

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  • Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2012 needs women everywhere and their friends, family and colleagues to take part and raise money to help Cancer Research UK to continue their life-saving work.

    Glasgow Race For Life

    When: June 2012 | Where: Begins at Glasgow Green
    Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2012 needs women everywhere and their friends, family and colleagues to take part and raise money to help Cancer Research UK to continue their life-saving work.

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  • An exhilarating weekend of amazing entertainment and exciting activities.

    The Glasgow Show

    When: 30th & 31st July 2011 | Where: Glasgow Green
    An exhilarating weekend of amazing entertainment and exciting activities.

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  • On Saturday the 13th of August, pipe bands from around the world will descend onto Glasgow Green with one goal - to be World Pipe Band Champions 2011.

    The World Pipe Band Championships 2011

    When: 13th August 2011 | Where: Glasgow Green
    On Saturday the 13th of August, pipe bands from around the world will descend onto Glasgow Green with one goal - to be World Pipe Band Champions 2011.

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  • We have 2 great summer schools lined up that we know you’ll love...

    Summer Laughs & Summer Moves

    When: Throughout school summer holidays | Where: Dance HQ, Templeton St, Glasgow
    We have 2 great summer schools lined up that we know you’ll love...

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  • Piping Live! is a week long piping event that makes Glasgow the centre of the world stage for piping brilliance. It's exciting and challenging, traditional and contemporary and very much alive.

    Piping Live! 2011

    When: 8th - 14th August 2011 | Where: Various venues throughout Glasgow
    Piping Live! is a week long piping event that makes Glasgow the centre of the world stage for piping brilliance. It's exciting and challenging, traditional and contemporary and very much alive.

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  • Celebrate bonfire night in Glasgow Green, with Glasgow's infamous and spectacular musical fireworks display.

    Glasgow Fireworks

    When: November 2011 | Where: Glasgow Green
    Celebrate bonfire night in Glasgow Green, with Glasgow's infamous and spectacular musical fireworks display.

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  • Scotland's biggest bike ride, Pedal for Scotland, will take place on Sunday the 11th of September.

    Pedal for Scotland

    When: 11th September 2011 | Where: Begins at Glasgow Green
    Scotland's biggest bike ride, Pedal for Scotland, will take place on Sunday the 11th of September.

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  • 28th - 30th August 2009: Following two sell-out years, Retrofest has further stretched its spandex offerings as it returns for 2009 with a line-up that spans over three decades in music.

    Retrofest 2009

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    28th - 30th August 2009: Following two sell-out years, Retrofest has further stretched its spandex offerings as it returns for 2009 with a line-up that spans over three decades in music.

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  • 9th June 2009: Taking place in Glasgow Green, Barnado's Big Toddle is the UK's biggest event for children under 5!

    Barnardo’s Big Toddle

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    9th June 2009: Taking place in Glasgow Green, Barnado's Big Toddle is the UK's biggest event for children under 5!

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  • 6th November 2008 (switched from the 5th November 2008) This event has now passed…. Click here for information on the 2009 fireworks display in Glasgow Green? Every year Glasgow celebrates Bonfire Night with a spectacular display, unparalleled in Scotland, and the UK. With over 50,000 explosions set...

    Glasgow Fireworks 2008

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    6th November 2008 (switched from the 5th November 2008) This event has now passed…. Click here for information on the 2009 fireworks display in Glasgow Green? Every year Glasgow celebrates Bonfire Night with a spectacular display, unparalleled in Scotland, and the UK. With over 50,000 explosions set...

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  • 13th September 2008 On Saturday the 13th of September, the 2008 Tour of Britain, Britain’s leading professional cycle race, will leave from Glasgow, before the final stage of the tour in Liverpool on Sunday the 14th. Cyclists will leave from Glasgow Green at 10.15am, and will cycle...

    The Tour of Britain, 2008

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    13th September 2008 On Saturday the 13th of September, the 2008 Tour of Britain, Britain’s leading professional cycle race, will leave from Glasgow, before the final stage of the tour in Liverpool on Sunday the 14th. Cyclists will leave from Glasgow Green at 10.15am, and will cycle...

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  • 13th September 2008 Get your picnic packed and get ready to celebrate the Last Night of the Proms in true Scottish style (with some waterproofs just in case of course…) Join the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (BBCSSO) on the 13th of September, conducted by Robert...

    BBC Proms in the Park at Glasgow Green

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    13th September 2008 Get your picnic packed and get ready to celebrate the Last Night of the Proms in true Scottish style (with some waterproofs just in case of course…) Join the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra (BBCSSO) on the 13th of September, conducted by Robert...

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  • On Saturday the 16th of August this year, pipers and drummers from all over the world will descend on Glasgow Green to compete for the coveted title of World Pipe Band champions 2008. The event has taken place in Glasgow almost every year since 1930, when the Scottish...

    The 2008 World Pipe Band Championships

    Read more for full event details
    On Saturday the 16th of August this year, pipers and drummers from all over the world will descend on Glasgow Green to compete for the coveted title of World Pipe Band champions 2008. The event has taken place in Glasgow almost every year since 1930, when the Scottish...

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