Monday 27 October 2008

CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH GLASGOW


CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH GLASGOW
Stay at the argyll hotel glasgow and do the Charles Rennie Machintosh tour.


A Glimpse of Mackintosh2008 Weekend Mid-Week Breaks Available
Enjoy the freedom of your Mackintosh Trail Ticket and explore, at your leisure, a selection of the most important sites at which to view the work of Mackintosh and his contemporaries, who together are known as the creators of the Glasgow Style. Enjoy an all inclusive short break at the 3 star Argyll Hotel in Glasgow.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Buildings which are highly recommended:· Glasgow School of Art· The Mackintosh House· Queen's Cross Church· House for an Art Lover· The Willow Tea Rooms· The Hill House in Helensburgh
A Glimpse of Mackintosh Short Break in Glasgow includes:· 2 nights Bed and Full Scottish Buffet Breakfast· Dinner on Friday in Sutherlands · Saturday Lunch or Afternoon Tea at the Willow Tearooms · Mackintosh Trail Ticket
£120.00 per person sharing Twin/Double Room En-Suite (£30.00 Single Supplement)
Mackintosh Trail Ticket
The Mackintosh Trail Ticket has been developed to make it even easier for visitors to Glasgow to enjoy all the Mackintosh attractions whilst travelling in a sustainable way.
The one-day Mackintosh Trail Ticket allows visitors unlimited travel on SPT Subway, First bus services and includes entry to all participating Mackintosh attractions.
The Mackintosh Trail Ticket is a passport to attractions such as The Mackintosh House, The Lighthouse, Glasgow School of Art, House for an Art Lover, The Hill House Helensburgh, The Mackintosh Church and Scotland Street School.



Charles Rennie Mackintosh, architect, designer and artist is celebrated around the world as one of the most creative figures of the early 20th century.
Mackintosh's contribution to modern architecture and design is unquestioned. This site allows you to explore his creative genius and takes you on a tour of Glasgow, where most of his surviving work can be found

Wednesday 22 October 2008

Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet and Leon Hunt near Argyll Hotel Glasgow


Abigail Washburn & the Sparrow Quartet and Leon Hunt near Argyll Hotel Glasgow. Contact hotel for details on 0141 337 3313.

Wednesday 21st January 2009, 7.30pm
ABC


Bluegrass and traditional Chinese music might not seem the most natural of bedfellows, but they and many other styles find perfect harmony in the sublimely gifted hands of Abigail Washburn and the Sparrow Quartet. Singer and banjo player Washburn – last seen at Celtic Connections with all-girl string band Uncle Earl will be joined by banjo legend Béla Fleck, fiddle adventurer Casey Driessen and roots/classical cellist Ben Sollee. The Sparrow Quartet not only transcend musical boundaries between Appalachia and China, but draw on influences as diverse as jazz, classical and 60s pop.
Schooled by Béla Fleck, the outstanding British banjo player Leon Hunt, of Daily Planet and Southern Exposure fame, creates a brilliantly fluent fusion of bluegrass, jazz and Celtic influences with special guests.

Nanci Griffith and Support Performing Near Argyll Hotel Glasgow


Nanci Griffith and Support performing near Argyll hotel glasgow.


Dr John with Allen Toussaint Performing Near Argyll Hotel Glasgow


Dr John with Allen Toussaint performing near Argyll Hotel Glasgow.

Contact hotel on 01413373313.


Bringing together two undisputed giants of New Orleans music, this mouth-watering double bill encapsulates over half a century of the Big Easy’s rich cultural history.
Appearing tonight with his longtime band The Lower 911, Dr John recently released what’s been widely greeted as his finest album in 20 years, City That Care Forgot, a brilliantly seething stew of swamp blues, voodoo funk and searing soul, eloquently fuelled by outrage at New Orleans’ continuing post-Katrina plight.
Although better known as a hugely influential hitmaker for other artists – including Lee Dorsey, Otis Redding, Bonnie Raitt and our own Frankie Miller, among umpteen others – Allen Toussaint makes a rare live appearance here singing his own material, accompanied by the peerless piano-playing learned from his legendary mentor, Professor Longhair. With a relationship dating back at least to Dr John’s smash-hit 1973 album In the Right Place, which Toussaint produced, both artists will perform individually as well as teaming up for a few numbers.

Deaf Shepherd and Support Preforming Near Argyll Hotel Glasgow


Deaf Shepherd and Support Performing near Argyll hotel Glasgow

Thursday 22nd January 2009, 7.30pm
ABC

Richard Thompson Celtic Connections Performing Glasgow Near Argyll hotel


Richard Thompson Preforming Near Argyll Hotel Glasgow.

Wednesday 21st January 2009, 7.30pm
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall : Auditorium


When asked by a well-known publication, back in 1999, to nominate his favourite songs of the last millennium, Richard Thompson took this request rather literally. While his list never made it into print, it did inspire this unique, unanimously acclaimed musical history-lesson, originally performed at LA’s Getty Museum in 2000, and subsequently released on CD and DVD.
Thompson’s brilliantly idiosyncratic survey of songcraft leads audiences on a journey from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, taking in medieval ballads, Jacobean opera and Victorian music-hall before sampling modern songwriters as diverse as the Beatles, Squeeze, Prince and Abba.
Spanning the centuries with Thompson’s trademark bone-dry wit and astounding guitar mastery, the show features accompaniment from Judith Owen (vocals, piano) and Debra Dobkin (percussion, vocals).
Only Thompson, surely, could successfully tackle such a daunting, dizzying diversity of songs, simultaneously capturing their individual essence and minting them afresh, all the while making them unmistakably his own. (Sunday Herald)
Please note that there will be no support act for this performance.

Tuesday 21 October 2008

Jamaican Burns Night with Sly & Robbie and Edward II Near Argyll Hotel


Jamaican Burns Night with Sly & Robbie and Edward II

Stay At argyll hotel for this concert.

Sunday 25th January 2009, 8.00pm
Old Fruitmarket

Robert Burns never went to Jamaica – but he would have done, if the 1786 Kilmarnock Edition of his poems, published to pay for his one-way passage, hadn’t become a bestseller. In tribute to this turning-point in his career, and the many themes his work shares with Jamaican music, we celebrate this 250th Burns Night with a unique mini-carnival of Scottish and reggae sounds.
Arriving direct from Kingston are Sly & Robbie, the legendary rhythm/production team who’ve presided over Jamaican music since 1975, and their Taxi Gang band. Alongside lovers-rock artist Bitty McLean, whose new album Movin’ On they’ve just produced, the Riddim Twins’ guests include Edwyn Collins and Karine Polwart, performing specially-created versions of classic Burns songs. The night’s musical curator, Sushil K Dade, will host more Celtic/Caribbean crossover with his all-star Future Pilot Dub Orchestra, while newly-reformed folk/reggae pioneers Edward II and the Calypso Steel Band complete the bill, with Jamaican food also included in the ticket price.

Celticconnections 2009 Youssou N'Dour Glasgow Near Argyll Hotel



Stay at the Argyll hotel if u coming for the concert.

scotland's premier winter music festival

event details
Youssou N'Dour and Old Blind Dogs
Friday 23rd January 2009, 7.30pm
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall : Auditorium


The unrivalled superstar of African music, Youssou N’Dour is a uniquely pivotal figure in reconnecting his native musical languages with those of the West. His extraordinary 2007 album Rokku Mi Rokka – “You give me something, I give you something,” – profoundly encapsulates the fertile relationship of equals he has forged among the diverse musical cultures of his Senegal homeland, from griot storytelling to Sufi mysticism, and diasporan styles such as blues, funk, Latin, soul, reggae and jazz. This exclusive Celtic Connections performance features N’Dour at the helm of his veteran Super Etoile outfit: “the best band in the world” according to top US critic Robert Christgau.
The Old Blind Dogs have long been established as one Scotland’s top contemporary folk acts, whose current line-up features Aaron Jones, Jonny Hardie, Ali Hutton and Fraser Stone. They have recently been involved in fundraising for the Dialaw Music Centre in Senegal, which provides musical and cultural education for local young people and visiting students.

Glasgow top For Shoping Stay at Argyll Hotel


Stay at Argyll Hotel while shoping break to glasgow.
GLASGOW has been named the best place to shop outside London's West End for the fourth time in a row - and experts predict the city will still be top of the shops in 10 years.
The city centre came second again in the 2008 Retail Ranking and is officially the best place to splash some cash in Scotland.
The figures are reached by considering the number of shoppers, the size of the city's retail space, the number of major chains, comparison stores and quality independent retailers.
The data, released by economic forecasting consultant Experian Business Strategies, predicts a total of £2.3billion will have been spent in the city by the end of the year - a rise of £4million on last year's figures.
The planned expansion of Buchanan Galleries and the revamp of the St Enoch Centre means that Glasgow should retain its title until at least 2018.
Despite the credit crunch, takings are also predicted to rise by 2%, unlike in London's West End, where income is expected to drop by 9%.
It proves the city centre is still able to attract hordes of shoppers - despite competition from out-of-town centres such as Silverburn.
The centre, which marks its first anniversary this week, was mentioned in the report for leaping the most places in the rankings.
It has risen from the 1047th best place to shop in the UK in 2007, when it was undergoing its transformation from the old Pollok Centre, to 311th.
Richard Low, director of Combined Property Services, the developers of Silverburn, said: "We are delighted to have jumped 736 places."
The only other Scottish destination in the top 10, Edinburgh, ranks at number eight. However, the capital is predicted to have dropped to 10th position in 10 years.
Councillor Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "It's great to see Glasgow is still recognised as a vibrant place for citizens and tourists alike."

Come Stay at the Argyll contact hotel for special shoping break deals.

Kelvingrove Museum Art Gallery 2 mins walk From Argyll Hotel











Kelvingrove Museum Art Gallery is only 2mins away from the Argyll Hotel.

Glasgow's Art Gallery and Museum, an imposing red sandstoned building, first opened in 1901.
In 2003 Glasgow City Council embarked on a three year, £27.9 million restoration project to return Kelvingrove's magnificent Victorian interior to its original splendour. The museum re-opened to an enthusiastic public in July 2006.



The increased exhibition space now accommodates over 8,000 objects including several new exhibits such as the fully restored Spitfire LA198 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron.
Kelvingrove also houses a superb collection of paintings by (among others) Botticelli, Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh & Picasso.
Please note that after an absence of several years (during which it was displayed at the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art) Salvador Dali's world renowned painting Christ of St John of the Cross makes a welcome return to the first floor of the West Gallery.


The lower halls exhibit European Armour, Natural History, Prehistoric Animals, Egyptian Relics and various Discovery Centres where visitors of all ages can find out more about the museum's collections.
Children are well catered for throughout the museum and there is a new area devoted to the under 5s where young children can experience lots of hands-on-fun. The "Mini Museum" is located on the ground floor near the west hall








Admission Free
Disabled Access & Toilets
Cafe & Gift Shop
Conducted Tours
Mon - Thurs 10am - 5:00pm
Fri 11am-5:00pm
Sat 10am-5:00pm
Sun 11am - 5:00pm
NB. All museums are closed on 25th, 26th December (early closing on 24th Dec) and 1st, 2nd January (early closing 31st Dec)
Art Gallery and MuseumKelvingroveArgyle StreetGlasgow G3 8AG(near KelvinhallUnderground Station)
Tel: [44] (0) 141 276 9599
Fax: [44] (0) 141 276 9540
Educational Programmes:Tel: [44] (0) 141 276 9505

Monday 20 October 2008

Kelvingrove Museum Near Argyll Hotel is Honoured with Oscar Award


Kelivingrove Museum is only 2 mins walk away from the Argyll Hotel.


GLASGOW'S favourite museum has picked up an honour at a global awards ceremony.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum was nominated among building projects from Britain, Europe and Australia at the final of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors awards.
The A-listed building beat off 74 competitors in the building conservation category to win a commended award.
RICS Scotland director Graeme Hartley said: "The judges were impressed by the scale and care taken to successfully deliver a very demanding project.
"As a category A-listed building, the team had to be careful to safeguard and enhance the building whilst bringing it into the 21st century.
"The number of visitors endorses the success of the project."
Regarded as the Oscars' of the built and natural world, the awards recognise commitment to building conservation.
Liz Cameron, chairwoman of Culture and Sport Glasgow, said she was thrilled the project had been recognised at the ceremony at London's Millennium Mayfair Hotel.
Publication date 20/10/08

Sunday 19 October 2008

New Homecoming Scotland Flyer Argyll Hotel




New Homecoming scotland flyer. Book With Argyll hotel glasgow special deals avaible contact hotel on 01413373313.




Saturday 18 October 2008

GLASGOW HOTEL ASSOCIATION QUIZ!


On the 2nd of October some of Glasgow's best hotels met up for a battle of wits at the ALEA Casino;

The 'Argyll Argonauts' arrived hoping to make an impression, and make an impression they did!
After a viscious three rounds of taxing trivia the staff took first place!

Leaving the Radisson, Crown Plaza, Menzies, Marriot, EuroHostels, Novatel behind.

Feel free to test our knowledge next time you come to stay!

The team is seen here, proudly sporting the "Pride of Scotland" tartan!

Wednesday 15 October 2008

Glasgow on Ice Near Argyll Hotel


Glasgow on Ice


Don’t miss this magical outdoor skating experience in the heart of the city! Glasgow on Ice is a once a year opportunity to skate beneath the stars - so embrace the festive frost, grab the family and be warmed by the glow of the Christmas lights surrounding George Square. Don’t forget to drop in to Santa’s Grotto before heading home!

From 22/11/2008 to 11/01/2009



Glasgow's Christmas Lights Near Argyll Hotel



Glasgow's Christmas Lights

George Square near Argyll Hotel Glasgow
What better way to get into the festive spirit than to attend Glasgow’s famous Christmas Lights switch-on! Enjoy the Christmas carol sing along, then prepare for the excitement of the mass count down with spectacular fireworks! Tickets are always in high demand for this much loved family tradition, so book early to avoid disappointment.

From 16/11/2008 to 16/11/2008

Glasgow Winterfest Near Argyll Hotel



Winterfest

Various Venues

Near Argyll Hotel
Winterfest Glasgow is like no other festival, with exciting seasonal entertainment for the whole family in the lead up to Christmas and beyond. Despite the frosty weather, the warmth of Glasgow’s hospitality attracts visitors from all over the world to dance, sing, skate and sample the very best Scottish festivities. This year’s programme promises to be even bigger and better so round up the family, get wrapped up and be merry!

From 16/11/2008 to 31/12/2008

BBC Good Food Show SECC Near Argyll Hotel



BBC Good Food Show SECC Near Argyll Hotel


Thousands of people joined us to enjoy the live demonstrations, celebrity chefs and drinks experts, exhibitors and even belly dancers, to make our first visit to Scotland a huge success! Don't miss The BBC Good Food Show Scotland 2008 which once again will be held at The SECC. For futher updates contact Argyll Hotel .
Gordon Ramsay, James Martin, Nick Nairn and Tom Kitchin are just a handful of the line up of top chefs who will be cooking live in the Winter Kitchen Theatre sponsored by Sainsbury's

Whisky Live! Secc Glasgow Near Argyll Hotel



Whisky Live!

SECC Near Argyll Hotel

Whisky Live is the whisky tasting and sampling event of the year, taking place from London to Tokyo, Paris to Glasgow. Appealing to both the enthusiast and the novice alike, and with expert advice on hand and the opportunity to learn about the whisky basics, Whisky Live is intended to provide the ultimate whisky experience.
Further Details Contact Argyll Hotel.

Sunday 12 October 2008

GUEST TESTIMONIALS - OCTOBER

Comments left by October Guests

Thursday 9 October 2008

Mother Of All The Peoples Musical in glasgow


Mother Of All The Peoples in Glasgow near Argyll Hotel.

A musical play, with humour and pathos, that tells the story of this remarkable woman, Mary Slessor.

Adnan Sami In Concert Near Argyll hotel


Adnan Sami In Concert at Glasgow near Argyll Hotel.

WORLD famous singer and musician Adnan Sami is returning to the UK after three long years.
He will be performing in London with his full live orchestra at the Wembley Arena on 18 and 19 October, at the Nottingham Arena on the 11 October and at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow on 14 October.
Bollywood icon Adnan, who shot to fame with his debut album, Kabhi to Nazar Milao, says his hands are full with a number of projects.
"I am doing a track with Pandit Jasraj. He will be singing one of my romantic fusions of Vikram Bhatt's film 1920. Shubha Mudgal and Parveen Sultana will also feature in the album and I'm also working with Jermaine Jackson on a music album. It will blend different music styles from pop, rap and techno to Indian and Arabian styles of music."
In the last couple of years he has lost about 130 kg of weight and no doubt there were lots of speculation about his inspiration. However, he says it's his parents who motivated him. "My dad once told me – No father would like to attend his son's funeral and so please don't do this to me. These words were enough to jolt me," he says when asked for his motivation to lose weight.
Adnan is one of the most talented musicians to come out of the UK, with the huge success of his musical videos, performed together with such iconic stars including Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerjee to name a few, Adnan has reached extreme heights of accomplishment.
As an accomplished concert pianist and composer, his career has ranged from classical to jazz and to modern pop-rock - western and Indian.
He graduated from the University of London and developed his musical style and technique on the piano and thus evolving a new sound which he pioneered and ultimately introduced to the world, becoming the first person to play Indian Classical music on the electric piano.
The famous American magazine, Keyboard declared him the 'Keyboard Discovery of the 90s' after reviewing a piano solo performance Adnan had given on Channel 4 in the UK.
Adnan is also popularly referred to as the fastest keyboard player in the world, this observation was first made by Swedish Radio and Television Broadcasting.
Adnan was featured in a documentary commissioned by the Foreign and Common Wealth Office of Great Britain as being amongst the ten most famous names from the sub-continent of India and Pakistan, who have influenced the Asian culture in the UK over the last 50 years.
He has also won many international awards including MTV's 'Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award' in 2001, the 'Nigar Award', 'Bolan Academy Award' and the 'Graduate Award.'
As a recording artist, stage and television performer, Adnan Sami Khan, at the age of 34 has worked in various parts of the world including USA, London, Sweden, Spain, Pakistan and India. His vocal albums have consistently been big sellers, each album, crossing the million mark in sales. His energy on stage as well as the music videos is a delight for audiences and viewers of all ages.
For his UK tour Adnan Sami will be accompanied by co-artists such as Monali Thakur a singer who rose to popularity around the world after placing ninth in Indian Idol 2, the Indian version of Pop Idol.
Javed Ali' is an Indian playback singer. He has been singing in Hindi movies from 2000 but shot to fame in 2007 when he sang the song Ek Din Teri Raahon Mein from the movie Naqaab and thereafter another hit like Jashn-E-Bahaara from the movie Jodhaa Akbar, whose music is directed by A R Rahman.
Hot item girl Rachna Maurya who popped many eyes with her raunchy acts in songs like ‘Deedar De’ (Dus) and music videos of Himesh Reshammiya and Rahul Sharma. The item girl gave us more than we bargained for once again. This time it was at Sukhbir’s ‘Tere Naal Nachna’ music launch. Rachana Maurya is an Indian girl who is known for her sexy dance moves in music videos.
The show will also host eight other professional Bollywood dancers who will be dazzling the audience with their fantastic dances. Furthermore, the King of comedy V.I.P , who participates in comedy circus will be humouring the audience with his comedy through out the show.
The organisers of the concert Vijay Bhola, Ashok Gadher and Jujar Singh of Safenote Ltd said: "Due to huge public demand we have announced two back to back shows at the same time."

British Natural Bodybuilding Federation British Championships 2008 Near Argyll Hotel

British Natural Bodybuilding Federation British Championships 2008 Near Argyll Hotel

Male and female bodybuilders and figure girls battling it out to see who will be British Champion.

Abba The Show Glasgow Near Argyll Hotel


Lot of Abba Fans at the Argyll.
Absolutely the best ABBA since ABBA” - Official ABBA Fan Club
You’ve seen the rest, now see the best!! There is no doubt that this is the most authentic ABBA show to date, featuring original band members It’s like ABBA never left…
ABBA still sells around 2 million records a year – this show packs all their greatest hits into a 2-hour musical extravaganza. ABBA – The Show follows the ABBA story from their Eurovision beginnings all the way to major chart success. It is performed by Sweden’s Waterloo, a world renowned group who bring Abba to life, together with The National Symphony Orchestra of London conducted by Matthew Freeman.
ABBA – The Show has had phenomenal success around the globe reaching audiences in India, Spain and the USA, climaxing with a sold-out performance at the famous Hollywood Bowl. The world premiere of the new production in September 2007 held at London’s Royal Albert Hall received rave reviews.
The show kicks off at the tail end of the 60s when Bjorn, Benny, Agnetha and Frida meet to play together for the very first time. Throughout the course of the production, the audience is led on a magical journey through the rise and rise of ABBA. Featuring classic songs such as Waterloo, SOS, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Money Money Money, Knowing Me Knowing You and many more, this promises to be the must-see event of the year!

Micheel Bolton Performing in glasgow near argyll hotel


Michael Bolton performing at the Clyde Auditorium not far from the Argyll Hotel 16 Oct.

- 2008 UK Tour
Multiple Grammy award winner and prolific US singer/songwriter, Michael Bolton, announces a 2008 UK tour in support of his forthcoming studio album.
In a career spanning nearly forty years, Michael Bolton's achievements to date include selling 53 million albums, eight top ten albums, two number one singles on the Billboard charts, and accolades from both the American Music and Grammy Awards.
He has enjoyed success as both a performer and songwriter, with musical stars as diverse as Kiss, Barbra Streisand and Bob Dylan all having performed Bolton-penned hits. Michael Bolton has also shared stages with musical royalty including BB King, the great Ray Charles and realising another ambition of performing with the Three Tenors, José Carreras, Plácido Domingo and the late Luciano Pavarotti.

Glasgow Fireworks

Lot of people booked in at the Argyll For the Fire Works!

Monday 5 November 2008Glasgow Fireworks is a colourful and spectacular display which is unparalleled in the United Kingdom. The event, which is set to music, has the city’s famous Winter Gardens as a key cultural icon and is supported by a high profile programme of entertainment and fun. Glasgow Fireworks offers both the people of Glasgow and visitors to the city with a free, safe, family focused evening of entertainment.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sH1EoGtt1l4

Homecoming Scotland Glasgow Argyll Hotel


Homecoming Scotland Glasgow

Join us at the Argyll Hotel in 2009 and celebrate all that Scotland has to offer...Welcome Home!
Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrates the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns’ birth with a year-long programme of events across the country. We’re also celebrating some of Scotland’s great contributions to the world: golf, whisky, great minds and innovations and Scotland’s rich culture and heritage.
Depending on where you are beginning your journey, you may be able to fly direct to one of Scotland's four main airports. If not, Scotland enjoys excellent links with all the major European hubs which provide a plentiful supply of onward connections. And if you are travelling from Ireland, Scandinavia or the Low Countries, you also have the option of travelling by ferry to ports in Scotland or the north of England, a short drive from the border. Select a region below from where you will begin your journey to Scotland to discover the range of travel options open to you.

Friday 3 October 2008

Glasgow Space Congress

Lots of space scientist staying at the Argyll .

Glasgow Space Congress Sets Record (2 October)More space professionals from across the world than ever before gathered in Glasgow this week for a ground-breaking conference on the future of space technology and space travel. The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held at the SECC was the 59th in the history of the Congress - and set a new record for attendance. There were more than 2,000 delegates - including representatives form the space agencies of America, Russia, China, Canada, Japan and Europe - compared to the previous record high of 1200.
Organiser John Harlow, President of the British Interplanetary Society, described the IAC 2008 as a “tremendous success”. “The hard work has really paid off and we are delighted that a record number of people have enjoyed a Congress that has exceeded all our expectations,” he said. “Glasgow has been a great host city and many of our delegates have commented on the friendly hospitality they have received.”
Steven Purcell, Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, said: “It has been a privilege to watch events unfold at the SECC this week - GCMB has been streaming some of the Congress proceedings live on seeglasgow.com. The people of Glasgow have responded magnificently to this opportunity to impress space experts from around the globe with their warmth, wit and, above all, curiosity. And, of course, there’s still a day to go, so I would encourage Glaswegians everywhere to take advantage of the free exhibition and lectures by astronauts in the Congress’s final hours.”