Glasgow News!

It’s a real life toy story – Sarah Swain, Evening Times (26 November)

Yesterday’s opening of the world famous toy store Hamleys comes as part of a £100 million extension of the city’s St Enoch Centre. And the new shop has been designed to bring the magic and entertainment of the firm’s London store to Glasgow. Bosses have taken care to give the one-level store a special Glasgow touch, with a frieze featuring famous landmarks including the Science Centre, Clyde Arc Bridge and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.




Shopping centre revamp to boost Glasgow – bestwestern.co.uk (26 November)
http://www.bestwestern.co.uk/Editorial-News/Article/Shopping-centre-revamp-to-boost-Glasgow--1070.aspx

A £100 million revamp of Glasgow’s St Enoch centre is set to boost shopping and tourism opportunities in the Scottish city. The first phase of the makeover is now complete and the shopping complex in the centre of Glasgow boasts the first stand-alone Hamleys store outside London. The toy shop is an iconic brand and it’s hoped the opening will boost the popularity of the redevelopment project and further cement Glasgow’s reputation as a popular retail destination.


The StEnoch centre's expansion adds to Glasgows already extensive variety of shops within the city centre and reinstates Glasgow as a highly popular shopping destination.

For all your Christmas shopping needs come to Glasgow and stay with the Argyll Hotel as we are just a short walk away from all of Glasgows major shopping areas! or just pop in for lunch at the Sutherlands for a break from a busy day of shopping! (14th of December onwards)

Christmas Celebrations in Glasgow!

Glaswegians have been looking out their skates and taking to the ice in the city centre, as the annual Winterfest celebrations gets into full swing. The outdoor ice rink forms the centre-piece of George Square’s festive display, which was unveiled just over a week ago with the Christmas lights switch-on and a spectacular fireworks display over the City Chambers. Glasgow On Ice opened on Saturday and will run until January 3. It is open seven days a week from 10am-10pm, although school groups have reserved the rink for morning skating lessons until December 18. Visitors to George Square can also enjoy hot drinks, food, fairground stalls and rides and free entertainment every evening on the Big Stage.

(The Herald ,24 November)

If you want to come to Glasgow to enjoy what our city has to offer this Christmas stay with us at the Argyll Hotel. Your home away from home.

www.argyllhotelglasgow.co.uk

An evening with Jukebox Gypsy and Billy Liar!!!

The Argyll Hotel is playing host to a wonderful evening of folk music and we are proud to announce that Jukebox Gypsy and Billy Liar will be playing on Friday the 4th of December with free entry for all.

This evening wil be a showcase of local talent and will hopefully be the start of many to come!

Festive Fun at Sutherlands

This Christmas at Sutherlands restaurant we are cooking up a storm with a fabulous Christmas menu and some very special offers!!!

Christmas has come early this year at the Sutherlands with special promotions on food and drinks! We are currently offering from our Pre-theatre menu:

2 courses with a free glass of wine for £9.95! (Mon- Sat, 5pm to 7.30pm)
3 courses with a free glass of wine for £11.95! (Thurs, 5pm to 7.30pm)


Additionally to celebrate the festive season our talented chef has created a wonderful christmas menu with a choice of lunch or dinner.

Our lunch menu runs from the 14th of December onwards from 12pm to 2pm (booking is essential) and we offer 3 courses with coffee for only £15.99!

Our dinner menu runs from the 1st of December onwards from 5pm to 9pm and offers four courses with coffee for only £25!

Our festive menus cater for all the family from classic Roast Turkey to delicious Goats Cheese Tart!


So come along and join us at Sutherlands for the best value for money on Sauchiehall Street!

Green Glasgow wins BWEC (Stay at the Argyll Hotel Glasgow)

Green Glasgow wins BWEC The British Wind Energy Conference (BWEC) has chosen Glasgow and the SECC for its conference and exhibition taking place in October 2010. The news follows the venue’s award early this year of Gold in the Green Business Tourism Scheme.The conference returns to Glasgow and the SECC next year with previous visits inspiring the venue to new innovations in green business. Over the past years the SECC has implemented an internal programme to increase CSR initiatives with the aim of achieving the high standards set out by the Green Business Tourism Scheme.“The SECC has been at the forefront of green initiatives for some time now and we are delighted to hold Gold in the Green Business Tourism Scheme. However, winning a conference of such environmental significance is the ultimate endorsement,” comments Ben Goedegebuure, Sales Director at the SECC. “The British Wind Energy Conference needs to be hosted in a venue that reflects its values and we’re delighted they chose the SECC.”“The win further supports Glasgow’s emergence as a green city for business tourism and reflects the efforts of Team Glasgow to offer responsible venues and services,” comments Scott Taylor, Chief Executive, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau. “We’re delighted to welcome the conference back to Glasgow, it’s one the entire city is proud to be hosting.”
Read the full article at: http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/33593-Green-Glasgow-wins-BWEC
Glasgow prepares to host MOBO awards - Lindsay Johns, London Evening Standard (16 September)Forget Trainspotting, the Gorbals, the tedious “See you, Jimmy” jokes. Glasgow is an intoxicating place to be right now. Within minutes of stepping off the train at Glasgow Central, and walking down Argyle Street and into St Enoch Square, I find strangers being among the most helpful and welcoming I have ever met.Glasgow has a rich musical heritage, be it classical, Celtic, rock or hip hop. It is now an official Unesco City of Music — Glaswegians spend more on live music per capita than any other UK city. It makes sense for it to be hosting the MOBO awards this month for the first time. Eminem, Fifty Cent, Kanye West and The Game have played here and tonight Jay-Z supports Coldplay at Hampden Park. Even Dizzee Rascal will soon be regaling Glaswegians with his Cockney rap


Stay at TheArgyllhotelglasgow.co.uk 0141 337 3313

Loch Lomond Seaplanes

Loch Lomond Seaplanes recently flew Susan Boyle in the making of a documentary of her life. The video, I Dreamed a Dream, in which more of Loch Lomond Seaplanes will be seen, will be aired worldwide prior to the release of her first album on 23rd November.
Loch Lomond Seaplanes operate a seaplane service from a new purpose-built terminal at the Glasgow Science Centre on the River Clyde. The Loch Lomond Seaplanes are within easy reach of the Argyll Glasgow Hotels.

Glasgow Vintage Clothes and Craft Fair

Glasgow Vintage Clothes and Craft Fair on the last Sunday of every month !
For those who are searching for vintage items and handmade crafts join us for a great Sunday Afternoon Out !
An opportunity to purchase vintage dresses and other vintage clothes as well as quality handmade crafts and speak with the talented individuals who make them at our monthly craft and vintage Fair in glasgow

Join us at the next Vintage Clothing and Craft Fair at our Glasgow hotel - the Argyll Hotel on

Sunday 25th October 2009

1pm - 6pm
Free Admission
Our Glasgow Vintage Clothing and Craft Fair on the last sunday of every month.