Scotland is to host a prestigious sailing event next year which will attract competitors from more than 30 countries. The Royal Yachting Association has announced that the Laser World Championships will be held in Largs, Ayrshire next year. The world-renowned championships are set to attract more than 500 sailors, including many who have set their sights on representing their countries at the 2012 Olympic Games. Largs will host the Women’s World Championships from July 7-14, 2010 and the Men’s and Youth Championships from 18-25, 2010.
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Tuesday, 7 July 2009
Show is cut to half measure Stay at The Argyll Hotel
One of the most popular events in the Glasgow calendar has been shortened from two days to one. Whisky Live, a celebration of Scotland’s national drink, has grown in popularity since it was first staged in Glasgow in 2004. Two years ago the show moved from George Square to the SECC to cater for the thousands of visitors turning up to enjoy a dram. But organisers say that this year’s festival in September will be held at the Thistle Hotel in Cambridge Street – and will be a shorter, one-day event. A spokeswoman said: “It is nothing to do with a lack of interest or the credit crunch – we had loads of people at the event last year. The exhibitors wanted it back in the city and we listened. Next year we hope to have it back to a two-day format but have to take notice of what exhibitors want.”
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Stay at The Argyll Hotel Glasgow 0141 337 3313
Drive to test green power brings electric cars to Scots streets – Jenny Haworth, Scotsman (24 June)
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Forty electric cars are to be tested on the streets of Scotland's largest city as part of the world's biggest trial of environmentally-friendly vehicles. The specially-designed electric cars will be seen on the roads of Glasgow by the end of the year. Glasgow firm Allied Vehicles, leading the project, has already converted the Peugeot Expert Teepee into an electric car, and is now working to transform the Peugeot Partner saloon so that it can also run off a battery. Drivers will then be chosen by Glasgow City Council to test 40 of the electric cars for 12 months, so that data can then be analysed by Strathclyde University. It is hoped the trial, which is mirrored by similar electric-car schemes in eight other locations across the UK, will help pave the way for mass take up of environmentally-friendly vehicles in the future. The cars will be recharged from a home power supply, or 40 specially designed plug-in points to be installed across Glasgow. The Glasgow project has received a £1.8 million share of £25m government funding and Allied managing director Paul Nelson said the decision to award the Glasgow project funding would make the city "a leading player for the quest for green transport". Councillor Philip Braat, Glasgow City Council's deputy executive member for business and the economy, said he hoped the project would help make Glasgow "Scotland's greenest" city, and "one of the most sustainable cities in Europe".
Forty electric cars are to be tested on the streets of Scotland's largest city as part of the world's biggest trial of environmentally-friendly vehicles. The specially-designed electric cars will be seen on the roads of Glasgow by the end of the year. Glasgow firm Allied Vehicles, leading the project, has already converted the Peugeot Expert Teepee into an electric car, and is now working to transform the Peugeot Partner saloon so that it can also run off a battery. Drivers will then be chosen by Glasgow City Council to test 40 of the electric cars for 12 months, so that data can then be analysed by Strathclyde University. It is hoped the trial, which is mirrored by similar electric-car schemes in eight other locations across the UK, will help pave the way for mass take up of environmentally-friendly vehicles in the future. The cars will be recharged from a home power supply, or 40 specially designed plug-in points to be installed across Glasgow. The Glasgow project has received a £1.8 million share of £25m government funding and Allied managing director Paul Nelson said the decision to award the Glasgow project funding would make the city "a leading player for the quest for green transport". Councillor Philip Braat, Glasgow City Council's deputy executive member for business and the economy, said he hoped the project would help make Glasgow "Scotland's greenest" city, and "one of the most sustainable cities in Europe".
Wednesday, 3 June 2009
The World Pipe Band Championships have been associated with Glasgow since 1948
and are a celebration of the very best of Scottish music, culture and dance. The event
on 15 August will see more than 8,000 pipers and drummers from across the globe
competing at Glasgow Green for the coveted title of World Champions 2009.
2009 Highlights:
• Bands from as far afield as Eastern Europe, Australia, USA, Pakistan and New
Zealand will compete to be World Pipe Band Champions 2009.
• Canada’s Simon Fraser University Pipe Band will return to defend their Grade 1
crown.
• Beat the Retreat – Get a flavour of the World Pipe Band Championships the day
before when ‘Beat the Retreat’ brings hundreds of pipers to the city centre in a
traditional parade from Blythswood Square to George Square.
• Spectators can enjoy Highland dancing displays by some of the very best
dancers from across the world.
• A popular highlight of the day is the fiercely contested Drum Major Competition
which will return again in 2009.
• The European Highland Games Heavy Events Championships will see athletes
compete in the ultimate display of strength to become the European champion.
Fast Facts:
• The World Pipe Band Championships have been associated with Glasgow since
1948.
• This year’s event is expected to attract 8,000 participants from 16 nations and
over 40,000 spectators from all over the world.
• Advance tickets start from only £7 and can be purchased online at
www.theworlds.co.uk or by calling +44 (0)141 564 4242.
• The event is jointly produced by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and
Culture and Sport Glasgow.
and are a celebration of the very best of Scottish music, culture and dance. The event
on 15 August will see more than 8,000 pipers and drummers from across the globe
competing at Glasgow Green for the coveted title of World Champions 2009.
2009 Highlights:
• Bands from as far afield as Eastern Europe, Australia, USA, Pakistan and New
Zealand will compete to be World Pipe Band Champions 2009.
• Canada’s Simon Fraser University Pipe Band will return to defend their Grade 1
crown.
• Beat the Retreat – Get a flavour of the World Pipe Band Championships the day
before when ‘Beat the Retreat’ brings hundreds of pipers to the city centre in a
traditional parade from Blythswood Square to George Square.
• Spectators can enjoy Highland dancing displays by some of the very best
dancers from across the world.
• A popular highlight of the day is the fiercely contested Drum Major Competition
which will return again in 2009.
• The European Highland Games Heavy Events Championships will see athletes
compete in the ultimate display of strength to become the European champion.
Fast Facts:
• The World Pipe Band Championships have been associated with Glasgow since
1948.
• This year’s event is expected to attract 8,000 participants from 16 nations and
over 40,000 spectators from all over the world.
• Advance tickets start from only £7 and can be purchased online at
www.theworlds.co.uk or by calling +44 (0)141 564 4242.
• The event is jointly produced by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association and
Culture and Sport Glasgow.
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Tuesday, 26 May 2009
Glasgow Jazz Festival
Glasgow Jazz Festival
The annual Glasgow Jazz Festival which takes place this year between the 19th and 30th June. The main sponsors of this years Jazz Festival are Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Arts Council.
A lot of local Glasgow talent is featured this year and there are a number of big bands appearing. The focus of the Glasgow Jazz Festival is around the City Halls and Old Fruitmarket in the Merchant City while other venues include the 02, the Ramshorn and the Tron.This year Chick Corea headlines the 2009 Festival. Chick is one of the greatest pianists in jazz, and this is his only UK solo show this summer. He is appearing on 30 June at the O2 Glasgow Academy.Artists appearing at this years festival includes BBC Big Band with Art Themen, Carol Kidd, Clare Teal, Laurie Holloway, Todd Gordon Hosted by special guest, Sir Michael Parkinson George Penman, Glasgow Jazz Trio, James Taylor Quartet, Neil Sedaka, Ryan Quigley Big Band with Justin Currieand and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra presents: Rhapsody in Blue with Brian Kellock and A Tribue to the Music of Buddy Rich featuring Alyn Cosker.
Already a major part of Glasgow’s thriving entertainment scene, the Jazz Festival has seen significant growth each year - attracting jazz lovers from all over the world. Why not join us at the Argyll hotel in Glasgow which is within easy reach of many of the Festival Venues. The SECC is within a 15 minute walk where Neil Sedaka will appear on Friday 26th June.
Join us in Glasgow during this years Glasgow Jazz Festival and take a short city break.
The annual Glasgow Jazz Festival which takes place this year between the 19th and 30th June. The main sponsors of this years Jazz Festival are Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Arts Council.
A lot of local Glasgow talent is featured this year and there are a number of big bands appearing. The focus of the Glasgow Jazz Festival is around the City Halls and Old Fruitmarket in the Merchant City while other venues include the 02, the Ramshorn and the Tron.This year Chick Corea headlines the 2009 Festival. Chick is one of the greatest pianists in jazz, and this is his only UK solo show this summer. He is appearing on 30 June at the O2 Glasgow Academy.Artists appearing at this years festival includes BBC Big Band with Art Themen, Carol Kidd, Clare Teal, Laurie Holloway, Todd Gordon Hosted by special guest, Sir Michael Parkinson George Penman, Glasgow Jazz Trio, James Taylor Quartet, Neil Sedaka, Ryan Quigley Big Band with Justin Currieand and the Scottish National Jazz Orchestra presents: Rhapsody in Blue with Brian Kellock and A Tribue to the Music of Buddy Rich featuring Alyn Cosker.
Already a major part of Glasgow’s thriving entertainment scene, the Jazz Festival has seen significant growth each year - attracting jazz lovers from all over the world. Why not join us at the Argyll hotel in Glasgow which is within easy reach of many of the Festival Venues. The SECC is within a 15 minute walk where Neil Sedaka will appear on Friday 26th June.
Join us in Glasgow during this years Glasgow Jazz Festival and take a short city break.
Wednesday, 20 May 2009
Painter swaps Glasgow for its twin river city in Russia
An artistic love of the River Clyde has led a Scottish artist to paint another great river, the Don in Russia, as she becomes the foreign artist-in-residence for the city of Rostov-on-Don. Cara McKinnon Crawford, a graduate of Glasgow School of Art, is currently embarking on a lengthy and ambitious project to chart the flow of the Clyde in oil paintings, from its source, through Glasgow, to the sea. The nearly 200-painting endeavour, which she hopes will be displayed at a gallery in Glasgow city centre when it is completed, has led the artist to the residency in Glasgow’s twin city in Russia, which is on the banks of a similarly industrial waterway, the Don.
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