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Glasgow Music City Tours

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Guided walking tours of Glasgow's music scene. Our tours tell the story of Glasgow's musical legends #GlasgowMusicCityTours glasgowmusiccitytours.com

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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This Sunday 27th at 2pm, we'll be chatting about our book, 'Glasgow's Greatest Hits' as part of 'Rip It Up' at The Pyramid Weekender in Anderston. This event is free but ticketed, please book your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glasgows-g...
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Our music walking tours are back for @edfringe.bsky.social Off the beaten track, irreverent and entertaining,'Edinburgh's Greatest Hits' is led by Fiona Shepherd, rock and pop critic at the Scotsman. Tix: www.edfringe.com/tickets/what... Tour pic courtesy @jannicahoney.bsky.social
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Only 9 Saturday tours left before our season ends. If you have a voucher for one of our tours now's the time to use it! Vouchers expire end September. Book here: glasgowmusiccitytours.com
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
We’re delighted to be working again with the fab indie pop happening, @glasgoespop.bsky.social to host another bespoke walking tour inspired by locations relevant to Glasgow’s indie scene. Date: 14th Aug, starts 2pm. Cost £15 plus fees Tix: www.eventbrite.com/e/glas-goes-...
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Glas-Goes Pop Walking Tour
Explore Glasgow's indie music scene through the ages with this two hour walking tour from Glasgow Music City Tours.
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
We're busy over summer. Our Saturday tours run till end September, check our website for dates. 2 tours, Merchant City 11am-1pm & Music Mile 2-4pm. 5 star reviews: "A must do for music lovers", " Absolutely superb", "Well worth the money", Thoroughly entertaining" Tix: glasgowmusiccitytours.com
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Our Edinburgh's Greatest Hits tour is back @edfringe.bsky.social Off the beaten track, irreverent & entertaining, the tour is led by Fiona Shepherd, rock & pop critic for the Scotsman. Walk'n'roll with us! Tix: www.edfringe.com/tickets/what... Tour pic courtesy @jannicahoney.bsky.social
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Big thanks to author @graemethomson.bsky.social for sharing an edited extract from his excellent new book, 'In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk' on our blog. The book is out now published by New Modern and links to buy are in the extract here: glasgowmusiccitytours.com/blog/in-anot...
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‘In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk’ Guest Blog by Graeme Thomson
Big thanks to Graeme Thomson for sharing this edited extract from his brilliant new book, In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk Graeme reflects on Mark Hollis’s 1998 solo record – the last m...
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Our Sat tours are back until end Sept. Merchant City 11am-1pm, Music Mile 2-4pm 5 🌟 reviews for our fab guides, Fiona & Phil: "Thoroughly entertaining" "Absolutely superb" "Well worth the money" "Belter!" "Glasgow rocks" Book here: glasgowmusiccitytours.com
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Glasgow Music City Tours | Guided Glasgow Walking Tours
Glasgow Music City Tours offer entertaining and informative guided walking tours of Glasgow's music scene. 5 stars on TripAdvisor & many happy guests. Book now!
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Our scheduled Saturday tours are back from April 4th - Sept 26th. 5 🌟 reviews for our fab guides, Fiona & Phil: "Thoroughly entertaining" "Absolutely superb" "Well worth the money" "Belter!" "Glasgow rocks" "Fantastic friendly experience" Book here: glasgowmusiccitytours.com
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
We're very chuffed to be participating in Aye Write on November 7th, 7.45pm to chat about our book Glasgow's Greatest Hits. If you're feeling brave there's Bandeoke too! Info & Tix: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/glas...
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Glasgow’s Greatest Hits: Alison Stroak, Fiona Shepherd & Jonathan Trew with Bandeoke - Glasgow Life
Glasgow’s Greatest Hits
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
This Thursday join our guide Fiona Shepherd on a whistlestop lunchtime tour on the Sauchiehall Street Music Trail. From the late, lamented ABC to the Garage we explore a neighbourhood rich in musical myths...stretch your legs for 30 mins at lunchtime. Tix shorturl.at/0nUen
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Please join us on 9 Oct 6-8pm at the Scottish Music Centre. We'll be chatting about our book Glasgow's Greatest Hits. There will be delicious catering via social enterprise MILK & a snifter from Tomatin1897 Tix £5.18(!) here: eventbrite.com/e/glasgows-g...
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
We're out & about with 3 events for our new book 'Glasgow's Greatest Hits'. Events include a chat with the fab Billy Sloan, a whisky tasting and some singing (not us, hopefully you!) Check out our blog for info: glasgowmusiccitytours.com/blog/glasgow...
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‘Glasgow’s Greatest Hits’ Upcoming Events
We’ll be out and about chatting about our new book Glasgow’s Greatest Hits at the following events over the next few months, including a whisky tasting and a “singing” session. The events are all quit...
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
It's our 10th birthday and official publication week (Iggy last night was an unforgettable way to celebrate). Our new book 'Glasgow's Greatest Hits' is out now, read more here: glasgowmusiccitytours.com/blog/glasgow...
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‘Glasgow’s Greatest Hits’ out now…
Tomorrow is the official publication date for our new book, ‘Glasgow’s Greatest Hits’. It’s in all good bookshops and we’re honoured that our cover star, the mighty Barrowland, has chosen to stock it ...
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Peter Ross @peteralanross.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Delighted to get my hands on a copy of Glasgow's Greatest Hits, written by the people behind @glasmusictour.bsky.social, who really know their stuff. It will be published on June 5. Lovely foreword by Justin Currie.
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
We've got a new book coming out on Birlinn in June. The Sunday Herald have kindly written about it. You can pre-order the book here: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513542...
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
We've got a new book published by Birlinn in June. The Sunday Herald have kindly written all about it. You can pre-order the book here: birlinn.co.uk/product/glas... Sunday Herald piece: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513542...
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
The Saturday tours kick off this weekend (19th). Our fab guides Fiona & Phil regularly score 5 ⭐️ reviews and look forward to meeting you & hearing your favourite /worst gig stories. "our guide was superb. So passionate and knowledgeable..." Book here: glasgowmusiccitytours.com
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
We're chuffed to be running a tour for indie pop happening Glas-Goes Pop on Friday 25th July at 2pm, tales include Splash One, Orange Juice, JAMC, Soup Dragons, Belle and Sebastian & more Info and tix shorturl.at/K0Fbg
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Glas-Goes Pop @glasgoespop.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
We’ve asked every year since the start, but it wasn't until now that the time has been right. ✨ What’s that old saying? Good things come to those who wait. 😌 We can’t overstate how special this is for us! 🍾 Please note @thepastels.bsky.social request no filming of their performance. 🙏🏽✌🏼
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
We're very chuffed to take part in the indie pop happening that is @glasgoespop.bsky.social We're running a tour on Friday July at 2pm tix and info shorturl.at/K0Fbg
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Glas-Goes Pop Walking Tour
Discover Glasgow's indie music scene through the ages with this two hour walking tour from Glasgow Music City Tours.
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Glas-Goes Pop @glasgoespop.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
@glasmusictour.bsky.social has set up a special edition Glas-Goes Pop walking tour! 🤩 More info in comments. #glasgoespop #glasgow #glasgowmusiccitytours #musichistory #walkingtours
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Counterflows Festival @counterflows.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
It's just over 3 weeks now until Counterflows Festival kicks off! For the opening of the festival on the 3rd of April at the beautiful Woodside Halls The Handover, Ailbhe Nic Oireachtaigh & Weston Olencki and Laura Cocks. Still some tickets left: counterflows.com/event/the-ha...
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CreepingBent @creepingbent.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The Bluebells FRETS The Strathaven Hotel Saturday 4th October 2025 Ticket details soon.
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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Good morning, Glasgow. It's a wonderful Spring day outside today with clear blue skies, and even a little bit of warmth in the sun when it hits your skin. Almost taps aff weather (but not quite!). #glasgow #goodmorningglasgow #goodmorning #kelvingrovepark #spring #tapsaff #glasgowtoday
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
We've added new dates in April/ May for our popular Shipyard Bards event. 5🌟 review on Trip Advisor 'A great late afternoon meal & presentation of the history of the shipyards in Glasgow...Food great, presentation & singing excellent.' Tix shorturl.at/wCyNe
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Shipyard Bards, Tall Tales and Dinner | Glasgow Music City Tours
Shipyard Bards, Tall Tales and Dinner combines storytelling, live music and great food to explore the Clyde’s shipbuilding heritage and the Clydeside’s current regeneration.
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CreepingBent @creepingbent.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Creeping Bent will be releasing limited edition bundles of Bent classics from the past 30 years. The Nectarine No.9 start the ball rolling with a CD of some of the peaches from the first 3 albums. It's Just The Way Things Are Joe comes with a bonus EP. creepingbent.bandcamp.com/album/the-ne...
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Our last run of Shipyard Bards sold out so we're running more in April/May. Info & tix: shorturl.at/wCyNe A dive into Glasgow's shipbuilding heritage through story and song plus great food @mharsanta Great gift for anyone with shipyard connections.
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Frederick Douglass in Scotland @fd-scotland.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
#otd 1846 Frederick Douglass addressed a packed meeting of the Scottish Temperance League at Glasgow's City Hall. A special train from Paisley was engaged for the occasion: bulldozia.com/douglass-in-...
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- Glasgow: 18 February 1846
Following their lectures in Dundee and Arbroath the previous week, Frederick Douglass and James N. Buffum returned to Glasgow, probably on Monday 16 February. Buffum and Henry Clarke Wright addressed ...
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Britannia Panopticon @britpanopticon.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
15/03/2025 | 2pm | £7-£9 Gladstone’s Bag is back at the Panopticon for the #Glasgow #comedy festival , bringing Harold Lloyd’s timeless classic 'The Freshman' to life with a live orchestra! Don't miss out! 🎹 🎻 🍿 www.ticketsource.co.uk/panopticon/t... #scotland #silentfilms
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Monorail Music @monorailmusic.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
There's a brilliant new collaboration between Màiri Morrison and Alasdair Roberts (plus Pete Johnston & Friends) which retraces their forebears centuries long slow drift from Scotland to Nova Scotia. SIGNED CD and LP copies of Remembered in Exile: monorailmusic.com/product/reme...
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Johnnie Johnstone @johnniejohnstone.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Simple Minds, Kibble Palace @ Botanic Gardens, Glasgow, 1980. Photo: Richard Coward
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Dani Garavelli @danigaravelli.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Movie-themed windows of Battlefield.
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Carla J Easton @carlajeaston.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
TONIGHT! I'm opening for Frances McKee at The Hug and Pint GLASGOW - see you there 🔮❤️⭐🎸
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Duglas BMX Bandits @bmxbanditsduglas.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
If you fancy seeing BMX Bandits & The Cords live in Bellshill be quick, tickets are almost all gone.
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Joe McAlinden @joemcalinden.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
A Splash One Happening Will post individually over the coming weeks…
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Johnnie Johnstone @johnniejohnstone.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Now then…this looks fun!
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Optimo (Espacio) @optimo-espacio.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Back at The Berkeley Suite, Glasgow on Saturday with Trystero, the new act from Optimo Music's MR TC with Low Bat on vocals. Their self released "Sfumare e Vedere" album was one of our faves of 2024. Psyched to have their Scottish debut. On stage around 00.15 - 01.00 and then we are on 'til 4.
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Duglas BMX Bandits @bmxbanditsduglas.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
BMX Bandits are coming home. Special guests The Cords. Tickets on sale now. tickets-scotland.com/events.html?...
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BMX Bandits / The Cords
BMX Bandits / The Cords at Bellingham Suite, The Alex James, BELLSHILL on the Friday 30th May 2025
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Join our co-founder/ lead guide Fiona Shepherd as part of the panel celebrating 35 years of King Tut's. Past Present and Future dives into the history, cultural impact & future of this iconic venue. Also appearing: Aidan Moffat, Katie Lynch & Billy Kennedy shorturl.at/FovR0
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Past, Present, & Future - Celebrating 35 Years of King Tut's - King Tuts Wah Wah Hut
Glasgow’s legendary King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut is marking 35 years at the heart of Scotland’s music scene with a special
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Glas-Goes Pop @glasgoespop.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
We’re nearly there with our line up, friends!! #glasgoespop #ggp25 #glasgow #indie #indiepop #silverbiplanes #loveburns
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edwyncollins.bsky.social @edwyncollins.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
A new old video, from 1990, restored and lovely-Edwyn youtu.be/u1bfOH_lAec?...
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Edwyn Collins - Everything And More (Official Video)
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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
The magnificent pipe organ in the Central Hall of Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery. This organ was built for the 1901 Glasgow International Exhibition by the renowned Victorian organ-builders Lewis and Company, and it features 2889 separate pipes. Cont./ #glasgow #kelvingroveartgallery
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Glasgow Music City Tours @glasmusictour.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Join our co-founder/ lead guide Fiona Shepherd as part of the panel celebrating 35 years of King Tut's. Past Present and Future dives into the history, cultural impact & future of this iconic venue. Also appearing: Aidan Moffat, Katie Lynch & Billy Kennedy shorturl.at/FovR0
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Past, Present, & Future - Celebrating 35 Years of King Tut's - King Tuts Wah Wah Hut
Glasgow’s legendary King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut is marking 35 years at the heart of Scotland’s music scene with a special
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Dani Garavelli @danigaravelli.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Anyone who has read @peteralanross.bsky.social's work knows his words just dance off the page. This is going to be so great. A gorgeous book bringing the ancient past alive.
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Hen Hoose Collective @henhoose.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
This International Women's Day we're co-hosting a vibrant celebration of women in music with Paisley Arts Centre. Expect live renditions of tracks on EPs 1, 2 & 3 performed by our very own Hen Hoose band + vocalists. Tickets are shifting quickly so grab yours now 👇 buff.ly/3WEvT4y
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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
A great example of Brutalist concrete signage on the side of the 1970s Savoy Centre in Glasgow. #glasgow #architecture #brutalism #brutalistarchitecture #glasgowarchitecture #glasgowbuildings #savoycentre #signage
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CreepingBent @creepingbent.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
MACKENZIES - the soundcheck and the fury. Tonight at Oran Mor, doors open at 6.30 - Port Sulphur on stage at 7pm. www.celticconnections.com/event/1/cree...
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This Is My Glasgow @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
A gushet tenement at the junction between Dumbarton Road and Burnham Road in the west of Glasgow looking rather gorgeous in this morning's low winter sun. #glasgow #architecture #glasgowbuildings #architecturephotography #tenement #glasgowtenements #garscadden #glasgowtoday
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Glas-Goes Pop @glasgoespop.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Well... 🥹 🥣🐉🐉 😳🤪🤯🫨🙃🥳🤩😎😄 #glasgoespop #ggp25 #glasgow #indie #legends
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