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scotsman.com > news > transport > permanent-closure-of-m8-in-glasgow-among-options-for-ageing-55-year-motorway-viaducts-5611934

Permanent closure of M8 in Glasgow among options for ageing 55-year motorway viaducts

3+ hour, 53+ min ago  (502+ words) A hugely radical plan to permanently close a section of Scotland's busiest motorway in Glasgow has been included in options for the ageing 55-year-old viaducts which carry the road north of the city centre. Under the option unveiled on Wednesday,…...

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scotsman.com > whats-on > alter-bridge-glasgow-hydro-stage-times-gig-set-times-support-tickets-setlist-and-age-restrictions-5611088

Alter Bridge Glasgow Hydro set times, support, tickets, setlist and age restrictions

11+ hour, 4+ min ago  (318+ words) Former in Orlando in 2004, Alter Bridge was created by four members of Creed shortly before that band broke up. They released debut album One Day Remains in the same year, rocketing into the Billboard Charts top five. In January this…...

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scotsman.com > whats-on > lynne-ramsay-in-glasgow-heres-how-to-see-the-bafta-winning-scottish-director-at-the-glasgow-film-festival-5610445

Lynne Ramsay in Glasgow: How to see the BAFTA winning Scottish director at the Glasgow Film Festival

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (288+ words) The Glasgow Film Festival is set to run from Wednesday, February 25-Sunday, March 8, with a host of special events, premieres and stars walking the red carpet. The 22nd edition of Scotland's largest film festival will showcase 126 films from 44 countries, with 16 World,…...

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scotsman.com > sport > football > international > scotland-score-early-world-cup-win-as-fifa-rule-on-national-garb-5610606

Scotland score early World Cup win as Fifa rule on national garb

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (265+ words) Scotland has scored an early World Cup victory after Fifa granted permission for the Tartan Army to wear sporrans with their kilts at this summer's tournament in North America. Fears that Scotland supporters could be banned from wearing the national…...

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scotsman.com > regions > glasgow-and-strathclyde > callum-beattie-glasgow-queens-park-gig-2026-tickets-prices-5610192

Callum Beattie announces 'bucket list' Scottish gig - here's how to get tickets

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (313+ words) Callum Beattie has announced he will play a huge show in Glasgow this summer. The Scottish singer-songwriter is set to headline Queen's Park in August, following his performance at Edinburgh Castle in July. Part of the Summer Nights on the…...

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scotsman.com > business > glasgow-sees-record-number-of-restaurant-openings-but-outlook-for-2026-murky-5608235

Glasgow sees record number of restaurant openings but outlook for 2026 murky

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (375+ words) Glasgow notched up a record number of restaurant openings last year despite concerns over rising costs and the squeeze on consumer spending, new figures suggest. There were 38 openings in the city centre in 2025, totalling some 87,000 square feet of restaurant space,…...

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scotsman.com > whats-on > rush-glasgow-hydro-ticket-prices-and-presales-heres-how-to-bag-a-ticket-for-the-legendary-rockers-5608166

Rush Glasgow Hydro ticket prices and presales: Here's how to bag a ticket for the legendary rockers

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (349+ words) Formed in Toronto in 1968, Rush are heading back on tour with the two remaining members of their classic power trio lineup - frontman Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson (drummer Neil Peart died in 2020). The threesome performed together between 1974 and 2015 when…...

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scotsman.com > news > emergency-incident > pedestrian-serious-injuries-crash-car-5602448

Pedestrian taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries’ after crash on Scottish road

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (142+ words) A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with "serious injuries" after a crash in Ayr. Police were called to a crash involving a Volkswagen Scirocco and pedestrian on Barns Street around 8.40pm on Saturday. Emergency services attended, and the pedestrian, a…...

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scotsman.com > business > last-minute-push-to-fill-up-to-200-jobs-for-glasgow-2026-commonwealth-games-5601237

Last minute push to fill up to 200 jobs for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (535+ words) A recruitment drive has entered its final lap to hire up to 200 people for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Taking place from July 23 to August 2, Glasgow 2026 - a scaled-back version of the quadrennial sporting event - will welcome some 3,000 athletes from…...

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scotsman.com > news > scotland > sidemen-youtubers-edinburgh-glasgow-scotland-5599268

YouTube stars The Sidemen to bring viral fried chicken chain to Edinburgh and Glasgow

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (432+ words) The YouTuber collective behind fried chicken brand Sides say they plan to commit further to the UK by opening a number of restaurants across Scotland this year. The Sidemen consists of content creators Olajide "JJ" Olatunji (KSI), Harry Lewis (Wroetoshaw),…...