GLASGOW- Scotland’s largest city: Whats On 2013/2014

Pat Keenan reports from Chapter One Michelin Star Restaurant, Dublin

Pictured at the launch is Minty Woolgar (right), Marketing Communications Manager of Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, Laura Vass of Glasgow’s Leading Attractions,  Sarah Watson (left) of Glasgow International Comedy Festival and comedian Gary Little who is performing at the 2014 Comedy Festival in Glasgow.

     Glasgow City Marketing Bureau (GCMB) recently came to Dublin and invited a selection of well travelled Irish hacks to lunch at Chapter One (www.chapteronerestaurant.com) on the very day that esteemed eatery retained its well deserved Michelin star for yet another year.

They were out to encourage us to take a short trip and break in Glasgow - Scotland’s largest city.

A dazzling arts and culture scene, architectural heritage and world-class shopping are just some of the reasons why. They announced a year-long programme of events coax us over,covering a vast range to include music lovers, fashionistas, culture vultures, food connoisseurs and sports fanatics, et al.

We've put together just a few:

October 15 to 28, 2013

Arts enthusiasts can experience the Creative Mackintosh Festival

October 19, 2013 

Music lovers can tune into this year’s MOBO Awards. 

January 16- February 2, 2014  

Celtic Connections, Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world music festival

February 20 to March 2, 2014 

Movie buffs can take in the Glasgow Film Festival, the fastest growing and third biggest film event in the UK.

March 14 to April 5, 2014 

There will be no shortage of laughs with both big league players and emerging talent performing at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival 

July 23 to August 3, 2014 

There is already much excitement for the kick-off of the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which will see athletes from across 71 nations descend on the city.

Visit  www.peoplemakeglasgow.com

Glasgow City Marketing Bureau (GCMB) is also working alongside Glasgow Restaurants Association, Glasgow’s Leading Attractions and Glasgow Mackintosh to promote the great food, amazing architecture, fantastic shopping and many free attractions that make the city a perfect short break for all ages and tastes.

Visit  www.glasgowsleadingattractions.com

Visit  www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com

Minty Woolgar, Marketing Communications Manager of GCMB : “As Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is renowned for its internationally acclaimed arts and culture credentials, legendary music scene, architectural heritage, world class shopping and celebrated restaurants, bars and nightlife. With all of the fantastic events taking place over the next year, there has never been a better time to visit Glasgow, especially as it’s just a short trip across the Irish Sea,”

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