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GlasGLOW targeted by eco-protesters

Event organisers condemn vandalism and trolling

Plantman Stevie reaps award

Hothouse expert has helped safeguard some of the planet's rarest plants

'Distanced' Kibble shows at Bard in the Botanics

Company aware some people are still anxious about Covid

Something for everyone at St Andrew's Day Torchlight Parade

Tickets for the community event in the beautiful West End are on sale now.

Lost and found ... Bard in the Botanics struts welcome return

The new season has been titled Lost and Found and features new productions of two plays, Twelfth Night and The Winter’s Tale.

'Tidy Weegie' message invites all to keep West End litter free

People in the West End are being encouraged to get out and pick up litter - and use the bins.

Police scrambled after stolen van spills eggs into the road

Police Scotland said the load came from a van that had been stolen nearby shortly before.

Bark in the Botanics … luxury kennels plan for disused station

Plans are well advanced to breathe new life into the former Botanic Gardens Station.

Mr Botanic Gardens retires after 46 years in the West End

Ewen Donaldson talks about his 46 years spent tending and managing one of Glasgow's favourite places.

TV's Judith flows in to launch Top Up Tap at Botanic Gardens

The Top up Tap is located near the unique Victorian masterpiece Kibble Palace and glasshouses.

Gift shop staff 'terrified' after man threatens them with bottle

Police appeal for anyone who may have dash cam footage of the man at the time of the incident.

Park Life: 'Glasgow Botanic Gardens take in some of the city's finest buildings …'

Before long, we pass the milkman, the Puppet theatre, and pad on through the gates at Kirklee into the Botanic gardens.

GlasGLOW team hands over minibus to children with special educational needs

The vehicle will enable children with special educational needs to access a range of activities across the city to help with their development and enjoyment.

Volunteers sought for Saint Andrew's Day torchlight parade in Glasgow's West End

Organisers, the West End Festival, are on the hunt for volunteers to help coordinate the torchlight walk through the West End.

UK's biggest halloween event welcomes 5,000 visitors on opening night in Glasgow

itison CEO and event organiser Oli Norman said he was thrilled at how the opening night had gone.

GlasGLOW entrepreneur says his Pumpkin Fund will help local communities in need

Oli Norman said it was important that the event taking place at Glasgow Botanic Gardens gives back to the community.

Old black and white film captures Botanic Gardens and trams on Great Western Rd

The 90-year-old footage has just been published by the National Library of Scotland.

Extra nights added to Botanic Gardens light show after huge demand for tickets

Dates for the return of GlasGLOW have been extended to run from October 25 to November 10.

UK's largest Halloween event GlasGLOW to return to Botanic Gardens in October

This year organisers itison, the Glasgow-based deals and events company, is hoping to bring in 100,000 visitors.

Boogie in the Botanics … outdoor cinema event is set to get West End toes tapping

Four nights of dance-worthy delights are being screened thanks to Visit West End.

Watch your back … the West End Festival returns with more blood, sweat and tears

The West End Festival, Scotland's biggest community event, returns for another year with a jammed-packed schedule of shows and performances.

Torch parade spectacle lights up West End from Byres Road to Kelvingrove Museum

The event, part of Scotland’s Winter Festivals, was rounded off by speeches and a pipe band performance.

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