Major Events/Festivals
Tour of Britain – finish (15 September)
Glasgow will host the finish of the UK’s premier road race, the Tour of Britain. The tour will thunder through Glasgow’s streets as the city hosts the finishing celebrations for this high-adrenalin competition. Watch the cream of international cycling fight for the prized yellow jersey. www.tourofbritain.co.uk
Merchant City Festival (20 - 23 September)
Glasgow’s multi-arts festival celebrating the cultural richness of the city’s old commercial quarter will incorporate theatre, music, visual arts and comedy. www.merchantcityfestival.com
DeVere Ladies Scottish Open (20 – 22 September)
After an 11-year absence the Ladies European Tour has announced the return of the Ladies Scottish Open. The chosen course, The Carrick at Cameron House is named after the award winning Canadian golf architect Douglas Carrick. The 18-hole par 71 course straddles the Highland Boundary Fault line - the front 9 holes are played in the Lowlands and the back 9 holes in the Highlands. The player field will be 126 players, playing in a 54-hole championship spread over three days. www.ladiesscottishopen.com
KYLIE: The Exhibition (21 September – 13 January 2008)
This exhibition, taking place at the stunning Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, will explore Kylie Minogue as a popular icon and international performer. Featuring costumes, accessories, photographs and awards, sound and video, the exhibition will look at Kylie's career and changing image. Kylie – The Exhibition will also give some insight into how a major international tour develops - from initial concept to first live performance. www.glasgowmuseums.com
Glasgay! (12 October – 11 November)
A fabulous month long festival with over 200 events at many venues throughout the city, celebrating all that is best in queer culture. www.glasgay.com
Whisky Live (2 - 3 November)
Whisky Live, Scotland's premier whisky tasting show, will take place this year at Glasgow’s SECC. Samplings, tutored tastings, whisky experience areas and the opportunity to buy your favourite dram are all part of this celebration of Scotland's best export. www.whiskylive.com
BBC Good Food Show Scotland (2 – 4 November)
Known as the food capital of Scotland, Glasgow is the natural choice to launch a brand new show celebrating everything that’s great about traditional Scottish fayre and local produce. This is your chance to indulge in some serious foodie retail therapy as the event brings a multitude of the UK’s finest food and drink producers to Glasgow’s SECC. www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com
Radiance - Glasgow’s Festival of Light (23 – 25 November - tbc)
November sees the welcome return of Glasgow’s spectacular light festival – Radiance. The festival will place light at the centre of urban culture through a high quality programme of innovative light installations and interactive displays by some of the brightest emerging and celebrated global artists in this field, as well as the cream of Glaswegian talent. www.seeglasgow.com