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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 quite different, we’d love to see you there, read on to find out more…

Wednesday September 10th, 7pm: Gryffe Valley Book Festival: Bernies Cafe Deli, Bridge of Weir. We’re really looking forward to chatting with legendary broadcaster and writer, Billy Sloan.

Event poster for 'Tales from the City of Music' book talk at Bernies Cafe, 10th Sep 7pm, with author photos.

Gryffe Valley Book Festival

Thursday October 9th, 6-8pm: Scottish Music Centre, City Halls, Glasgow:  Glasgow’s Greatest Hits: A Celebration of the city’s Musical Heritage. Join us as part of Glasgow’s 850 celebrations, we’ll be toasting the occasion with a special tasting courtesy of The Glasgow Distillery.  It’s a bargain for just over £5 a ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/glasgows-greatest-hits-a-celebration-of-the-citys-musical-heritage-tickets-1622012646489

Friday November 7th, 7.45pm: Aye Write The Mitchell Library, Glasgow: This is definitely something a bit different for us. Not only will there be chat, there’s Bandeoke ! Glasgwegians love to sing so if you’re feeling brave sign up now and choose a song, we’d love to hear your rendition of ‘Tiny Bubbles’.

Aye Write Glasgow's Book Festival 6-16 November 2025 on a crumpled background.

 

Glasgow’s Greatest Hits: Available from Birlinn Ltd , Barrowland Merch , Waterstones, Hyndland Bookshop and more.

“If Glasgow had a soundtrack this book would be it”: Heather Suttie, Sunday Mail

‘This new book offers a perfect taster for the casual fan, and a deep dive for the avid gig-goer.” The Skinny

“May I recommend this excellent guide to Glasgow, the music city, from the good people of Glasgow Music City Tours’ Duglas T Stewart/ BMX Bandits

Person holding book titled 'Glasgow's Greatest Hits' in garden with roses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“The tremendous book by the good people behind Glasgow Music City Tours” Alistair Braidwood/  Scots Whay Hae

As seen in The Herald

Check out the Glasgow’s Greatest Hits playlist here: