Stories From Glasgow’s Storied Music Venues

Stories From Glasgow’s Storied Music Venues

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Rumor has it that David Bowie stole one of the famous decorative stars from the Barrowland Ballroom (aka Barrowlands). Guitar great John Martyn used to play in the corner by the fireplace of the Scotia, the city’s oldest pub. And Glasgow’s Grand Ole Opry is truly a country Western homage to its Nashville namesake. Scottish music journalist and presenter Nicola Meighan tells us stories about Glasgow’s music scene through its most notable venues. And we enjoy a surprise Scottish celebrity sighting at legendary independent record shop Monorail Music.