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My pup Whisky thinks there's nothing better than lounging in front of the (fake) fire whilst mum binge watches Hallmark Christmas movies (you know the ones...predictable plot line usually involving some career-minded woman who returns to her small hometown to rescue her family business and falls in love with her high school boyfriend/local handyman/childhood nemesis). They are great movies for just turning off your brain...and there are some pretty great drinking games that you can play whilst watching with friends. :-)

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If you've not yet been hit by the Korean wave, no better time that this break. Kdramas are not just 'drama', but a whole range of great telly - science fiction, thrillers, fantasy, history, comedy, and romance - and sometimes even 'all of the above'. Great acting, fun soundtracks, and usually gorgeous cinematography and costumes. Watch one on Netflix and the algorithm will unlock a sea of wonderful recommendations. And if you don't understand Korean, it's also great because you can't be distracted by ALL THE THINGS while you watch - really great for just shutting off and unwinding. Hwa Ee Ting!

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A warm-hearted comedy about guys metal detecting sounds impossible, but this series will make you laugh and weep - especially if you are a history nerd! The whole series (3 seasons of 6 short episodes + a Christmas Special) is available free in BBC iPlayer, and there is going to be a NEW Christmas special 'film' appearing before the New Year! You will not be disappointed!

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A trip to Edinburgh at the start of the New Year is perfect - Markets are still open but quieter, and you can pop into the National Gallery to see the beautiful J.M.W. Turner watercolours that are only on display in Jan: 'Scotland’s famous collection of Turner watercolours was left to the nation by the great art collector Henry Vaughan in 1900. Since then, following Vaughan’s strict guidelines, they have only ever been displayed during the month of January, when natural light levels are at their lowest. Because of this, these watercolours still possess a freshness and an intensity of colour, almost 200 years since they were originally created.'

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Scotland's famous collection of Turner watercolours was left to the nation by the great art collector Henry Vaughan in 1900. Since then, following Vaughan's strict guidelines, they have only ever been displayed during the month of January, when natural light levels are at their lowest. Because of this, these watercolours still possess a freshness and an intensity of colour, almost 200 years since they were originally created.

Turner in January, the annual display of these watercolours in Edinburgh, is a keenly awaited tradition for many people in Scotland. At the dawning of the New Year, as we leave behind the darkest days of winter, the bright vitality of Turner's watercolours is just what we need.

The watercolours include dramatic landscapes from the Himalayas, the Swiss Alps, and the Isle of Skye. Journeying through Britain, Europe, and beyond, this mesmerising exhibition captures the life and career of this beloved artist.

Follow the link below to our in-depth feature on JMW Turner, where you can find out more about this great artist, and access the full selection of watercolours usually displayed each January.

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If you, or someone you know, has Netflix, the new Tim Burton Adams family series, Wednesday, is superb TV escapism

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When you know you need to take a winter break from your research, but your mind is still going at a trillion mph, behold: the festive season jigsaw! Leave it out on your desk so that every time you drift over there thinking you might just do some work, your work plans are scuppered by, well, a jigsaw. Then get a mug of something hot and use your grey cells to find the patterns in the pieces. Infinitely soothing. Not got a jigsaw? Check out the charity shops: there are always loads for hardly any money.

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There's a certain magic to hunting for book bargains or that elusive rare find.  Voltaire & Rousseau in Otago Lane is a great place for bibliophiles. Time just melts away while you're browsing and discovering rare books that you want, or never knew you needed. I promise not to mention the wonderful smell of old books as it might make me sound strange. Oops too late, guilty as charged! https://voltaireandrousseaubooks.com/

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We stock a wide range of second-hand and antiquarian books on a wide range of subjects including fiction, classical studies, Scottish history; natural history; theology, Scottish, English and World literature; philosophy; the sciences; literary criticism; military history; sheet music; art; comics and a wide range of student texts.

We also have a large collection of rare books, manuscripts, maps, records and hundreds of curiosities from Scotland's past.

With thousands of books, and fresh stock arriving every day, Voltaire and Rousseau is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Our friendly staff are more than happy to help should need a hand; you may even spot our shop cat (cuddles are free). We welcome you to peruse our aisles; prop up on a chair or get a heat from our fire as you indulge in an afternoon book hunt or take shelter from the rain.

Keep up-to-date on what's happening in Otago Lane. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for general updates and, of course, cat photos.

Our bookshop can be found in the Otago Lane, a tiny bohemian pocket in Hillhead, five minutes walk from the University of Glasgow and Kelvingrove Park. Once a home for horses, blacksmiths and workshops, Otago Lane is now also home to a record shop, vintage store, tea room and clockmaker's workshop.

Otago lane is in the heart of the West end, and is easily reachable by bus (No. 4 and No. 6/6A) and by subway (Kelvinbridge station is five minutes away on foot).

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Have you ever felt stuck in the city? Good news: you don't have to head for the Highlands to enjoy the great outdoors! There are plenty of enjoyable hikes and walks suitable for every level of fitness or experience right at your doorstep. Here are 16 brilliant walks in Glasgow to get you started. This post contains affiliate links which I may make a commission from. Find out more here.
Let's - for a moment - put aside the fact that 2020 was a dumpster fire of a year. Without diminishing any of the awful things that happened that year or their long-lasting consequences, there were undoubtedly also some glimpses of hope too.

One of the silver linings of numerous lockdowns during the global pandemic was that countless people found a new appreciation for the great outdoors and picked up walking as a hobby. With fitness centres closed and the tall mountains of the Highlands out of reach for most, exploring local parks and walking routes became more essential than ever before.

Glasgow residents are lucky enough to live in an incredibly green city. There is no shortage of city parks and walks near Glasgow. Did you know the Gaelic name of Glasgow - Glaschu - means "Dear Green Place"?

Over 90 parks and gardens are dotted throughout Glasgow offering a wide network of trails and some much-needed opportunities to escape the busy city.

And when your sense of adventure longs for something a bit wilder, you can always turn to the numerous country parks, woodlands and hillsides lining Glasgow's edges in all directions.

This post contains 16 suggestions for outstanding hikes and walks in Glasgow and nearby:

10 walking routes in or just outside Glasgow - within the allowed 5-mile radius during strict lockdown periods, and

6 walking routes that are a little further out of town, but still within easy reach from Glasgow for a spontaneous outing.

Some of the walks are mostly flat and super beginner-friendly, while others really deserve to be called hikes in their own right.
So without further ado, let's go hiking in Glasgow!
10 Walks in Glasgow

The following 10 Glasgow walks are either within the city limits or no further than 5 miles from the border of the local authority area.

Pollok Country Park

Pollok Country Park is the largest park in Glasgow and offers over 146 hectares of woodland and garden. The 11km of paved tracks and even more informal footpaths are perfect for walking, cycling and running.

Highlights at Pollok Park include the Georgian beauty of Pollok House, Highland cows which can often be spotted on either side of the main access road into the park, and even a magical Fairy Garden.

While it is easy to simply follow your nose through the park, there are three suggested routes available: the Highland Cattle Walk (1.9 miles, red markers), the Pond Walk (1.4 miles, blue markers) and the Burrell Walk (0.7 miles, yellow markers).

Pollok Park is one of the most popular parks for walking in Glasgow. On weekends it can be tricky to find parking. But the wide network of trails makes it easy to escape the crowds.
How to get to Pollok Park
The closest train station to the main entrance of Pollok Park on Pollokshaws Road is Pollokshaws West. Trains from Glasgow Central station to Kilmarnock and East Kilbride stop here approx. 3 times per hour. Various entries of the park are also accessible by bus - First buses 10, 34A and 57A.

There are two main car parks inside Pollok Park: the Riverside Car Park near Pollok House and the car park at the Burrell Collection.
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Rouken Glen

Rouken Glen Park lies in the southside of Glasgow, approximately 6 miles from the city centre. The park is typical for Glasgow mixing tame Victorian features like a boating pond and a walled garden with the wilderness of a rough woodland glen.

There is a large waterfall at the top of the glen and if you look very closely, you might be able to make out the remains of the old Rock End Meal Mill that stood at its foot in the 16th century.
How to get to Rouken Glen
The Glen Walks is a network of trails hugging the steep slopes that the Auldhouse Burn has carved into the glen. Since water is never far from the trail, be prepared to navigate some seriously muddy sections - this Glasgow walk might require hiking boots!

The train from Glasgow Central to Neilston stops near Rouken Glen twice an hour - get off at Whitecraigs station. First buses 38 and 38A-E stop near Whitecraigs station as well as Rouken Glen Garden Centre.
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With the car, it is best to park on the other side of the glen at Rouken Glen Garden Centre.

Gleniffer Braes in Paisley
How to get to Gleniffer Braes
Stretching south of Paisley, a town south-west of Glasgow, Gleniffer Braes is a woodland and moorland area with a network of formal and informal trails, sweeping views of the city and lots of wildlife to discover.

For a 2.5 mile loop through Gleniffer Braes that includes views from near Glenburn Reservoir, a visit to Craigie Linn waterfall and plenty of tiny woodland footpaths, follow my suggested route via the Komoot app. It's free to use and a great tool to discover new walking routes.

Getting to Glennifer Braes in public transport is a bit tricky. The closest bus stops are on Glenfield Road and Nethercraigs Road - bus 26 runs here from the train station at Paisley Canal.

Driving is by far the easiest way to get to Gleniffer Braes. There are multiple car parks to choose from: Brownside Farm car park, Gleniffer Braes car park, Braehead Road car park and Robertson car park (from east to west).

Fereneze Braes in Barrhead

The Fereneze Braes trail is easily one of my favourite walks in Glasgow. Located just east of the Gleniffer Braes near the suburban town of Barrhead, they offer a physically challenging walk as well as beautiful views of Glasgow and the hills north of the city.
How to get to Fereneze Braes
I'd suggest a 4.5 mile circular route that takes in the summit cairn at the top of Fereneze Braes and the hidden waterfalls at Killoch Glen. I describe the exact route step by step in my hiking guide for the Fereneze Braes.

For a linear walk with public transport access on both sides, begin your walk in the Gleniffer Braes in Paisley and walk over the hills of the Fereneze Braes to Barrhead.

From Glasgow Central station take the train to Kilmarnock (2x per hour) and get off at Barrhead station. The trail starts near the train station.

There is no official car park at the start of this trail in the Fereneze Braes, but there is free on-street parking available on Graham Street in Barrhead.

Dams to Darnley Country Park
How to get to Dams to Darnley
Dams to Darnley is a relatively new country park in the southside of Glasgow. Stretching from the busy M77 motorway in the east to Barrhead on the west, the park is made up of serene woodlands, the narrow Waulkmill Glen and the sprawling reservoirs of the Barrhead Dams.

I usually follow a mostly flat 10-mile route through the park that takes in all of the highlights. I describe it step by step in my hiking guide for Dams to Darnley.

The western entrance of Dams to Darnley is approximately 40 minutes walk from Barrhead train station. There are some buses that stop closer, but none directly to the entrance of the park.

The closest train station to the northern entrance of the park in Darnley is Priesthill & Darnley (approx. 10 minutes from the park). First bus 57A also stops close to this entrance on Kennishead Road.

There are three car parks to choose from: one near the northern entrance on Corselet Road, another further down Corselet Road in the middle of the park and a third at the western entrance in Barrhead.

Clyde Walkway to Cambuslang

The Clyde Walkway is a flat walking route along the River Clyde in Glasgow.

At the start of the Clyde Walkway in Partick, the river is wide and straight, navigable for the ships and boats that once made Glasgow one of the world's most important port cities.

But after passing Glasgow Green and continuing to walk east, the river begins to flow more naturally, meandering left and right as it pleases. Here, instead of urban architecture, the banks of the river are framed by lush green fields and woodlands.

For a linear 9-mile walk with public transport access on both sides, start from Riverside Museum near Partick train station and finish in Cambuslang.
How to get to the Clyde Walkway
The trails at Cunningar Loop offer a lovely detour or a reason for another day on this Glasgow walking route.

You can also cycle along Clyde Walkway. Follow the National Cycle Route 75 all the way from Glasgow to Cambuslang, on to Uddingston via Neilston and finish at Bothwell Castle. There are only short sections of road cycling along this route.

Since the River Clyde cuts right through the centre of Glasgow, it is very easy to jump on the Clyde Walkway anywhere along the route.

There are multiple train stations and bus stops along the way to access this Glasgow walk.

Kelvin Walkway to Milngavie

The Kelvin Walkway is a linear walk that connects Glasgow with the start of the West Highland Way in Milngavie, a suburbian town north of the city.
How to get to the Kelvin Walkway
The mostly flat path follows the course of the River Kelvin and the Allander Water. Along the route, explore Kelvingrove Park and the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, or visit the Maryhill Locks.

The path is paved the majority of the way, but as you leave the city behind north of Maryhill, it turns into a narrow, sometimes overgrown footpath. It's easy enough to follow, but you may want to wear sturdy shoes as it can be boggy.

The Kelvin Way starts on the banks of the River Clyde at the Riverside Museum. Partick train station and several bus stops are nearby. The route ends in Milngavie at the train station.

Seven Lochs Wetland Park

The Seven Lochs Wetland Park covers a huge surface area in the east end of Glasgow and offers a wide network of trails and paths to explore. The park contains Drumpellier Country Park, four nature reserves and many formerly industrial areas that have been reclaimed by nature.
How to get to the Seven Lochs Wetland Park
I suggest hiking the Seven Lochs Trail - it's one of those hidden walks in Glasgow that even locals don't always know.

This 6-mile linear walk runs from the east side of the park to the west. I describe the Seven Lochs Trail step-by-step in my hiking guide for the Seven Lochs Wetland Park.

There are several train stations and bus stops near various entry points to the park. Choose between Blairhill, Easterhouse, Stepps or Gartcosh station.

The Seven Lochs Trail starts near Blairhill station and ends near a stop of First Bus 38C.

There are car parks near the visitor gateways at Hogganfield, Provan Hall, Drumpellier Country Park and Glenboig.

Mugdock Country Park

Boasting two castle ruins, several lochs and moors and many other historic sites such as WW2 Gunsites, Mugdock Country Park packs a punch.
How to get to Mugdock Country Park
At nearly twice the size of Pollok Park, this country park north of Glasgow and near Milngavie offers a lot to see and experience.

There are many paved and unpaved trails, so it's easy to simply follow your nose and explore different parts of the park on multiple visits. Find a few suggested loop trails through the park here.

The nearest train station to the park is in Milngavie. It takes approx. 25 minutes to walk to the southern entrance of the park at Drumclog Moor car park, 45 minutes to reach Mugdock Castle and Loch.

There are five car parks along the edge of the park.

Duncarnock Fort (Barrhead)
How to get to Duncarnock Fort
Short but sweet is the best way to describe this hike in Glasgow. The walk up Duncarnock Fort from the bottom at Glanderston Dam takes only 15-20 minutes. But the beautiful views from the top and interesting historic features at the summit turn this walk into a real gem.

I describe the suggested walking route from Barrhead in my hiking guide for Duncarnock Fort.
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The nearest train station to Glanderston Dam and Duncarnock Fort is in Barrhill. From there, it takes around 45 minutes to walk to Glanderston Dam. There are some buses that can take you part of the way, but it takes just as long.

There is space for 2-3 cars to park at Glanderston Dam, but you can also park on Springhill Road in Barrhead and walk approx. 20 minutes to Glanderston Dam along the quiet country road.

6 More Walks near Glasgow

The following 6 walking routes near Glasgow are within easy reach from the city, but further than 5 miles from the city border.

Kilpatrick Hills

One of my favourite walks near Glasgow takes in Loch Humphrey, the rounded summits of Duncolm and the Slacks in the Kilpatrick Hills.
How to get to the Kilpatrick Hills
The first half of the route leads along a wide track that is at times very steep and offers lovely views of the River Clyde, Dumbarton and Paisley. The further you climb, the better the scenery and even Glasgow comes into view.

Once you reach Loch Humphrey, the walk continues on small, boggy footpaths to Duncolm and the Slacks from where you can see Loch Lomond, Glasgow and the Campsies.
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My hiking guide to the Kilpatrick Hills describes this route step by step.

The Kilpatrick Hills are easily accessible by train. Take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Kilpatrick. The suggested hike starts just behind the station.

There is a small car park at the start of the trail behind Kilpatrick train station.

How to get to The Whangie
The Whangie

The Whangie is another popular hike in the Kilpatrick Hills and is accessed from the north-east.

Featuring bizarre rock formations and an unexpected cleft in the rocks, this makes for a spectacular hike near Glasgow. Not to mention the great views of Loch Lomond, the Highlands and the Campsies along the way.

The 3-mile loop trail takes 1.5 - 2 hours and you can follow my route via the Komoot app. Note that I forgot to stop recording as I was driving back to Glasgow - not for the first time...

There is no public transport to the trailhead of The Whangie.

By car, make your way to the Queen's View & The Whangie car park, approx. 12 miles from central Glasgow.

How to get to Campsie Glen
Campsie Glen

The Campsie Glen at Clachan of Campsie is a popular hike in the hills north of Glasgow.

There are two routes. The low-lying path leads down the glen and leads past several scenic picnic spots. The higher-lying route climbs the steep slopes of the glen, culminating at a roaring waterfall.

The walk to the waterfall can be cut short by parking at the closer of two car parks.

First bus X85 runs from Central Glasgow to Campsie Glen and stops near the start of the trail at Clachan of Campsie. The journey takes approx. 40 minutes.

There are two car parks, one at Clachan of Campsie, the other one closer to the waterfall.
How to get to Lochwinnoch
Semple Trail at Lochwinnoch

Located in Renfrewshire, Lochwinnoch is a lovely area for walking approx. 18 miles south east of Glasgow.

There is an RSPB Nature Reserve, one of the few wetlands left in the west of Scotland and home to many interesting bird species. Trails and footpaths lead along the western shore of Castle Semple Loch, which is also popular for boating and stand-up paddling.

My favourite route is part of the Semple Trail. It leads from the banks of Castle Semple Loch to the top of Park Hill for lovely views, through Parkhill Wood, past the ruins of the Collegiate Church and back to the Visitor Centre for a cuppa.

There is a train station in Lochwinnoch - trains for Ayr leave from Glasgow Central twice an hour. Buses stop at the Roadhead Roundabout, just east of Castle Semple Loch - Stagecoach bus X34 or X36.

There is a car park on Castle Semple Loch near the visitor centre.

How to get to Bothwell Castle
Bothwell Castle

If cycling all the way from Glasgow to Bothwell Castle sounds like too much effort for you (see Clyde Walkway above if this sounds up your street), don't worry. You can easily plan a walk at Bothwell Castle itself too!

Located in Uddingston, west of Glasgow on the banks of the River Clyde, Bothwell Castle is surrounded by serene woodlands and network of quiet footpaths.

It is hard to imagine how quaint the River Clyde looks this far east! In the spring time, the woodland is filled with bluebells - it's one of my favourite walks near Glasgow at the time these flowers bloom.

Take the train from central station towards Lanark and get off in Uddingston. Some slow Edinburgh trains also stop here. From the train station, it is a 20-minute walk to the castle ruins.

There is also a car park at the castle if you prefer to drive.
How to get to New Lanark

The Falls of Clyde at New Lanark
As you can see, there is really no need to leave the city if you heart longs for the hills. I hope you find this list of 16 brilliant hikes and walks in Glasgow useful for your future adventures! Pin this post for later:
The Falls of Clyde are comprised of a series of spectiacular waterfalls. The surrounding nature reserve is home to countless species of birds and the woodlands offer relaxing walking routes approx. 25 miles south-west of Glasgow.

There are two routes to choose from. A shorter 4-mile loop to the Falls of Clyde that sticks to the eastern banks of the river and a longer 6-mile circuit taking on both sides of the river between Kirkfieldbank in the north and Bonnington Weir in the south.

Both routes start near the New Lanark World Heritage Site. The closest train station is located in Lanark (2 trains per hour from Glasgow Central) and bus no. 135 connects the train station with New Lanark. On foot, it takes about 30 minutes.

Of course, you could also drive to New Lanark and park at the Heritage Site.

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16 Brilliant Hikes & Walks in Glasgow - Watch Me See

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Have you ever felt stuck in the city? Good news: you don't have to head for the Highlands to enjoy the great outdoors! There are plenty of enjoyable hikes and walks suitable for every level of fitness or experience right at your doorstep. Here are 16 brilliant walks in Glasgow to get you started.

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Sir William Burrell (1861–1958) was born and raised in Glasgow. He joined his father and brother in the family business as a shipping merchant, and through clever investments, made a fortune. This allowed him to pursue his life’s work – collecting art and antiques.

Sir William believed in free education for all and wanted the people of the city to be able to access his fine collection. In 1944, together with his wife Constance, he generously gifted the Collection to the City of Glasgow.

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Sir William Burrell (1861-1958) was born and raised in Glasgow. He joined his father and brother in the family business as a shipping merchant, and through clever investments, made a fortune. This allowed him to pursue his life's work - collecting art and antiques.

Even at school his love of art was apparent. He bought his first painting aged 15 with a few shillings he'd been given for a cricket bat. This was the catalyst for a great love and appreciation of art. He went on to be an active collector for over 75 years, with a passion to learn and understand more about the art and objects lasting his whole life.

By 1900, he was a respected collector in the fields of late Gothic and early Renaissance European art, including magnificent tapestries and stained glass and late 19th century French art, including more than 20 works by Edgar Degas.

He was one of the largest donors of artworks to the 1901 Glasgow International Exhibition, the legacy of which is the much-loved Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

He was knighted in 1927 for services to art.

Sir William believed in free education for all and wanted the people of the city to be able to access his fine collection. In 1944, together with his wife Constance, he generously gifted the Collection to the City of Glasgow.

When The Burrell reopens this year, visitors will for the first time, be able to get a real insight into the life of Sir William, Lady Constance and their daughter Marion, as they are 'brought back to life' through our digital displays. These exciting and interactive displays will provide visitors with a more in-depth understanding of Burrell's passion for art and collecting as well as his business and family life.

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Sir William Burrell (1861-1958) was born and raised in Glasgow. He joined his father and brother in the family business as a shipping merchant, and through clever investments, made a fortune. This allowed him to pursue his life's work - collecting art and antiques. Even at school his love of art was apparent.

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The Love of Print is a celebration of 50 years of printmaking at Glasgow Print Studio. Since 1972, thousands of artists have made prints at GPS, from Turner Prize winners and nominees to recent graduates and complete beginners.

The exhibition will include significant works created by well-known artists spanning five decades to the present day. Artists include Ciara Phillips, Martin Boyce, Alasdair Gray, John Byrne, Ken Currie, Adrian Wiszniewski, Claire Barclay, Barbara Rae, Alison Watt...the list goes on and on!

It's really a who's who of Scottish art over the past 50 years, with around 225 works from more than 130 artists.

The exhibition will also include a 'Here and Now' section of 50 newly commissioned works by a selection of artists currently working in and using the printmaking facilities at GPS.

No booking required

Tickets available on the door from 18 November:

Adult: £7.50

Concession: £5

Under 16s: Free

Image: 'We Love You' 2022 © Jim Lambie, digital pigment print, courtesy of the Artist and The Modern Institute/Toby Webster Ltd., Glasgow.

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The Love of Print is a celebration of 50 years of printmaking at Glasgow Print Studio. Since 1972, thousands of artists have made prints at GPS, from Turner Prize winners and nominees to recent graduates and complete beginners. The exhibition will include significant works created by well-known artists spanning five decades to the present day.

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Go and find the Provosts Lamp-posts!

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Bright idea for Glasgow's long list of Lord Provosts

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YOU MAY have spotted them in Glasgow, or Greenock or in any of the larger towns and cities of Scotland. Unusually lovely, out-of-the-ordinary lamp-posts, with decorative flourishes and historic detail, crop up here and there amongst the more municipal, boring ones.

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Jolabokaflod, or “Christmas Book Flood” in English, is the Icelandic tradition of giving and reading new/nearly new books on Christmas Eve, settling in with friends and family, and reading into the night. We adopted this a few years ago as a way to wind down from all the pre-Christmas excitement.

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These organ recitals are always lovely. The main hall of Kelvingrove Museum really fills up with people (often lots of children dancing! ) and the organists usually play a mixture of traditional organ music and fun arrangements of film scores, and at Christmas various festive carols or tunes. This could be perfect for researchers in Glasgow alone over the holiday period looking for a low stakes sense of community, friendly faces, and an excellent heat for free in a shared space. Rectials are on every day at 1 and on weekend days sometimes also at 3.

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It doesn't matter if it is a teensy bit of tinsel or a massive tree, decorating can be just for you! Even just a few paper cut snowflakes can bring some cheer, make your space cosy. And the tree thing - it is really for 'Yule', the winter season, so anyone can do it. But if you choose just some warm lights, leave them up through the New Year until light returns in Spring.

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Christmas for me is watching bad action movies:
- Die Hard
- Alien
- Predator
- Alien vs Predator (best of both!)
- Anything Van Damme, Schwarzenegger or Lundgren: priceless.

If watching these with a pet to snuggle is an option, this would be my #1.

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Wispa, worried about where all the decorations should go

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Try to get outside during the day when it's light to soak up the miniscule vitamin D available. If you go outside when it's dark, I like to go spotting for the best Christmas lights display! And then, curl up inside with a hot chocolate, mulled wine or mulled cider.

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always puts me in the festive mood and singing is fun!

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Sitting by the fireplace with mulled wine

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When it's cold outside there's nothing  better than sitting by the fireplace with a glass of mulled wine, a good book and a purring cat on my lap.

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Two winters ago, friends and I stumbled on this concept to ward off any winter blues: Friluftsliv: The Nordic concept of getting outdoors - BBC Worklife
As a result, I bought head lamps for walking in the woods on winter nights or going to the beach at night. I invested in a firepit so we can sit around even in the freezing cold and see the stars. Also -- walking at night and counting the number of Christmas trees you see is a great game.

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It's minus two degrees celsius. Frost-tipped grass lines the hiking trails snaking through the forest in Ursvik, a Stockholm suburb on the edge of the Swedish capital's technology and science hub, Kista.

Yet, despite the frigid temperature, there's a steady footfall of walkers and joggers out and about during their lunch break.

"We do it all year round. You get so much energy from it," says Tina Holm, a scientist at the Nordic headquarters of pharmaceutical and cosmetics firm Perrigo, who is here with her company's running club. "We have a saying in Sweden 'there's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes'."

"It's a very big part of our lives, to be able to see the greenery and the water and the forests," adds Bo Wahlund, a packaging developer who organises the group. "It strengthens our mental and physical abilities."

Their passion for nature cuts to the heart of what Scandinavians call friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-liv). The expression literally translates as "open-air living" and was popularised in the 1850s by the Norwegian playwright and poet, Henrik Ibsen, who used the term to describe the value of spending time in remote locations for spiritual and physical wellbeing.

Today, the phrase is used more broadly by Swedes, Norwegians and Danes to explain anything from lunchtime runs in the forest, to commuting by bike (or on cross-country skis when the snow falls) to joining friends at a lakeside sauna (often followed by a chilly dip in the water) or simply relaxing in a mountain hut. The concept is also linked closely to allmansrätten, the right to roam. Scandinavian countries all have similar laws which allow people to walk or camp practically anywhere, as long as they show respect for the surrounding nature, wildlife and locals.
The great outdoors
"The history of outdoor life in the Nordics is long and really incorporated with the culture, since we have a lot of land and a small population," explains Angeliqa Mejstedt, who runs one of the region's largest outdoor blogs, Vandringsbloggen, from the Swedish city of Västerås.

"Even after we became more urbanised we had this longing to get back to nature and for the last 100 years a lot of voluntary organisations like the Scouts and the tourist boards have organised and educated people about how and why to spend time outdoors," says the writer, who also works as a consultant advising businesses and new immigrants on the history and benefits of friluftsliv.

In Sweden alone, a country of 10 million people, there are 25 non-profit associations anchored to friluftsliv, with 1.7 million memberships spread across 9,000 local and regional clubs. Research for Statistics Sweden, the government's number-crunching agency, suggests that around a third of Swedes engage in outdoor activities at least once a week. More than half of the population have access to a summer house in the countryside or on the coast.

Many Scandinavian employers also incentivise staff to spend time outside during their working hours. The shiny activewear sported by pharmaceutical workers like Wahlund and Holme hint these are people who schedule exercise without any help from their bosses. But their club is able to meet every week thanks to a company policy that blocks 90 minutes out of employees' calendars every Wednesday. No-one is forced to exercise, but a majority of staff choose to, with many making a beeline for the surrounding woodland.

Wahlund finds it funny when "cool companies like Apple or Google" make headlines for testing out similar initiatives, noting that "in Sweden it's regular, there's a lot of companies doing it".

Deciding when to work
With flexible hours already commonplace in Scandinavia, thanks to policies encouraging both parents to participate in family life, many businesses are also giving employees the chance to work around their passions - including the great outdoors - more regularly.

"We have a very free work environment and believe that our employees work best when they decide when to work," says Jakob Palmers, the co-founder of Graphiq, a design agency based in the Norwegian capital, Oslo. "That means people can go and experience friluftsliv when the sun is up and work when it's dark".

The company has also piloted holding meetings outdoors at a nearby pond and plans to do so more regularly when warmer weather returns. "You get a different perspective as soon as you get out of the building," Palmers says.

There are even tax breaks for firms that incentivise friluftsliv: firms in Sweden and Finland can subsidise employees' sports activities or equipment, while some Finnish businesses are starting to pay compensation to employees if they cycle or walk to work.

But while all this implies that Scandinavia's obsession with friluftsliv is as deep-rooted as a Nordic forest, there are signs that things are starting to shift.

Ibsen may have been able to clear his mind while out walking in the countryside but the aspect of friluftsliv that champions feeling "remote" feels less relevant in a region made up of the most digitally advanced economies in Europe.

Fast broadband and widespread 3G or 4G mobile coverage ensure there's pretty much nowhere that phone calls, emails, or Slack notifications can't get through. Meanwhile globalisation means that growing numbers of Nordic companies need to stay in contact with colleagues and customers operating in different time zones.

Sweden's largest union, Unionen, reports that while some embrace the freedom to work or check messages "wherever, whenever", rising numbers of members report feeling stressed as a result of being unable to unwind during weekends and holidays in the same way they did in the past.

"We are a hardworking people, we are a very loyal people and that loyalty means that some of us work a little too much in inappropriate situations - on sailboats and in summer cottages," says Peter Hellberg, a vice chairman at the union.

"I'm scheduling my 'friluftsliv' now. In the old days, you just went out. Now I have to see 'oh I have time for my walk in the nature on Friday at 5 o'clock'," he says.

He's also concerned that a boom in the region's start-up scene has resulted in a new generation of entrepreneurs unsure when they are allowed to stop working. "Ten thousand of our members are self-employed. They don't have anyone to talk to, to reason with, to realise when they are reaching the limit".

However, others argue that younger Scandinavians are simply discovering new methods to switch off and recoup energy, albeit on a more short-term basis.

"I think the real crisis for friluftsliv is that my generation, we don't want to sit for long periods of time in the countryside doing nothing," says Hjalmar Nilssonne, CEO of Swedish green energy start-up Watty. "We want to do exciting stuff, we want to travel, we want to go to see new places, meet new people".

When it comes to relaxation he says meditation, silent retreats and even psychedelic drugs are, within the start-up scene at least, becoming popular alternatives to more traditional outdoor pastimes.

"You have this interesting sort-of counter-culture developing. So I think maybe for us, our generation - in the big cities at least - might find other ways of achieving something similar to friluftsliv, maybe more with a spiritual note."

Swedish data confirm that the amount of time young people are active outdoors has dipped slightly over the past three decades, with around 25% now spending time in the countryside or forest at least once a week, compared to 29% in the early 1980s.

But Angeliqa Mejstedt insists that the success of her blog, and the more than 100 hikes she's organised in 23 locations over the past year, are a sign that friluftsliv continues to inspire young Scandinavians and that the concept has found new ways to thrive in a more digital world.

"The more screen time we have, the more we need to get back to basics. But I think that the digital area can help us in many ways, it makes it easier to plan adventures for example with modern apps," she says. "I've also found a lot of mindfulness in taking pictures because it makes me add more value to being outdoors and I think it could be the same for other people as well."

She's also convinced that while other countries might not have the same history or infrastructure when it comes to promoting friluftsliv, it's still a concept that can be quickly exported.

"If you have time to watch Game of Thrones on Netflix, you also have time to be outdoors. It's a matter of making choices," she argues. "And being able to see something green really adds value to everyday life".

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