The Tenementals, a band made up of a group of academics, artists and musicians, have provided evidence to the Scottish Parliament enquiry on Scottish Broadcasting. This follows the recent changes to the BBC Radio Scotland schedule, with cancellation of evening and late night shows. These changes have provoked protest from Scottish musicians and artists. More than 300 musicians and bands…

The 22nd Glasgow Film Festival (GFF) starts and finishes with Scottish films, and there are many Scottish actors and directors sprinkled like fairydust throughout Paul Gallagher's debut programme. From Hollywood royalty such as Tilda Swinton and Ewan McGregor, to newly fledged director James McAvoy, Scottish artists are very much to the fore. But the festival is also an international affair.

The Scottish Parliament will provide new regulations to protect tenants from damp and mould. The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 will introduce new duties on landlords to investigate reports of damp and mould, and start any repairs needed within a set timescale, if approved by Parliament. This is the first set of regulations for the implementation of Awaab’s Law, named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who died in 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in his family's housing association flat in England.

As farewell gigs go, this was an understated but exceptional one. The Queen of Americana entered without fuss, instantly recognisable by her shock of silvery white hair and jumbo Gibson guitar. There was a gentle stage presence from a woman who casually reminded us she will turn 79 in April. Gillian Welch’s Orphan Girl was an early highlight, delivered with a stillness that drew the room in.

Addleshaw Goddard has moved to a landmark building in the heart of Glasgow city centre as it targets continued growth in Scotland.  The legal firm has taken the entire fourth floor at 151-155 St Vincent Street, almost doubling its space in the city to over 11,500 sq ft. The new office, which has been completely refitted in recent months, has created an environment which reflects the firm's vision, brand and standing in the market.

Aldo Kane, an ex-Marine from Kilwinning in Ayrshire, has taken part in an Arctic Challenge which is the subject of a Channel 4 documentary to be aired on Monday evening at 10pm. The programme, Arctic Adventure: Ultimate Survival, follows UK Special Forces soldier and star of SAS: Who Dares Wins Jason ‘Foxy’ Fox along with Aldo, a former Royal Marines Commando sniper, and Brian Wood, who received a Military Cross for gallantry – together with Iraq veteran and burns survivor Karl Hinett – as they race to traverse 500km of Swedish Lapland in just 10 days.

Celtic Connections has had a perfect few days since the opening night concert on Thursday with international music and dance - but most of all a great deal of friendship among audiences and performers. The American country legend Emmylou Harris, trad-rockers, Skerryvore, and Palestinian singer-songwriter, Amal Kaawash, were among many artists who entertained tens of thousands of fans at more than 80 gigs and events during the first weekend.

The former Virgin Hotels Glasgow is to reopen within the next year, after suddenly closing in December 2023 when owners, Lloyds Developments Limited, went into administration. Councillors at the recent licensing board meeting was told that building work is continuing at the hotel on Clyde Street, Work on the 17 storey building is due to be completed in 12 months, the solicitor represethat nting the applicants told the board as he asked for an extension to an existing alcohol licence.

The traditional Irish band, Grupa Ceoil Beag, is raising money on GoFundMe to help them get to Celtic Connections. The 14 member band includes students from Acadamh Ceoil Derry, CCE Craobh Doire, and schools in Claudy. , Established by Paul Cutliffe who is a multi-instrumentalist, a,nd helped by Marty Coyle, the band members are aged 10 to 17. They play harp, concertina, fiddle, banjo, guitar, whistle, flute, bodhran, and the Irish pipe.

Celtic Connections, the world’s biggest winter trad music festival kicks off today with 18 days of song, celebrations and social gatherings to beat the January blues, with some of the biggest stars in music taking part. The wait is over, but with more than 300 top class performances to choose from, which to pick? Here’s The Glasgow Reporter’s own guide of 18 shows for 18 days to help you join the party.

Fawlty Towers adaptation is fun but source material is hard to beat. It’s now more than 50 years since Fawlty Towers, written by John Cleese and Connie Booth, first aired on TV. That episode was entit...