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The Latest Breaking News from Barras

Part of Glasgow Barrowland markets renamed to honour the woman who founded it

Part of the Barras Markets in Glasgow has been renamed this weekend in honour of its founder, Margaret McIver

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26

New Glasgow restaurant Ho Lee Fook reveals amazing transformation of Barras venue in video

The Barras is thriving at the moment with several cafes and pop ups opening up, and the latest to join the popular east end scene is the cheekily named Ho Lee Fook.

Glasgow Live · Jun 9, 2023

New Glasgow Barras mural unveiled and it's set to be the latest selfie hotspot

A brand new mural, painted by Glasgow street artist Rogue One, has popped up on one of the shutters at the bustling Barras market as part of a Transport Scotland scheme.

Glasgow Live · Mar 6, 2023

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Hidden gem gin distillery at the Barras launches Evening Gin School events

Crossbill Distilling, which is found at BAAD in the Barras, will introduce new evening Gin School classes to the distillery's eager-to-learn visitors later this month.

Glasgow Live · Feb 9, 2023

Glasgow's Barra Market opening times for Christmas and New Year 2022/23

If you want to visit the east end of Glasgow soon and head down to the Barras, here's what you'll need to know with the market having just announced their opening times.

Glasgow Live · Dec 13, 2022

Classic Barras patter celebrated with new permanent memorial at iconic market

Barras centenary celebrations continue as traders' classic market patter from down the generations is immortalised with a permanent memorial engraved into the pavements.

Glasgow Live · Aug 11, 2022

Seven Glasgow street characters locals have loved from Harry the Hat to Hairy Mary

From robot dancers to eccentric sellers in the Barras, there's been plenty of Glasgow characters that have captured the hearts of locals.

Glasgow Live · Jun 4, 2022

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Glasgow Barras magazine shop named one of UK's best by luxury travel mag Suitcase

Great to see this place get a nationwide shout-out. Located at the Barras market, it has been named as one of the seven best in the UK thanks to its 'utterly contagious energetic spirit'.

Glasgow Live · May 31, 2022

Glasgow locals asked to create mural recalling famous sayings of legendary Barras traders

An event on April 30 will see locals help create artwork around the Barras Market, commemorating traders like the Man with 100 Watches and the Snake Oil Man.

Glasgow Live · Apr 6, 2022

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