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Glasgow ice rink and climbing wall to replace George Square and St Enoch Christmas markets

Glasgow Loves Christmas has announced its festive line-up for 2022 with two Christmas fairs, an ice rink, and street food hubs among the treats coming to the city centre.

Glasgow Live

Ajax fans celebrate win against Rangers with fireworks and flares in Glasgow city centre

Thousands of fans celebrated at George Square with a brass band, flares and fireworks following the 3-1 win.

Daily Record

Ajax fans let off fireworks and pyros in George Square ahead of Rangers clash

Ajax fans have made their presence felt ahead of the big match at Ibrox tonight as the European campaigns for both clubs in the Champions League come to a close

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Rangers fan lashed out and spat at police officers during George Square celebrations

William Walls, 34, assaulted constables Lauren Cooke and Ross Cavanagh in Glasgow's George Square on May 15, 2021. Thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the club winning the Scottish Premiership.

Glasgow Live

In pictures: Pro-independence Yestival hears that Tories can do 'nothing' to stop independence

A GROUP of more than 50 organisations along with members of the public gathered in George Square in Glasgow yesterday for the Yestival.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow Christmas light switch-on to return for first time in two years this festive season

Glasgow Loves Christmas is bringing the free event back to George Square for the first time since 2019 after it was cancelled for the previous two years due to the pandemic.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow reacts as George Square and St Enoch Christmas markets organisers pull out

It has been announced that the Christmas markets will not be returning to Glasgow, with the organisers behind the St Enoch's Square and George Square markets having said that they will not be organising it for 2022

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Glasgow Christmas Market organisers will not return to St Enoch or George Square this year

The marketplace team made the announcement on social media today, confirming: "We will not be organising Glasgow Christmas Market 2022."

Glasgow Live

Edinburgh's seven 'biggest eyesores' that locals absolutely love to hate

Some of them are so terrible that they've become Edinburgh institutions themselves - what would the university's George Square campus look like without Appleton Tower looming over it like an awkward relative at a party

Edinburgh Live

One Big Picnic returns to Glasgow's George Square this weekend

The free family-friendly event is back after a two-year hiatus to 'celebrate the diversity of the people of Glasgow.' Here's everything you need to know about the George Square gathering.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow hairdressers Rainbow Room gets licence to offer 'a glass of fizz' in George Square salon

The Rainbow Room's representative said many salons and barber shops operate in a 'grey area' when it comes to offering alcohol.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow cocktail bar The Alchemist set to open George Square venue in December

The cocktail bar, which promises 'the most creative cocktails and delicious all-day dining with a twist', is coming to Glasgow after opening its first Scottish venue in Edinburgh last year.

Glasgow Live

Alan Carr spotted in Edinburgh as top comic stops for fish supper at the Fringe

The famous comedian was pictured with staff at the Alandas seafood van next to George Square this week as he enjoyed a quick fish supper in Edinburgh city centre.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh council accused of creating 'anti-disabled' space in city centre

Two local politicians and an activist group have criticised Edinburgh City Council for installing bollards that essentially create an 'anti-disabled' space at George Square.

Edinburgh Live

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Rangers fan on Premier Inn break 'horrified' after hitting cop with bottle in George Square rammy

Glasgow Sheriff Court heard that mum-of-four Stephanie Donaldson was with hundreds of fans celebrating her team's Premiership win when she tossed the bottle at the officer.

Daily Record

Rangers title party yob dodges jail after hitting police officer with glass bottle

Stephanie Donaldson, 30, joined thousands of Ranger's supporters at George Square when the club won the Scottish Premiership title in 2021.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow City Council not informed of nuclear convoy 1.5 miles from George Square

Concerns have been raised following reports that a nuclear weapons convoy passed through Glasgow without the local authority's knowledge

Glasgow Live

Police Scotland ordered to publish Rangers' fans' 'shameful' title party discussions

Thousands of supporters descended on George Square and Ibrox stadium to celebrate the Light Blues' title win in March 2021. Scotland, at that point, was still tight in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Thug threw road block at cops during Rangers George Square title party

David Newlands, 49, launched the missile at police officers in George Square as thousands of Rangers fans gathered that day to celebrate the club's Scottish Premiership title win.

Insider UK

Latest designs for Glasgow's George Square unveiled by council

The scheme is part of the wider £115m Avenues project, funded though the Glasgow City Region City Deal

Glasgow Live

Glasgow George Square revamp sketches revealed as residents to get final say

A final consultation exercise has been launched to give the people of Glasgow an opportunity to share their views on early designs for the city's main civic space.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow's George Square set for major transformation - here's what it could look like

A FINAL public engagement exercise with the people of Glasgow on the future design of George Square and the surrounding avenues begins on Monday.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh city centre transformed for the Festival Fringe before tourists descend

Exciting pictures show the transformation of locations such as Bristo Square and George Square as contractors begin to create the outdoor bars and venues.

Glasgow Live

When 'Glasgow's Beatles' escaped George Square riot via secret City Chambers tunnel

Riot police were called to George Square in 1965 as the city's most popular beat group appeared on stage in front of 7,000 hysterical teenage fans.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow thugs hunted as probe into mass George Square brawl rages on

Officers found two men, aged 20 and 22, lying on the ground in George Square with serious head injuries and both were rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment.

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