Glasgow Life

Glasgow Life is proud to announce it has joined ASVA : Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions’ new Quality Scheme. ASVA’s not-for-profit Quality Scheme is designed to raise standards across Scotland’s tourism sector and help it grow and become a world-class industry. The scheme will also support ASVA’s vision of delivering world-class experiences through sector-specific advice, tailored training and a star grading system. One of Glasgow Life’s main purposes is to support Glasgow’s visitor economy and enhance its reputation as a great place to live, work, learn and visit. Glasgow Life looks forward to contributing to the development of the attractions industry in Scotland as a member of ASVA’s Quality Scheme.

We have today (Friday 11 April) announced the appointment of Kay Morrison as our new Chief Executive. An accomplished leader, Kay brings a track record of strategic vision, partnership development and more than 20 years’ experience working across Scotland’s culture and leisure sector. Kay will join our charity on Monday 7 July from her role as Chief Executive of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, where she has led the successful transformation of the organisation over the past three years. Previously, she was Chief Executive of Falkirk Foundation, the official charity partner of Falkirk Football Club. A passionate advocate for inclusion and reducing inequalities, Kay is known for her commitment to enhancing community wellbeing through the power of culture and sport as well as her contribution to developing national policy and direction for the sector. Her appointment marks a new chapter for Glasgow Life, as we look ahead to an ambitious future and to helping more people lead richer, healthier, and happier lives. Click the link in the comments to find out more 👇

April’s edition of Life Stories explores Glasgow’s new Community Learning and Development Plan 2024-27, which aims to empower individuals, strengthen communities, and reduce inequalities across the city. Our Head of Libraries and Communities, Alana Ward, shares how collaboration with partners is helping Glasgow Life provide the skills and opportunities the people of Glasgow need to thrive.

🚨 Current vacancies at Glasgow Life 🚨 Senior Conservator ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eVKp4WxV Event Manager - Industry and Activation ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eKxZapVY Box Office Sales Administrator ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e2vjsvgU Gallery Assistant ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eYBnAWa8 Interested or know someone who might be? Click the links above to find out more and apply.

The outstanding achievements of Glasgow Life Museums colleagues have been recognised by their peers, with our Commercial Development and Programming team being shortlisted for ‘Team Of The Year’ in the 2025 Museums + Heritage Awards, which celebrate the most outstanding cultural attractions in the UK, and our Venue Hire team winning the Venue Hire Initiative Award at the Association for Cultural Enterprises 2025 Awards. Our enthusiastic teams ensure Glasgow Life Museums remain ‘must-visit’ destinations for city visitors and much-loved, regular days out for local people.

Libraries are the lifeblood of our communities. Beyond books, they are welcoming spaces where people learn, find support, connect, and thrive. Investing in our libraries means investing in the people of Glasgow—strengthening local communities and shaping a more inclusive, informed society. Thanks to previous funding from the Public Library Improvement Fund, we’ve partnered with incredible organisations to bring innovative ideas to life, expanding our Health and Wellbeing services. Library users can now access invaluable support, resources, and information, creating lasting benefits for individuals and communities. 👉 Check out the slides below to see what’s available and find links to more details in the comments!

How well do you know Glasgow Life? We’re sharing 10 facts about Glasgow Life to give our new and existing followers a greater understanding of all that our charity does to improve people’s mental and physical wellbeing through culture and sport. 🎥 Check out our video to learn more 👇 Music: Dignity Row Track: Glasgow

🚨 Current vacancies at Glasgow Life 🚨 Conservation Manager ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exFHNmTv Festival Director ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6ka9UDX Principal Librarian ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHy93SHZ Interested or know someone who might be? Click the links above to find out more and apply.

Celtic Connections 2025 was another resounding success, kicking off Scotland’s cultural calendar and Glasgow’s 850th birthday celebrations 🎉   The much-loved festival highlights Glasgow’s status as a UNESCO City of Music and shines a spotlight on our city’s reputation as a world-class events destination.   Some highlights from Celtic Connections 2025, in partnership with The Innis & Gunn Brewing Company Ltd, include:   ➡️ 110,000 attendances. ➡️ 300 events at 24 venues across Glasgow. ➡️ 125 sold-out shows. ➡️ 7,000 pupils attending free school concerts. ➡️ 3,000 tickets bought through our new Under 26 Community. ➡️ 50,000 pints of Innis & Gunn poured.   Watch our video below ⬇️

Last year, we ran a competition with Go Radio to unearth ‘A Song for Glasgow’. Our aim was to find a song that captures the essence and vibrancy of our city, which will be used to represent our charity until the end of 2026. In return, the campaign offered bands and artists a chance to gain exposure by being featured across our future marketing campaigns plus five days’ recording time at the world-class Gorbals Sound studio. After being inundated with entries, we shortlisted our top 10 and asked Go Radio listeners to vote for their favourite. Five finalists then performed to a live audience at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, with our panel of music industry experts choosing Jamie Campbell and his song ‘Glasgow’ as the winner.   🎥 Click the link in the comments to listen to the track in full.