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The Herald Scotland
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
An acronym with a rather different usage in Glasgow
Reader Bert Houliston worked with a chap from Irvine who was a film buff, and regularly visited the Glasgow Film Theatre to watch arty and classic flicks. As Diary readers will be aware, the cinema in question is referred to by the abbreviation GFT. 'However, my colleague never quite got it right,' says Bert. 'The G was always first, but he transposed the next two letters, resulting in an acronym with a rather different usage in Glasgow…' Downhill racer There was a time when former Scottish footy star Duncan Ferguson was known for his physicality on the pitch. When he clattered into a player on a rival team they stayed clattered… and sometimes they were more splattered than clattered. However, as Chaz Darwin pointed out, people are apt to evolve, even Big Dunc. Nowadays he's more cerebral than Cerberus, and has authored a book upon a subject about which he has a great deal of expertise… himself. The scrapper turned scholar recently discussed his reckless younger self, and admitted that his biggest regret was 'touching the booze'. Stevie Campbell from Hamilton has a great deal of sympathy, and says: 'I've had a few unsavoury moments on the swally, myself. 'My biggest regret, however, is leaving the womb. It's been all downhill since then.' Read more: Browned off It is common knowledge that Scottish people are the most attractive in the world. On the tropical beach in summertime we're invariably the recipient of jealous jibes, as the citizens of less gorgeous nations glare covetously at our ginger hair, rash-red skin and zits. What's less well known is the amount of diligence and care that goes into maintaining your average Scottish Adonis or Aphrodite. For example, reader David Morrow visited the pharmacist and overheard a member of staff telling her colleagues that her sunburnt skin had now peeled off, 'but the worst bit is that my fake tan came off too'. Deedee Cuddihy was in Whiteinch, and came across this car number plate. She's not sure if it's meant to be an ebullient and friendly explosion of laughter, or perhaps the more threatening: 'Haw, you…' (Image: Deedee Cuddihy) Talking balls Generous Emily Collins gave her husband a stress ball for his birthday, leading him to ask: 'Is this for chucking at people who annoy me?' Train of thought Perusing the TV channels to see if there was anything that would ease him relatively painlessly through the evening, Ian Noble from Carstairs Village noticed a documentary titled: New Zealand by Train. 'Wow,' thought Ian, 'how long will that take from Carstairs?' Size matters "I've a new hobby,' says reader Barry Houghton. 'I flick through boxes of After Eight mints pretending I'm a giant DJ."
Glasgow Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Paolo Nutini's dad retires from Paisley family chippy
Alfredo Nutini, who has been at the helm of Castelvecchi in New Street, Paisley, for more than five decades, has decided to take a step back from the fryer. The popular chip shop has been run by the Nutini family for 111 years. READ MORE: Celtic stars spotted with club legend for 'top secret' Glasgow project BBC broadcaster and journalist Billy Sloan was invited by Paolo Nutini to enjoy a fish supper at the chippy. The pair were served by Alfredo, who was working his final shift. The chippy was opened in 1914 by Alfredo's Italian grandfather and has been run by the family ever since. Billy posed for a snap with the singer and their dinner, which he later posted to Instagram. READ MORE: 'The people you meet': McCoist snaps selfie with Sir Alex after surprise encounter He captioned the post: "Last night I was invited out to dinner by Paolo Nutini … but it was a dinner with a difference. "I was honoured to be served the final fish supper by the singer's father Alfredo in Castelvecchi … the famous family chippie in Paisley. "After 53 faithful years at his fish fryer, he's retiring and is finally taking a well-earned rest to spend more time with his lovely wife, Linda. "Castelvecchi takes its name from Alfredo's Italian grandfather. It started as a single-storey shop - with a thatched roof - in 1914 and has been run by the family for a staggering 111 years. "But the place is not closing down. Alfredo is handing the chip basket over to a colleague, and it will be business as usual. "The old fashioned style chippie is brilliant. It's no surprise that the beautiful interior has been used for several movies and TV dramas over the years. And what was on the menu? "Paolo tucked into haddock 'n' chips … with a side of a single hamburger and a dish of curry sauce for dipping. "While I also demolished a haddock supper - plus a few pickled onions - with a deep-fried black pudding chaser. Paolo looked like he hadn't gained an ounce in weight … but I had to loosen my belt a wee notch. "My plan to have a quick kebab on the way up the road was swiftly abandoned. I couldn't even have eaten an After Eight mint. I was stuffed. "The diet definitely starts tomorrow. My thanks to Paolo and the Nutini clan for a brilliant night. And it was great to be part of a wee bit of Paisley history. Check out Castelvecchi - at No. 10 New Street - it's dynamite!"
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Paolo Nutini's dad retires from Paisley chippy Castelvecchi after 53 years
Freddie has worked in Castelvecchi since he left school. Paolo Nutini 's dad is retiring from iconic Paisley chip shop Castelvecchi which has been in the family for decades. Alfredo, who is affectionately known as Freddie, started there when he left school. The chip shop has been in the same location since 1914, and it was Freddie's grandparents who turned the venue into a that use after it was originally opened as an ice parlour. BBC journalist Billy Sloan took to Instagram to say he sat down for a bite to eat with the Candy singer at his family's chip shop and revealed that he was the last person to be served a meal from Freddie. Alongside a snap of them, Billy penned: "LAST night I was invited out to dinner by @paolonutini … but it was a dinner with a difference. "I was honoured to be served the final fish supper by the singer's father Alfredo in Castelvecchi … the famous family chippie in Paisley. After 53 faithful years at his fish fryer he's retiring and is finally taking a well earned rest to spend more time with his lovely wife, Linda. "Castelvecchi takes its name from Alfredo's Italian grandfather. It started as a single storey shop - with a THATCHED roof - in 1914 and has been run by the family for a staggering 111 years. But the place is NOT closing down. Alfredo is handing the chip basket over to a colleague and it will be business as usual. The old fashioned style chippie is brilliant. It's no surprise that the beautiful interior has been used for several movies and TV dramas over the years. And what was on the menu?" He added: "Paolo tucked into haddock 'n' chips … with a side of a single hamburger and a dish of curry sauce for dipping. While I also demolished a haddock supper - plus a few pickled onions - with a deep fried black pudding chaser. Paolo looked like he hadn't gained an ounce in weight … but I had to loosen my belt a wee notch. My plan to have a quick kebab on the way up the road was swiftly abandoned. I couldn't even have eaten an After Eight mint. I was stuffed. "The diet definitely starts tomorrow. My thanks to Paolo and the Nutini clan for a brilliant night. And it was great to be part of a wee bit of Paisley history. Check out Castelvecchi - at No. 10 New Street - it's dynamite!" Earlier this year, Freddie took part in a short film which seeks to highlight the shop's connection to the local community over its 100-year history. Made by aspiring filmmaker Fiona Stuart, the four-minute short story showcases a character who has attracted customers from across Renfrewshire to his fish and chip shop for decades. Speaking in the film, Freddie says he was worked hard to retain the charm of the eatery, and while many people now order online, he still knows the orders of his regulars by heart. He said: 'Young ones now all want Just Eat. They all want it delivered. Whereas [ordering online], you are losing your customers and you don't know who they are. 'You are just pressing a button. But in the old days, people would come in, you would get to know them and they became friends. They became part of life.' Freddie admitted that there is not many places like his left. And that is what inspired Fiona, a filmmaker from London, to share Freddie's story with the world. Fiona filmed the documentary as part of the Step Up to Shooting AP training programme, which looks to give people breaking into the industry the skills and experience needed. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community!
Glasgow Times
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Paolo Nutini's dad retires from Paisely family chippy
Alfredo Nutini, who has been at the helm of Castelvecchi in New Street, Paisley, for more than five decades, has decided to take a step back from the fryer. The popular chip shop has been run by the Nutini family for 111 years. READ MORE: Celtic stars spotted with club legend for 'top secret' Glasgow project BBC broadcaster and journalist Billy Sloan was invited by Paolo Nutini to enjoy a fish supper at the chippy. The pair were served by Alfredo, who was working his final shift. The chippy was opened in 1914 by Alfredo's Italian grandfather and has been run by the family ever since. Billy posed for a snap with the singer and their dinner, which he later posted to Instagram. READ MORE: 'The people you meet': McCoist snaps selfie with Sir Alex after surprise encounter He captioned the post: "Last night I was invited out to dinner by Paolo Nutini … but it was a dinner with a difference. "I was honoured to be served the final fish supper by the singer's father Alfredo in Castelvecchi … the famous family chippie in Paisley. "After 53 faithful years at his fish fryer, he's retiring and is finally taking a well-earned rest to spend more time with his lovely wife, Linda. "Castelvecchi takes its name from Alfredo's Italian grandfather. It started as a single-storey shop - with a thatched roof - in 1914 and has been run by the family for a staggering 111 years. "But the place is not closing down. Alfredo is handing the chip basket over to a colleague, and it will be business as usual. "The old fashioned style chippie is brilliant. It's no surprise that the beautiful interior has been used for several movies and TV dramas over the years. And what was on the menu? "Paolo tucked into haddock 'n' chips … with a side of a single hamburger and a dish of curry sauce for dipping. "While I also demolished a haddock supper - plus a few pickled onions - with a deep-fried black pudding chaser. Paolo looked like he hadn't gained an ounce in weight … but I had to loosen my belt a wee notch. "My plan to have a quick kebab on the way up the road was swiftly abandoned. I couldn't even have eaten an After Eight mint. I was stuffed. "The diet definitely starts tomorrow. My thanks to Paolo and the Nutini clan for a brilliant night. And it was great to be part of a wee bit of Paisley history. Check out Castelvecchi - at No. 10 New Street - it's dynamite!"
