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Glasgow Times
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Kneecap to play Glasgow's OVO Hydro this November
The high-energy group will take to the stage at one of Scotland's most iconic venues later this year, marking their biggest Glasgow show to date. Presale tickets go live tomorrow, Tuesday, July 16, at 10am, via the OVO Live presale, with general sale following on Thursday, July 18, at 10am. Ticket prices are expected to range from £53.60 to £64.95. READ MORE: Moment sniffer dog scoured Kneecap's dressing room ahead of sold-out Glasgow gig The trio — Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin), and DJ Próvaí — were originally scheduled to headline the King Tut's stage at TRNSMT 2025, but were removed from the line-up in May after Police Scotland raised concerns over public safety. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said at the time: "Any decision on the line-up at TRNSMT is for the organisers, and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked. "Officers have highlighted that the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. "We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival." READ MORE: Kneecap member arrives at sold-out Glasgow gig in retro Celtic shirt In response, the group announced a headline show at Glasgow's O2 Academy for July 8, which sold out in just 80 seconds. The event was attended by supporters, including members of the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, who gathered outside the venue waving flags. Now, Kneecap are upping the capacity, taking their performance to the 14,000-capacity OVO Hydro. The group shared their announcement on their Instagram, with the caption: "Here we go. "We're back in November across Scotland, England and Wales to play our biggest run of shows ever. "Artist pre-sale tomorrow 10am, general sale Friday 10am. "All of ye can get a pre-sale link for tomorrow at 10am ahead of the masses by signing up to our mailer or WhatsApp channel (links in bio)." The comments were quickly flooded with eager fans, Glasgow rapper Big Bemz was seen commenting: "Hydro? Yeah we will be there!" Another fan added: "Glasgow upgrade to the Hydro, no stopping yous now yasss." A third wrote: "Hydro lets gooooo."
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
One of its kind train ride up mountain to seven mythological kingdoms
The Snaefell Mountain Railway on the Isle of Man is the only electric mountain railway in the British Isles and is steeped in history, culture and pure imagination The only electric mountain railway in the whole of the British Isles is rich in history, culture and sheer wonder. The Snaefell Mountain Railway climbs from Laxey to the peak of Snaefell - the highest mountain on the Isle of Man - standing a staggering 2,036ft above sea level, serving as the enchanting gateway to seven mythical kingdoms. Constructed in 1895, the service typically runs from March to November and takes about 30 minutes for a one-way trip. Travelling along a five-mile track, it uses electricity from overhead wires at approximately 550 volts to operate, remaining faithful to its original Victorian-era infrastructure, ferrying passengers who come from all corners of the globe to catch a glimpse of this world wonder. Upon reaching Snafell, or 'Snow Mountain' as it's often called, visitors will make their way into five wooden electric railcars. Each of them are numbered from one to six, though you'll soon notice that number three is mysteriously absent, reports the Express. It appears it was destroyed in an incident where the car derailed back in 2016. Whatever remained of it has been gathered and is reportedly due to be rebuilt at some stage, so stay tuned. The main station on the line is the interchange with the Manx Electric Railway at Laxey. The only stopping place is Bungalow, the halfway point where the line crosses the A18 Mountain Road, notorious for the perilous and deadly Isle of Man TT race. A stone's throw away, visitors can find the Manx Museum in Douglas, a treasure trove housed in an ex-hospital with exhibits featuring Viking silver, Celtic crosses and the Tynwald - the world's oldest continuous parliamentary body. The museum's creation aimed to revamp the Isle of Man's image following tough times in the mid-19th century. Sir Henry Brougham Loch, the lieutenant governor, played a pivotal role by initially promoting Douglas as a spa destination, triggering a seaside holiday surge. An impressive 1,500 hotels were established to accommodate roughly 350,000 summer tourists. Yet, Loch recognised most visitors lingered only in the capital, prompting the construction of a railway network that would transport them across the island. Andrew Scarffe, technical support officer at Manx Heritage Railways, told the BBC about the impact of the railway: "When the railway opened, it was like science fiction. Droves of people came over on the ferry just to see its electric technology and innovation." Scarffe shared a little-known fact: "What's rarely spoken of is we were 130 years ahead of the rest of the world with green travel. We began generating our own power back in the 1890s to run the railway, and the electric tram cars are still doing what they were built to be doing. "Slow travel by electric train? It all started here." In its heyday, the railway service boasted a million passengers annually. However, this grand Isle of Man tradition has seen a decrease in recent years, though an estimated 200,000 people still board the train each year, soaking up the immense historical splendour this small island has to offer.
Scottish Sun
an hour ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic ‘monitoring Odsonne Edouard situation closely as they consider sensational move to re-sign Crystal Palace star'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ODSONNE EDOUARD could make a sensational return to Celtic - four years after he departed Glasgow for Crystal Palace. The French striker has been transfer listed by the Premier League club after being sent out on loan to Leicester City last season and he is not in manager Oliver Glasner's plans. 1 Odsonne Edouard's big move to Crystal Palace from Celtic hasn't gone to plan Credit: Reuters Edouard, 27, joined Celts for a club record fee in the region of £9million in 2018, after shining during a spell on loan from PSG the previous season. The Parkhead club sold him to Palace in 2021 for £14m, with the potential for the value to rise to over £18m if certain add-ons and targets were met. Edouard scored 89 goals in 196 matches for the Hoops but just a few weeks into the reign of Ange Postecoglou it became clear he was going to be moving on. Crystal Palace snapped him up and he made an instant impact on his debut for the Eagles, scoring twice as an 84th minute substitute for Christian Benteke (the first of which was the fastest debut goal in Premier League history, coming after 28 seconds). But in his other 27 league appearances that season, he managed just four goals. His didn't improve on his goal return the following season, scoring five times in 35 Premier League outings, with one more each in both the FA Cup and the League Cup. The 2022-23 campaign may prove to be his last full season as a Palace player, in which he scored eight goals from 33 games across all competitions. Edouard played only twice for the Selhurst Park outfit last season and barely got a kick at Leicester either after being shipped to the Midlands on loan. He made four appearances in the Premier League and a further two in the League Cup but failed to score in any of his outings. According to Weekend Sports, Celtic are monitoring the forward's situation closely after he was transfer listed by Crystal Palace. Lisbon training camp latest as Hoops close in on sixth summer signing It's claimed Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers is considering offering the player a stunning return to Celtic Park to get his career back on track. Rodgers coached Edouard during his loan stint at Celts and until he himself left for Leicester in February 2019, two-thirds of the way through Edouard's first permanent season at the Parkhead side. The Hoops of course still have Adam Idah on the books and Daizen Maeda was last season's top scorer, but he may end up returning to the wing this coming season - particularly due to the absence of Jota due to injury for the first half of the campaign. Edouard is entering the final year of his deal at Selhurst Park so could be available for much less than what Celtic sold him for in 2021. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Daily Record
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Bob MacIntyre reveals incredible rule he enforces after golf events that lets him go mental and smash things up
The Scottish star wears his heart on his sleeve and it's the passion and fire which aids the ability to make him a genuine Open contender Feisty Bob MacIntyre reckons smashing things up and going mental can help fire him up at The Open. The Scottish star wears his heart on his sleeve and it's the passion and fire which aids the ability to make him a genuine Major contender. MacIntyre admits he allows himself a free-hour after a round to go nuts if necessary and that he's not just going to quietly or poliety accept mistakes at Royal Portrush. The Oban star doesn't hide the fact he may lose his temper at times and let loose with some outbursts and bad language as he puts bad moments to bed quickly. MacIntyre was fuming at the end of his Genesis Scottish Open, but calmed down once he got 60 minutes to flush it out the system. He said: 'Yeah, I'm pretty good at telling everyone give me an hour. I can go as mental as I want for an hour, and after that, I just go back to life.' Asked to expand, he continued: 'I can do whatever I want for an hour. Just anything I want. You can break things. You can literally do whatever I want for an hour. After that hour is gone, my job's done. 'For an hour and a half before my round, two hours before my round, I'm preparing, so nobody gets in my way. It's warm-up, stretching, gym work, all of that. So there's a five, six, seven, eight-hour window that I'm working. 'If you have a bad day at work, you're going to be annoyed. It happens more often than not for me as well! 'It's just about once that's gone, it's been difficult in the past for me to reset, but nowadays, there's so many golf tournaments and you don't know what's coming the next week.' MacIntyre says it's vital not to bottle up irritation and frustration as getting making sure he instantly gets back in the right frame of mind is crucial to him performing at his best. The Scottish star said: 'I'm fiery on the golf course when I'm in tournament rounds. I'll drop, I was going to say the odd, but a few bad words in there. I'll hit the bag. I'll say some harsh things, but that's what gets me going. 'If I walk around and I'm all happy I just made a double bogey or people are clapping, thanks very much, that's not me. I'm needing to smash something up. I want to rip a glove. I do something to get that anger out. 'It's better out than in for me. Some people it's better holding it, but for me it's get it out and then just do not let it affect the next shot. Simple.' You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Celtic page, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to your phone. Join our Celtic community here.
Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Scots music icon brought in to promote new Celtic away kit along with Hoops legends but fans spot ‘colour issue' in kit
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CELTIC have enlisted the help of some heavy hitters when it comes to promoting their new black away strip. The Hoops released their new Adidas design this morning at 8am, with heroes such as Henrik Larsson, John Collins and Charlie Mulgrew featuring in the trailer. Sign up for the Celtic newsletter Sign up 6 Hoops heroes Charlie Mulgrew and John Collins Credit: X @CelticFC 6 Bobby Gillespie features in the kit launch Credit: X @CelticFC 6 Henrik Larsson with Bobby Gillespie in the video Credit: X @CelticFC With the video played out to the soundtrack of Primal Scream classic 'Movin' on Up', so too is celebrity Celtic fan Bobby Gillespie. He's pictured behind the decks at a party, with Larsson himself getting in on the act. The Larsson connection comes in as the strip is similar to a black and green design which the Swede wore. Filmed in McChuill's pub in Glasgow, it also features current Hoops stars such as Callum McGregor and Kasper Schmeichel. It's a great piece of branding and the reaction to the strip from fans has generally been favourable - although supporters are a little perplexed by the fact that the colours appear somewhat different in the video than they do at the online store. Perhaps it's only to do with the light in the promotional pictures but while the video and promotional images appear to show a green colour with the black strip, the kit appears a far more yellowish shade in the online store. One fan wrote: "Why is it in the online shop in a completely different colour?" A second said: "Looks like green stripes in the images but looks like yellow stripes on the website." A third asked simply: "2 different colours?" That apart, reaction to the kit was largely favourable - even if fans are clearly hoping to see some new signings being paraded in the new design shortly. Inside the Estádio Nacional as Robert Grieve takes you on a tour of the famous venue which hosted Celtic's 1967 European Cup win over Inter Milan One wrote: "The new shirts would go down much better announcing a new player wearing them." Another wrote: "It's a nice strip, would look even better with new signings wearing it." 6 Henrik Larsson checks out a newspaper Credit: X @CelticFC 6 Fans have been perplexed by the two different shades of green which appear on the website 6 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
