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STV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- STV News
The Kelpies to host open-air gigs as permission granted for summer shows
Falkirk's Helix Park is all set to host some big names in music as part of its Kelpies Live events, as a licence was granted for two open-air concerts in June. Members of Falkirk Council's licensing board had no hesitation in approving the application for when UB40 featuring Ali Campbell play on Friday, June 13 and Jess Glynne headlines on Saturday, June 14. The concerts on the park's Great Lawn – a few minutes walk from the iconic sculptures – are being organised by xfire live events, while the bars will be run by Innis & Gunn, who have experience of organising bars for events including the Royal Highland Show and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The board's policy is now that it will consider all applications for events that will have more than 1,000 attending. After seeing the alcohol management plan, members agreed to grant the licence which will see the bars stop serving at 10pm. Ticket-holders have been advised that a Challenge 25 policy will be enforced and those attending are strongly recommend to bring ID if they wish to buy an alcoholic drink. No one will be allowed to enter the premises with alcohol or any other liquids and entry searches will be in operation. Parking, which must be booked in advance, will be at Falkirk Stadium and a free shuttle bus service will operate between there and the park for customers with mobility issues. The licensing board's depute convener, Cllr Bryan Deakin, said he felt the event 'would be really good for Falkirk'. While the board unanimously agreed the application, Councillor Robert Spears said he had 'serious concerns' about the fact that the event is taking place while there are 'major roadworks in the locale'. 'I feel that this event will cause major disruption for traffic in the surrounding areas.' Police Scotland confirmed there have been discussions with contractors Balfour Beatty and the concerns raised have been 'identified and addressed'. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Falkirk's Kelpies Live open-air gigs get go-ahead from licensing
Falkirk 's Helix Park is all set to host some big names in music as part of its Kelpies Live events, as a licence was granted for two open-air concerts in June. Members of Falkirk Council' s licensing board had no hesitation in approving the application for when UB40 featuring Ali Campbell play on Friday, June 13 and Jess Glynne headlines on Saturday, June 14. The concerts on the park's Great Lawn - a few minutes walk from the iconic sculptures - are being organised by xfire live events, while the bars will be run by Innis & Gunn, who have experience of organising bars for events including the Royal Highland Show and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The board's policy is now that it will consider all applications for events that will have more than 1000 attending. After seeing the alcohol management plan, members agreed to grant the licence which will see the bars stop serving at 10 pm. Ticket-holders have been advised that a Challenge 25 policy will be enforced and those attending are strongly recommend to bring ID if they wish to buy an alcoholic drink. No-one will be allowed to enter the premises with alcohol or any other liquids and entry searches will be in operation. Parking, which must be booked in advance, will be at Falkirk Stadium and a free shuttle bus service will operate between there and the park for customers with mobility issues. The licensing board's depute convener, Cllr Bryan Deakin, said he felt the event "would be really good for Falkirk". While the board unanimously agreed the application, Councillor Robert Spears said he had "serious concerns" about the fact that the event is taking place while there are "major roadworks in the locale". "I feel that this event will cause major disruption for traffic in the surrounding areas." Police Scotland confirmed there have been discussions with contractors Balfour Beatty and the concerns raised have been "identified and addressed".
Glasgow Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow roads will be closed for West End street party
The event, called Ashton Lane Opening Street Party and Vinicombe Street Party, will take place from Friday, May 31, to Saturday, June 1. It will feature live music, food, drinks, and giveaways for attendees. READ MORE: Warning issued to keep windows and doors closed due to wildfire near Glasgow Celebrations will start at noon and go until 5pm. A prohibition on waiting, loading, and unloading will be in place on certain roads from 3pm on Thursday, May 30, until Saturday, June 1. On Friday, May 31, there will be a prohibition of vehicle movement on the affected roads, beginning at 6am, and ending at 11:59 pm on Saturday, June 1. The affected roads are: Ashton Lane, for its whole length Ashton Lane North, for its whole length Great George Lane, for its whole length Vinicombe Street between Cransworth Street and Byres Road READ MORE: Tragedy as motorcyclist dies after crash with Land Rover near Glasgow However, allowances will be given to emergency service vehicles carrying out an emergency response. Temporary traffic measures are being implemented to ensure the safety of the event and other road users. The street party will feature performances from DJs, as well as offerings from a wide range of local businesses. These will include the Grosvenor Café, Innis & Gunn, Vodka Wodka, Jinty McGuinty's, Ramen Dayo, Ashoka, The Gardener, Sano Pizza, and Ubiquitous Chip. The event is free to the public, providing an opportunity for people to enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere of Ashton Lane and Vinicombe Street.
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Exact date Scotland to be hotter than Tenerife as country basks in 24C sunshine
We missed out on an official 'heatwave' today as the mercury failed to hit 25C for the third day in a row HOT STUFF Exact date Scotland to be hotter than Tenerife as country basks in 24C sunshine Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTLAND will be drier and hotter than Tenerife this week. The sensational spring sunshine which has blessed us for weeks shows no sign of letting up, with the West of Scotland expected to enjoy the UK's highest temperatures tomorrow. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Temperatures in Scotland are set to soar beyond those in Tenerife Credit: Alamy 3 Sunseekers will flock to beaches, parks and pubs to soak up some sunshine Credit: Alamy 3 The sensational spring sunshine shows no sign of letting up Credit: Alamy While Glasgow will glow in 24C on Friday, Tenerife will struggle with just 19C and cloud. By Sunday, when the popular Spanish resort is down to just 18C and rain, Scotland's biggest city will shimmer under a sunny 22C. A Scots brewer reckons it's time the country's workers were dispatched to the beer garden if, as looks likely, the mercury goes above 20C tomorrow. Beer specialists Innis & Gunn have launched the '3PM Pledge' – a sunshine-soaked initiative urging employers to let their hard-grafting teams down tools at 3pm tomorrow, crack open a cold one, and soak up Scotland's rarest natural wonder – the sun. And to sweeten the deal, the Edinburgh-based brewers are offering a share of 500 free beers to the first 20 firms who promise to get involved. Dougal Sharp, Innis & Gunn's master brewer, said: 'Let's face it – when the sun shines in Scotland, it's like one of life's miracles. Nobody wants to be stuck at their desk while the rest of the country basks in the beer garden. 'When the sun comes out it's like the World Cup Final for pubs and people alike – and we want companies to back it. The 3PM Pledge is all about spontaneity, sunshine and celebrating life's little wins. 'Obviously, not every job can just down tools, but where it's possible, we're encouraging businesses to let their hardworking teams take a breather. 'If the work can be done at any time, why not save it for later and let people enjoy the sunshine?' As we approach the end of spring, UV levels are now officially described as 'high' which means people exposed to the sun without protection will burn within minutes. Brit hols hotspot Majorca beaches turned white with ice deluged by rain & hail leaving… and MORE bad weather on way Today, Scotland missed out on an official 'heatwave' as the mercury failed to hit 25C for the third day in a row. However, it was still a pleasant 22C at Achnagart in the sunny west Highlands yesterday. With a scorching weekend ahead for some, the Met Office said the east of the country may struggle with significantly lower temperatures than the west. As far as tomorrow is concerned, forecaster Alex Deakin said: "For the vast majority, it is a day of sparkling spring sunshine. "Temperatures, though, perhaps not quite as high across the south. "I think the West of Scotland may see the highest temperatures on Thursday. "22C or maybe a 23C. Again, the east coast, particularly if it does stay murky, temperatures could struggle. "There will be quite a contrast between east and west. "That will continue to be a trend in the weather, even into the weekend."
Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Scottish beer firm Innis & Gunn wants staff to be let off work from 3pm when hot weather hits 20C
Scots bosses have been urged to let their workers knock off early this Thursday (15 May) – but only if the mercury hits a sizzling 20°C. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Beer firms Innis & Gunn have launched the '3PM Pledge' – a sunshine-soaked initiative urging employers to let their hard-grafting teams down tools at 3pm, crack a cold one, and soak up Scotland's rarest natural wonder – the sun. And to sweeten the deal, the Edinburgh-based brewers are offering a share of 500 free beers to the first 20 firms who promise to get involved. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The scheme, dreamed up by founder and master brewer Dougal Sharp, comes as forecasters predict Thursday, May 15 to be the hottest day of the year. Backed by stats from the Global Payroll Association – which claims a third of Brits already sneak off when the sun's out – Sharp reckons it's time to make it official. But there's a catch, no 3pm pint unless it's 20°C or above. khonkangrua - Mr Sharp, also Innis & Gunn's master brewer, said: 'Let's face it – when the sun shines in Scotland, it's like one of life's miracles. Nobody wants to be stuck at their desk while the rest of the country basks in the beer garden . 'When the sun comes out it's like the World Cup Final for pubs and people alike – and we want companies to back it. The 3PM Pledge is all about spontaneity, sunshine and celebrating life's little wins. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Obviously, not every job can just down tools, but where it's possible we're encouraging businesses to let their hardworking teams take a breather. If the work can be done at any time, why not save it for later and let people enjoy the sunshine ? Dougal Sharp, Founder and Master Brewer of Innis & Gunn | Innis & Gunn 'We want bosses to let their teams down tools and head to the pub early to enjoy a drink with colleagues, friends, or family – as long as it's basked in Scottish sunshine!' Each of the first 50 employers to sign up will receive an ice-cold crate of Innis & Gunn lager delivered direct to their office – just in time for a sun-soaked early finish.
