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Reeling Festival 2025: All the food and drink on-site including Birch coffee
The Reeling Festival is Glasgow's summer celebration of Scottish contemporary folk music and the event will welcome some of the biggest names on the Scottish trad scene to Rouken Glen Park from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 June. The 5,000-capacity event will see the Southside spot spring to life with world-class performances across two stages. The event offers fun for all with a dedicated kids' area, 'The Weeling', as well as high-quality Scottish food and drink offerings from the likes of the popular Skye eatery Café Cùil. As well as Cafe Cuil, there are other top food and drink spots to enjoy all weekend. Festival founder and co-director of Skye Live Festival Michael Pellegrotti said: 'We've built on last year's incredible food offering with returning favourites like Dough Man's Land, Screaming Peacock, Rost, Planet G, and Street Scullery – and we've added newcomers like MacLove, Shawarmarama, and Yu-ca-taco. Whether you're vegan, carnivore, or somewhere in between, you'll eat well here.' The Roll Shop Clare Coghill The Roll Shop is a one-off pop-up from Café Cùil and the chef and food writer behind ThatsYerDinner, is set to bring luxurious crispy rolls to Glasgow's southside as part of the Reeling Festival. The menu is set to include Egg Bhurji with curried scramble and tattie scone, Slow Roast Pork Belly with hoisin 'broon' sauce and pickled cucumber, Skye Crab Roll, Chopped Cheese Haggis Roll, House Fries with Orkney cheddar and onion add-ons available, as well as a Cranachan Donut with a whisky cream. Grant Reekie, chef, food writer and the mind behind ThatsYerDinner, said: 'As the baguette is to Paris, or the corn tortilla is to Mexico City, so is the humble morning roll to Glasgow. No butty, barm, bap or boule comes close. 'The Reeling felt like the natural first home for this partnership. It's a celebration of our city, and like the music at the Reeling, the food should have one eye on tradition and one on the present. 'We've put together a menu that truly showcases what a roll can achieve. Expect international, creative, and, above all, delicious fillings, all served in Glasgow's pride, the morning roll. And yes, there will be chips.' Clare Coghill, founder of Café Cùil, added: 'The morning roll is of course a staple in Scottish culture, but it's also an ideal vehicle for exciting flavour profiles. 'Back when The Reeling first launched in 2022, Café Cuil ran a pop-up restaurant. We're delighted to be returning and knew we wanted to do something special for the festival's third year. What could be more fitting than a homage to a Glasgow delicacy? 'We'll be showcasing cuisines from every corner of Scotland and beyond, and we're beyond excited to share the menu today.' Birch Coffee Mr Pellegrotti said: 'Last year, Birch Coffee was such a hit we had to bring them back – and this year they're coming with more machines and more coffee to meet demand. 'They serve some of the best brews in Scotland, with locations in Portree and Inverness, and it's all run by Niall Munro, son of Runrig's Donnie. A perfect cup of coffee between sets is exactly what you need.' Dough Man's Land Set up by two Glasgow brothers, this converted horse box serves wood fired pizzas, and quickly. Made using fresh, local ingredients, their oven reaches over 500 degrees, so the pizzas cook very fast. When not catering weddings, festivals or corporate events, you can find them on Derby Street in Finnieston. Screaming Peacock It wouldn't be a festival without a burger and chips and luckily, Screaming Peacock are cooking up just that. But these are no bog-standard burgers. From the classic beef to venison and pheasant, the van also has a range of loaded fries. Rost Ròst serves up a range of dishes using Scottish and local produce. Festival goers can look forward to a menu of creative sliders, their own pastramis, slow cooked meats, game, fish, wild foods and salad specials. Planet G This plant-based food truck is the brainchild of Gemma and Marta who want to reduce their environmental impact through plant-based food without compromising flavours and protein intake. On the menu you'll find loaded nachos, haggis pancakes, Italian kebab, truffle gnocchi and loaded smash potatoes among other dishes. Streat Scullery You'll know once you've found Streat Scullery as the team are cooking out of a custom-built American Airstream food truck. The chef behind Streat Scullery is Scott Keenan, a fine dining chef to trade (from kitchens like Cameron House, Braidwoods of Dalry and Number 16 Byres Road), who now spends his days creating indulgent, accessible street food. Expect tacos, bao buns and burgers. MacLove Mac and cheese fans should seek out MacLove. The team here make gourmet macaroni cheese pots from scratch with a three cheese blend and optional toppings that customers can tailor to suit them. Some of the existing favourites include 'Mexican Mac', 'Bacon Mac' and the simple, yet effective, 'Mac Love', which includes crispy onions and parmesan cheese on top. Offering favourites like "Mexican Mac" and "Bacon Mac," the menu also features the straightforward "Mac Love," topped with crispy onions and parmesan cheese for some crunch. Shararmarama This stall will be serving up super tasty middle eastern flavoured delights in street food style. On the menu there's kebab wraps and shawarma fries with lamb, chicken and falafel. Yu-ca-taco When Kim Gemann and Liam Walls returned from travelling in South America to settle in Glasgow, they couldn't believe they were unable to find good Mexican cooking in their new home city. So they began cooking it themselves and their business Yu-ca-Taco began. Starting from a food truck which served alternative, inspiring dishes at festivals, markets and food events, their popularity grew and you can now find them at many events all over Scotland. Expect delicious loaded tacos with meat and veggie fillings and some nachos too.
The Herald Scotland
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Music festival names stage in honour of 'iconic' Glasgow pub
Formerly known as A'Choille, the stage – famed for hosting secret sets and intimate performances – will now be known as The Park Bar Stage, paying tribute to the iconic Argyle Street pub known for its ceilidhs, live traditional music and electric atmosphere. The renaming honours The Park Bar's "pivotal" role in shaping Glasgow's folk music scene. It also celebrates the venue's importance as a gathering place for Gaelic speakers and a welcoming hub for those who have moved to the city from the Highlands and Islands. The renamed stage will open the weekend with performances from Park Bar legend John Carmichael, for a 'Carmichael's Ceilidh' on Friday, June 6. READ MORE: Recently under new ownership after going on the market last year, The Park Bar remains a cornerstone of the city's cultural fabric and a hub for traditional musicians, locals, and visitors. Festival founder and co-director of Skye Live, Michael Pellegrotti, said: 'Renaming our second stage The Park Bar Stage is a tribute to a place that means so much to Glasgow's Gaelic community and traditional music scene, to the musicians that play the festival, and to all of us on The Reeling team as well. 'It's a celebration of the energy, community, and music that The Park Bar has championed for decades. It felt right to honour that legacy at The Reeling, a festival that shares that same spirit.' Deirdre Curley, one of the new owners of The Park Bar, said: "The Park Bar has always been a beating heart for traditional Scottish music and culture in Glasgow, so we're delighted to be part of The Reeling – the city's biggest outdoor traditional music festival. "One of our legendary resident bands, Carmichael's Ceilidh, will be performing on The Park Bar stage on Friday night - entertaining the crowds with some amazing ceilidh music. It's also exciting to see huge acts like Tide Lines, who played The Park Bar early in their careers, headlining the main stage. The Reeling is one of Scotland's biggest trad music festivals (Image: supplied) "Traditional music runs deep in Scotland's soul and it's being reclaimed by a new generation. It's not just surviving - it's thriving and evolving. We're proud to celebrate that, and we can't wait!" Folk-pop powerhouse Tide Lines will kick off The Reeling with a headline performance on the main stage Friday night. The band's journey began in the heart of Glasgow's traditional music scene at The Park Bar. Frontman Robert Robertson recalled: 'The Park Bar means a lot to Tide Lines – a couple of us met and played our first gig together there before starting the band. 'It's fantastic to see its famous legacy being honoured by The Reeling. We can't wait to play the main stage on Friday night.' The Reeling, Glasgow's summer celebration of traditional and contemporary Scottish folk, returns to Rouken Glen Park from Friday, June 6 to Sunday June 8. This year marks the first three-day edition of the festival, with a lineup including Talisk, RURA, Tide Lines, Dougie MacLean, Shooglenifty, Eddi Reader, Breabach, and a host of emerging and established talent across both stages. Tickets and the full lineup are available now at
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Music festival names stage in honour of 'iconic' Glasgow pub
A much-loved Glasgow pub will be honoured in a big way this summer as a music festival renames one of its stages after it. The Reeling, one of Scotland's biggest trad music festivals, has revealed it is renaming a stage after Finnieston venue The Park Bar. Formerly known as A'Choille, the stage – famed for hosting secret sets and intimate performances – will now be known as The Park Bar Stage, paying tribute to the iconic Argyle Street pub known for its ceilidhs, live traditional music and great atmosphere. The renaming honours The Park Bar's "pivotal" role in shaping Glasgow's folk music scene. It also celebrates the venue's importance as a gathering place for Gaelic speakers and a welcoming hub for those who have moved to the city from the Highlands and Islands. The renamed stage will open the weekend with performances from Park Bar legend John Carmichael, for a 'Carmichael's Ceilidh' on Friday, June 6. READ MORE: Glasgow's The Park Bar has been sold so will the ceilidh carry on? I went to find out Final acts announced for Glasgow summer trad music festival How a Scottish band is reinventing trad music and going viral Recently under new ownership after going on the market last year, The Park Bar remains a cornerstone of the city's cultural fabric and a hub for traditional musicians, locals, and visitors. Festival founder and co-director of Skye Live, Michael Pellegrotti, said: 'Renaming our second stage The Park Bar Stage is a tribute to a place that means so much to Glasgow's Gaelic community and traditional music scene, to the musicians that play the festival, and to all of us on The Reeling team as well. 'It's a celebration of the energy, community, and music that The Park Bar has championed for decades. It felt right to honour that legacy at The Reeling, a festival that shares that same spirit.' Deirdre Curley, one of the new owners of The Park Bar, said: "The Park Bar has always been a beating heart for traditional Scottish music and culture in Glasgow, so we're delighted to be part of The Reeling – the city's biggest outdoor traditional music festival. "One of our legendary resident bands, Carmichael's Ceilidh, will be performing on The Park Bar stage on Friday night - entertaining the crowds with some amazing ceilidh music. It's also exciting to see huge acts like Tide Lines, who played The Park Bar early in their careers, headlining the main stage. The Reeling is one of Scotland's biggest trad music festivals (Image: supplied) "Traditional music runs deep in Scotland's soul and it's being reclaimed by a new generation. It's not just surviving - it's thriving and evolving. We're proud to celebrate that, and we can't wait!" Folk-pop powerhouse Tide Lines will kick off The Reeling with a headline performance on the main stage Friday night. The band's journey began in the heart of Glasgow's traditional music scene at The Park Bar. Frontman Robert Robertson recalled: 'The Park Bar means a lot to Tide Lines – a couple of us met and played our first gig together there before starting the band. 'It's fantastic to see its famous legacy being honoured by The Reeling. We can't wait to play the main stage on Friday night.' The Reeling, Glasgow's summer celebration of traditional and contemporary Scottish folk, returns to Rouken Glen Park from Friday, June 6 to Sunday June 8. This year marks the first three-day edition of the festival, with a lineup including Talisk, RURA, Tide Lines, Dougie MacLean, Shooglenifty, Eddi Reader, Breabach, and a host of emerging and established talent across both stages. Tickets and the full lineup are available now at
