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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Vegan Festival set to return to Glasgow this October
Following the success of the Scotland Vegan Festival in Paisley last weekend, Vegan Events UK has announced the return of the Glasgow Vegan Festival. The event will take place at Easterhouse Sports Centre on October 18 with more than 80 stalls, world food caterers, demonstrations, and talks from 10.30am to 4.30pm. Read more: 'There's no breakfast like it in Glasgow': New brunch menu launching this week It is set to be a family-friendly event with under-16s granted free entry. Visitors can expect a variety of cooked foods, pies, cakes, chocolates, sandwiches, and salads. There will also be beauty and skincare products, candles, cheeses, jewellery, crafts, healthy and sweet treats, clothing, drinks, juices, smoothies, and free samples. Victoria Bryceson, festival organiser and founder of Vegan Events UK, said: "I started organising events 10 years ago to promote veganism. "At Vegan Events UK, we bring the best of vegan living to communities across the UK. "Our festivals offer a one-stop destination where you can discover amazing plant-based products, support small family-run businesses, and see just how delicious, accessible, and varied vegan living can be. "Join us at our exciting Glasgow event and explore the vibrant world of compassionate living – from vegan food and delicious cakes to sustainable fashion and animal welfare charities. "Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian, curious about plant-based food, or simply want to enjoy some delicious food or ethical beauty and fashion, everyone is welcome." The festival also provides the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and attend expert talks on the vegan lifestyle and nutrition. Highlighted stalls include Miracle's Mission, a non-profit animal welfare charity working with sick, injured, and disabled animals worldwide. Their mission is to provide safety for animals in danger, educate on the needs of neutering both pets and strays, and rehabilitate and re-home dogs in need, often with disabilities, in the UK. There will also be a stall selling Bo's Book, a vegan cookbook featuring simple, easy-to-follow recipes with illustrations of dogs from Miracle's Mission, with all profits from the book will aid needy dogs at Miracle's Mission. Standard entry to the festival costs £5, but under-16s go free. Read more: I tried a famous Belgian dish at this Glasgow restaurant - here's the best part Advance tickets can be purchased at Standard tickets will also be available to purchase at the door. VIP tickets are available for £15 and include fast-track entry and a goody bag full of vegan products, samples, discounts, and offers. More information on the festival is available on the Vegan Events UK website or through their social media channels.
Daily Record
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Scotland Vegan Festival returns as Paisley chosen for plant-based event
The Scotland Vegan Festival returns to Paisley this July with over 80 stalls offering plant-based food, beauty products, ethical gifts and live cookery demos. The Scotland Vegan Festival is making a welcome return this summer, with this year's event set to take place at the Lagoon Sports Centre in Paisley on Saturday, July 12. Celebrating plant-based living, the festival promises a day full of inspiration, delicious vegan options, and unique finds not usually available in supermarkets. Festival organiser Victoria Bryceson expressed her excitement for the event: 'I'm really excited about this year's Scotland Vegan Festival. "I'm sure that people in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Glasgow and beyond will enjoy the stalls, talks, workshops and atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming everyone, not just vegans, to the festival. "Our goal is to continue to bring vegans and non-vegans together, to support local vegan business, and to show just how easy it is to be vegan.' Visitors can expect over 80 stalls featuring world food caterers, vegan cakes, skincare and beauty products, ethical clothing, fresh juices and smoothies, healthy treats, and live cookery demonstrations running from 10.30am to 4.30pm. The market will showcase a wide range of tempting offerings including cooked foods, pies, chocolates, sandwiches, salads, jewellery, crafts, candles, cheese alternatives, charity merchandise, free samples, and much more. Local vendors add a community touch to the festival. Lanarkshire's Baby Blue Bee Bunnies, a non-profit organisation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming rabbits across Scotland, will be present. The group offers care for unwanted and neglected rabbits, ensuring they find loving homes. Also featured is Miracle's Mission, an animal welfare charity working globally to help sick, injured, and disabled animals. The charity educates on neutering to reduce stray populations, rehomes animals with special needs, and provides a safe haven for creatures in danger. From Glasgow, Nicki's Aromatics offers a range of premium aromatherapy home fragrance products made with natural, eco-friendly ingredients, including candles, wax melts, room sprays, diffusers, and essential oil blends. Meanwhile, Of Loch And Sea presents handcrafted jewellery and accessories fashioned from sea glass, driftwood, and sea pottery collected from local beaches. Visitors can also find fresh, handmade cosmetics and bath products at Lush Braehead Glasgow, created from organic fruits, vegetables, essential oils, and safe synthetics. Ayrshire's Surya Luna Naturals specialises in bodycare that soothes and nourishes while prioritising environmental sustainability, using plant oils, butters, botanicals, mineral clays, and eco-friendly packaging. Other Scottish businesses include Falkirk's Eweniqueness, known for their range of 'ewenique' gifts, and Edinburgh-based Considerit, which handcrafts daily vegan doughnuts, chocolates, and ice cream to guarantee top quality. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Hot sauce lovers can try Edinburgh's Heriot Hott, a brand passionate about planet-friendly, locally sourced ingredients delivering a diverse and delicious range of vegan sauces. The Scotland Vegan Festival is designed as an inclusive celebration, bringing together communities from Paisley and beyond to explore the vibrant world of plant-based living. Scotland Vegan Festival 2025 When: From 10.30 am to 4.30 pm on Saturday, July 12. Where: Paisley Lagoon Sports Centre, 11 Christie Street, Paisley, PA1 1NB. Tickets: Advance tickets are available from the website – standard tickets are £5 (under 16's free) and VIP tickets are £15 to include fast track entry and a goody bag full of vegan products, samples, discounts and offers. Standard tickets are also available on the door.
