Glasgow Life

How well do you know Glasgow Life? We’re sharing 10 facts about Glasgow Life to give our new and existing followers a greater understanding of all that our charity does to improve people’s mental and physical wellbeing through culture and sport. 🎥 Check out our video to learn more 👇 Music: Dignity Row Track: Glasgow

🚨 Current vacancies at Glasgow Life 🚨 Conservation Manager ➡️ https://lnkd.in/exFHNmTv Festival Director ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6ka9UDX Principal Librarian ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHy93SHZ Interested or know someone who might be? Click the links above to find out more and apply.

Celtic Connections 2025 was another resounding success, kicking off Scotland’s cultural calendar and Glasgow’s 850th birthday celebrations 🎉   The much-loved festival highlights Glasgow’s status as a UNESCO City of Music and shines a spotlight on our city’s reputation as a world-class events destination.   Some highlights from Celtic Connections 2025, in partnership with The Innis & Gunn Brewing Company Ltd, include:   ➡️ 110,000 attendances. ➡️ 300 events at 24 venues across Glasgow. ➡️ 125 sold-out shows. ➡️ 7,000 pupils attending free school concerts. ➡️ 3,000 tickets bought through our new Under 26 Community. ➡️ 50,000 pints of Innis & Gunn poured.   Watch our video below ⬇️

Last year, we ran a competition with Go Radio to unearth ‘A Song for Glasgow’. Our aim was to find a song that captures the essence and vibrancy of our city, which will be used to represent our charity until the end of 2026. In return, the campaign offered bands and artists a chance to gain exposure by being featured across our future marketing campaigns plus five days’ recording time at the world-class Gorbals Sound studio. After being inundated with entries, we shortlisted our top 10 and asked Go Radio listeners to vote for their favourite. Five finalists then performed to a live audience at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, with our panel of music industry experts choosing Jamie Campbell and his song ‘Glasgow’ as the winner.   🎥 Click the link in the comments to listen to the track in full.

There are just 500 days to go until the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! 😀 Some of the world’s best athletes will perform in Glasgow next summer, with over 200 gold medals up for grabs across 10 days of world-class sporting competition. The 2014 Commonwealth Games gave so much to Glasgow and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are sure to bring even more great moments to our city and Scotland as a whole. Share your favourite Commonwealth Games stories, memories and hopes in the comments section! 👇 #Glasgow2026

Tomorrow (Saturday 8 March) is International Women’s Day and we’re proud to have a predominantly female workforce. 55% of our roles are filled by incredible women who are committed to ensuring Glasgow Life fulfils its mission: inspiring the people of Glasgow to become engaged and active in a city globally renowned for culture and sport. This week, we asked a few colleagues to share a piece of advice that has guided them in their careers. To all the women at Glasgow Life on International Women’s Day, and every day… thank you for everything you do for our charity. Check out the slides below for a little inspiration ⤵

In March’s edition of Life Stories, we’re focusing on Glasgow Life’s commitment to environmental sustainability, and ongoing investment in innovative energy efficiency projects. Our Head of Infrastructure Support, Isabel Brown MSc. MIWFM, highlights some recent key initiatives and the impact they are making to help create a cleaner, greener future for Glasgow.

Ahead of International Women’s Day this Saturday (8 March), we’re starting the celebrations early with Accelerate Action, Celebrate Women! on Friday (7 March), a free event at the Pearce Institute in Glasgow. Join motivational speaker Anne Hughes and a panel of inspiring women as they share their personal experiences and successes. Hear stories from local women who have made a lasting impact in their industries and communities. This is a great opportunity to learn more about local services for women while participating in a range of wellbeing activities. Find out more at the link in the comments below 👇🏻

🚨 Current vacancies at Glasgow Life 🚨   Festival Director ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eXtTpmpv   Coach and Volunteer Development Officer ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e_-UJhWj   Learning Assistant (Museums) ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e47PfbHQ   Interested or know someone who might be? Click the links above to find out more and apply.

Valentine’s Day was the 25th anniversary of one of Glasgow’s biggest feel-good love stories celebrating wellbeing and social connection. Glasgow Club helps people keep fit and healthy in our citywide network of gyms and fitness studios boasting the latest equipment, courts and pools. Members get the guidance and support of a brilliant team of expert trainers through flexible, affordable membership plans. The standard monthly option costs £31 – just £1 more than in 2000. As the only not-for-profit health club in the city, all the funds Glasgow Club makes are re-invested in its excellent services and facilities. Membership has more than trebled since Glasgow Club’s earliest days when around 150 weekly classes were held in Glasgow City Council sport venues. Now, 36,000 direct debit members take advantage of an extensive and varied programme of over 1,000 classes a week that are designed to suit everyone, from beginners to experienced gym goers, and include specialist sessions tailored for people with additional needs or health conditions.