William Miller

The Molendinar Burn: Glasgow’s Hidden River with a Historic Legacy

The Molendinar Burn is a river hidden beneath modern-day Glasgow, flowing beneath busy roads, motorways, and industrial infrastructure. Though seldom seen, this watercourse played a vital role in shaping Glasgow, both physically and historically.

Oct 7, 2024

Milnbank Community Growing

Gardening is a rewarding activity and useful for boosting your well-being - it can help reduce stress and make you feel fitter. You don't have to know how to grow anything, we'll show you.

Aug 23, 2022

Ice Skating in Alexandra Park

Kids ice skating on the formal boating pond in Alexandra Park around the late 60's.

Dec 25, 2020

Cameo of Dennistoun

William Allan was born in 1907 at Crinan Street and in his small book he recounts his days in Dennistoun from before the first World War until the start of 1939.

Jun 26, 2020

Hendry J F: Poet Editor Novelist Interpreter

James Findlay Hendry was educated at Whitehill School in Dennistoun and travelled through Europe, Africa and North America becoming a translator with the United Nations.

May 7, 2020

Slug Attack!

Did you know that our furry friends can catch lungworm from eating slugs and snails? Even if your dog doesn’t eat snails and slugs, they can still become infected!

Feb 3, 2020

The Mustard Spoon at Mesa

Update: 22nd June 2019 - The Mustard Spoon dishes up second helpings at Mesa on 26th and 27th July.

May 26, 2019

Pear - Specialising in cacti and succulents now open in Duke Street

Cacti and succulents make an ideal plant for your home that can live for many years. This is where Pear in Duke Street can be really handy and has opened with a great selection.

Feb 2, 2019

Andrew Hay - Paintings go on display at Dennistoun Library

One of Scotland’s leading contemporary artists, Andrew Hay, unveiled three works inspired by his childhood visits to East End cinemas in the 1940s and 1950s at Glasgow’s Dennistoun Library.