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Interesting news from Glasgow

A medieval well beneath Glasgow Cathedral, and what came out of it

St Mungo's Well sits in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral and dates back to the 13th century. Last year, as part of Glasgow's 850th celebrations, the arts collective Aproxima excavated it for the first time in living memory, working with Glasgow University archaeologist Professor Stephen Driscoll and David Sneddon of Clyde Archaeology. The one-day dig pulled up dice, rings, glasses and coins from around the world, and shed a bit of light on the city's medieval roots and its old traditions of pilgrimage and healing. The well has since been fitted with a glowing mosaic by Aproxima and artist Joanna Kessel, designed by James Johnson, made from over a thousand handblown glass tiles from Venetian makers Orsoni, each inlaid with gold leaf. A new exhibition, From Well to Wellspring, now tells the whole story and displays the finds. Free entry. It's at Glasgow City Heritage Trust, 54 Bell Street, Wednesday to Friday until 18 September. The mosaic itself is free to view in the Cathedral crypt during opening hours.

A medieval well beneath Glasgow Cathedral, and what came out of it

Wild spaces for butterflies to be created in Glasgow

Dozens of new wild habitats are set to be created across Glasgow to support butterflies, moths and other pollinators. The two-year, £250,000 project, led by Butterfly Conservation in partnership with Glasgow City Council, aims to establish 40 wildlife spaces in parks, schools and community hubs. Backed by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the initiative will also recruit volunteers and distribute wildflower seed packs to encourage local action. Organisers hope the scheme will help reverse declining butterfly and moth populations while boosting community wellbeing and connecting more Glaswegians with nature in urban green spaces.

Wild spaces for butterflies to be created in Glasgow

Edinburgh's Hendersons is coming to Glasgow

Edinburgh’s iconic vegetarian restaurant Hendersons is set to open its first venue outside the capital, taking over the former Seven21 unit in Glasgow’s Southside. The family-run restaurant will continue its focus on seasonal Scottish produce, featuring dishes such as vegetarian haggis, salt-baked celeriac, and plant-based Cullen skink, alongside weekend brunches and vegan Sunday roasts. Founder Barrie Henderson, whose grandmother opened the original Hendersons in 1962, says the Glasgow move reconnects the business with its roots. Executive Chef Anna Czapiewska will oversee both kitchens, maintaining a modern dining experience that blends tradition, sustainability, and community engagement.

Edinburgh's Hendersons is coming to Glasgow

Iconic Glasgow Venue Enters New Future as The Mackintosh Tearooms

An iconic Glasgow landmark formerly known as Willow Tea Rooms is entering a new chapter after reopening under the name The Mackintosh Tearooms. The historic venue celebrates the legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh with restored interiors and renewed focus on its cultural heritage. Alongside traditional tearoom fare and locally inspired menus, the space will host exhibitions and events that honour Mackintosh’s design influence and the site’s place in Glasgow’s social history. The refreshed tearooms aim to blend old‑world charm with contemporary relevance, attracting both locals and visitors keen to experience a storied part of Scotland’s architectural and hospitality tradition.

Iconic Glasgow Venue Enters New Future as The Mackintosh Tearooms

Glasgow Bookshop Named One of World’s Best Indie Stores

Glasgow independent bookstore Burning House Books has been highlighted as one of the world’s best indie bookshops, featured in a global list of top independent stores chosen by bookshop owners and experts. The Glasgow shop is celebrated for its carefully curated selection with a strong focus on art, experimental writing, counterculture and queer history, earning distinction among a shortlist of outstanding bookshops across continents. Its owner has built a distinctive space that resonates with local and international readers alike, reflecting Glasgow’s vibrant literary culture and the continuing global appreciation for small, passionately run bookstores.

Glasgow Bookshop Named One of World’s Best Indie Stores
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