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Daily Record
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Myth of mysterious 'Red door' in Scots city that has sparked fear among people
Scotland is full of strange and colourful urban legends like the Catman of Greenock and the Gorbals Vampire Scotland has no shortage of strange and colourful urban legends, from the infamous Catman of Greenock to the Gorbals Vampire, stories soaked in local humour and curiosity. But some myths are whispered more quietly, less shared at the pub and more buried in corners of the internet. One such tale, baffling and bizarre, is that of the Red Door of Glasgow. The legend, murky and inconsistent at best, has surfaced occasionally online, usually with a mix of comedy and ominous warning, Scottish Daily Express reports. Some say it began as a throwaway gag by Scots comic Limmy, others think it evolved from an inside joke into something with a life of its own. There's little agreement on what the Red Door is, or even if it exists, but that hasn't stopped people speculating, especially after a Reddit thread reawakened the myth. 'Has anyone ever heard of the Red Door?' a construction worker asked in a now-notorious Reddit post. 'It is supposedly located at the Clyde near the Court. I am working on one of the building sites and keep hearing about it, what is behind the door? Or is it just a lot of rubbish?' The response was instant and unnerving. 'Used to hear about the red door when I was in school,' one user wrote. 'Thought it was just a rumour but f**k knows what really happened.' Then it got even stranger. 'My Grandad said about this and said if I ever went to Scotland never EVER mention it,' one reply claimed. 'He was a paratrooper but this always made him give the 1000 yard stare. "He was so pleased I live in Portsmouth. About as far away from, well, 'it' as possible. He would be distraught knowing it was being spoken about again.' Another added, more bluntly: 'Leave it where it is fella. It's best for all.' 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. One user seemed spooked just by the mention: 'Maaaaaaate, I can't believe you've brought this up. Let's hope it goes no further than this. I mind what happened last time, f**k that. It's honestly not worth the risk and you're better off not knowing! Safer that way.' But not everyone was convinced. Some users quickly poked holes in the tale, questioning its authenticity. 'Is this some massive inside joke that the whole of Glasgow is in on or something?' asked one sceptic. Another dismissed it entirely: 'Absolute sh***e patter.' Some even suggested more mundane explanations, with one theory claiming the Red Door is just a nickname for a pub on Admiral Street, or a reference to the venue at the Old Toll Bar. Frustration mounted in the thread as others demanded real answers. 'So what is it is?' one person asked. 'All these comments are non-answers and there's nothing online. Is it just a Glasgow in-joke?'
Times
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
I don't know how to reach an Iran I'd like to visit, but it's not like this
I often think about a particular sketch in Limmy's Show. Limmy walks into a ticket office, hands a photograph of Millport to the clerk and asks if she knows how to get there. 'You get the train to Largs and from there you get the ferry,' she says. The comedian explains he already knows how to reach that destination. What he wants to know is how to get there: the specific period of time when the photograph was taken. I experience that feeling, or an approximation of it, when I look through my dad's old photo albums. He grew up in pre-revolution Tehran, a cosmopolitan city that was happy for its own cultural heritage to co-exist with western art, music and ideas. When we visited Paris a few years ago my dad drew parallels between the French capital and his home city as he remembered it. Bob Colacello, the editor of Interview magazine, travelled to Tehran with Andy Warhol in 1976 — Warhol was creating pop-art portraits of the Iranian royals — and said the city reminded him of Beverly Hills, 'except that they had Persian carpets by their pools' (and more luxuriant moustaches, I'm sure). My dad's family didn't have a private pool, nor would they have needed to for their lives back then to seem remarkable now. It's the ordinary stuff I find extraordinary. They could listen to any music they liked. Drink alcohol. Dance in nightclubs. Wear what they wanted. Everyday pleasures since driven underground by an oppressive regime. When I see photos of my Mamanjoon, my dad's mum, smiling outside with her hair uncovered and her legs bare beneath a knee-length skirt, I catch a glimpse of the Iran I'd like to visit some day. One shaped by freedom, not fear. I don't know how we reach a version of that place, but what's happening right now is not the answer. I'm leading a much more sheltered existence than the residents of Inverness, who have objected to plans for a new 26-seat community sauna on the grounds that it will become the site of 'mad late night sauna parties'. Have I been doing saunas all wrong this entire time (pretending to self that I'm 'going for a swim' then leaving the leisure centre with five laps under my belt and a wooden seat imprinted on my arse)? Apparently so. In New York, 6am sober sauna-raves are now a thing for wellness-seeking types, and a few early-evening equivalents have sprung up in London recently too. It's not the noise I'd be worrying about, Invernesians. It's the smell. I bet Noel Edmonds would be into a sober sauna-rave. Haven't watched his new TV show yet but will be treating myself to it this week after seeing a clip of him reclining on his crystal bed. Everyone is ribbing his woo-woo health routine, but I'll be taking notes. The glowing skin, the lustrous mane — he's our answer to Kris Jenner, and he's done it without a scalpel. Also on this week's agenda: a trip to Kelvingrove for a gander at nine previously unseen works by Alasdair Gray. I wonder how many decent aspiring politicians are discouraged from pursuing careers in politics by the volume of online harassment they would have to deal with as part of the job. New figures show that abusive social media posts directed at MSPs have tripled in the past year. Parliamentarians must be scrutinised, obviously; criticism and open debate are essential to progress. But it is possible to hold politicians to account without attacking them. The anonymity offered by social platforms is part of the problem, but laziness plays a role too. Far easier to dash off a post calling an MSP an effing moron than take the time to articulate yourself thoughtfully.
The Herald Scotland
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
First reported vandalism on new Yoker bridge is Limmy-related
Featuring an image of Limmy's well-loved character Dee Dee at the centre of a Saltire, the sticker reads 'Les Porter Tartan Army Yoker'. Cllr Shaw wrote: "So the first reported vandalism on the bridge and it had to be Dee Dee! "Thankfully the Renfrew Tartan Army are a quiet, respectful lot who would never think of getting up to such mischief! Joking aside though, gonnae no dae that! The appearance of the sticker on the new bridge comes days after a new mural in tribute to Dee-Dee appeared in Yoker. The mural replaces an existing one sprayed by the same artist. Glasgow-based artist 'Tef' posted a video of them completing the artwork on the side of a derelict building next to the Yoker Ferry, near to the new Renfrew bridge. The new bridge is the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde. The 184-metre, twin-leaf bridge uses a cable stay system similar to the Queensferry Crossing and provides a two-lane crossing for vehicles, pedestrians and active travel as it connects Meadowside Street in Renfrew and Dock Street in Yoker, with the ability to open for passing ships as required. READ MORE: The making of Limmy: The comedian on life, fame and growing up in Glasgow Joy and nostalgia in Renfrew as new bridge opens up Clyde New Renfrew Bridge to create jobs boost along Clyde The new bridge is part of the £117million Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project, being led by Renfrewshire Council and funded as part of the £1.13billion Glasgow City Region City Deal. According to the UK Government, it could create 1400 new jobs in the area. Kirsty McNeill MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Scotland, told The Herald: 'The bridge could potentially create 1400 new jobs, so we are really excited about that. 'We've backed that with £39m of investment, because we are so committed to seeing people have more money in their pocket. 'It's going to connect two communities', McNeil said, adding: 'It will improve connections for leisure and transportation between these iconic communities on the banks of the Clyde. 'The UK Government is committed to investing in infrastructure.' Architect Tony Kettle, known for his design of the Falkirk Wheel, crafted the concepts for the bridge. Kettle told The Herald: 'This is more than a bridge. It's a landmark that should become a tourist attraction for the area. 'It's a fantastic connection between the two banks, and will make the area thrive."
The National
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
New Yoker mural unveiled for Glasgow comedian Limmy
The mural, which pays homage to Brian 'Limmy' Limond's well-loved character Dee Dee and his quotable trip to Yoker, replaces an existing one sprayed by the same artist. Glasgow-based artist 'Tef' posted a video of them completing the artwork on the side of a derelict building next to the Yoker Ferry. READ MORE: Labour MP slapped down over claim UK-US trade deal 'great for Scotland' Refreshing the existing mural, which had begun flaking off, the new work shows the comic's face in the vacant Dee Dee expression with a pink background. The quote from the episode where the weed-dulled wanderer takes an ill-fated trip to Yoker accompanies the portrait, declaring: "Am no fae here!" Dee Dee takes a trip to Yoker in one episode of Limmy's Show (Image: Colin Mearns) Dee Dee is a recurring character in the comics TV series, Limmy's Show. In episode two of the second season, he spontaneously takes a bus to the mysterious location of Yoker. He boards the bus and travels on the top deck to the area where, once he leaves the safety of the bus service, he has an existential crisis. In an internal monologue, the character states that he's "on the outer reaches here" before he enters a shop, Hair by Les Porter, and asks the owner if his name has always rhymed with Yoker. One local stopped to grab a photo of the mural (Image: Colin Mearns) Once the words leave his mouth, he turns and scarpers, thinking that his 'cover is blown' and that he's about to be chased and attacked by some 'mad zombie pirates'. The sketch has become a famous, quotable piece of Glasgow comedy, with the full clip racking up over 2.6 million views on YouTube to date. Fans of Tef and Limmy were quick to comment on the new mural, one said: "Absolutely class bro, Limmy go get a pic there." Another commented on the upgrade: "On a different level now!" A third comically quoted the show: "You've nae business being in yoker." Tef is known for his pigeon murals and street art dotted around the city. He also completes custom artwork and posts videos of the work on social media, amassing a following of over 10,000. Limmy's Show ran from 2009-2013 and has retained a cult-following in the city. Limmy now livestreams almost daily on the site Twitch, where he has nearly half a million followers.
Glasgow Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
'Am no fae here': New Yoker mural for Glasgow comedian Limmy
The mural, which pays homage to Brian 'Limmy' Limond's well-loved character Dee Dee and his quotable trip to Yoker, replaces an existing one sprayed by the same artist. Glasgow-based artist 'Tef' posted a video of them completing the artwork on the side of a derelict building next to the Yoker Ferry. Refreshing the existing mural, which had begun flaking off, the new work shows the comic's face in the vacant Dee Dee expression with a pink background. The quote from the episode where the weed-dulled wanderer takes an ill-fated trip to Yoker accompanies the portrait, declaring: "Am no fae here!" Dee Dee takes a trip to Yoker in one episode of Limmy's Show (Image: Colin Mearns) Dee Dee is a recurring character in the comics TV series, Limmy's Show. In episode two of the second season, he spontaneously takes a bus to the mysterious location of Yoker. READ MORE: 'Big fan!' Jet2 Pilot invites Glasgow's Limmy into cockpit He boards the bus and travels on the top deck to the area where, once he leaves the safety of the bus service, he has an existential crisis. In an internal monologue, the character states that he's 'on the outer reaches here' before he enters a shop, Hair by Les Porter, and asks the owner if his name has always rhymed with Yoker. One local stopped to grab a photo of the mural (Image: Colin Mearns) Once the words leave his mouth, he turns and scarpers, thinking that his 'cover is blown' and that he's about to be chased and attacked by some 'mad zombie pirates'. The sketch has become a famous, quotable piece of Glasgow comedy, with the full clip racking up over 2.6 million views on YouTube to date. Fans of Tef and Limmy were quick to comment on the new mural, one said: "Absolutely class bro, Limmy go get a pic there." Another commented on the upgrade: "On a different level now!" READ MORE: Glasgow actor on how Limmy's Show changed his life A third quoted the comically quoted the show: "You've nae business being in yoker." Tef is known for his pigeon murals and street art dotted around the city. He also completes custom artwork and posts videos of the work on social media, amassing a following of over 10,000. Limmy's Show ran from 2009-2013 and has retained a cult-following in the city. Limmy now livestreams almost daily on the site Twitch, where he has nearly half a million followers.
