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Glasgow Times
23-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Paesano news, interviews and updates on the pizzeria chain
All their ingredients, as well as the wood-fired pizza ovens, are sourced from Italy. The Glasgow Times previously reported that The DRG, owner of Di Maggio's, Café Andaluz, and Amarone, bought over Paesano last year. (Image: Newsquest) The acquisition was hailed as "one of the biggest hospitality deals seen in Scotland for years". Read on for all the latest Paesano news, interviews and updates. Latest Paesano news As reported by the Glasgow Times, here is a selection of the latest Paesano news stories. Glasgow's Paesano named among best pizzerias in Europe How does the new Glasgow Southside Paesano compare to the original? First look inside Glasgow's new Paesano Southside Can I book Paesano? No, the popular restaurant only operates walk-in service. How does Paesano's pizza rate? Paesano consistently scores between 4.5 and 4.7 stars out of 5 among diners. On TripAdvisor, reviewers rave about its 'authentic Neapolitan' pizzas—'fresh, tasty, hot'—as well as the friendly service and excellent value. (Image: Martin Shields) Many even remark that 'the queues say it all,' though a few recent diners have mentioned that pizzas can occasionally arrive lukewarm or slightly soggy compared to earlier visits. What is the Paesano menu? Their menu consists of 10 pizzas, sides, and desserts. To see the full menu, go here. Where is Paesano? The restaurant has three sit-in pizzerias in Glasgow, with the third and newest outlet opened in the Southside on Pollokshaws Road on May 21. The other two branches are on Miller Street in the city centre and Great Western Road in the West End.
Glasgow Times
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow has a new Scottie dog trail - here's all you need to know
The Scotties in the City art trail for Maggie's cancer charity will see 50 beautiful sculptures brightening up streets across the city and its suburbs in 2026. At the end of the eight-week project, which was officially launched at the Trades Hall in Glasgow on Wednesday (June 18), the artworks will be auctioned off to raise money for Maggie's, who help families going through cancer treatment. (Image: Martin Shields) Hayley Smith, project manager for Scotties in the City at Maggie's, said: 'We hope this fun art trail, in partnership with Wild in Art, will play a key role in boosting the city's social, cultural and economic development and draw in visitors to experience the charm of our city. 'People travel far and wide to see art trails like this and many famous faces – such as Lorraine Kelly and Judy Murray - have bought sculptures from Wild in Art charity auctions in the past.' At the launch, which showcased Glasgow artist Douglas Roulston's sculpture Lochie, the charity put a call out for artists and sponsors to get on board. She added: 'Today's launch is a call out for businesses to get involved in sponsoring a giant Scottie sculpture, and a call out for artists to take part.' An educational programme will run alongside the project. Sixty schools can also apply for their own small Scottie, complete with resources and lessons pack, which they can design and decorate. The smaller sculptures will also form part of the art trail and be returned to the schools at the end. (Image: Martin Shields) Douglas said: 'I am honoured to introduce Lochie, the first big Scottie on the Glasgow trail for Maggie's. 'My artwork is inspired by the dramatic beauty of the Highlands and Islands. I have painted the beautiful landscape of Loch Lomond with Ben Lomond, the golf course, the loch itself and a few signature trees. 'Hidden on Lochie's chest is a heart shaped by the trees – a quiet reminder of strength, love and compassion which also sum up Maggie's and the great work they do in supporting families going through cancer.' Charlie Langhorne, managing director of Wild in Art, added: 'We are thrilled to be working with our friends and partners at Maggies on our first standalone trail in Glasgow. 'We are confident that our Wild in Art Scottie dogs will bring joy to both residents and tourists as they discover the trail and explore the city, and raise awareness and vital funds to support the invaluable work that Maggie's does to help people with cancer and their families.'
The Herald Scotland
23-04-2025
- Science
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish Crannog Center to display fragment of Iron Age cloth
Researchers say it sheds light on the weaving technology available to the inhabitants of prehistoric Scotland – and could possibly have come from a piece of clothing. The scrap's dense weave means it would have appeared similar to denim when it first came off the loom and follows an unusual pattern which was uncommon in Europe at the time. The fragile artefact was found buried at the bottom of Loch Tay in Perthshire for, where it had lain for nearly 2500 years, naturally preserved by the silty bed. It was uncovered when an Iron Age loch dwelling house known as the Oakbank Crannog was excavated in 1979, but was considered too fragile to go on display. The fabric will be on show at the Scottish Crannog Centre (Image: Martin Shields) However, the public will now be able to see the fragment close-up when it goes on show for the first time at The Scottish Crannog Centre's Iron Age village from today. The textile will become a permanent exhibit at the Centre on the banks of Loch Tay, and has gone through a painstaking stabilisation and conservation process, funded by Museums Galleries Scotland. It will be housed safely in a climate-controlled cabinet, preserving its unique fibers and pattern. Maureen Kerr, an experimental archaeologist and volunteer at the Centre, said: 'The exciting thing is that there's nowhere else in Scotland, and very few places in the rest of the UK, that has a textile of this size and age. 'The weave on this fine textile is called a 2/1 twill which is really unusual for the time in southern Britain and northern Europe as most twill weaves were 2/2. This sheds considerable light on the technologies society had in the Iron Age. 'Twill weaves, which this textile is part of, is a dense, flexible fabric, very similar in appearance to our modern denim weave. It has been made, we think, on a two-beam loom, or a warp-weighted loom.' She added: "This, combined with the fact that there are the remnants of a possible hem indicating that it could have been part of a piece of clothing, makes it a rare and special discovery.' The scrap of cloth lay at the bottom of a loch for 2,500 years (Image: Martin Shields) The 'Oakbank Textile,' has been analysed by archaeologists at the University of Glasgow who have radiocarbon dated the material to between 480 - 390BC. Dr Susanna Harris, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Glasgow, carefully examined the textile on behalf of the Centre. She said: 'There are very few early textiles of this date and we think this is the first one of this type, of 2/1 twill, in Scotland. Wool was such an important material in Scotland it's been exciting to analyse this piece. 'It's great that the Scottish Crannog Centre has taken this step. It's really important finds like this go on display. It may be a small piece of textile but it tells us a lot about the heritage of Scottish textiles.' READ MORE: Mike Benson, Director of The Scottish Crannog Centre said: 'We are absolutely thrilled to be able to invite the public to come and see this amazing find. "This piece would have been made by a whole community, from the shearing of the sheep, to the processing and dyeing of the wool to the weaving of the textile. "Our Centre today is very much about community and the one thing that unites all of us is our common humanity through the ages.' He added: "Through our work with communities and like-minded organisations, we invite all kinds of people to our Centre, for instance, refugees and people struggling with their mental health. 'As well as making our prehistoric history accessible to all, we're also making history together through the different interpretations people bring to our artefacts. It's been amazing to hear the fresh insights people from other cultures and backgrounds can offer. 'We're really looking forward to finding out what people make of this rare textile, which is part of our past but also a hugely important part of our present and future. We hope people will be drawn to see this exhibit, and the rest of our extensive collection, for years to come.' Experimental archaeologists Maureen Kerr (left) and Isobelle Hanby outside the roundhouse where a warp-weighted loom is being used to recreate the 2/1 twill weave found in the Oakbank Crannog in 197 (Image: Martin Shields) Crannogs were dwelling houses built on stilts or stone over water and usually had a bridge connecting them to the shore. Very few exist outside of Scotland and Ireland. The first crannogs in Scotland were built on lochs from Neolithic times. In 2021 the Scottish Crannog Centre was dealt a devastating blow in 2021 when a fire burned down the site's reconstructed crannog, built by archaeologists in 1997. The Centre opened to visitors on its new and enlarged site near Kenmore last year and the build team is well on the way to completing a new crannog using sustainable and historical construction methods.
The National
23-04-2025
- Science
- The National
Historic archaeological find in Scottish loch go on display
The woven fabric, believed to be one of the oldest of its kind in Britain, was found in Loch Tay in Perthshire where it was naturally preserved by the silt on the bottom. It was discovered in 1979 when an Iron Age loch dwelling house, known as the Oakbank Crannog, was excavated. (Image: Martin Shields) It is now on public display for the first time at the Scottish Crannog Centre's Iron Age village, visitor centre and museum, on the banks of Loch Tay. The textile was previously thought to be too fragile to go on show but it has now gone through a painstaking stabilisation and conservation process, funded by Museums Galleries Scotland. It is on display from Wednesday and is being housed safely in a climate-controlled cabinet. READ MORE: Elon Musk to reduce role at Doge as Tesla struggles to sell cars Mike Benson, director of the Scottish Crannog Centre, said: 'We are absolutely thrilled to be able to invite the public to come and see this amazing find. 'This piece would have been made by a whole community, from the shearing of the sheep, to the processing and dyeing of the wool, to the weaving of the textile. 'Our centre today is very much about community and the one thing that unites all of us is our common humanity through the ages. 'We're really looking forward to finding out what people make of this rare textile, which is part of our past but also a hugely important part of our present and future. 'We hope people will be drawn to see this exhibit, and the rest of our extensive collection, for years to come.' Scottish Crannog Centre (Image: Martin Shields) The fabric, known as the Oakbank Textile, has been analysed by archaeologists at the University of Glasgow who have radiocarbon dated the material to between 480 and 390BC. Dr Susanna Harris, senior lecturer in archaeology at the university, said: 'There are very few early textiles of this date and we think this is the first one of this type, of 2/1 twill, in Scotland. 'Wool was such an important material in Scotland, it's been exciting to analyse this piece. 'It's great that the Scottish Crannog Centre has taken this step. It's really important finds like this go on display. It may be a small piece of textile but it tells us a lot about the heritage of Scottish textiles.' READ MORE: Reform UK attack 'Scottish political class' over exclusion from anti-far-right summit Crannogs were dwelling houses built on stilts or stone over water and usually had a bridge connecting them to the shore. The first crannogs in Scotland were built on lochs from Neolithic times and very few are said to exist outside of Scotland and Ireland. The centre's reconstructed crannog was destroyed in a fire in 2021. Last year the Scottish Crannog Centre reopened to visitors on a new and enlarged site near Kenmore and the team are well on the way to completing a new crannog using sustainable and historical construction methods.
The Herald Scotland
23-04-2025
- Science
- The Herald Scotland
Fragments of Iron Age textile found in loch go on show for first time
It was discovered in 1979 when an Iron Age loch dwelling house, known as the Oakbank Crannog, was excavated. It is now on public display for the first time at the Scottish Crannog Centre's Iron Age village, visitor centre and museum, on the banks of Loch Tay. The Scottish Crannog Centre is situated at Kenmore near Aberfeldy (Martin Shields/PA) The textile was previously thought to be too fragile to go on show but it has now gone through a painstaking stabilisation and conservation process, funded by Museums Galleries Scotland. It is on display from Wednesday and is being housed safely in a climate-controlled cabinet. Mike Benson, director of the Scottish Crannog Centre, said: 'We are absolutely thrilled to be able to invite the public to come and see this amazing find. 'This piece would have been made by a whole community, from the shearing of the sheep, to the processing and dyeing of the wool, to the weaving of the textile. 'Our centre today is very much about community and the one thing that unites all of us is our common humanity through the ages. 'We're really looking forward to finding out what people make of this rare textile, which is part of our past but also a hugely important part of our present and future. 'We hope people will be drawn to see this exhibit, and the rest of our extensive collection, for years to come.' The fabric, known as the Oakbank Textile, has been analysed by archaeologists at the University of Glasgow who have radiocarbon dated the material to between 480 and 390BC. Dr Susanna Harris, senior lecturer in archaeology at the university, said: 'There are very few early textiles of this date and we think this is the first one of this type, of 2/1 twill, in Scotland. 'Wool was such an important material in Scotland, it's been exciting to analyse this piece. 'It's great that the Scottish Crannog Centre has taken this step. It's really important finds like this go on display. It may be a small piece of textile but it tells us a lot about the heritage of Scottish textiles.' Crannogs were dwelling houses built on stilts or stone over water and usually had a bridge connecting them to the shore. The first crannogs in Scotland were built on lochs from Neolithic times and very few are said to exist outside of Scotland and Ireland. The centre's reconstructed crannog was destroyed in a fire in 2021. Last year the Scottish Crannog Centre reopened to visitors on a new and enlarged site near Kenmore and the team are well on the way to completing a new crannog using sustainable and historical construction methods.
