He hasn't touched his pint in twenty minutes.

It's sitting exactly where the barman left it, going warm. He leans forward, elbows on the table, eyes fixed on a television screen mounted too high on the wall. His jacket is still on. He arrived ten minutes before kick-off and hasn't taken it off since, as if removing it might jinx something.

The pub is rammed. There are men here who took the afternoon off work and aren't admitting it. There are boys young enough to be their sons who don't fully understand yet what they're watching. Only that their dads are acting strange and the whole street seemed to empty out an hour ago.

Nobody is talking.

That's the thing about Glasgow and football at moments like this. The city that is never quiet goes completely silent. Not the silence of nothing happening. The silence of everyone holding the same breath at the same time.

On the screen, dark blue shirts. A stadium in France. Tens of thousands of Scottish voices. In here, complete silence. Nobody has touched their drink in twenty minutes.

That was 1998.

That was the last time.

The man with the warm pint is in his twenties. By the time Scotland plays in a World Cup again he will be in his fifties. He doesn't know that yet. Nobody in this pub knows that yet. Right now all they know is that Scotland are at the World Cup and anything is possible and the whole city is holding its breath.

Maybe you know someone who was in that pub. Maybe you were that person.

Twenty-eight years later, on a Sunday morning in June, Glasgow woke up still believing. Scotland beat Haiti 1-0. The wait is over. The man with the warm pint can finally take his jacket off.

— Ryan

Scotland Fans Put Traffic Cone on Boston Statue

Scotland now has a new unofficial twin city…

Scotland fans officially conquered Boston on Saturday by raising the ceremonial cone on a statue of Boston's former mayor Raymond Flynn. 

This makes Boston the unofficial twin city with Glasgow, where the Duke of Wellington has worn one for years. 

Fans hope that they’ve started a new tradition in Boston and the cone will remain for years to come.

Insanely Popular Taco Spot Opens in The West End

Dumbarton has been keeping a secret and Glasgow is about to find out what it is.

Big Taquero has built a devoted following in Dumbarton under owners Dave Summertime and Gerard Warrender. Locals have been raving about it and now it's coming to the city.

The pair have confirmed they are opening a second location in The Hidden Lane, Finniston on Thursday 18th June.

The menu will follow the original — fun twists on Mexican classics including tacos, burritos and taquitos — with plans to add grilled meats including rump, sirloin and lamb belly.

The Hidden Lane. Thursday 18th June. Be there.

Could Your Son or Daughter Be The Next Theatre Star?

But there’s a catch.

Glasgow's Pavilion Theatre has announced junior auditions for this year's pantomime, Goldilocks and the Three Bonnie Bears.

Here's what you need to know:

Here's the catch:

If you've got a young person at home with a flair for the dramatic (I know I certainly have…unfortunately she’s to young) and let's be honest, most of them have — this is worth bookmarking right now.

Most restaurants use big signs to attract customers in. This one hides under the stairs.

There's a staircase on Miller Street that most people walk past without noticing. Find the red door. Follow your curiosity. Go down.

At the bottom, Sebb's. Dimly lit, tucked beneath Margo, with the kind of atmosphere that makes you feel like you've been let in on something. The room is classic American diner meets underground club. Exposed brick ceiling, herringbone floors, red and green leather booths running the full length of the room to a bar glowing at the far end.

The food is small plates, built for sharing, built for ordering too many of. The hotlink is the thing to start with. Smoky, punchy, exactly the kind of dish that makes you immediately flag down the server and order another.

Wines on tap. Cocktails that mean business. A sound system that makes you want to stay long after you've finished eating.

Bookings recommended.

📍 68 Miller Street, Glasgow G1 1DT — sebbs.com

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Miss Saigon | Until Sat 20 June | Tickets

Location: King's Theatre Glasgow, Bath Street

Cameron Mackintosh's major revival of the classic musical is in Glasgow this week before heading to London's West End. Evening and matinee shows available. This is your window.

Lola Young | Tue 16 June, Doors 7pm | Tickets

Location: O2 Academy Glasgow, 121 Eglinton Street

This year's BRIT Award Breakthrough Artist. Raw lyricism, soulful delivery, and live performances that people are still talking about. If you haven't seen her yet this is the one to fix that.

Barbie: The Exhibition | Open now, runs until 18 October | Tickets

Location: Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street

Scotland's first ever major Barbie exhibition opened at Kelvingrove on Saturday. Opening day was sold out. More than 250 objects spanning 67 years of Barbie history, fashion and design. Book ahead.

Events marked with [Tickets] require advance purchase. Double-check times before heading out.

Letlive | Mon 15, Doors 7pm | 14+ | Tickets
The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street | The LA soul-punk outfit back for a reunion celebration. First Glasgow show in 12 years.

Ocean Sleeper | Mon 15, Doors 7pm | 14+ | Tickets
The Classic Grand, 18 Jamaica Street | Nevertel's debut Scottish headline show. US metalcore with Australian support.

Core. Presents: SILK | Tue 16, Evening | Tickets
The Hug and Pint, Great Western Road

Lola Young | Tue 16, Doors 7pm | Tickets
O2 Academy Glasgow, 121 Eglinton Street

Red Raw | Tue 16, Evening | Tickets
The Stand Comedy Club, Woodlands Road | New acts, new material, no safety net. Always unpredictable, always worth it.

Matt Forde | Tue 16, Evening | Tickets
The Glee Club Glasgow | Political comedy from one of the UK's sharpest stand-ups.

Miss Saigon | Mon 15 + Tue 16, Evening and Matinee | Tickets
King's Theatre Glasgow, Bath Street | Running until Saturday 20 June.

Barbie: The Exhibition | Open daily | Tickets
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Argyle Street | Opening day sold out. Book ahead.

OFFERING 3: ahma's mask | Open daily | Drop-ins | Free
Tramway, 25 Albert Drive | Visual arts and performance running until 21 June as part of Glasgow International.

Glasgow International | Until Sun 21 June | Free and ticketed
City-wide | Dozens of exhibitions across 20+ venues. Full programme at glasgowinternational.org.

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