Situated in the Central Belt of Scotland, Glasgow is one of the country's largest cities. Reborn from a chequered past, it is now home to over nine Turner Prize winners and more than 30,000 creative individuals.

The city boasts a year-round buzz, a growing film and TV industry, a thriving live music and theatre scene, and an impressive international reputation as one of the friendliest and most welcoming places in the world.

Despite experiencing major setbacks in the 1980s and early 90s due to the closure of shipyards and manufacturing industries, Glasgow fought back valiantly to become the European City of Culture in 1990 and the UK City of Architecture and Design in 1999. Since then, the city has transformed into a creative and cultural powerhouse with world-class festivals, museums, performance spaces, and public art.

You’ll find breathtaking Victorian architecture, museums, parks, and secret escapes across the city – plus independent shops, coffee spots, artisan markets, and well-known high street stores. There’s always something to discover. Glasgow’s motto, “People Make Glasgow,” is more than a slogan – it’s a way of life. The city has long been a magnet for creatives, free thinkers, and radical voices, and was the birthplace of many world-changing ideas and inventions. 

Bad Pony Media is proud to call Glasgow home. From our humble beginnings in the city’s north-side to producing international award-winning content, we’ve always been inspired by our surroundings, our people, and the unbreakable spirit of our city.

Read on below to find out a little more about Glasgow...

DID YOU KNOW: Did you know that Scottish psychiatrist Ronald David Laing pioneered the first study of mental illness in Glasgow? Or that Sir Billy Connolly filmed his first stand-up special here? Our city is rich with culture, history, and humour...

Glasgow's Vibrant History:

Growing from its humble beginnings as a small medieval township to becoming the second city of the British Empire, Glasgow has produced some of the most exciting characters over the last 500 years – as well as architectural grandeur that continues to attract visitors from all over the world. Having lost a third of its population in the mid-20th century due to smallpox, and later witnessing the decline of its once-famous heavy industries, Glasgow fought back valiantly to become the European City of Culture in 1990 and the UK City of Architecture and Design in 1999.

The city also recently hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and was notably awarded the accolade of UNESCO City of Music, becoming part of its Creative Cities Network.

Our Buildings and Architecture:

You’ll find some of the most outstanding Victorian architecture, museums, parks, and hidden escapes in Glasgow – and meet a rich and eclectic people, whose heart, personality, and strength are just a small part of what gives each Glaswegian their unique character, whether native or adopted.

The city also offers a plethora of well-known high street stores, market stalls, vintage shops, restaurants, cafés, and boutiques to explore. Just beyond the city limits, you’ll discover some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery – including ancient castles, lochs, glens, and miles of stunning coastline.

Culture, Economy & Creative Spaces:

Many innovative community and creative spaces — such as Dream Machine, Eagle Labs, Collabor8te, RookieOven, and the CCA Building on Sauchiehall Street — provide much-needed studio and business space to a network of over 120 creative practitioners across the city.

Other outstanding support organisations include Creative Scotland, Carnival Arts, and the Canal Festival, all of which offer resources, business support, and development opportunities to new talent and entrepreneurs through a variety of initiatives backed by the Scottish Government, local authorities, and other creative agencies across Glasgow.

Some of our favourite places across the city include Sunny G Radio in Govan, Spirit of Springburn in North Glasgow, Dream Machine in the East End, and the Glasgow City Innovation District, located at the heart of the University of Glasgow.

Glasgow in the Press and Media:

Leading Scots cultural analyst John Myerscough found that 21 years after Glasgow became the first UK city to win the title of European Capital of Culture, the sector has continued to go from strength to strength — reinforcing our city’s position as a place where creative talent is discovered, nurtured, and developed.

Glasgow continues to flourish through a wide range of local, national, and international businesses and creative agencies, all united by a collective passion that makes it one of Europe’s most exciting cities — with notable mentions in publications such as TIME Magazine and the 2008 edition of Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: A Rough Guide to the World.

In recent years, Bad Pony Media has helped to spread the word about Scotland’s vibrant creative industry, with projects including Ninety Eight Percent, Evening of the Dead, The Authors Series, and Hollywood Insights.