Glasgow can claim Rod Stewart as one of their own as the former Faces frontman has become an adopted celebrity of the city, visiting Glasgow on hundreds of occasions.
The veteran rock star will play the Sunday teatime legend slot at Glastonbury 2025, with his first performance at Worthy Farm since headlining the Pyramid Stage in 2002.
Speaking about Rod Stewart’s love affair with the city, Glasgow songwriter John McLaughlin who is a great friend of the veteran rock star said: “Rod comes here a lot, as you know - the music, the people, the football, he just loves it. It’s well documented that he’s a Celtic fan. The Rangers fans give him a bit of grief and it’s in good humour, it’s good patter. He likes the banter. He comes here and he loves taking pictures with people, he always says if that ever stops then he’s in trouble.
“He never gets harangued here. People are happy to see him, and he’s happy to see them. He comes and spends a lot of time here, he loves to stay here in the Radisson RED hotel as well.
“I think we are less celebrity driven in Glasgow, we want to say hello and give you a nod, say hello, we’re not going to try to hang about all day. He likes that, he likes the culture and the vibe. He loves new bands and is always asking about that kind of thing.”
Here are some of Rod Stewart’s favourite restaurants in and around Glasgow where you might even bump into him!
5. Da Claudio
Rod Stewart delighted a family-run restaurant in Motherwell when he dined at Da Claudio before heading to Fir Park for a Celtic match. 388 Brandon Street, Motherwell ML1 1XA. | Da Claudio
6. Loch Lomond Golf Club
Rod Stewart was pictured watching his beloved Hoops from the luxury Loch Lomond Golf Club. Rossdhu North Lodge, A82, Luss, Alexandria G83 8NT. | Rod Stewart
7. Rogano
We couldn't do a list on Rod Stewart's favourite Glasgow restaurants without mentioning Rogano where he was a regular face for many years. | Rogano