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Gerard Butler graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1992.

Famous faces that studied and graduated from the University of Glasgow

Food-bank volunteers help provide a lifeline for people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis

Glasgow City Councillors fight for new programme to fight food poverty

9 famous faces who were born and brought up in Johnstone

8 famous faces to attend Strathclyde University

Scotland rank: 3. UK rank: 28. Overall score: 75%. Entry standards: 99%. Student satisfaction: 76%. Research quality: 86%. Graduate prospects: 83%.

8 famous faces who studied at Glasgow University

8 famous faces who studied at Glasgow Caledonian University

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

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1000s sign petition for MP expenses to end amid Fuel Allowance debate

Some pupils may know more about conflict resolution than their parents (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Glasgow secondary school mentoring service to have its budget cut

The first fire at Glasgow School of Art began shortly before 12:30pm on May 21, 2014. It began when flammable gases from a tin of expanding foam came into contact with the surface of a hot projector - which spread through the walls and ducts of the building into the library.

Independent body should take over Mackintosh restoration at Art School

2003 Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus was brought up in Baillieston and was living in the area when she auditioned for the show.

6 famous faces who were born and brought up in Baillieston

Probably the most prominent Wishaw-boy of all time, John Higgins the Wishaw Wizard got his start at pool and snooker halls around the town like the Masters Snooker Club - where he can occasionally still be spotted to this day. A very down-to-earth guy, you'll be hard pressed to find anyone with a bad word to say about the snooker player.

Famous faces from Wishaw: 12 of the biggest celebrities from Wishaw

McGill's bus said that taking bus services in Glasgow under public control would be tantamount to "theft of private business" Pic: Michael Gillen

Bus firm threaten legal action over SPT plans for public control

BBC Scotland journalist dies aged 32 as colleagues pay tribute

Sir Lindsay Hoyle speaking at Chorley Theatre in 2023

Meet the real Speaker: Behind the headlines with Sir Lindsay Hoyle Nicola Adam

A tourist tax is hoped to be introduced in Glasgow by 2026

Glasgow set to introduce tourist tax by 2026

Willie Rennie and Wendy Chamberlain in Pittenweem

Politicians visit Pittenweem to see temporary repairs to seawall

These are just some of the famous faces who studied at Holyrood Secondary School

9 famous faces who studied at Holyrood Secondary School

The first entry for Scotland's largest city comes courtesy of the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, which is home to the ornate Victorian Kibble Palace glasshouse. Doughnut00 said: "We had American friends over and took a wander into the Botanics. They were stunned by the glasshouses and it was great for us to see it through the eyes of tourists. You forget how beautiful and stunning the park is and right in the heart of the West End. Then a wander down the river and along to the walkway. Couldn't be better."

2,000 people back petition to keep the Kibble Palace free

First Minister Humza Yousaf.

Humza Yousaf makes cover of Time magazine as next generation leader

Liz Truss

Liz Truss defends her record as prime minister in think tank speech

Mike Yarwood death: Impressionist and comedian dies aged 82

Glasgow Labour leader George Redmond has urged council leaders to consider plans for a fully integrated not-for-profit public transport system in the city

Fresh plea issued for fully integrated Glasgow public transport system

Restyle app to make you look like doll ‘whitewashing’ people of colour

Ally Pally has hosted, and continues to host, regular gigs by musicians from all over the world.

Famous faces that studied at the University of Strathclyde

Gerard Butler graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1992.

Famous faces that studied and graduated from the University of Glasgow

New AI technology can be a really helpful tool to helping with your personal finances

How ChatGPT can help you with your finances

Gordon Lightfoot performs onstage during 2018 Stagecoach California's Country Music Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 29, 2018 in Indio, California.

Tributes paid to singer Gordon Lightfoot following death

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Jacob Rees-Mogg’s stunning family home on sale for £2.75 million

Fiona Bruce on the set of Question Time. Question Time is returning to TV screens - days after the pay of its host Fiona Bruce was revealed. The flagship BBC One political show will be back Thursday with a slightly larger virtual audience than in the last series.

Full panel line-up for BBC Question Time in Bristol

RAF Scampton could be transformed into housing for asylum seekers - but locals aren’t happy

Row as historic RAF base could be used to house 1,500 asylum seekers

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis bags role as regular co-host on Good Morning Britain

Match of the Day anchor Gary Lineker was asked by the BBC to step back from presenting their flagship football highlights program, Match of the Day, until they agree on a social media policy. Lineker, a former England international football player and previous winner of the prestigious Golden Boot award, tweeted his own views on the government’s Stop Small Boats policy provoking a row over the impartiality of freelance BBC TV presenters.

BBC licence payers, not Lineker, robbed of freedom of expression David Montgomery

A number of local Glasgow politicians have come out in support of government intervention in the Mortons Rolls closure

Politicians call for Government intervention on Mortons Rolls closure

Striking teachers in Scotland - with teachers in England set to follow suit. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

School strikes in Glasgow this week: Why are they happening?

Rishi Sunak talks to local business leaders during a visit to a Coca-Cola factory in Lisburn, Northern Ireland yesterday (Picture: Liam McBurney/WPA pool/Getty Images)

New figures show 54% of people in the UK would vote to remain in EU

King Charles will meet with Ursula von der Leyen, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Credit: Getty Images

King Charles criticised for decision to meet Ursula von der Leyen

Still Game star Gavin Mitchell. Picture: Nick Ponty

Gavin Mitchell of Still Game speaks out on Glasgow City Council cuts

If you want to propose during a day trip out of Edinburgh, there are plenty of romantic spots in nearby Glasgow - including the Botanic Gardens. The peaceful gardens, which are full of greenery all year round, would provide a lovely backdrop to your special moment.

Glasgow Botanic Gardens to charge for entry

India Willoughby and JK Rowling (Getty Images)

‘I’m more of a woman than JK Rowling’: India Willoughby blasts author