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Today is the 573 anniversary of the Saint Mungo Mile, the world's first mass participation sporting event, which first took place in...

Today is the 573 anniversary of the Saint Mungo Mile, the world's first mass participation sporting event, which first took place in Glasgow on New Year's Day 1452. Our plaque on High Street tells the story of this historic event.

#glasgow #happynewyear #glasgowhumour #glaikit

This plaque tells the unusual and little known story of the industrialist Sir Tristan Farquhar and how he met his unexpected end while...

This plaque tells the unusual and little known story of the industrialist Sir Tristan Farquhar and how he met his unexpected end while trying to prove that Kelpies don't exist. It can be found the west bank of the River Kelvin in Glasgow, on the bend just north of Kirklee Bridge.

#glasgow #glasgowhumour #kelpies #humour

Seventy years ago, Glasgow launched its short-lived prohibition on potatoes. While few remember this episode, it's an important part of...

Seventy years ago, Glasgow launched its short-lived prohibition on potatoes. While few remember this episode, it's an important part of our city's social history. You can read more about it on our latest plaque.

#glasgow #humour #scottishhumour #glasgowhistory

The story presented in this plaque took quite a bit of research to uncover. It's about Glasgow's most flamboyant billionaire and the...

The story presented in this plaque took quite a bit of research to uncover. It's about Glasgow's most flamboyant billionaire and the forgotten reason why he built the Finnieston Crane.

#glasgow #glaikit #humour #streetart #glasgowhumour #glasgowstreetart #finniestoncrane #nessie #lochnessmonster

Covered up by the authorities, this plaque finally reveals the story of Glasgow's Great Train Robbery. It's sited at the old...

Covered up by the authorities, this plaque finally reveals the story of Glasgow's Great Train Robbery. It's sited at the old Kelvinside Railway Station on Great Western Road in the city's west end.

#glasgow #TunnocksTeacakes #kelvinside #glasgowhistory #humour #glasgowhumour

Our first plaque tells the extraordinary tale of the Elephants of Maryhill Locks. You can find it at the top of Maryhill Locks on the Forth...

Our first plaque tells the extraordinary tale of the Elephants of Maryhill Locks. You can find it at the top of Maryhill Locks on the Forth and Clyde Canal in Glasgow.

#glasgow #forthandclydecanal #elephants #maryhill #aprilfools #glasgowhistory #weareglaikit

We've put up a series of silver plaques around Glasgow telling different stories from Glasgow's history which we feel more people...

We've put up a series of silver plaques around Glasgow telling different stories from Glasgow's history which we feel more people should know about, regardless of whether or not they are true. We'll post more information about these over the next few days.

#glasgow #WeAreGlaikit

People often ask us how we do our research. Well, we listen to a lot of people in pubs and then spend literally minutes verifying what we...

People often ask us how we do our research. Well, we listen to a lot of people in pubs and then spend literally minutes verifying what we hear. Crucially, we never let a lack of information (or, indeed, any evidence it's untrue) get in the way of telling a good #Glasgow story!

We believe too many of Glasgow's most interesting historical events are ignored simply because they're not true. When you are...

We believe too many of Glasgow's most interesting historical events are ignored simply because they're not true. When you are GLAIKIT, you don't let a little thing like the truth get in the way of telling a good story!

#glasgow #glasgowhistory #pastglasgow #lostglasgow #glaikit