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Memories from some of my faviourite Holidays and Concerts over the years

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U2 - Hampden, Glasgow - 21 Jun 2005
First time seeing U2 and it was brilliant! I always think of U2's music as being a soundtrack to my adult life with so many great songs...


Elton John - SECC, Glasgow - 12 Jun 2005
This show had been postponed twice with the last time being on the actual night :( I took my Mum to this one and we had a great night. ...


Sting - SECC, Glasgow - 20 Nov 2004
The Police were my favourite band in my mid-teens and I never got to see them live before they split-up. When Sting came to Glasgow many...


Robbie Williams - Murrayfield, Edinburgh - 28 Jun 2003
We went to this gig with my Bother-in-Law Derek & his Wife Nicola. This was at the height of his fame and he put on a special show and...


Bon Jovi – Hampden, Glasgow – 08 Jun 2001
I’m pretty sure we went to this show with my Brother Scott. I can remember that the stage set looked like an NYC skyscraper and the band...


Bon Jovi - Gateshead Stadium - 22 Aug 2000
I’ve seen these guys a few times over the years but this was my favourite show of theirs. The stadium had a great vibe. We travelled down...


Tina Turner - Hampden Park, Glasgow - 07 Jul 2000
My lasting memory of this show was her stamina, jeez, this woman put everyone in the stadium to shame! She was quite baffled by the very...


Rolling Stones - Murrayfield, Edinburgh - 04 Jun 1999
Being able to see “living legends” was such a privilege and they did not disappoint. I especially loved the acoustic section of the set....


Wet Wet Wet – Celtic Park, Glasgow - 07 Sep 1997
This was billed as “Playing Away From Home” – a clever bit of marketing as The Wets are known Rangers fans! This was a great show as it...


Bon Jovi – Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow – 11 Jul 1996
We had great seats for this concert and I remember earlier in the day during the support bands, there being an announcement over the...


Wet Wet Wet - Henry Wood Hall, Glasgow - 02 Dec 1991
I've seen the Wets countless times but this was very special. It was just for a few hundred fans and I queued for hours to get my hands...


Glasgow's Big Day Out Concert - 03 Jun 1990
This event was part of the celebrations for Glasgow being named "City of Culture" in 1990. The event was held simultaneously in Glasgow...


Wet Wet Wet - Glasgow Green - 10 Sep 1989
This was a free concert to thank their hometown fans. It was a fantastic show and was evently released on Video. I can remember being...


Curiosity Killed the Cat - Barrowland, Glasgow - 5 May 1987
I really loved this band back in the day. They had a great pop/"blue-eyed-soul" vibe. They were brilliant live. Also, it was my first...


Simple Minds - Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow - 07 Jun 1986
This was my 1st stadium show. As this was a hometown gig, it was amazing to say the least! This took place at the height of their fame...


Duran Duran - Royal Highland Exhibition Centre Edinburgh - 10 Dec 1983
I was a die-hard "Durannie" back in the early 80s and John Taylor was my man! I believe this was my 2nd every concert and I was an...


Wham! - Glasgow Apollo - 13 Oct 1983
This was my very 1st concert! I can remember it vividly… George even sang Careless Whisper in the middle of the show before it was even a...
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