Govan Gaelic Choir cèilidh in full swing

I was intending a quiet evening last Thursday, ahead of a busy weekend of gigs, and was walking down Argyll Street to meet a friend for dinner in the Thai Siam – where, if you’re ever looking for a bite to eat in Glasgow, you get a cracking portion of sweet and sour duck.

As chance would have it, the route from my flat to this restaurant takes in such sites as the Islay Inn and the Park Bar. I choose my restaurants carefully.

As I passed the Park, I was hurriedly ushered in by those outside and found myself in the midst of a brilliant, homely cèilidh hosted by the Govan Gaelic Choir. Members and associates of the choir were all giving their own party pieces and it really made for an excellent night.

The Glasgow Islay Gaelic choir are due to host a similar style of cèilidh in the Islay Inn this Thursday June 21.