We have 50 questions covering everything from local news, new openings, sport and funny viral stories – all of them about Glasgow in 2025.
15:30, 31 Dec 2025Updated 15:31, 31 Dec 2025
Filming takes place on Bothwell Street.(Image: Tony Nicoletti/Daily Record)
We don’t know about you, but sometimes we struggle to remember what happened last week, never mind throughout the year. If your memory is slightly better than a goldfish then we have just the thing – the Big Fat Glasgow Quiz 2025.
Yes, we have 50 questions covering everything from local news, new openings, sport and funny viral stories – some tougher than others but all covered here on Glasgow Live throughout the year.
So test your knowledge on all things Glasgow, and let us know how you get on over on Facebook or X – answers waaaaay below!
Questions
1. Firefighters staged an unusual rescue in Bearsden in December – where did they recover four trapped people from? a) a pedalo b) a bus stop or c) a drain
2. What kind of inflatable sparked controversy after bursting in the east end of the city during Storm Eowyn?
3. Which Glasgow City Councillor was caught taking a meeting in the toilet?
4. The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2025 name-checked this trendy Glasgow neighbourhood….
5. What was the name of the Storm that prompted a rare red weather warning back in January?
6. Which Glasgow high-rise flats were demolished in March this year?
7. What did Glasgow City Council ask Glaswegians to sponsor – and then, take care of themselves – this year?
8. Which Hollywood superhero movie took over the streets of the city centre to film this summer?
9. And who was playing the masked hero?
10. Russell Martin became the shortest-serving manager in Rangers history – but how many days did he last?
11. Breakfast favourite Scran moved to the Saltmarket this year – but which street food favourite took over the old site on London Road?
12. Which American rapper played Hampden alongside SZA in July this year?
13. Manchester YouTuber Honest Places went viral for visiting Glasgow’s ‘roughest’ bars in February- but which delightful (and not at all rough!) boozer did he crown a ‘decent pub’?
14. What was the name of the celebrity cat beloved by Shawlands locals who sadly passed away in November?
15. Marti Pellow released a heartwarming Hogmanay video at the end of last year – but which Glasgow neighbourhood provided the video backdrop?
16. BA Cityflyer announced in 2025 that it will fly from Glasgow Airport to which Spanish foodie destination as of this coming summer?
17. What was the name of the last storm to hit Glasgow this year?
18. Which much-loved Glasgow bar was crowned best pub at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards?
19. Parliamo Glasgow was the iconic sketch by this comedian, who died this December at the age of 99…
20. Which Glasgow chef released her debut cookbook, Sama Sama, in 2025?
21. How many years has it been since the last time Martin O’Neill managed Celtic (this time on an interim basis)?
22. Which Glasgow actor filmed their directorial debut in the city this year?
23. Controversial plans for iconic Glasgow venue The Arches were unveiled in 2025. But what will the former nightclub, arts venue and food hall become?
24. Why did Pop Idol star Michelle McManus burst into tears live on radio back in March?
25. Who headlined TRNSMT 2025 on the Friday night?
26. Which takeaway claims to have the biggest pizza in Greater Glasgow?
27. The Rock in Hyndland closed its doors then reopened under a name – what’s it called now?
28. Who walked off stage at the Hydro 20 minutes and just six songs into their set, in May this year?
29. Painter Ross Muir teamed up with which other Glasgow artist on a piece this year?
30. A ‘fake baby’ scandal rocked Airdrie in autumn this year. What was the name of the Reborn doll that ‘mum’ Kira Cousins introduced to the world?
31. Where did Celtic superfan Rod Stewart celebrate his 80th birthday?
32. What was added to the Duke of Wellington statue’s famous cone hat in a cheeky street artist stunt?
33. Clydebank’s ‘King of Halloween’ Oli Keenan put on another amazingly spooky display – but which horror character was he dressed as this year?
34. Which Glasgow landmark boasts an ancient well that was given a mosaic makeover in 2025?
35. Vera Weisfeld sadly passed away in December, at the age of 87. Which iconic Glasgow shop was she the founder of?
36. Organist Bill Hutcheson celebrated 56 years of playing the organ at which Glasgow attraction (with a Glasgow-themed recital, no less)?
37. What’s the name of Lewis Capaldi’s comeback single, released in June?
38. Still Game stars paid tribute to one of their own in February when he passed away, aged 93. Which character did he play?
39. Which act was axed from TRNSMT this year after some controversial headlines in the run-up?
40. What was the name of the Glasgow bingo caller who stunned judges on Britain’s Got Talent?
41. On which famous Glasgow road is rapper Professor Green set to open a street food spot?
42. On what street did Glasgow’s first alien-themed restaurant open?
43. Glasgow’s main Christmas market was forced to move this year because George Square is closed for renovations. Where can you find it?
44. Which rebooted Hollywood movie used the streets of Glasgow as a set for a dystopian near-future USA?
45. What is the name of the duck that became a celebrity at Celtic Park?
46. Actor Peter Mullan revealed this year that he has a Celtic top signed by which famous person?
47. Which TRNSMT main stage age took ill after performing in 30C heat?
48. This Glasgow restaurant with its own soft play area closed its doors for the last time in 2025…
49. Which American clothing and homeware store opened in Princes Square to a queue of eager fans in November?
50. This coffee chain loved by Sabrina Carpenter and famed for its colourful matchas opened several branches in Glasgow in 2025…
Answers:
1. A drain…and yes, we still want answers too.
2. A big duck, advertising the city’s own madcap Big Duck Bathrooms
3. Labour’s Hanif Raja made the mistake of forgetting to switch his camera off during a planning meeting
4. Strathbungo
5. Storm Eowyn
6. Wyndford, Maryhill
7. Trees (full story: Council asks Glasgow residents to ‘sponsor’ tree for £350 and water it themselves)
8. Spiderman
9. Tom Holland
10. 123 days
11. Fook Mei
12. Kendrick Lamar
13. The Pot Still
14. Freddie the cat
15. Partick
16. San Sebastian
17. Storm Bram
18. MacSorley’s
19. Stanley Baxter
20. Julie Lin
21. 20 years
22. James McAvoy with his film California Schemin.
23. Bowling alley
24. Robbie Williams invited her to perform at his Murrayfield gig in May
25. 50 Cent
26. Day pizza from Mr Chef in Uddingston
27. The Hyndland Rock
28. Olly Murs
29. Peter Howson
30. Bonnie-Leigh
31. Caribbean cruise
32. A pigeon reading a newspaper (and wearing the cone himself)
33. Art the Clown from the film Terrifier
34. Glasgow Cathedral
35. What Every Woman Wants (we will accept What Everys!)
36. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
37. Survive
38. Auld Eric
39. Kneecap
40. Vinnie McKee
41. Byres Road
42. Alien UFO Burger opened on Union Street in February
43. Glasgow Green
44. The Running Man
45. Frosty the Duck
46. Martin Scorcese
47. Sigrid
48. Mikaku
49. Anthropologie
50. Blank Street Coffee