Sir Billy was awarded the Freedom of the City of Glasgow in 2010.
Author: Callum McQuadePublished 1 hour ago
Next month, you’ll be able to take your big banana feet and stomp around Glasgow to learn about the life and legacy of Sir Billy Connolly.
A mix of walking tours, music and films dedicated to the “Big Yin” will be running for one weekend only.
The events are the latest Glasgow 850 celebrations marking the city’s 850th anniversary.
Leader of Glasgow City Council, Cllr Susan Aitken, said: “Throughout our birthday year Sir Billy Connolly’s name has come up time and time again.
“As arguably the city’s best loved and most famous modern-day Glaswegian, we couldn’t celebrate this landmark year for the city without honouring Billy.
“Billy’s pioneering stand-up has always drawn on Glasgow’s spirit, resilience and uniquely funny bones, and then added his very own special brand of freewheeling genius to bring laughter and joy to millions.
This weekend responds to the huge affection people have for the Big Yin with a living tribute to his comedy, music, storytelling and contribution to the arts – and to Glasgow.”
Martin Heaney, Founder of Gallus Pedals, said: “As perhaps the most loved Glaswegian there’s a Billy Connolly reference on almost every one of our tours – not because every guest has heard of him, but because he brings humour to the most ordinary parts of life and has influenced how many of us describe this place.
“It’s been a real joy discovering and exploring parts of the city that helped shape him both as a person and shaped his career and being able to share those locations on our tours.”