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Filming takes place on Bothwell Street.(Image: Tony Nicoletti\/Daily Record)<\/p>\nWe have 50 questions covering everything from local news, new openings, sport and funny viral stories – all of them about Glasgow in 2025.<\/p>\n
15:30, 31 Dec 2025Updated 15:31, 31 Dec 2025<\/p>\n
Filming takes place on Bothwell Street.(Image: Tony Nicoletti\/Daily Record)<\/p>\n
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<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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 <\/a>throughout the year.<\/p>\n So test your knowledge on all things Glasgow, and let us know how you get on over on Facebook<\/a> or X<\/a> – answers waaaaay below!<\/p>\n Questions<\/p>\n 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<\/p>\n 2. What kind of inflatable sparked controversy after bursting in the east end of the city during Storm Eowyn?<\/p>\n 3. Which Glasgow City Councillor was caught taking a meeting in the toilet?<\/p>\n 4. The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2025 name-checked this trendy Glasgow neighbourhood\u2026.<\/p>\n 5. What was the name of the Storm that prompted a rare red weather warning back in January?<\/p>\n 6. Which Glasgow high-rise flats were demolished in March this year?<\/p>\n 7. What did Glasgow City Council ask Glaswegians to sponsor – and then, take care of themselves – this year?<\/p>\n 8. Which Hollywood superhero movie took over the streets of the city centre to film this summer?<\/p>\n 9. And who was playing the masked hero?<\/p>\n 10. Russell Martin became the shortest-serving manager in Rangers history – but how many days did he last?<\/p>\n 11. Breakfast favourite Scran moved to the Saltmarket this year – but which street food favourite took over the old site on London Road?<\/p>\n 12. Which American rapper played Hampden alongside SZA in July this year?<\/p>\n 13. Manchester YouTuber Honest Places went viral for visiting Glasgow\u2019s \u2018roughest\u2019 bars in February- but which delightful (and not at all rough!) boozer did he crown a \u2018decent pub\u2019?<\/p>\n 14. What was the name of the celebrity cat beloved by Shawlands locals who sadly passed away in November?<\/p>\n 15. Marti Pellow released a heartwarming Hogmanay video at the end of last year – but which Glasgow neighbourhood provided the video backdrop?<\/p>\n 16. BA Cityflyer announced in 2025 that it will fly from Glasgow Airport to which Spanish foodie destination as of this coming summer?<\/p>\n 17. What was the name of the last storm to hit Glasgow this year?<\/p>\n 18. Which much-loved Glasgow bar was crowned best pub at the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards?<\/p>\n 19. Parliamo Glasgow was the iconic sketch by this comedian, who died this December at the age of 99…<\/p>\n 20. Which Glasgow chef released her debut cookbook, Sama Sama, in 2025?<\/p>\n 21. How many years has it been since the last time Martin O’Neill managed Celtic (this time on an interim basis)?<\/p>\n 22. Which Glasgow actor filmed their directorial debut in the city this year?<\/p>\n 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?<\/p>\n 24. Why did Pop Idol star Michelle McManus burst into tears live on radio back in March?<\/p>\n 25. Who headlined TRNSMT 2025 on the Friday night?<\/p>\n 26. Which takeaway claims to have the biggest pizza in Greater Glasgow?<\/p>\n 27. The Rock in Hyndland closed its doors then reopened under a name – what’s it called now?<\/p>\n 28. Who walked off stage at the Hydro 20 minutes and just six songs into their set, in May this year?<\/p>\n 29. Painter Ross Muir teamed up with which other Glasgow artist on a piece this year?<\/p>\n 30. A \u2018fake baby\u2019 scandal rocked Airdrie in autumn this year. What was the name of the Reborn doll that \u2018mum\u2019 Kira Cousins introduced to the world?<\/p>\n 31. Where did Celtic superfan Rod Stewart celebrate his 80th birthday?<\/p>\n 32. What was added to the Duke of Wellington statue’s famous cone hat in a cheeky street artist stunt?<\/p>\n 33. Clydebank\u2019s \u2018King of Halloween\u2019 Oli Keenan put on another amazingly spooky display – but which horror character was he dressed as this year?<\/p>\n 34. Which Glasgow landmark boasts an ancient well that was given a mosaic makeover in 2025?<\/p>\n 35. Vera Weisfeld sadly passed away in December, at the age of 87. Which iconic Glasgow shop was she the founder of?<\/p>\n 36. Organist Bill Hutcheson celebrated 56 years of playing the organ at which Glasgow attraction (with a Glasgow-themed recital, no less)?<\/p>\n 37. What\u2019s the name of Lewis Capaldi\u2019s comeback single, released in June?<\/p>\n 38. Still Game stars paid tribute to one of their own in February when he passed away, aged 93. Which character did he play?<\/p>\n 39. Which act was axed from TRNSMT this year after some controversial headlines in the run-up?<\/p>\n 40. What was the name of the Glasgow bingo caller who stunned judges on Britain\u2019s Got Talent?<\/p>\n 41. On which famous Glasgow road is rapper Professor Green set to open a street food spot?<\/p>\n 42. On what street did Glasgow’s first alien-themed restaurant open?<\/p>\n 43. Glasgow’s main Christmas market was forced to move this year because George Square is closed for renovations. Where can you find it?<\/p>\n 44. Which rebooted Hollywood movie used the streets of Glasgow as a set for a dystopian near-future USA?<\/p>\n 45. What is the name of the duck that became a celebrity at Celtic Park?<\/p>\n 46. Actor Peter Mullan revealed this year that he has a Celtic top signed by which famous person?<\/p>\n 47. Which TRNSMT main stage age took ill after performing in 30C heat?<\/p>\n 48. This Glasgow restaurant with its own soft play area closed its doors for the last time in 2025…<\/p>\n 49. Which American clothing and homeware store opened in Princes Square to a queue of eager fans in November?<\/p>\n 50. This coffee chain loved by Sabrina Carpenter and famed for its colourful matchas opened several branches in Glasgow in 2025\u2026<\/p>\n Answers:<\/p>\n 1. A drain…and yes, we still want answers too.<\/p>\n 2. A big duck, advertising the city’s own madcap Big Duck Bathrooms<\/p>\n 3. Labour’s Hanif Raja made the mistake of forgetting to switch his camera off during a planning meeting<\/p>\n 4. Strathbungo<\/p>\n 5. Storm Eowyn<\/p>\n 6. Wyndford, Maryhill<\/p>\n