At this year’s Freshers’ Festival, we’re excited to be running an all-new blogger feature! You’ll get the chance to meet Scotland’s top bloggers, have some banter and soak up the best of Scotland’s writing talent. Each blogger will present on their experiences blogging and do a question and answer, providing tips and advice for aspiring bloggers. With blogs ranging from fashion, beauty and lifestyle to music, food and tech, whatever your eclectic interests may be – we’ve got you covered.
Rookie Oven
Rookie Oven believes Glasgow has the potential to produce world-class technology companies. As Glasgow is a fantastic place to establish and grow tech companies the Rookie Oven blog discusses projects, goals and products is to see more successful tech start-ups emerge from Glasgow. Rookie Oven wants to see a more ambitious and cohesive start-up community with a culture of collaboration and co-operation at its core.
Thursday 3pm
Podcart
Podcart is a Scottish based music blog producing weekly podcasts showcasing the best in grass roots and unsigned artists not only from Scotland, but around the world. No matter what style, what size or how established, Podcart believes artists deserve a platform to showcase their work.
Thursday 11am
Last Year’s Girl
Hailing from Glasgow, feminist Springsteen-lover Lisa Marie blogs about everything from fashion to music to food to general lifestyle tips. Last year’s Girl features writing that is witty, innovative and easy to read. Lisa has been a successful blogger and writer for a number of years showcasing an eclectic mix of writing full of childhood experiences and anecdotes.
Thursday 4pm
Miss West End Girl
As a blog deemed as ‘Glasgow’s Survival Guide’, Miss West End Girl focuses on life in Glasgow, gleaned with vintage dresses, books and shoes. As a fashion and lifestyle blog, Lynsay’s writing encapsulates the quirky and the sophisticated qualities of living and loving Glasgow life.
Wednesday 4pm
Little Blog of Horrors
After discovering the fashion, beauty and lifestyle blogging community Little Blog of Horrors was born. Ayden blogs about daily life, writing about her dreams and aspirations we as well as tattoos, make up, fashion and travelling. Her writing is personable and endearing and includes some great beauty and fashion advice.
Wednesday 12pm
The Football Life
The Football Life is a blog run by Richard Wilson. Having started in 2011, it has a particular focus on Scottish football, although it has covered things as diverse as cycling, horse racing and politics. Born in 1986, Richard grew up on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway. Aside from writing, he is interested in American history and probably has more pets than you.
Wednesday 2pm
House of Herby
A self-confessed herb lover and seasoning enthusiast, House of Herby brings readers the best of Scotland’s culinary landscape with a passionate and relatable tone that is engaging and encouraging for aspiring cooks, eaters and recipe makers. Exploring Scotland’s food and produce, this is the perfect blog for igniting your appetite.
Thursday 12pm
Scottish Fiction
As an Idlewild reference, Scottish Fiction is one man’s attempt to promote, discover, and introduce new (and old) music. Music news and reviews and related ideas can also be heard via the means of community radio, on Pulse 98.4 FM (or online at www.pulseonair.co.uk). Scottish Fiction discovers and explores the best of Scottish and world music.
Wednesday 1pm
Rave Child
With an emphasis on Scottish music and Glasgow listings, Rave Child raves about music on a regular basis, bringing readers gig reviews, album reviews with a witty tone and recognisable voice. Rave Child is the go-to blog for discovering Scottish music and the faces behind it.
Wednesday 3pm
Colours and Carousels
Colours and Carousels is a lifestyle, fashion & beauty blog brought to you by Charlotte – a sarcastic wee Scottish lass hailing from the outskirts of Glasgow with a love for food, felines & Hugh Laurie. As a fellow student, Charlotte blogs from a student perspective with new make up and fashion reviews as well as thoughts and tips on blogging.
Thursday 2pm
TYCI
TYCI is a collective run by women who care about things. The blog was founded by Lauren from Chvrches and explores creative industries with an emphasis on feminism. Run by a handful of artists, musicians, bloggers, writers and producers in Glasgow, TYCI is a website, zine, radio show, podcast and live event series promoting all things femme, with contributors now based across the world.
Wednesday 11am
