Things to do near George Square on Tripadvisor: See 152,451 reviews and 50,979 candid photos of things to do near George Square in Glasgow, United Kingdom. During the citywide conversation a number of events were held that explored what change in George Square could mean for the people and city of Glasgow. At Hands On Workshops, this was documented through sketches and writing, these have been brought together and can be viewed online here. Police are hunting two thugs after a man was battered in Glasgow city centre. The 26-year-old victim was on Hope Street, near to Gordon Street, opposite Central Station, between 11.15pm and 11. And in Glasgow rival groups were seen clashing with police near the city's George Square, as BLM supporters attempted to campaign for the removal of a statue of former Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel. Established in 1781, and named after King George III, George Square is recognized as the cultural hub of Glasgow's city centre. In the current period, it acts as a multipurpose venue. Depending on the time of year, or the social-political winds of the day, you can come across public meetings, political rallies, important ceremonies.
Plucky performer Karla Rose Conway is becoming an internet sensation - after wowing Christmas crowds in central Glasgow.
The six-year-old from Rutherglen grabbed a busker's mic for an impromptu rendition of a seasonal Scots poem she learned in school.
As well as getting a standing ovation in George Square, a video shot by beaming mum Kerry-Ann has now reached a global audience.
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Karla Rose was watching the busker play when he offered her his mic and a bashful Karla accepted.
As she began her rendition of a festive poem, she drew the attention of passers-by who were keen to cheer her own.
Proud Kerry-Ann, 26, said: 'I was focused on the video and when she finished everybody started clapping - I didn't realise so many people were there. She was made up, it was so good.'
They were on a trip into the city on Saturday to see the Christmas lights with Karla's two-year-old brother Connor, Kerry-Ann's partner Gerry McLaughlin, 39, and his daughter Karis, seven. Billiard poker table.
Kerry-Ann said: 'There was a busker there and Karla got the opportunity. She was a bit bashful at first but there was a big smile at the end.'
Karla learned the poem at St Columbkille's primary as part of the school's Christmas celebrations.
Kerry-Ann said: 'Her teacher, Catherine McDonald, taught her the poem in Scots and they did a virtual show for all the parents.'
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And the surprise show in George Square came as a welcome release for little Karla after a frustrating year.
Proud Kerry-Ann, 26, said: 'I was focused on the video and when she finished everybody started clapping - I didn't realise so many people were there. She was made up, it was so good.'
They were on a trip into the city on Saturday to see the Christmas lights with Karla's two-year-old brother Connor, Kerry-Ann's partner Gerry McLaughlin, 39, and his daughter Karis, seven. Billiard poker table.
Kerry-Ann said: 'There was a busker there and Karla got the opportunity. She was a bit bashful at first but there was a big smile at the end.'
Karla learned the poem at St Columbkille's primary as part of the school's Christmas celebrations.
Kerry-Ann said: 'Her teacher, Catherine McDonald, taught her the poem in Scots and they did a virtual show for all the parents.'
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And the surprise show in George Square came as a welcome release for little Karla after a frustrating year.
Kerry-Ann said: 'She's part of a dance group but with Covid, she hasn't been able to go to classes.'
The video has chalked-up more than 1,000 likes and been shared around the world - with Karla's success no great shock.
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Kerry-Ann said: 'She's always singing in the house, every opportunity. From the age of two she was singing Jolene by Dolly Parton.
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'Her uncle, Franny Conway, is a karaoke presenter and she's always asking him for a go - it turns into the Karla show.'
