Is The Clansman a real pub?

Still Game filming location: Ruchill Street, Glasgow The local pub in Still Game is called The Clansman. Its exterior is actually The Gimlet on Ruchill Street. Also called the Ruchill Tavern, it was used from series one to four. Then it was knocked down to build houses.

Where is the Clansman in real life?

It seems fans of the BBC comedy are regularly phoning real-life pubs called The Clansman – the name of Still Game’s fictional boozer. There are six bars in Scotland that bear the same title as Craiglang’s famous boozer. One of them, in Dunoon, even has a barman called Boaby, just like the TV version!

What happened to TAMS baby in Still Game?

The pair behind iconic show revealed that Tam’s baby had to “disappear up into the attic” when Still Game was renewed after a seven year absence. “It wouldn’t have made sense to people watching for the first time,” explained Greg.

Where is Craiglang in Scotland?

Craiglang’s main scenes are filmed around the Maryhill district of Glasgow, but the programme has filmed all over Glasgow over its 9 series including Queen Street and Central Stations, Buchanan Street, The Hydro and along the Clyde. Navid’s shop is in the Townhead area of Glasgow.

Where is Navid’s shop in Still Game?

Navid’s shop is in the Townhead area of Glasgow. Filming was also done further afield in Largs, Saltcoats and Dumbarton.

Is Craiglang a real place?

Filming locations. Still Game is set in the fictional Craiglang area of Glasgow, and the Maryhill district of the city is a popular filming location.

Who is Boaby?

Gavin Mitchell (born 16 December 1964) is a Scottish actor and comedian, best known for playing Robert “Boaby the Barman” Taylor in the Scottish sitcom Still Game.

Where is Finport Scotland?

Finport, as mentioned and seen in the fifth series, was actually filmed on location in Largs and Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, both of which were once popular seaside resorts with Glaswegians. The shots of the promenade and the sea wall is that of Saltcoats’ harbour area.