IT’S the summer arts event with a difference - because it’s taking place on the grounds of Gartnavel Hospital.

And Saturday’s, Over The Wall, bash could hopefully have some long-term benefits for patients.

Last year the event was launched to mark 200 years of organised psychiatric care in the West of Scotland, aiming to offer a taste of the summer festival experience for those in hospital or with mental health problems.

This year it returns for a second spin, taking place at Gartnavel and presenting a host of bands, workshops and entertainment, with entry free for all.

Among the activities are interactive workshops from Keep Scotland Beautiful, the Scottish Owl Centre and performances from Walkabout Theatre, Children’s Classic Concerts, New Rhythms For Glasgow and Bolt Artists.

There will also be a selection of bands playing on the day, with guitar-slinger supreme RM Hubbert topping the bill, which has been curated by Lloyd Meredith of top-notch Scottish indie label Olive Grove Records.

“Last year I got involved with it through Jo Mango (Scottish singer), because Katherine from her band works in that sector,” explains Lloyd, who stays in the Southside.

“She knew a lady there that was looking forward to putting on all sorts of things as part of an all day event, but didn’t know where to start with the music side of things, so that’s how I got roped into it.”

Booking bands for an event like Saturday is obviously different from choosing who to play at a specialist music festival.

Lloyd’s hoping that the selection of acts for the weekend are able to appeal across the board.

“I wanted to get some bands and artists that would speak to anyone that was just along for the day,” he adds.

“They might not have been exposed to that style of music, so I didn’t want anything too introverted, where people would be standing there going ’what the hell is this?’

"At the same it is still acts that are under-represented, so it’s exposure for them as well to a new audience.”

The acts are a diverse bunch - two of them, The Son(s) and Henry and Fleetwood, are both on the books of Olive Grove, the former playing weather-beaten Americana, the latter delivering warm, thoughtful melodies.

Also appearing on the day will be pop-rocker Martha Ffion, folk-tinged pop band the Great Albatross and bluesy singer-songwriter Charlie Gorman, before RM Hubbert wraps it up late in the afternoon.

“Hubby’s one of these guys who I’ve known for a few years now, going back to when I first started Olive Grove,” says Lloyd.

“With the whole idea being to get a festival at a hospital for people who wouldn’t necessarily be able to attend something like that normally, Hubby seemed perfect - he can play music but he also talks so much onstage - he seemed the perfect headliner.

"He was the first person who popped into my head for it.”

Hubby has never hidden from talking about his own problems with depression and issues with mental health.

That’s one of the reasons that Lloyd believes he’s a fitting headliner, while he hopes the whole day can give a boost to those staying at the hospital, as well as entertaining locals who stop by.

“Some of the audience simply won’t be able to get to a festival, so to bring it to their own doorstep works really well,” he says.

“I was talking to Fiona (Sinclair, who’s organising the overall day) last year about it, and she said you could see people glowing after Jo Mango’s final set and that there was something magical about that.

“Hopefully we’ll have more of that atmosphere this year.

"It’s almost like giving people there a change of scenery - someone like Hubby can also talk about his own problems and how he has turned it around, and the impact it had on his own life.”

There are also some added benefits to booking the bill for an event that’s not the same as your usual festival.

“It’s great to curate a festival where you don’t have to worry about the ticket sales, it’s an ideal situation for me,” he chuckles.

“On Saturday afternoon I can take my kids along and it’s perfect.

"As for the weather, we’ll worry about that on the day.”

Over The Wall, Saturday, Gartnavel Hospital, free, 1pm