PRIDE Glasgow might have had its ups and downs with organisational difficulties, but Steps still gave the revellers who managed to see it a show to remember at Kelvingrove. 

While they played the big stage on Sunday, I caught up with actor and singer Tom Urie, drag queen Carrie Anne Crowe, and a host of singers, including youngest Pride performer 14-year-old Archie on the smaller bandstand stage. 

It was sweltering and staff backstage were doing all they could to supply artists and some of the crowd with water. 

I couldn’t let Steps leave Glasgow without a quick hello, so I saw them after the gig at the Dakota hotel. 

It was a shame I didn’t catch Faye – she went up the road early after the concert rather than stay at the hotel with the rest of the band, presumably to spend time with her kids and family before the next gig in Blackpool. 

Lee Latchford-Evans, Claire, H and a very smiley Lisa Scott Lee were in great spirits after the fest and said they always love coming here because they’ve had support all through their journey from Scots.

Tom's fears for Craiglang

TOM URIE is gutted about the demise of Still Game, which used some of his music compositions for its live shows. 

He said: “I still get recognised more for a one minute acting scene I did in Still Game more than anything else I’ve ever done.  And I’m utterly proud of that fact. I’m gutted to hear the boys are ending the show, but can’t wait to see how they do it.”  

He also revealed he will be returning to our telly screens again soon – but not in River City just yet. 

River City ambitions

TALKING of River City, the Scots soap has just opened a brand new online shop. It means any fan of Shieldinch will be in their element with special edition mugs, flasks, T-shirts, notepads and loads of other souvenirs. 

I got sent a goodie bag of merchandise including a notebook with a cover that read “River City Scripts.” 

After putting it up on Instagram, I was asked by a few people if I had a part on the show. Let’s just say, I’m working on it...