THE legend that is John Byrne was on smoking form as he attended the Scottish Style Awards at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

I loved catching up with the artist and playwright who wrote The Slab Boys, Your Cheatin’ Heart and Tutti Frutti. John, who was in a famous relationship with Tilda Swinton, introduced me to his lovely wife Jeanine at the bash before we had a wander through the museum.

The last time we’d properly spoken was at Mellow Yellow singer Donovan Leitch’s 50 years in music party at House For An Art Lover three years ago. John, who used to be known as Patrick, illustrated albums for Gerry Rafferty, The Beatles, Donovan and Billy Connolly.

At the Scottish Style Awards I was delighted when Mr Byrne gave me a sketch for my new flat – a self portrait – and talked about being stylish at the age of 78.

John, who was named Most Stylish Man, said: “You can buy stuff second hand as I do and then you get to know sources. You can go to the Barras or charity shops and get the odd thing but you have to have an eye for it.”

John, who said his style icons were the late Scots actor Jack Buchanan and Capri pant inventor and dandy Bunny Roger, remains as down to earth as ever.

He couldn’t wait to have a smoke as he waited for the ceremony to begin.

I had to remind him it wasn’t allowed inside buildings now and we had a chuckle at how the artwork as well as the giant elephant and giraffe in the museum might look if the sprinkler came on.

Birthday treat

My brill blogger pal Everyday Man John Robertson and Style Awards organiser Mary McGowne enjoyed a glass of Chambord with me at the awards bash.

It was Mary’s birthday so everyone was toasting her success that night.

John is a lovely guy who is the top male lifestyle blogger in Scotland.

He travels the globe finding out about the latest developments in menswear, fitness and beyond.

He had just returned from travels in Barcelona and was looking resplendent in his tartan jacket.

He told me he recently got a snazzy blue kilt from Glasgow’s MacGregor and Macduff who had a pop up shop in London’s Shoreditch.

Into the Wilde

Kim Wilde looked as fresh as ever as she played the Glasgow Fruitmarket on Monday.

Dressed in a clinging leather ensemble she had a laugh during the gig when a fan threw a teddy bear at her. Unfortunately Kim had to leave it on the ground – as she admitted her outfit was just a tad too tight for her to bend down.

Signing sensation

Kim’s bro Ricky Wilde relaxed after the gig with a glass of fizz and a cigar – on Albion street outside the City Halls.

Ricky who wrote the song I Am An Astronaut, covered by Snow Patrol, and many others, said he hasn’t yet written a song about Glasgow – but he still might.

Kim made sure her fans received signed autographs after the gig but left hurriedly from the back door before heading for a quick kip at the Crowne Plaza. It was past midnight but she still had her shades on...

Modest winner

FORMER Moloko singer Róisín Murphy, who picked up Style Icon at the Scottish Style Awards, remained modest about her win. She said: “I’m Micky Murphy’s daughter first and foremost.”

Night on the tiles

THE View singer Kyle Falconer was proud as punch to show off his glamorous fiancée Laura Wilde at the Scottish Style Awards.

The two have a ‘bairn’ together as Kyle told me. Laura admitted: “I am seduced by Kyle’s Dundonian accent but he is seduced by my shoes – so it’s even.”

The couple left their wee girl Wylde with Laura’s mum Sharon so they could enjoy some party time together before Kyle releases his new album this spring.

In memoriam

FOOTBALL, religion and politics are normally to be avoided but let’s celebrate a man who gave his all to the cause.

Stuart Pedley was the man behind Broxi Bear and managed to unite both Celtic and Rangers with his antics.

He passed away suddenly this week aged just 42 and football fans have been raising thousands for the family he left behind.

When Rangers celebrated the 20th anniversary of nine in a row at the Doubletree Hilton on Saturday he got a special mention.

Amongst the guests were Nacho Novo, Barry Ferguson, Andy Goram, Terry Butcher and Glow’s Brian Matthews who Stuart allowed to be Broxi on several occasions.

Singer Sammy King who sang the football anthem Penny Arcade dedicated the song to Stuart.

Sammy recalled that Stuart promoted the song, now a Rangers anthem, in the early days, taking a banner around with him – even to team rivals Celtic at Parkhead.

Sammy said: “Stuart worked his magic – he went everywhere with that banner. 

“He even posted it at Celtic Park and had his photograph taken with it, bless him.

“I’d like to dedicate this song to Stuart.”