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Kelvingrove Museum Celebrates 125 Years with Connolly's Tour

3/30/2026

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The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum marks 125 years with an audio guide featuring Sir Billy Connolly, the comedy icon, who discusses 12 objects, including Fulton's Grand Orrery.
Connolly expresses excitement about the tour and his personal connection to the museum.
Glasgow Life's Jane Rowlands says the aim is to capture Connolly's memories, not facts, and the museum hopes to expand the tour to include more items.

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The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum marks 125 years with an audio guide featuring Sir Billy Connolly, the comedy icon, who discusses 12 objects, including Fulton's Grand Orrery.
Connolly expresses excitement about the tour and his personal connection to the museum.
Glasgow Life's Jane Rowlands says the aim is to capture Connolly's memories, not facts, and the museum hopes to expand the tour to include more items.