Edinburgh-based Innis & Gunn is working with comedian Marc Jennings to create a book of pub banter and confessions.
Marc (pictured above) has begun collecting stories, visiting iconic Glasgow haunts such as The Clutha, Coopers, The Lismore, The Rock and The Park Bar, along with the Innis & Gunn Taproom on Ashton Lane.
“Our pubs and bars are unique places, celebrated the world over for their atmosphere, beer, food, and comedy chat,” said Innis & Gunn founder Dougal Gunn Sharp.
“We all go there to meet our friends, share stories, and connect in ways that are just not possible in other places. One way we all bond and connect is by telling and retelling our funniest stories, all sitting round in a group howling with laughter at the tales we are hearing. There is simply nothing better, and we know that everyone knows exactly how this feels. Pure magic.”
He added: “We want to celebrate and cherish this connection between pals in our pubs and bars by launching a book which retells the very funniest stories. And so, we are inviting people from across Scotland to send us their funniest stories that are perfect for retelling in pubs.”
Innis & Gunn will host an evening of storytelling on Thursday, 10th April, at their Ashton Lane Taproom in Glasgow’s West End, where storytellers can share the stage with Marc to tell their own stories, or just sit back and watch, in a celebration of Scottish wit and humour.
People can submit their stories online for a chance to be featured in the book, with each published submission rewarded with a case of premium lager. Submissions can be anonymous if required!
