Glasgow cafe owner Gino Verrecchia painted by royal portrait artist for new exhibition
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Glasgow cafe owner Gino Verrecchia painted by royal portrait artist for new exhibition

1 hour ago · Originally published 27 Oct 2026 7/10 Original headline: Owner of iconic Glasgow west end cafe 'honoured' to be painted by royal portrait artist
Gino Verrecchia, owner of The University Cafe on Byres Road, has been painted by artist Gareth Reid for a new exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery. The portrait is part of a campaign recognising the role of independent businesses in their communities, highlighting the cafe's long history since its opening in 1918.
Source: Glasgow Live
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