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Tim Barford is the brains behind Vegfest Scotland, Europe's biggest vegan festival.

But he didn't start out creating vegan friendly events, he first burst onto the entertainment scene during the 80s, running raves and living a rock 'n' roll lifestyle.

In 1981 he organised a benefit for CND, house and dance music were massive and he spent his time travelling to festivals and organising free raves.

It wasn't until 1984, when Live Aid was shown on every TV screen and the humanitarian issues in Ethiopia were at the forefront of everyone's mind, that Tim turned to veganism.

And now, 33 years later, the grandfather wouldn't look back.

His love for music still plays an important part in his life, as Vegfest isn't like other food festivals.

Its aim is to provide a welcoming, friendly atmosphere with good music, great food and inspiring people.

Tim told Glasgow Live: "Doing vegan festivals and marrying that up with the rock n rock music, comedy influence with my previous festivals, really came naturally.

"We have been doing this for 15 years now, and that's something that visitors to Vegfest Scotland will feel. It's a very light hearted, positive and fun atmosphere.

"There's some lovely people, there's not really that dark, judgemental finger wagging side to Vegfest, like there can be in the vegan world.

"Vegfest is on the fun side of life, of music, festivals, parties and celebration, as much as ethics and education."

The annual festival is in its 15th year - and second in Glasgow- proving to 10,000 plus visitors that vegan food doesn’t have to be boring.

The festival is open to everyone, with 160 stalls, plenty of free samples, cookery demos, live music and experts talking about embracing healthy and cruelty-free living.

Vegfest Scotland is on at the SECC this weekend, December 3-4 and tickets are £6 for the day/£9 for the weekend in advance, plus booking fee (kids under 16 go free).

Head to vegfestscotland.com for more info.