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ALL BUILDINGS
When visiting the Trinity Building in Glasgow, you will be entering a true part of Glasgow's architectural history that commands a key part of the Glasgow skyline.
Fairfield was a centre of shipbuilding excellence and now provides offices for the next generation of pioneering companies. This is a chance to see some of the private spaces and visit the museum.
Step back in time to early 20th Century Glasgow at The Tenement House. The four rooms appear as if frozen in time, preserved by typist Agnes Toward who preserved her home and belongings
This beautiful stone built building,designed by the eminent Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer, dominates Knightswood Cross and inside houses a musical gem - the 158 year old Father Willis organ.
Owner-led tour of 'Greek' Thomson's celebrated Double Villa 1856-7. An outstanding example of Thomson's mature romantic classical style with stunning interior decoration.
Have you ever walked past the Original Willow Tea Rooms Building on Sauchiehall Street and wondered what it might be like inside?
We look forward to welcoming you to a free public resource dedicated to one of Scotland's most important cultural polymaths. You can handle the original artworks, sketchbooks, letters, books & more
ALL EVENTS
This September, the ARC hosts the immersive "Meet the MPN 10" exhibition, highlighting myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), rare blood cancers. The exhibit features 10 giant sculptures designed by artists, displaying common MPN symptoms. Visitors can further engage with these characters via augmented reality, raising awareness of symptoms that often go unnoticed.
Join us to learn more about the life and trial of ‘Antique’ Smith and the art of literary forgery.
The ‘Salonorchester’ will perform arranged versions of Vincenzo Bellini’s famous opera ‘Norma’, condensing the four and a half-hour long opera into just 12 minutes.
Join us for tours of the University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, led by scientists, researchers and University of Glasgow staff. Find out what research is happening within the ARC.
An interactive science talk exploring the real science of superheroes and their powers.
This talk will explore Glasgow’s bygone record shops which specialised in music of Black and South Asian origin. A chance to celebrate the city’s cultural landscape and appeal for your own memories.
Learn how to make traditional Indian flatbreads from scratch! Explore the cultural significance of roti and experience the spirit of Langar—the communal kitchen serving free meals to all. Participants of all backgrounds will enjoy hands-on instruction, from kneading dough to cooking roti, while discovering the values of selfless service and community in a welcoming environment. Perfect for those interested in cooking, culture, and new experiences!
Honouring the story of Glasgow’s 'Home Children' child migrants.
ALL RESOURCES
Listening To Our City is an ongoing Glasgow-based project involving people who have experience of the asylum seeking and refugee process. This project has been developing since 2022, and we are currently in discussions with our partners on the next phase.
An easy, how-to guide to help you begin your Wiki Walks journey. Learn why Wikimedia Commons is important and how you can help make it better.
Watch a series of short films ‘Climate Change and Glasgow’s Homes’ following experts, homeowners and tradespeople taking on the challenges of retrofitting Glasgow’s homes in 2024
Explore Glasgow's vibrant streets through the eyes of a wheelchair-user. This storymap reveals the city's blend of history, art, and accessibility, offering a unique and inclusive perspective.
ALL TRAILS
Visit the sites and monuments of its struggles and learn about the people and movements who made Clydeside Red.
A heritage trail and tour of Kelvingrove Park about the park's history and how this has been shaped by Glasgow's connections to slavery, colonialism and imperialism.
A short walk taking in the architecture of 'Greek' Thomson, the importance of the site in the local history of Glasgow and the beauty of nature in the Kelvin valley and in the restored wildlife garden
A Very Quiet Street? Exploring the hidden histories of West Princes Street and Queens Crescent.
The walk starts at the main Gates, from 1887 and includes the Fossil Grove, Daphne Memorial, former bandstands, Cenotaph, former Partick Curling Club Pavilion and ends at our Bio-diversity Garden.
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis (The Friends) are delighted to offer informal and informative walking tours undertaken by our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer tour guides. Booking Essential.
City Centre Second World War trail returns for a 5th Time. Doctoral graduate Kevin will share with you exciting wartime stories discovered about iconic open spaces George Square and Glasgow Green.
Discover how the rich history, once-mighty industrial heritage and dramatic natural landscape of the former village of Cathcart make it the unique and picturesque southside locality it is today.
