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ALL BUILDINGS
Visit the oldest swimming pool in Glasgow to see our skylit swimming pool and magnificent Turkish Bath, a hidden treasure in the city for over 150 years.
Check out the Lambhill Stables along the Forth & Clyde Canal and find out about the local history with our walking tours, boat trips, exhibitions and discussion
Visit the most important court in Glasgow, where notorious villains of bygone were tried. Visit courtrooms old and new and cells where prisoners are housed. Take a guided tour or wander leisurely.
Your chance to see INSIDE this ICONIC church facing the University since 1884. On display will be some of the wonderful embroideries created by Hannah Frew Paterson and other highly skilled artists
Come & explore this newly renovated church building in the heart of the city dated from 1877. You will experience a story of survival & renewal, of community & creativity, of art & poetry.
Learn how we build social connections though transforming local spaces. Be inspired by our Anti-Racist Library, where all are welcome!
What began as a single screen cinema nearly 50 years ago has become Scotland’s most diverse and best publicly attended independent cinema in Scotland also running the Glasgow Film Festival.
Our event space in the heart of Springburn Park, Glasgow’s last great Victorian park. We look forwards to taking part in the Doors Open Day Festival again, and welcoming more people to our space.
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
Come and see the longest temporary mural in Glasgow!
Join GBPT for a wander round Garnethill and Sauchiehall Street, capturing photos and stories.
Come explore the stables and the local buildings and landmarks with a local historian, Michael Nakonecznyj.
We invite you to join us for a walk around Glasgow city centre identifying derelict buildings listed on the Building At Risk website, and others which are yet to be added to the list.
2 hour guided themed walk around Central Glasgow's Merchant City/ tobacco lords domain, looking at history, buildings, legacies in the most popular of the four free walks i offer to Glaswegians and visitors to our great city alike. Meet new people, see new things, & Glaswegian humour along the way
Visit the Barras Market Area and explore the fascinating charms of the Barras.
Come explore local sculptures, on a walk through the North East of Glasgow, building a compelling historical overview of the area, spanning a period from 1902 to the present day
Join this guided walk exploring the bridges of Glasgow’s River Clyde, take a walk through history & find out how the bridges have transformed Glasgow over the centuries.
