2024 Programme

ALL BUILDINGS

Mackintosh Queen’s Cross
Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed church. Magnificent stained glass and exceptional wood & stonework relief carving are highlights of the interior, where light and space are used to dramatic effect.
Maryhill Burgh Halls
After years of campaigning to save the building from the demolition, the Trust came together to give a new life to this important piece of Glasgow architectural history.
Newlands South Church
Come and explore our vibrant community space! Live music - Pop up cafe - Children's Activities - Craft stalls
Couper Institute
Couper Institute
For many years, the Couper Institute has been at the heart of Cathcart. Come on our tour or drop in to share your memories of the Couper! This B-listed building was designed in 1887 by James Sellars.
Holmwood House
Holmwood House
Join us on a tour of this architectural gem widely recognised as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson’s most exceptional domestic creation, showcasing his incredible design legacy.
Garnethill Synagogue
Garnethill Synagogue
Visit our beautiful Category-A listed Synagogue, to find out about Jewish religious practice and way of life, and how the Jewish community have contributed to Scotland over the last 200 years.
Greyfriars Biophilic Garden
Greyfriars Biophilic Garden
When you visit our wonderful garden, you will be amazed at the variety of vegetables and flowers and you will be delighted by the friendly welcome. Your will be uplifted and you will leave smiling.

ALL EVENTS

Fabric Bead Making Workshop
A fabric bead making workshop for Glasgow Doors Open Days with Doreen will offer you an opportunity to work with an accomplished textile artist to learn to make a beautiful bead that can be used to create elaborate pieces of bespoke jewellery – bracelets, earrings, necklaces, etc.
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
This Japanese Calligraphy workshop will offer you an insight into this beautiful traditional skill of writing with an ink and a brush.

ALL RESOURCES

Listening To Our City
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.
Wiki Walks – A Beginners Guide
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.
Climate Change and Glasgow's Homes
Climate Change and Glasgow’s Homes
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

ALL TRAILS

The Sixty Steps Walking Tour
The Sixty Steps Walking Tour
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
A Very Quiet Street
A Very Quiet Street? Exploring the hidden histories of West Princes Street and Queens Crescent.
Victoria Park Heritage Trail
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.
Friends of Glasgow Necropolis
Friends of Glasgow Necropolis
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.
Cathcart Heritage Trail
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.