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

Meet the MPN 10: Outdoor Exhibition in St Mungo Square
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.
Grand Opera: Who owns a melody?
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.
Researchers at Work: Tours of the ARC
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.
Superhero Science
An interactive science talk exploring the real science of superheroes and their powers.
Glasgow Gurdwara: Roti Making Workshop
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!

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

Derelict Glasgow Walk
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.
Walking Glasgow Tobacco Lords Merchant City
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