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ALL BUILDINGS
We are hosting 'Try Bowls' sessions on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September from 13:00 - 15:00 along with a tour and presentation about the history of the club and its relevance to Pollokshields.
Join Agile City & Collective Architecture on a Retrofit Campus Tour - Civic House and Glue Factory
Inspired by the stunning Biblioteca Marciana in Venice, the Royal Faculty building, designed by renowned Scottish architect Charles Wilson, contains a beautiful lawyers' library still in use today.
There will be two bookable talks exploring the history of the Garngad from 500ad - 1960, bookable at our website, and pop-up exhibitions, with free tea and light refreshments.
Pop Up Art Exhibition from our lived experienced community. The theme this year is 'Home' one of the artist calls his art work trauma informed doodles.
A Wayzgoose is the traditional annual outing for printers. This year, we’re staying in the factory, and invite you to join us for some festivities. Come and participate in hands on letterpress activities.
Come for an exclusive tour behind the scenes of our Medical and Welfare Centre in the heart of Glasgow - get hands on with some exhibits and meet some members of our dedicated volunteer team!
Glasgow Central Mosque is the first purpose-built mosque in Glasgow and the largest in Scotland.
ALL EVENTS
Using archives to find out about the history of your local neighbourhood.
Come and experience a light hearted trip along the canal from Lambhill Stables to Stockingfield Bridge
Join us as we explore the history of the British Home Children, through archives.
Join us for a special film screening exploring the intersections between beekeeping, agriculture and environmentalism with a Q&A with director Dani Acosta.
Join Iain Clark and Alan Riach at Glasgow Doors Open Day for an engaging discussion about their artistic and literary practices. Iain, a renowned photographic artist, blends photography and painting, while Alan, a celebrated scholar, specialises in twentieth-century literature. Both bring unique perspectives to this interactive event.
The University of Glasgow’s ARC hosts Iain Clark's solo photography exhibition, showcasing Glaswegians through monochromatic and color portraits. The exhibit captures the spirit of Glasgow, blending ordinary faces with local legends.
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
Discover the beautiful surroundings of Maryhill and its rich history through our trails. We offer free maps of trails suitable for all ages and types of walks.
Discover Glasgow’s history and culture on "The People of Glasgow Tour." Explore iconic sites and hear untold stories with guides who offer unique insights into the city’s vibrant past and present.
We're an exciting heritage project who track down & research fast disappearing signs around Glasgow. Join us on this city centre tour where we'll share some of the stories behind Glasgows fading signs
The Southern Necropolis, the Gorbals very own City of the Dead and the final resting place of 250,000 contributors to the rich historical legacy of Glasgow, and the Legend of the Gorbals Vampire.
An fun and informative overview of the history of Glasgow's West End through its history, buildings and characters. If you don't believe me, then check out Stroll Through Time on Tripadvisor
Come and join the Battle of Langside walking tour and learn about one of the most significant events in the history of Scotland.
A heritage trail and tour of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum that addresses the connections between museums, slavery, colonialism and imperialism, and the legacies of this past.
Join this engineer guided walk exploring the bridges of Glasgow’s River Kelvin. Find out how and why they were built as they are and why the West End of Glasgow looks the way it does today.
