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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
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
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.
