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ALL BUILDINGS
Come and visit a busy, thriving community center in the city center of Glasgow. We run events for everyone in the community, providing a place for conversation, fun, friendship and support. This includes dance, wellness classes, community meals, art club and much more! You will be shown around the center by members of staff who will describe what happens on a weekly basis - there may be something that appeals to you! They will also reveal some history and our plans for the future.
An opportunity for you to step back in time to the 1960s to explore the history of one of Glasgow’s most celebrated pubs and to learn why its interior is of “outstanding historic interest”.
Listen Gallery is located on Hunter street within a grade listed building. We have built a reputation as a space celebrating multiculturalism within the arts.
This is a great chance to have a rare look at some of Alan’s archive and speak to him about some of the stories behind some of the photos.
Pop in and visit if you are interested in history or theology, as well as finding out a bit more on how a modern Church Diocese is run.
Visit us to view where over 250 guests come daily to get advocacy, support, counselling and fresh delicious lunch and dinner meals. See Urban, where guests find enjoyment, education and employment.
The Gurdwara marks progress for Sikhs in Scotland by proudly serving the community as the first purpose built Gurdwara located in multicultural Pollokshields, acts as a cultural, educational and religious hub
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
Visit the sites and monuments of its struggles and learn about the people and movements who made Clydeside Red.
A heritage trail and tour of Kelvingrove Park about the park's history and how this has been shaped by Glasgow's connections to slavery, colonialism and imperialism.
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? Exploring the hidden histories of West Princes Street and Queens Crescent.
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.
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.
City Centre Second World War trail returns for a 5th Time. Doctoral graduate Kevin will share with you exciting wartime stories discovered about iconic open spaces George Square and Glasgow Green.
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.
