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Join us for a unique tour of the ARC, the University of Glasgow’s new Advanced Research Centre and an exciting hub for research, discovery and events!
Visit the oldest swimming pool in Glasgow to see our skylit swimming pool and magnificent Turkish Bath, a hidden treasure in the city for over 150 years.
Ever wanted to stand on the stage at Barrowland? This is your opportunity, join a tour of this world famous venue.
Former Glasgow Corporation bus garage. View preserved vehicles, transport-related artefacts in our archive and witness restoration activities.
Come see how we source and roast coffee at our roastery based in Glasgows East End. A short tour and demonstration with a tasting after to for us to really show how great coffee can be!
If you’re thinking about making green home improvements and need inspiration – take a tour of this recently retrofitted and refurbished Glasgow home.
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
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre is a unique museum facility, housing 1.4 million objects in storage pods. Book a Romans-themed sensory tour for the chance to see behind the scenes & handle artefac
Get a glimpse into the history and heritage of Glasgow School of Art through a behind-the-scenes tour of the Archives and Collections at The Whisky Bond.
Visit us and learn more about our site and the history of North Glasgow, tour our facilities and see some of the sculpture and artwork created here at GSS. We look forward to welcoming you!
A rare opportunity to visit our Medical & Welfare centre situated in the heart of Glasgow. Housed in one of two surviving B-listed Victorian properties built for Wylie & Lochhead in 1855.
Built in 1917, the baths sat at the heart of Govanhill’s vibrant community for almost a century. They were saved in 2001 by a huge community campaign. Come and get a sneak peek at their refurbishment!
Hampden Park is the national football stadium of Scotland, home to Scotland international matches since 1906.
Located in the Mount Florida area of Glasgow, the stadium has a capacity of 51,866.
Classical elegance and architectural tricks distinguish Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s finest domestic creation!This hidden South-side gem is all about art, architecture and design.
Celebrate our five-year anniversary by joining a very special free tour, to learn more about how the Willow Tea Rooms Trust consulted world-leading experts to restore this Mackintosh masterpiece.
An exciting and unique opportunity to take a behind the scenes tour of the former M&S building on Sauchiehall Street, which is currently occupied by 80+ artists.
A guided tour of Stockingfield Art Park and sneak peak at the Beithir’s head. Everyone on the tour is invited to make their mark by decorating a belly button tile for the Beithir’s body.
SWG3 is one of the UK’s most eclectic and credible multi-arts venues. Over the last two years, SWG3 has transformed the campus with significant capital investment as it aims to become net zero!
We look forward to welcoming you to a free public resource dedicated to one of Scotland’s most important cultural polymaths.
You can handle the original artworks, sketchbooks, letters, books & more
The Boardwalk was previously Glasgow’s Old Sheriff Court’s basement, this is where the cells to keep the criminals on trail until their case was heard. The Old Sheriff Court has a lot of history it.
The Briggait, formerly the city of Glasgow’s fishmarket and a Grade `A` listed building, is now a cultural hub for artists and creative industries based in Glasgow.
The Briggait is an integral part of Glasgow’s architectural heritage. Once the city’s fish market of over a century, the building’s now the headquarters of Scotland’s largest studio providers – Wasps.
Owner-led tour of ‘Greek’ Thomson’s celebrated Double Villa 1856-7. An outstanding example of Thomson’s mature romantic classical style with stunning interior decoration.
The Marie Trust took over the iconic Cafe India premises in May 2021. We have completely redesigned the space to create a vibrant safe space for people who are homeless or at risk.
The Revelator is Scotland’s only fully functioning Wall of Death, Clydebuilt with love by a group of dedicated volunteers. Handmade mainly out of recycled wood and wholly funded by public donations.
Your chance to immerse yourself in Glasgow in the 1900s.
Visit the Tenement House and listen for the gentle hiss of the gas lights and travel back in time with us!
Founded in 1825, The Western Club, Glasgow’s oldest residential Private Members’ Club, is located centrally in Royal Exchange Square.
Whilst the ship is having steel decks installed, as part of the next key phase of restoration, we are offering exclusive hard hat tours of the ship for Doors Open, at the historic Govan Docks
The Category B Listed West Boathouse was built by the Glasgow Corporation in 1905 to designs by the city surveyor Alexander Beith MacDonald. The West Boathouse is said to be among the grandest of its