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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 Arts Yard is home to the visual delights of Carnival Arts Scotland. Come and see colourful carnival sculptures, artist ‘open studios’ and an exhibition celebrating carnival in Glasgow.
We are an artist run creative co-operative providing a platform for new graduates and early year creatives as a stepping-stone into their artistic career. We have a gallery and studio spaces.
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.
Welcome to The Deep End! Step inside this intriguing building to find Govanhill Baths archive, our upcycling project, artists’ studios, and more.
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 award-winning Glasgow Police Museum, provides the opportunity to view the history of the City of Glasgow Police (1800 – 1975), the UK’s oldest police force and our International Police Exhibition.
The Sixty Steps and huge retaining wall stand above the Kelvin valley just East of Queen Margaret Bridge. Built in 1872 they are Greek Thomson’s only civic structure.
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.
You will enjoy reaching out to the historical past of The Merchants House and visiting the rooms of the Grand Hall, Directors, and Lord Dean’s room. You can also view historical artifacts.
The National Piping Centre is the worldwide centre of excellence for the Great Highland Bagpipe. Join us in our Museum of Piping to try the bagpipes for yourself as part of our tour
Our new suite of studios are housed within the magnificent Old School on Dornoch Street. A beautiful red-stone building, it retains many of its original features and houses other creative businesses.
The area around Govan Crossis dominated by the Pearce Institute, known to Govanites as “the PI”. Its a magnificent building, category A listed, with an eclectic mix of Scottish and Dutch styles
The Pipe Factory was built between 1876-79. The Italian Renaissance-inspired design details are some of the most intricate and ornate use of brick to be found within the city.
Come and join SCILT and CISS as we take you on a sensory journey and introduce you to the fascinating history of the former ‘Ramshorn Kirk’ and surrounding graveyard in the heart of the Merchant City.
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!
This is a fantastic opportunity to freely explore or be shown around Trades Hall full of architectural delights, historic paintings and artefacts with its own museum describing its fascinating history
Founded in 1825, The Western Club, Glasgow’s oldest residential Private Members’ Club, is located centrally in Royal Exchange Square.
The Tobacco Merchant’s House welcomes you to take a wee peek behind the scenes at the base of operations for Doors Open Days and travel back in time to Georgian Glasgow!
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
Websters, formerly Lansdowne Church, was built in 1863. It was designed by the architect John Honeyman and is considered on of Glasgow’s finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture.
Your chance to see INSIDE this ICONIC building facing University Avenue since 1884.
Wellington Church is still a place of Christian worship but it is also a community hub and friendly meeting place.
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
Learn how we build social connections though transforming local spaces! Be inspired by our Anti-Racist Library, and engage your senses with our friends from Glasgow Seed Library.