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.
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This is a typical terraced sandstone home that doesn’t use fossil fuels. Following recent refurbishment it is beautiful, comfortable and has a low carbon footprint. It is well insulated and has a heat pump, underfloor heating downstairs and solar panels. If you’re thinking about making green home improvements and need inspiration or reassurance then come and take a look. Meet the owner to hear about their improvement journey, choices and lessons learnt. Chris Carus, a Passive House Consultant at Loco Home, will be present to give further information around the solar panels and heat pump system.
Once you are booked into a tour, you’ll be contacted with details including the exact address.
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We’re building a novel community-based approach to home energy decarbonisation. We aim to reduce the hassle of maintaining and improving homes while incorporating energy efficiency and decarbonisation measures.
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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.
Fine late-Renaissance style church, with a 150-ft campanile, domed crossing and ornate marble-lined interior and painted ceiling.. Wonderfully restored. Now is the time to visit this beautiful gem.
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.
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
Come and see inside of a traditional silk screen print studio, M.A.R.S in the Hidden Lane. Learn how screen printing works, see prints from M.A.R.S 40 year archive and try pulling a print yourself.
Founded in 1825, The Western Club, Glasgow’s oldest residential Private Members’ Club, is located centrally in Royal Exchange Square.
Baltic Chambers is surrounded by modern office blocks which highlight the grandeur of this impressive Victorian era building. It contains the studios of Glasgow’s longest operating radio station.
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.
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Organised by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, Glasgow Doors Open Days is part of a family of Doors Open Days events taking place across Scotland throughout September, coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust.
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