Couper Institute
For many years, the Couper Institute has been at the very heart of Cathcart. Come on our tour or drop in to share your memories of the Couper! The Institute holds memories for many people who grew up in Cathcart: it has hosted countless weddings, birthday parties, dance shows and so much more, shaping the lives of Cathcart residents down the ages. The B-listed building was designed in 1887 by internationally renowned architect James Sellars. It is a legacy of the Couper brothers, who ran Millholm paper mill on the banks of the White Cart River. James and Robert Couper were significant and forward-thinking employers for their time, providing jobs for many people in the area, and paying sick pay when staff were ill: unusual for the era. You’ll get a chance to tour the building and learn about the Couper’s history. We’ll also have a Memory Space, where we’ll be sharing pictures and information about the Couper. Perhaps you can share your own memories – we’d love you to bring pictures or stories of the part the Couper has played in part of your family’s life. This event is a collaboration between Cathcart and District Community Council, and Glasgow Life.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Clarkston Road, Glasgow, UK G443DA
Clarkston Rd, Glasgow G44, UK
1887
James Sellers
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Thursday 19th September: 6 : 30 PM, 7 : 30 PM
Saturday 21st September: 12 : 00 PM, 2 : 00 PM
Saturday 21st September: 12 : 00 PM, 2 : 00 PM
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
Please see tour times.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Cathcart Train Station
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Some on-street parking is available. Meters are in operation in some areas.
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Some on-street parking is available. Meters are in operation in some areas.
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: Our Couper Memories session will be fully accessible: everyone will be able to enter the building and visit a ground-floor space where you can share your memories of the Couper, and learn about its history. The tours will not be fully accessible, due to stair access to some areas of the building.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Refreshments, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: Our Couper Memories session will be fully accessible: everyone will be able to enter the building and visit a ground-floor space where you can share your memories of the Couper, and learn about its history. The tours will not be fully accessible, due to stair access to some areas of the building.
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Refreshments, Hearing Loop
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: Cathcart and District Community Council and Glasgow Life
Cathcart and District Community Council represents residents of Cathcart, Muirend and Merrylee, working hard to make our area an ever-better place to live. We're working with Glasgow Life to share the Couper Institute with our community during Doors Open Day.
Tel: 0141 637 2157
Email: cathcartdcc@gmail.com
Website: cathcartdistrict.org.uk
Cathcart and District Community Council represents residents of Cathcart, Muirend and Merrylee, working hard to make our area an ever-better place to live. We're working with Glasgow Life to share the Couper Institute with our community during Doors Open Day.
Tel: 0141 637 2157
Email: cathcartdcc@gmail.com
Website: cathcartdistrict.org.uk
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