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Arlington Baths Club

Starting at 10 : 00 AM, 11 : 00 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 1 : 00 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 3 : 00 PM, 4 : 00 PM

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.
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Cathcart Heritage Trail

Starting at 11 : 00 AM

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.
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Cloud Water Zen Centre

Starting at 11 : 15 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 12 : 45 PM, 1 : 30 PM, 2 : 15 PM, 3 : 00 PM, 3 : 30 PM

The Cloud Water Zen Centre is the west of Scotlad's only Zen Buddhist temple. Come along to find out more about Zen Buddhism and to explore a Zen temple for yourself. Guided tours of the building are available on demand throughout the weekend
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Friends of Glasgow Necropolis

Friends of Glasgow Necropolis

Starting at 12 : 00 PM, 1 : 00 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 3 : 00 PM

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.
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Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum

Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum

Starting at 12 : 00 PM, 1 : 00 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 3 : 00 PM, 4 : 00 PM

This year, please come and hear about the rich history of the Royal, exploring this year's theme, alongside our current and upcoming exhibitions and projects.
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Garnethill Synagogue

Garnethill Synagogue

Starting at 11 : 00 AM, 11 : 45 AM, 12 : 30 PM, 1 : 15 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 2 : 45 PM

Visit our beautiful Category-A listed Synagogue, to find out about Jewish religious practice and way of life, and how the Jewish community have contributed to Scotland over the last 200 years.
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Ghost Signs of Glasgow: City Centre Trail

Ghost Signs of Glasgow: City Centre Trail

Starting at 2 : 00 PM

We're an exciting heritage project who track down & research fast disappearing signs around Glasgow. Join us on this city centre tour where we'll share some of the stories behind Glasgows fading signs
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Glasgow Central Mosque

Starting at 11 : 30 AM, 12 : 30 PM, 2 : 30 PM, 3 : 30 PM, 4 : 30 PM

Glasgow Central Mosque is the first purpose-built mosque in Glasgow and the largest in Scotland.
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Glasgow Film Theatre

Starting at 10 : 30 AM, 11 : 00 AM, 11 : 30 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 12 : 30 PM, 1 : 00 PM

What began as a single screen cinema nearly 50 years ago has become Scotland’s most diverse and best publicly attended independent cinema in Scotland also running the Glasgow Film Festival.
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Glasgow Street Aid

Glasgow Street Aid

Starting at 11 : 00 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 1 : 00 PM, 2 : 00 PM

Come for an exclusive tour behind the scenes of our Medical and Welfare Centre in the heart of Glasgow - get hands on with some exhibits and meet some members of our dedicated volunteer team!
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Govanhill Baths

Govanhill Baths

Starting at 10 : 00 AM, 10 : 30 AM, 11 : 00 AM, 11 : 30 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 1 : 30 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 2 : 30 PM, 3 : 00 PM

Guided tours of Govanhill Baths, Glasgow's last surviving Edwardian bathhouse.
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Greyfriars Biophilic Garden

Greyfriars Biophilic Garden

Starting at 11 : 00 AM

When you visit our wonderful garden, you will be amazed at the variety of vegetables and flowers and you will be delighted by the friendly welcome. Your will be uplifted and you will leave smiling.
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Guided tour of the River Kelvin Bridges

Starting at 2 : 00 PM

Join this engineer guided walk exploring the bridges of Glasgow’s River Kelvin. Find out how and why they were built as they are and why the West End of Glasgow looks the way it does today.
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Holmwood House

Holmwood House

Starting at 10 : 00 AM, 10 : 30 AM, 11 : 00 AM, 11 : 30 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 12 : 30 PM, 1 : 00 PM, 1 : 30 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 2 : 30 PM, 3 : 00 PM, 3 : 30 PM, 4 : 00 PM

Join us on a tour of this architectural gem widely recognised as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson’s most exceptional domestic creation, showcasing his incredible design legacy.
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Images of Impact exhibition

Images of Impact exhibition

Starting at 10 : 00 AM

Discover how Science & Engineering research at University of Glasgow is impacting the real world, with this specially curated images exhibition
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Kelvingrove Bandstand

Kelvingrove Bandstand

Starting at 11 : 00 AM, 11 : 30 AM, 12 : 00 PM

Come and celebrate Glasgow's historic Kelvingrove Bandstand in its anniversary year. Book a slot to hear more about the incredible history of the venue and get a chance to have your moment on stage!
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Lar Housing Trust

Lar Housing Trust – Ruchill Quadrangle Site Tour

Starting at 10 : 00 AM, 10 : 30 AM, 11 : 00 AM, 11 : 30 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 12 : 30 PM, 1 : 00 PM, 1 : 30 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 2 : 30 PM

This is an opportunity to view our Ruchill Quadrangle project, hear more about Lar Housing Trust and share stories about this landmark building on the Union Canal in Maryhill.
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Mackintosh at the Willow

Starting at 9 : 00 AM, 5 : 00 PM

Have you ever walked past the Original Willow Tea Rooms Building on Sauchiehall Street and wondered what it might be like inside?
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Mackintosh Queen’s Cross

Starting at 12 : 00 PM, 1 : 00 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 3 : 00 PM, 4 : 00 PM

Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed church. Magnificent stained glass and exceptional wood & stonework relief carving are highlights of the interior, where light and space are used to dramatic effect.
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Maryhill Burgh Halls

Starting at 11 : 00 AM, 2 : 00 PM

After years of campaigning to save the building from the demolition, the Trust came together to give a new life to this important piece of Glasgow architectural history.
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Witches Brew Workshop at Provan Hall - Family Friendly

Provan Hall Tours and Museum Entry

Starting at 11 : 00 AM, 1 : 00 PM

500 years of history at Glasgow's oldest house, Provan Hall. The best example of a medieval fortified house in Scotland. Tours and general admission available.
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Researchers at Work: Tours of the ARC

Starting at 12 : 30 PM, 1 : 00 PM, 1 : 30 PM

Join us for tours of the University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, led by scientists, researchers and University of Glasgow staff. Find out what research is happening within the ARC.
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Retrofitted Low Carbon Home - Newlands

Retrofitted Low Carbon Home – Newlands

Starting at 2 : 00 PM, 3 : 30 PM

Join Nina for an informative tour of her retrofitted terrace home. See the different measures including the underfloor insulation and heat pump, and get practical advice.
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Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre

Starting at 11 : 40 AM, 1 : 40 PM, 3 : 40 PM

A visit to the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre will reveal one of the hidden wonders of Glasgow’s West End. There is wizardry at work behind our doors – the magical world of masks and puppets!
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Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre

Starting at 12 : 00 PM, 12 : 45 PM, 1 : 30 PM

Sharmanka features an extensive collection of kinetic (moving) sculptures assembled from found objects, beautiful scrap and exquisitely hand carved characters.
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St. Margaret's Church , Knightswood

St. Margaret’s Church , Knightswood

Starting at 1 : 30 PM

This beautiful stone built building,designed by the eminent Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer, dominates Knightswood Cross and inside houses a musical gem - the 158 year old Father Willis organ.
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St. Vincent Street Church

Starting at 1 : 30 PM, 2 : 30 PM, 3 : 30 PM, 4 : 30 PM

A rare opportunity to see (and climb) inside the last surviving intact church by world-renowned architect, Alexander “Greek” Thomson. Come and marvel at the gloriously-decorated interior.
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Superhero Science

Starting at 2 : 00 PM

An interactive science talk exploring the real science of superheroes and their powers.
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Tenement House

Tenement House

Starting at 10 : 00 AM, 10 : 30 AM, 11 : 00 AM, 11 : 30 AM, 12 : 00 PM, 12 : 30 PM, 1 : 00 PM, 1 : 30 PM, 2 : 00 PM, 2 : 30 PM, 3 : 00 PM, 3 : 30 PM, 4 : 00 PM, 4 : 30 PM

Step back in time to early 20th Century Glasgow at The Tenement House. The four rooms appear as if frozen in time, preserved by typist Agnes Toward who preserved her home and belongings
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The 'Greek' Thomson Sixty Steps

The ‘Greek’ Thomson Sixty Steps

Starting at 2 : 00 PM

Come and view the restoration work which is underway on the wall abutting The Steps. Scaffolding may restrict access to the staircase itself but there. is still so much to see.
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The Alasdair Gray Archive and The Agnes Owens Archive

Starting at 10 : 00 AM, 11 : 30 AM, 2 : 45 PM, 4 : 15 PM

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
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The Briggait, Wasps Studios

Starting at 2 : 00 PM

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.
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The Double Villa, Langside

Starting at 11 : 30 AM, 2 : 00 PM, 3 : 30 PM

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.
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The Pipe Factory

Starting at 11 : 00 AM, 1 : 00 PM, 3 : 00 PM

Join us for a celebration of this stunning historic building, its history, and its plans for the future via an architectural exhibition, on-site tours, and an all ages mini bricks 'buildathon'.
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The Revelator

Starting at 12 : 00 PM, 3 : 00 PM, 5 : 00 PM

The Revelator, Wall of Death : a Clydebuilt wooden, handcrafted circular structure, it is a community-built, and fully-functioning motorcycle wall of death and art space.
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Victoria Park Heritage Trail

Starting at 2 : 00 PM

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.
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Wellington Church

Starting at 1 : 15 PM, 2 : 15 PM, 3 : 15 PM, 4 : 15 PM

Your chance to see INSIDE this ICONIC church facing the University since 1884. On display will be some of the wonderful embroideries created by Hannah Frew Paterson and other highly skilled artists
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Witches Brew Workshop & Tour at Provan Hall

Starting at 3 : 00 PM

500 years of history in the heart of Easterhouse, Glasgow. Join our witches brew workshop to find out about Provan Hall's link to the witch trials, learn about the medicinal herbs grown in our gardens
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