Queen's Park Camera Club, formed in 1945,�is Glasgow's longest surviving camera club where members share a passion for the art and science of photography. View prints and images depicting the club's work, and involvement with local projects…
Alexander Thomson's achievements included the the creation of some of Glasgow's most remarkable housing. Walmer Crecent is a rare survivor�of grandeur in an unexpected setting. Led by Roger Guthrie of the Alexander Thomson Society.�
Sample heritage and culture from prehistoric times, meeting 19th century benefactors, and remembering those who died on the SS Daphne and World War I. Learn too about the wildlife visitors to the Park.Discover with local guides past present and…
Playhouse is a place to create new ideas in Pollokshields. Initiated to generate discussion about public spaces within Pollokshields. Through the temporary animation of a redundant and derelict site the project provided a unique opportunity for…
Alexander Dennistoun had a vision to build a residential suburb. Architect, James Salmon, produced a masterplan with villas, terraces and gardens which form the Dennistoun Conservation Area - the main area of our tour.Alexander Dennistoun employed…
Go "behind the scenes" of central Glasgow on this guided walk, led by�historian Dr Ronnie Scott, from the ancient Cross to the Style Mile. See the familiar from an unfamiliar point of view, and discover some often overlooked aspects of the city…
Walk the grid plan of Tradeston, taking in industrial architecture: paint works, granaries and the worldwide focus for makers of sugar plantation and refining machinery. See how some have been transformed as places to live and work. Duration: 75…
Our Heritage Centre is a new educational facility showcasing the rich and diverse history of Bellahouston and the surrounding area. Explore the rich, cultural heritage of Govan and learn about the Empire Exhibition of 1938 in a dedicated showcase,…
Join historian Dr Mark Nixon on this popular walk. The statues, and George Square itself, frequently attract as much attention as the activities around them. Yet what do you really know about their fascinating stories and politics?
Bellahouston Demonstration Garden is a unique resource within the Glasgow City Council Allotment portfolio where educational establishments and specific needs groups can participate in delivering outdoor learning experiences and horticulture therapy…
Housed at basement level, SYT resides in this purpose-designed conversation of Glasgow's former Sheriff Court. Get a glimpse behind the scenes at Scotland's national youth theatre, featuring rehearsal rooms, a dance studio and a studio theatre with…
Explore the city's unique artistic regeneration and booming creative industries through innovative public artworks and bold new architecture. Delve in to the thriving contemporary arts scene, view vibrant galleries and find hidden artworks installed…
A lively tour of Springburn Park and Winter Gardens will take you through the story of Springburn, covering its heritage and history - from the Reid Family and locomotives to the future plans for the Category A listed Winter Gardens.Springburn Park…
We design all different types of innovative buildings and spaces using models to help explain our ideas. Visit our studio, see our model collection and get involved with out drop-in Future City plasticine building activity. Be it a school, a fire…
Come along to one of Scotland�s most prestigious venues, built in 1990 for Glasgow's reign as European City of Culture. Now hosting nearly 250 performances each year, visitors can follow in the footsteps of artists including BB King, Johnny Cash and…
Journey through seven centuries of Glasgow's architectural history on the special Doors Open Day tour.Hop on and off at any of the six special stops serving many of the city centre venues taking part in Doors Open Day 2013.Tour is as follows (stops…
TURN is a performance project created specially for Govan's iconic Graving Dock no. 3 by theatre-maker Nic Green. Bringing together radio-broadcast speech, choral composition and a series of hand-cast bells, this is a unique opportunity to experience…
Ann Laird leads a walk through the Victorian era of Byres Road. In 1850, it was a country track; 40 years later, a busy and fashionable city street offering every amenity to thousands of Victorians: churches, shops, stabling, trams, underground,…
You are welcome to come on a mental meander around the Southern Necropolis in the company of the Happy Reaper (aka Colin Mackie). Visiting the graves of individuals such as Greek Thomson, Sir Thomas Lipton and the legendary White Lady.�
Come along to the Gorbals' very own 'City of the Dead' for a meander through the history and lairs of the Southern Necropolis with the 'Happy Reaper' aka Colin Mackie.Advanced booking required�
Experience the phenomenal surroundings of Pollokshaws Burgh Hall through the beautiful sound of the University of Glasgow Choir.For more information please go to:http://glasgowdoorsopenday.com/event/pollokshaws-burgh-hall-university-of-glasgow-choir/
A unique opportunity to visit the workshop of Mackintosh furniture maker Bruce Hamilton. Find out how he creates stunning pieces for clients such as the Willow Tearooms, from initial idea to final product. Please note this is a working space. Not…
Stroll through 200 years of history! Our expert guides reveal the hidden industrial past of the River Kelvin Bridges. Perfect for all ages, the experience tells the engineering history of the bridges and their impact on history and culture.��
The process of engraving involves using copper wheels with a mix of carborundum and oil to grind into the glass. Every stage of the process is done by hand and is very labour intensive. Wilma MacKenzie is one of the few remaining qualified…
A guided walk along the River Clyde, admire 12 of Glasgow's most famous bridges discovering history and facts relating to their construction. Commencing at Glasgow Green?s St Andrews Suspension Bridge, the 1.5 hour walk ends at M8 Kingston Bridge.…
Over one million objects from the Hunterian collections will soon be housed in state of the art facilities at Kelvin Hall. Come and see a small selection and discover the fascinating stories behind them.�
A guided walk along the River Clyde, admire 12 of Glasgow's most famous bridges discovering history and�facts relating to their construction. Commencing at Glasgow Green's St Andrews Suspension Bridge, the 1.5 hour walk ends at M8 Kingston Bridge.The…
Illustrated talk by the Prof Sam McKinstry of the University of the West of Scotland. He is an expert in the work of Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, premier architect of Scotland and designer of Pollokshaws Burgh Halls.For more information please go to:…
Join Niall Murphy of Pollokshields Heritage for a walking tour of East Pollokshields' many tenements and Join Niall Murphy of Pollokshields Heritage for a walking tour of East Pollokshields' many tenements and listed buildings and find out more about…
Do you ever wonder what your city looks like to those encountering it for the first time? New Glasgow Society brings together 20 photographers from diverse backgrounds, whose perspectives are unbiased by familiarityFor more information please…
Join author Gill Hoff's who will be talking about her new book 'The Lost Story of the William and Mary'. This features the disastrous 1850's shipwreck that occurred among the Bahama Islands and caused the loss of nearly 200 lives.For more information…
Glasgow architecture is interpreted through a collection of distinctive, kaleidoscope, 3D effect collages. The artwork by local artist Marion Gardyne will draw your attention to the often overlooked or unnoticed features of buildings and invite you…
Sat 16 September 2017, 11am; 120mins Meeting point: Maxwell Park Station 120 Terregles Ave, G41 4LJ Join Niall Murphy of Pollokshields Heritage for a walking tour through Pollokshields' Aveunes with their splendid villas and nd out more about the…
Join Joe Murray, National Trust for Scotland's Learning Officer at Pollok Park, for a fascinating exploration of the largely forgotten legacy left by the Maxwell Baronets of Pollock.For more information please go to:…
Join us to Adventure in Space (and time) as we explore the history of architecture in science-fiction through books, films, TV and comics. Our drop in designer-led workshops will have a range of activities available, suitable for all ages!�See…
Appreciate Glasgow's architecture through photography in this 2 hour walk + 1 hour review session starting from Wellpark and progress along Duke Street before heading up John Knox Street to the Cathedral area. Using your own camera, you will be given…
A chance to see 2 films by Chris Leslie, who will discuss his documentry work in Govan and Glasgow. '(Re)Imagining Glasgow' looks at Glasgow's regeneration over the past 40 year. The film playfully reworks Oscar Marzaroli's 1970's film 'Glasgow…
Eddie Warde of Glasgow Housing Association will report on the progress of the Pollokshaws TRA works and comment on the challenges faced in attempting to re-build 'Pollokshaws Village'.For more information please go to:…
Sat 16 Sep 2016, 10am; 90mins Meeting point: Parkhead Cross 1356 Gallowgate, G31 5QG Enjoy this walk around the Parkhead area. Learn about its weaving�and coal mining roots, and later industrialisation, characterised by the world famous Parkhead…
Pollokshaws Heritage Society will look at how Pollokshaws Village and its community have been 'deranged' twice. The Comprehensive Development Plan of the 1960's demolished 89% of buildings, displacing their occupants and high rise flats were…
Glasgow University has a wealth of imposing and impressive buildings. Historian Dr Ronnie Scott focuses on the important contribution that Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Alexander Greek Thomson, the city's two world-class architects, have made to the…
Sat 16 Sep 2016, 11am; 90mins Meeting point: Outside Kinning Park Subway Station,�30 Cornwall Street, Plantation�(Off Paisley Road West, adjacent to M8), G41 Join guide Brian D Henderson on�our Living History Adventure around Old Kinning Park Police…
This is a tale of two towns. Explore the history and architecture of Glasgow's Medieval City. The tour will look at, and explore the fascinating history of sites such as ; the puddle dubs, the old pedagogy and Eist Barras Yett along with Glasgow…
Karen Beauchamp specalises in working with archives and recreating designs for specialist projects. Her illustrated talk will include samples of her work as well as unveiling the, just released, work from the archives of the Parisian firm of Isidore…
Learn how Mackintosh's stencillied scheme for the House for an Art Lover was re-created 20 years ago by Elizabeth Viguie Culshaw, artist stenciller. From the origin of the designs to the techniques used to adorn the newly built 'House' in 1996.�
Join our tour guides on a trail of discovery along the paths, canal and river walkways through Maryhill. Discover the buildings that tell Maryhill's story from grand estate grounds to buzzing industrial police burgh to modern life. Limited disabled…
Elisabeth Viguie-Culshaw from the Lansdowne House of Stencils has extensive knowledge and experience in historic stenciling re-creation for listed buildings and has worked on important commissions such as Mackintosh's House for an Art Lover.…
In the 18th century most Glaswegians supported the Hanoverian Kings, but a small group of citizens played a significant role in Jacobite intrigue, fighting on the opposing side at Killicrankie, Sheriffmuir and Culloden. This walk explains their…
Helen McCook was Head of Costume and Textiles at Bonham's and teaches at the Royal School of Needlework. Regularly commissioned for a wide range of work from fashion houses, the royal wedding outfit, the Mackintosh music cabinet and galleries…
In 1916 Glasgow Academy was a boy's private school. Reconstituted as a War Memorial Trust in a memory of former pupils who fell, this talk describes The Academy's century of evolution and expansion to become the thriving, co-educational school it is…
Join Ann Laird for a lunchtime talk to learn about Glasgow's famous west end. Known for its elegant houses and some quirky streets, the city's first university, and many interesting residents since Victorian times. Hear about these and today's…
In the 1960's the typical merchant ships built by Clyde yards, cargo and passenger liners, began to be superseded by new vessel types-roll-on/roll-off and container ships. Join Bruce Peter, historian and author, to examine the contribution made by…
Alexander Dennistoun had a vision to build a residential suburb. He employed architect James Salmon to produce a masterplan of the area with villas, terraces and gardens, some of which form the Dennistoun Conservation Area. Advanced booking…
Discover how our well planned and contemporary urban space conveys how we value people and has a positive impact on how our services are run. A seminar followed by a tour then lunch made by our cookery class.�
Based on his recent book, 'Glasgow: mapping the city', author John Moore will introduce a selection of the most important or unique maps of the city and discusses the men and the stories behind how Glasgow was put on the map.Thu 15 Sep 2016, 6.30pm…
The tour will take in Water Row, the edge of the Showpeople's yard, Harland Way alongside the river and culminating at the derelict historic graving docks (dry docks). Hear about proposals to bring the dry docks back to life. Limited disabled access.…
Form the 1880s onwards a half century of prosperity gave birth to some of Glasgow's finest buildings many lining the gridded streets of the City Centre. Join architect Niall Murphy for a walking tour exploring this Golden Age of architecture. Limited…
Ever fancied learning more about the much-loved 'Clockwork Orange'? Did you know Glasgow's first 'Underground' wasn't the Subway - it was the 'City and District' from Finneston to the High Street? Join TV and radio broadcaster Colin MacKay to find…
Scotstlye: 100 years of Scottish Architecture is a new book and touring exhibition produced for the 2016 Festival of Architecture. Join contributing authors Ranald MacInnes, Ruairidh Moir and Helen Kendrick to find out more about Scotland's 100 'top'…
For younger students of architectural heritage, and their attendant adults, Ronnie Scott will lead an exciting safari through the city centre on the trail of sculptures of animals in and on Glasgow buildings. One adult per child, please. Bring…
Investigate Glasgow's illustrious industrial past and the city's distinct architectural language from the Victorian greats to Charles Rennie Mackintosh's innovative designs and the output of his contemporaries working in the Glasgow Style. Duration:…
George Square- the heart of Glasgow and central to its identity. But how did the square come into being, how has it evolved over three centuries and is there a pateren behind the locations of the monuments? Niall Murphy of Glasgow City Heritage Trust…
Journey back to industrial Glasgow with GSA's talented student guides as they illuminate the city's wealth of built heritage. Discover Mackintosh and his contemporaries' unique 'Glasgow Style' through their architectural achievements and uncover…
Glasgow's growth in the 1700's through global trade is well known, but who was the city's architect? This talk, led by Dr Anthony Lewis, examines the career of Allan Dreghorn (1706-1764), and ways in which we can see and understand Georgian Glasgow…
Join Liz Davidson, the Senior Project Manager responsible for overseeing the repair and restoration of the Glasgow School of Art, following the devastating fire in 2014. Find out about the project and plans for the future f the iconic Charles Rennie…
Journalist and writer Norry Wilson, curator of the Lost Glasgow Facebook page, uses old photographs and forgotten stories- some true, some tall- to trace the changing face of the Dear Green Place. This modern 'magic lantern' show is one part history,…
Uncover contemporary public art, architecture and design to reveal Glasgow's remarkable creative regeneration. Explore artworks installed down hidden lanes, new architecture in the city and discover Glasgow's booming creative industries as GSA's…
Investigate the remarkable transformation of post industrial Glasgow as GSA's guides reveal cultural sites and artworks throughout the city. Through grassroots organisations and Turner Prize winning artists, witness the rise of Glasgow's…
Visit many of Glasgow's most iconic venues with an experienced photography tutor. Learn more about your camera and the city as you are guided through the best way to capture the sights of Glasgow.For the past 3 years Dreghorn Photography has been…
Join the Friends of Glasgow Necropolis for friendly, informative tours of this magnificent cemetery. Hear the stories within the gates of those who made Glasgow the Second City of the Empire.The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis are delighted to once…
Within easy walking distance, the City Centre Mural Trail features a diverse and amazing range of street art, helping to rejuvenate streets and revitalise buildings and vacant sites. Expanding in scope since the first art work was produced in 2008,…
A fascinating boat trip on the canal in Glasgow. Crewed by volunteers from the Forth and Clyde Canal Society, come and explore the Canal and its place in the history of Glasgow.Please note this tour ends at Canal House, Applecross Street.Advanced…
Join Scottish Canals and the Scottish Waterways Trust on board the Gypsy Princess and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Forth & Clyde canal. Take a journey back in time to the bustling industrial heyday of the canal, the world�s first sea to…
This walk, guided by Stephen Mullen, takes the audience on an historical journey of discovery through the Merchant City to reveal connections with the built heritage, slavery and the abolition movement. Limited disabled access.Duration:75 mins.For…
Family fun! Make up and draw stories about the George Square statues. Children are given a photograph of their favourite statue with a bit about its history. In breathing life into these celebrated historical figures, children become aware of how…
George Square is the heart of Glasgow and central to its identity. But who is immortalised in the square, why were they chosen, and is there a pattern behind its evolution? Join architect Niall Murphy for a tour explaining the square. Duration: 2…
Tues 12 Sep 2017, 2pm; 120mins Meeting point: Bridgeton Cross Bridgeton Cross, G40 1BW A walk through some of the most significant radical history sites�in Glasgow's East City Centre, highlighting often forgotten events and people in the shaping of…
A special tour, commemorating the 101st anniversary of the First World War. We will be highlighting monuments, stories and people connected to Central Glasgow in the First World War. Duration: 90 mins. For more information please go…
Explore the heritage of Dumbreck & Hazelwood on this tour from House for an Art Lover, via the Category A Listed Craigie Hall, to Hazelwood House.The A-listed Craigiehall House was built in 1872 for the 3rd son of a family from Plantation. He…
Alexander Dennistoun commissioned a grand design from James Salmon for a new middle class suburb. However, as the 19th century ended, pressure to house Glasgow's influx of workers forced higher density development creating the community's…
Sir Joseph Paxton designed Queens Park as a park with a surrounding area of villas. As built the area has villas tenements churches and schools many designed by Glasgow architects. Tour with Roger Guthrie looking at a selection of these listed…
Discover the buildings which reveal Maryhill's story from countryside estate to industrial burgh on our guided talk.Booking essentialhttp://glasgowdoorsopenday.com/event/canal-walk/
Enjoy a walk round Calton led by Peter Mortimer and experience the history of the weaving industry in this ancient Glasgow district. Admire the architecture of Glasgow Cross and St Andrew's Square and witness the Barras Street Market. Advance booking…
See the city from a new perspective on this tour exploring the geology and origins of the rocks cladding many of Glasgow�s central buildings.Much of the stone used in the construction and cladding of the buildings in Glasgow was initially quarried in…
Sun 17 Sep 2017, 2pm; 90mins Meeting point: People's Palace Glasgow Green Discover the rich history of Bridgeton as Peter Mortimer leads you on�this walk taking in such treasures as Greenhead Works, Templeton's Olympia Cinema, the Umbrella at…
Just over seven hundred years ago a stormy Scottish night in 1286 was the catalyst that shaped the course of Scottish politics, changing the lives of many millions in the process. This is the story of Robert Wishart, Bishop of Glasgow. Duration: 40…
Visit Barras Market Area and explore the fascinating charms of the Barras including: Barrowland Ballroom, iconic neon sign, old clay pipe factory, cobbled lanes, oldest chippy in Glasgow, St Alphonsus Church, Heilan Jessie & Tollbooth - Glasgow…
This category B listed Gothic Church was moved brick by brick from Titwood in 1951. Now home to the Village Storytelling Centre, a unique community arts and outreach organisation. See stunning original stained glass windows and take a tour around…
The 16th century clock tower that fronts the Theatre is one of the oldest surviving landmarks of the historic Merchant City. Join a tour to discover the Tron's compelling past and what goes on behind the scenes today.�
This magnificent Adam-designed building has historic interiors and is the second oldest building in Glasgow still used for its original purpose.Experience the work of Glasgow�s traditional trades and view artefacts in the museum, which was originally…
The Theatre Royal is the performance home to both Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet and a host to a variety of visiting performances. The dramatic extension to the foyer has transformed the building.The Theatre Royal is managed by the Ambassador…
A former 1897 Linen Bank built by W.F. Salmon. Now an arts space, come and share your ideas about the forthcoming proposed High Street Fayre in 2017For more information go tohttp://glasgowdoorsopenday.com/event/doors-open-day-hub-the-civic-room/
Tucked in the heart of sandstone tenements, yards from busy Argyle Street in Finnieston, this urban garden grows various crops and houses a tool shed, polytunnel, greenhouse, five raised beds & mini orchard.Up a lane between residential blocks,…
The twenty five year period before 1914 saw the centre of Glasgow changed with the arrival of purpose-built office blocks. We explore these Jolly Red Giants from conception to maturity, through dark days to survive against the odds.For more…
Join Helen Kendrick and photographer Neale Smith as they take you behind the front doors of some of the city's most alluring buildings. This illustrated talk, based on their publication 'Glasgow Interiors', explores a world behind Glasgow's historic…
Stephen Mullen presents this fascinating lecture which explores Glasgow's mercantile past from 1660 and examines the links with tobacco, slavery, the abolition movement and the city's urban environment.Fri 16 Sep, 12.30pm (1 hour)
Over 800 ships were built at Fairfield. Ian Buxton, President of the World Ship Society, explores the types and classes of ships since 1860. Duration: 90 minutes. For more information please go…
The Radical Martyrs, John Baird and Andrew Hardie, were tried for treason, found guilty, and sentenced to be hung drawn and quartered. The Sighthill Monument commemorates their lives. Learn more of this eventful period in Scotland's history.Duration:…
Scotland�s leading digital media brand opens its doors for a behind the scenes look at our Glasgow headquarters. STV reaches over 3.5 million viewers each month and produces engaging multi-platform digital content on our website www.stv.tv.���