Come and view a collection of prints and images depicting the club's work and involvement with local projects including��Langside 450"��and "Glasgow South Side Independent Traders".

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Construction of the current premises began in 1888 with the vision of transforming a simple hatters shop into a radical new savings bank that would work to put pennies back into the pockets of Glasgow�s working class. The Victorian building features a host of architectural curiosities from a large neoclassical dome to intimate brass-work, carvings and glazed tiling.

After a change in ownership The Savings Bank went on to become a raucous Greek restaurant and then a notorious Southside poker den, each iteration leaving its unique mark on the building.

Over Doors Open, The Savings Bank will tip its hat to its former owners and offer visitors a range of refreshments from virtuous teas, Greek platters and cocktails to keep you royally flushed.

Music and Tours will transport you to a Victorian Laurieston and illuminate the architectural history of the building which is currently in use as an events venue run by Glasgow's favourite events company, Inhouse.

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The women of the East End have always had to be resourceful and industrious simply to survive. This walking tour focuses on some of their achievements and struggles, and the radical nature of the area which gave birth to them. Learn about the women of the Templeton carpet factory, the suffragettes, the brazen women of Glasgow Green, Battling Betty, the woman who set up the Barras and many, many more! Beginning and ending at the unique Glasgow Women�s Library this is a wonderful opportunity to discover the hidden histories of Glasgow�s women.

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Come and have a look around our historic building on the beautiful banks of the river Clyde in Glasgow Green.

Enjoy a cup of tea in the club room and watch the rowers mess about on the river.
The club has many historic images and photographs on display and out club members will be delighted to show you around and tell you all about being a rower in Glasgow.

This year, we plan to have lots of activities and information on offer as a taster for the 'Rejuvenation of the West Boathouse' project.� Come along, get involved and influence the development of this exciting heritage project.

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Glasgow City Mission was established in 1826 as the world�s first city mission by David Nasmith, who had a vision for pioneering Christian care where people�s physical, emotional and spiritual needs would be met. We have been working with people affected by poverty since then, adapting to a changing city and changing needs.

Today the focus of our city centre project is with people affected by homelessness. Our city centre project is housed in a contemporary building which has won architecture awards. When people visit us they are often surprised that a building that caters for people who are homeless and marginalised is so well designed and full of light. Join us and learn more about how our building facilitates our work with people who are homeless and marginalised. We have a�roof garden, IT suite, music studio, art space and gym. Many of our guests had incredibly difficult childhoods and received little or no affirmation from parents or teachers. We help our guests grow in confidence and discover and develop their skills. Our guests have many skills and talents and we look forward to sharing these with you.

Find out about our preventative work at our Child and Family Centre in Govan where we work with families affected by poverty. Our aim here is to ensure the children have the best possible start in life and that the parents can fulfil their own potential.�
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�The Whisky Bond (TWB) combines the creative buzz and identity of Glasgow Sculpture Studios (GSS); event spaces, artist studios and production facilities and workspaces for creative individuals and organisations such as architects and designers.

In 2012 GSS moved premises to TWB, which was built in 1957 by Highland Distillers as a bonded warehouse. It operated as a bond until the 1970s then became a Mushroom Factory.

Renovations to TWB building began in 2011 and since then it�s been transformed into a creative factory for Glasgow, a nerve centre providing a home to artists, a place for like-minded entrepreneurs to run a business, and an accessible venue for a wide audience to enjoy. T

he Whisky Bond joins the growing creative neighbourhood around Glasgow's canal, including the National Theatre of Scotland, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Scottish Opera and The Glue Factory.

GSS occupies the lower three floors of TWB and includes artists� studios, production facilities. There are over 40 studio spaces for artists and the production facilities include wood, metal, ceramics, plaster, resin and spray and digital production lab (3-D printer and scanner).

Upper floors of The Whisky Bond house a range of work spaces for creative industry businesses, makers, architects and designers.

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Tour: Sat 11.00am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm; 40mins. Meeting�Point: Reception at The Whisky Bond

Booking essential: call 01413533708 or�email information@glasgowsculpturestudios.org

www.glasgowsculpturestudios.org

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Twitter: @GSSGLASGOW, @WhiskyBond

Instagram: @glasgowsculpturestudios, @thewhiskybond

The site of the old Coplawhill Tramworks was transformed into a lush green haven, a sanctuary from the city bustle for humans and wildlife alike.

As well as a green space the Hidden Gardens are a work of art in themselves, and host art works and artistic activities. This year we will be collaborating with the Tramway in presenting opportunities for young people to earn an �Arts Award Discover�, an award open to children and young people aged up to 25, encouraging them to participate in arts activities, research artists and their work, and share their arts discoveries. The activity will be creating cyanotypes, an early form of photography, under the guidance of an artist.

You can create your own keepsake card by making creative wax rubbings of textures and materials found in the gardens.

You can take part in wildlife activities including a Bioblitz, a fun interactive survey of wildlife in the garden. Every discovery made during a Bioblitz is recorded and submitted to local wildlife record centres and the National Biodiversity Network.� All the information collected will help to shed light on how wildlife on our land is changing and how best to protect it.

You can take home plants, seed packets and produce for a donation from The Hidden Gardens plant kiosk.

This event is delivered in partnership with our friends and neighbours at RSPB, Tramway and Glasgow Natural History Society.

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Mon-Wed 9am-5:30pm, Thurs-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 10:30am-5:30pm.

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The Glenlee first took to the water as a bulk cargo carrier in 1896. She circumnavigated the globe four times and survived (though not without incident) passing through the fearsome storms of Cape Horn 15 times before being bought by the Spanish navy in 1922 and being turned into a sail training vessel.

The ship was modified and served in that role until 1969. She then operated as a training school until 1981 when she was laid up in Seville Harbour and largely forgotten. A British naval architect saw her in Seville in 1990 and two years later, the Clyde Maritime Trust succeeded in buying the re-named Galatea at auction for 5 million Pesetas (�40,000) and saved her from dereliction.

In November 1999, the Glenlee was recognised as part of the Core Collection of historic vessels in the UK. Chosen from a list of over 1,500 ships, the Glenlee is one of only 43 vessels recognised by the National Historic Ships Committee as being of pre-eminent national significance in terms of maritime heritage, historic associations or technological innovation.

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Spread over 3 floors, displays in the house feature a stunning collection of Scottish furniture through the centuries as well as exploring the changing use of the house as the city grew and spread around it.

Explore our portrait gallery on the first floor where we look at Mary Queen of Scots connection with the house, while on the top floor art gallery there are a lovely selection of paintings by William �Crimea� Simpson of Glasgow in the 1840s.

Behind Provands sits the St. Nicholas Garden, laid out in 1993 to represent a medieval �Physic� garden and named after the St. Nicholas Hospital which sat immediately to the south of the house. Each of the 10 flower beds here is home to herbs and plants traditionally used to heal various parts of the body.

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The B-listed Olympia Building began life in 1911 as the Olympia Theatre of Varieties, and has had an eventful history, being used as a theatre, cinema, bingo club and furniture store, before becoming derelict and suffering a serious fire in the early 21st century. It was acquired on behalf of the local community by Clyde Gateway Ltd in 2009 and, after extensive redevelopment, was reopened in 2012 as part of the regeneration of Bridgeton Cross. It is now home to the Olympia Social Research Hub as well as Bridgeton Library and Scotland's first British Film Institute (BFI) Mediatheque.

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Take a relaxing stroll into the secret gardens of Pollokshields!

In the Gardens we nurture and care for the important things - we grow food to nourish the body, flowers to give us peace and enjoyment on those rare sunny days and when the weather changes we care for the wildlife in our ponds and in the air, providing safe and warm habitats over the winter months.� We like to share it with the community too, at our popular spring and summer shows, and on Doors open day you can enjoy free access to most of the plots.� Take a walk around and steal ideas for your garden, ask an experienced gardener nosey questions and breath in the atmosphere of this urban wildlife haven in the suburbs.� You may be inspired to get an allotment yourself!

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Designed in 1868 by Alexander Greek Thomson, and previously home to The Third Eye Centre (1975-1991), the building is steeped in history and the organisation has played a key role in the cultural life of the city for decades. Our broad and experimental programme encourages a diverse audience to experience the arts, with 348,211 visitors in 2017.

CCA curates six major exhibitions a year, presenting national and international contemporary artists. We are also home to Intermedia Gallery, showcasing emerging artists. Entrance to exhibitions is free.�

Saramago Caf� Bar serves fresh, tasty food every day, and stocks a range of quality beers, wines and juices, in a relaxed atmosphere.

In 2017, CCA won the Best Cultural Venue award at the Glasgow Awards in 2017 for the third year running; the Arts & Culture Award at The Herald Inspiring City Awards and Unique Venue of the Year at the Scottish Event Awards. CCA also received a commendation for Best Performing Arts Venue at the Sunday Herald Culture Awards, and was shortlisted in the Glasgow Business Awards (Innovation in Youth Employment) and The Icon Awards (Venue of the Year).

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Please come explore Glasgow Central Mosque which was formally opened in 1984. Built on a 4-acre (16,000 m2) site at a cost of three million pounds the land was acquired and the preferred architectural design meant that the architect had to travel to Turkey and Jeddah. The courtyard of the mosque is in keeping with the traditional Arabesque style. It is enclosed on one of its sides by gardens and on the other by a long fa�ade of arched windows. The main entrance is arched with etched glass doors of a floral design. In the courtyard one of the most noticeable features is the Minaret (tower) where traditionally the Muezzin recites the call to prayer stands. The other more noticeable feature is the dome above the main prayer hall allowing natural light into the building. Inside the mosque is a recess which is called the Mihrab where the Imam stands. The Mihrab points in the direction of Mecca. Enclosed in a walled garden and with a separate minaret, the mosque combines Islamic architecture with the characteristic Old Red Sandstone material used to build many of Glasgow's buildings.

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No matter what type of concert you prefer, from orchestral to the more intimate recital, the sound in our Grand Hall is breath-taking. The traditional shoe box auditorium is renowned throughout the world for having some of the finest acoustics and our elegant and spectacular Hall is also home to the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Scottish Music Centre. The exciting music complex houses top class rehearsal, recording, broadcasting and webcasting facilities.

The Old Fruitmarket was a functioning market until the 1970s and an original sign from one of the fruit sellers can still be seen. It is now a hugely versatile building that plays host to theatre events, jazz concerts, comedy, rock, pop and world music gigs, as well as club nights, ceilidhs, fashion shows and banquets. A true jewel in the city that is definitely worth a visit.

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Alexander "Greek" Thomson's work has achieved international acclaim, and the St Vincent Street church has been recognised as one of the most important 19th-century church buildings in the UK. We look forward to welcoming you to view the spectacular main sanctuary, and to enjoy the architect's use of light and wide range of motifs and designs.

There is a living and active congregation in the building. You are also welcome to attend any of our Sunday morning church services which start at 11am.

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For more information please go to: http://glasgowdoorsopenday.com/event/9412/

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What began as a single screen cinema over 40 years ago has become Scotland�s most diverse and best publicly attended independent cinema in Scotland, with Glasgow Film Festival one of the top three film festivals in the UK.

Glasgow Film is a national centre for film and moving image media where audiences and filmmakers experience and debate cultural practice and ideas through diverse, unique and quality programmes that transform the way people see the world, through film.

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The RCS works in partnership with the national companies, including the National Theatre of Scotland, Scottish Opera and BBC Scotland, to provide students with the very best learning experiences the Scottish landscape has to offer. Based in the heart of Glasgow, the RCS is also a busy performing arts venue, hosting more than 500 public performances each year and issuing around 55,000 tickets from its box office annually.�Additionally, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland teaches over 3000 part-time learners every year through its Junior Conservatoire and Lifelong Learning departments

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We will supplement the discussion with old photographs, newspaper cuttings, and archive material sourced using local community groups. It is a chance to explore the Victorian heritage of Glasgow and specifically how the east end changed over time and how the buildings still standing changed in use over time. There will also be an opportunity to visit the current incarnation of the building which is a fine dining restaurant if only to supply context to the discussion on its changing usage.�

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The only Microbrewery operating in the historic heart of Glasgow, Drygate has been brewing with Open Doors and Open Minds for four years, mashing in for the first time in 2014.

Operating across our state of the art bespoke 24Hl Brewhouse + 250L Studio Brewery, our brewing team share a passion for great beer. Housed in a converted box factory under the iconic Seven Peaks of the roof, our building reflects on Glasgow�s industrial past while the experiential brewery inside invites visitors on a journey of brewing and discovery.

Take a peek behind the glass with a guided tour around our Studio Brew Room & 24Hl Production Brewhouse. One of our knowledgeable & passionate Beer Advocates will guide you on a walking tour of our Brewery, discussing processes & ingredients alongside the history of our company and brewing in the East End of Glasgow.

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Wonder at the mysterious traces of old doorways and spectres of windows.
See photographs of The Steps when beautiful cast iron lamps illuminated the way. Learn why the structure was built and why it was important in the development of North Kelvinside, when people and horse drawn carriages crossed the original Queen Margaret Bridge at the foot of The Steps. You can see the remains of the old bridge, known locally as 'Walker's Bridge�, named after the entrepreneur who gave Thomson the commission to design the wall. Trust members and other residents will explain the work which has been necessary to save this B Listed structure which is on the Buildings at Risk Register e.g. substantial drainage improvement to stop the wall bulging dangerously.
Visit the recently reclaimed pleasure garden and look down into the Kelvin valley from the renovated 'Belle Vue' pillared viewing area.

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The National Theatre of Scotland is opening up its new facility to the public. We look forward to welcoming all ages to Rockvilla, an engine room for Scottish theatre, designed by Hoskins Architects, on the banks of the Forth and Clyde Canal, part of an emerging cultural quarter.

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Come and meet our staff who will give you a tour of Pinkston Watersports centre, telling you about the history of the site, the creation of Pinkston Watersports and the work that the charity does in the local community.

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The University of Glasgow�s School of Veterinary Medicine is renowned for teaching, research and clinical provision, and attracts students, researchers and clinicians from around the world. Set in the beautiful 92-acre green space of Garscube Estate, the internationally accredited school provides an expert referral centre via the Weipers Equine Hospital, Scottish Centre for Production Animal Health & Food Safety and the Small Animal Hospital for animal owners and referring practitioners throughout the UK. Our exceptional facilities allow companion animals from across the UK to benefit from the most advanced care available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Furthermore, we support our local practitioners through our dedicated first opinion emergency service throughout the year.
The Small Animal Hospital is one of the most sophisticated in Europe and is the only Scottish veterinary hospital housing an imaging diagnostic suite complete with both MRI and CT scanners. There is also a state-of the art endoscopy room, four operating theatres, a unique pain and rehabilitation centre incorporating a hydrotherapy pool and treadmill together with a room dedicated to physiotherapy.
The School has a long and distinguished reputation for the high quality teaching that it offers to its students. The School is ranked 1st in the UK for Veterinary Science in the Times Good University Guide 2018, and 1st in the UK for Veterinary Medicine in the Complete University Guide 2019.

In addition to the highly acclaimed Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery degree, the School offers an MSci/BSc(Hons)/BSc Veterinary Biosciences programme, dedicated to those areas of science that underpin veterinary medicine. The School runs an RCVS approved full time veterinary nurse training course in conjunction with Scotland's Rural College and in 2017 introduced an MSc Advanced Practice in Veterinary Nursing.

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A fantastic opportunity to see the Southside from a different vantage point. Only usually open to the residents of Camphill Gate, come join them in their roof garden and look out across the City and see its story laid out. The building was built in 1906 by the prolific architect John Nisbet and builder John McTaggart. As well as the unique communal roof garden, the building was also the first tenement in Glasgow to be built with fireproofing. It has featured in many books about the Southside and about Glasgow tenement design and is included in both the Shawlands and the Langside Heritage trails. The garden space is used by the residents for BBQs, playing games and growing both flowers and crops. As the tallest building in the area, to the front/East of the building you have a stunning view over Queen's Park and Langside Halls. To the rear/West of the building we overlook the remnants of a large bakery and across the entire West of the city. On a clear day you can see all the way to Ben Lomond. To the North, you can see the City Centre and to the South watch the bustling life of Shawlands. As well a tour of the history of the building and the surrounding view we will also be hosting a small exhibitions, looking at the history of the building, its builder, land owner & architect.�

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The first Church was built on this site in 1781 and the present Church is over 150 years old. As well as the information about the stained glass windows, historical artefacts will also be on display. You can sit in the �Laird�s Pew� and imagine how it much have been with all the estate workers sitting in around you!

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GalGael have been based at the workshops on Fairley Street for the past 12 years and celebrate their twentieth anniversary this year. In addition to the activity taking place in our workshop, the building itself was built in 1891 as Ibrox Iron Works for J. M. Adams Engineers. It features a hammer beam roof and elegantly tapered cast iron supports.

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Govanhill Baths was closed in 2001 but re-opened by Govanhill Baths Community Trust in 2012. Since then it has been used as a community hub and arts venue. In 2019 the building will re-open as a Wellbeing Centre. The 2018 tour� covered the hot baths, three former swimming pools and washhouse (the steamie).

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Holmwood was designed by architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson, who is considered to be one of Scotland's most original designers. Masterfully designed but surprisingly cosy, Holmwood is a family home with grand imagination behind it.

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The KPC is an independent community centre with a range of artist and music studios. Come and find out more about what goes on at the centre, meet the artists, visit their studios and find out more about their work.

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Recently refurbished by the City Council, the school is a delightful example of the work of H&D Barclay, architects of so many of Glasgow's Victorian school buildings. Join is some playground games from down the years, walk round with one of our current pupils, learn about life in classrooms of the past, see the stunning glass ceiling/floor (as featured in the 1996 film, Small Faces).

Learn about our company�s long-standing history and our relationship with Glasgow. Get an insight into how candle making and the machinery we use has evolved over the years with this guided tour of our working factory in Govan.

We will walk you through the life-span of a candle, from drawing board, to wax, wick, colour, scent, testing and through to first flame.

Our founders Mr Shearer and Mr Harvey initially worked in the Candleriggs area (one of Glasgow�s oldest streets and its historic home of candle making) before opening their own factory on the city outskirts over 120 years ago, in 1897.

Today, our founders would be astonished to see our factory full of cutting-edge candle making technology, and to know that Shearer Candles are popular the world over.

Whilst much has changed, Shearer Candles are still recognised for our artisanal approach, attention to detail and craftsmanship.

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Our Sanctuary Stained Glass windows are traditional. Turret Stair-case house five modern Stained Glass windows by Christian Shaw. Village Story-Telling Space is inspirational , and offers various venues for Church and Community events.

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The stained glass windows were installed between 1888 and 1912. the murals were painted by William Hole RSA and depict scenes from the Benedicite with some contemporary settings. William Hole grew up in Edinburgh where some of his famous works are exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery. The murals were refurbished in 2003. The church also exhibits a painting by contemporary artist Richard Whincop called "Graven Image"

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A former tram depot, this vast Southside building was converted into a theatre for Peter Brook�s 1988 production of the Mahabharata. 30 years on, and the venue continues to produce internationally renowned contemporary visual art and performance.

An archive of artist books and catalogues will be on display, alongside past programmes, architectural plans and photographs. The archive is open 1-3.30pm, and is followed at 4pm by a talk.

Our large gallery is open for you to explore, and contains a large site-specific installation inspired by its architecture, by artist Samara Scott. Our partners The Work Room will also be opening their doors: find out about their work with dance artists across Scotland.

If you are under 25 you can take part in a series of self-led activities to gain an Arts Award Discover certificate.

Take part in a sun-printing workshop (1-3.30pm) with our friends in The Hidden Gardens, find out about the other art forms in the building, and then share your discoveries with our Arts Award Adviser.

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This beautiful turbine steamer was built in 1933 by Denny of Dumbarton. She operated "Doon the Watter" sailings from Glasgow to Arran and the Kyles of Bute, for 44 years. She was towed from the Clyde to London and for almost twenty years was operated as a bar and restaurant. In October 2015, Friends of TS Queen Mary saved her from scrap and raised almost �300,000 in cash and in-kind support to return her to Scotland, in May 2016. She came home to Glasgow in November 2016 and is being restored at Glasgow Science Centre. When you come on board you'll get to meet the workers who are bringing the ship back to life, and see for yourself the craftsmanship involved. The charity's vision is that Queen Mary will be one of the UK�s largest interactive maritime exhibits and will provide an unparalleled way of learning about our maritime and social history. As a museum, she will connect local people with their river and its industrial heritage. Queen Mary will offer a range of exciting curriculum-linked learning experiences to all schools in Strathclyde, for pupils and learners of all ages and abilities. She will inspire the next generation in a range of related disciplines.

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Hyndland Church was created in the wake of the gradual move westwards by successful Glaswegians in the late nineteenth century. Originally a 'daughter' church of Govan the congregation was first housed in a corrugated iron building which had previously stood in Byres Road and had belonged to the then Hillhead Parish Church (now Kelvinside Hillhead Church). The little 'tin' church stood directly opposite the site of the present church on Hyndland Road and was replaced in 1887 by Leiper's elegant and inspirational building. He moved away from the preaching church layout he had previously favoured to create a more typically mediaeval layout. The stone carvings, light fittings and Willis organ conspire to produce a building whose calm loveliness inspires all who enter. Of particular note are the fine stained glass windows which exemplify changes in idiom from Victorian style to late twentieth century including the artists Macdougall, Paterson, Strachan, Hamilton, Wilson, Gordon Webster, Shaw and MacInnes assisted by Cannon. Visitors will be left grateful for the efforts and artistry which created this fine place in the past. The building has however always been filled with people living out their faith in the world and looking to the future. With the merger of Hyndland and Broomhill Churches it is now named the Kingsborough Sanctuary. Exciting developments lie ahead. Please visit us and find out about the expanding role of this very fine place of worship.

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For over 3 decades the Gurdwara has opened its door to the wider community offering food for all walks of life regardless of their colour, cast, creed or religion. It has served as an educational facility to schools from all over Scotland, given Scots the opportunity to see what Sikhism is, where it comes and what it represents. Both Sikhs and Scots are well known for their commitment to charity work, entrepreneurship and community spirit. To accommodate the growing number of Glasgow�s Sikh population, on the site of the Gurdwara�s commercial car park which was originally Glasgow�s old Eye Infirmary, the new Gurdwara was built. The foundation brick was laid on April 13th 1999 with actual work commencing officially in November 2010. In 2016, the Phase One build of the New Central Gurdwara Singh Sahba was completed. The Scottish Sikh community embarked upon a pioneering journey in completing phase one of the �8.5 million project which proudly sits as Scotland�s largest, purpose built Gurdwara, altering Glasgow�s skyline forever. The completed Gurdwara has by far exceeded the Sangat�s expectations in its grandeur and presence. Its architectural significance alone has changed Glasgow�s iconic skyline forever with the Gold Dome glistening in the skyline.

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