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Take this opportunity to see inside one of our city's most stunning pieces of architecture, which is also listed on the World Monument Fund's list of…
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…
The Radical Martyrs, John Baird and Andrew Hardie, were tried for treason, found guilty, and sentenced to be hung drawn and quartered. The Sighthill…
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:…
Stephen Mullen presents this fascinating lecture which explores Glasgow's mercantile past from 1660 and examines the links with tobacco, slavery, the…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
This magnificent Adam-designed building has historic interiors and is the second oldest building in Glasgow still used for its original…
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…
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…
Visit Barras Market Area and explore the fascinating charms of the Barras including: Barrowland Ballroom, iconic neon sign, old clay pipe factory,…
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…
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…
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…
Enjoy a walk round Calton led by Peter Mortimer and experience the history of the weaving industry in this ancient Glasgow district. Admire the…
Discover the buildings which reveal Maryhill's story from countryside estate to industrial burgh on our guided talk.Booking…
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…
Alexander Dennistoun commissioned a grand design from James Salmon for a new middle class suburb. However, as the 19th century ended, pressure to…
Explore the heritage of Dumbreck & Hazelwood on this tour from House for an Art Lover, via the Category A Listed Craigie Hall, to Hazelwood…
A special tour, commemorating the 101st anniversary of the First World War. We will be highlighting monuments, stories and people connected to Central…
Tues 12 Sep 2017, 2pm; 120mins Meeting point: Bridgeton Cross Bridgeton Cross, G40 1BW A walk through some of the most significant radical history…
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…
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…
This walk, guided by Stephen Mullen, takes the audience on an historical journey of discovery through the Merchant City to reveal connections with the…
Join Scottish Canals and the Scottish Waterways Trust on board the Gypsy Princess and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Forth & Clyde canal.…
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…
Within easy walking distance, the City Centre Mural Trail features a diverse and amazing range of street art, helping to rejuvenate streets and…
Join the Friends of Glasgow Necropolis for friendly, informative tours of this magnificent cemetery. Hear the stories within the gates of those who…
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…
Investigate the remarkable transformation of post industrial Glasgow as GSA's guides reveal cultural sites and artworks throughout the city. Through…
Uncover contemporary public art, architecture and design to reveal Glasgow's remarkable creative regeneration. Explore artworks installed down hidden…
Journalist and writer Norry Wilson, curator of the Lost Glasgow Facebook page, uses old photographs and forgotten stories- some true, some tall- to…
Join Liz Davidson, the Senior Project Manager responsible for overseeing the repair and restoration of the Glasgow School of Art, following the…
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…
Journey back to industrial Glasgow with GSA's talented student guides as they illuminate the city's wealth of built heritage. Discover Mackintosh and…
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…
Investigate Glasgow's illustrious industrial past and the city's distinct architectural language from the Victorian greats to Charles Rennie…
For younger students of architectural heritage, and their attendant adults, Ronnie Scott will lead an exciting safari through the city centre on the…
Scotstlye: 100 years of Scottish Architecture is a new book and touring exhibition produced for the 2016 Festival of Architecture. Join contributing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Alexander Dennistoun had a vision to build a residential suburb. He employed architect James Salmon to produce a masterplan of the area with villas,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In the 18th century most Glaswegians supported the Hanoverian Kings, but a small group of citizens played a significant role in Jacobite intrigue,…
Elisabeth Viguie-Culshaw from the Lansdowne House of Stencils has extensive knowledge and experience in historic stenciling re-creation for listed…
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…
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.…
Karen Beauchamp specalises in working with archives and recreating designs for specialist projects. Her illustrated talk will include samples of her…
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…
Sat 16 Sep 2016, 11am; 90mins Meeting point: Outside Kinning Park Subway Station,�30 Cornwall Street, Plantation�(Off Paisley Road West, adjacent to…
Glasgow University has a wealth of imposing and impressive buildings. Historian Dr Ronnie Scott focuses on the important contribution that Charles…
Pollokshaws Heritage Society will look at how Pollokshaws Village and its community have been 'deranged' twice. The Comprehensive Development Plan of…
Sat 16 Sep 2016, 10am; 90mins Meeting point: Parkhead Cross 1356 Gallowgate, G31 5QG Enjoy this walk around the Parkhead area. Learn about its…
Eddie Warde of Glasgow Housing Association will report on the progress of the Pollokshaws TRA works and comment on the challenges faced in attempting…
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…
Appreciate Glasgow's architecture through photography in this 2 hour walk + 1 hour review session starting from Wellpark and progress along Duke…
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…
Join Joe Murray, National Trust for Scotland's Learning Officer at Pollok Park, for a fascinating exploration of the largely forgotten legacy left by…
Sat 16 September 2017, 11am; 120mins Meeting point: Maxwell Park Station 120 Terregles Ave, G41 4LJ Join Niall Murphy of Pollokshields Heritage for a…
Glasgow architecture is interpreted through a collection of distinctive, kaleidoscope, 3D effect collages. The artwork by local artist Marion Gardyne…
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…
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…
Join Niall Murphy of Pollokshields Heritage for a walking tour of East Pollokshields' many tenements and Join Niall Murphy of Pollokshields Heritage…
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,…
A guided walk along the River Clyde, admire 12 of Glasgow's most famous bridges discovering history and�facts relating to their construction.…
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…
A guided walk along the River Clyde, admire 12 of Glasgow's most famous bridges discovering history and facts relating to their construction.…
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…
Stroll through 200 years of history! Our expert guides reveal the hidden industrial past of the River Kelvin Bridges. Perfect for all ages, the…
A unique opportunity to visit the workshop of Mackintosh furniture maker Bruce Hamilton. Find out how he creates stunning pieces for clients such as…
Experience the phenomenal surroundings of Pollokshaws Burgh Hall through the beautiful sound of the University of Glasgow Choir.For more information…
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'…
A unique opportunity to experience the Pollokshaws Burgh Halls brought to life with silent film and music.�
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…
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…
TURN is a performance project created specially for Govan's iconic Graving Dock no. 3 by theatre-maker Nic Green. Bringing together radio-broadcast…
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…
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…
We design all different types of innovative buildings and spaces using models to help explain our ideas. Visit our studio, see our model collection…
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…
Explore the city's unique artistic regeneration and booming creative industries through innovative public artworks and bold new architecture. Delve in…
Housed at basement level, SYT resides in this purpose-designed conversation of Glasgow's former Sheriff Court. Get a glimpse behind the scenes at…
Bellahouston Demonstration Garden is a unique resource within the Glasgow City Council Allotment portfolio where educational establishments and…
Join historian Dr Mark Nixon on this popular walk. The statues, and George Square itself, frequently attract as much attention as the activities…
Our Heritage Centre is a new educational facility showcasing the rich and diverse history of Bellahouston and the surrounding area. Explore the rich,…
Walk the grid plan of Tradeston, taking in industrial architecture: paint works, granaries and the worldwide focus for makers of sugar plantation and…
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…
Alexander Dennistoun had a vision to build a residential suburb. Architect, James Salmon, produced a masterplan with villas, terraces and gardens…
Playhouse is a place to create new ideas in Pollokshields. Initiated to generate discussion about public spaces within Pollokshields. Through the…
Sample heritage and culture from prehistoric times, meeting 19th century benefactors, and remembering those who died on the SS Daphne and World War I.…
Alexander Thomson's achievements included the the creation of some of Glasgow's most remarkable housing. Walmer Crecent is a rare survivor�of grandeur…