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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…
From the Broomielaw to the SECC and from Pacific Quay to Kingston rediscover the old docks and quays that lined the River Clyde. Learn what types of…
Welcome to Scotland's leading maritime and engineering campus. Say WOW as you enter the stunning seven story atrium. Take charge of a super tanker in…
From Charing Cross to Buchanan Street, were famous restaurants, department stores and specialist shops which catered for a wide range of customers.…
This former savings bank with fine Victorian features is now a beautifully-restored events space. The Savings Bank will tip its hat to its former…
The Merchant City housed numerous warehouses, including Goldbergs, where the walk begins. Others were located on Ingram, Glassford and Miller Streets.…
This striking Category B-listed former church retains its austere and imposing appearance, yet remains a hidden gem within the hustle and bustle of…
Part of Glasgow's cycle revolution, the Bike Station has given life back to a former warehouse with a huge range of community activities and schemes…
Hear stories of feisty activists, radical change-makers, weavers and witches on this fascinating guided women�s heritage walk to the heart of…
Join Glasgow Women?s Library tour guides as we uncover the female stars that stud the fabric of this famous quarter. Scandal, vice, radicalism,…
Join us on a journey through the historic markets of Glasgow. Sample foods ancient and modern as we eat our way through the city, culminating in a…
Tucked in the heart of sandstone tenements, this urban garden, yards from busy Argyle Street houses a polytunnel, a greenhouse made from recycled…
Discover Glasgow's massive radicalisation during World War I: with women to the fore, suffragettes, peace campaigners, rent strikers and industrial…
The Saunders Centre won three 2016 RIAS/RIBA awards. It incorporates 16 teaching laboratories, a 165 seat auditorium, alumni gallery and hospitality…
West of Scotland Cricket Club hosted the first football match between Scotland and England in 1871. Have a look at this famous club and sports ground…
Wellpark Brewery is home to more than 450 years of brewing tradition and award winning beers. Our tour takes you behind the scenes to discover how we…
Celebrate the beautiful outdoor space of Woodlands Community Gardens and enjoy feltmaking workshops with artists Grace Mark and Stella Phipps.…
Come and learn about the sporting heritage of Glasgow's oldest rowing club. Hear about plans for the rejuvenation of the West Boathouse or get out on…
Glasgow City Mission is a modern building�with a roof garden. Find out first-hand about their work with men and women affected by homelessness, and…
The United Reformed Church in Shawlands is the successor to the first congregation of Churches of Christ founded in 1839. Designed by Miller &…
A one-off opportunity to see the former St Martin's Church before conversion into the Cathkin Braes Activity Centre. Find out about the significance…
The Whisky Bond was built in 1957 by Highland Distillers. Renovated in 2012 as a creative centre for artists and designers, Glasgow Sculpture Studios…
Discover how the old Coplawhill Tramworks has been transformed into a lush green haven, a sanctuary for humans and wildlife alike. A work of art in…
The state of the art epilepsy centre is the only one of its kind in Scotland. The centre is a bright, modern building in the heart of Govan, and…
Category B-listed church, built in the Brutalist style of the 1960s when concrete was king. Look for the distinctive green pyramid roof and find a…
Enjoy hearing about the history of tearooms in Glasgow, the amazing stories behind the buildings, the architecture and innovation which led to the…
The charming red brick building and garden area, found at the end of a cobbled lane, is discretely sheltered from the bustling activity of the city's…
Visit the new National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall, which showcases an extensive digital collection of films, maps, books and manuscripts. Go…
The stonebuilt Category B listed Knightswood St. Margaret's Parish Church, designed by the well known architect Sir Robert Lorimer, dominates…
A stunning building with attractive arched windows, Woodside Library's purpose in the spirit and intention of the founder, Andrew Carnegie, has…
St Charles RC is a Modernist building by architects Gillesipie, Kidd & Coia with outstanding Stations of the Cross by Glasgow sculptor Benno…
In its lofty setting, this light-filled sanctuary by James Taylor Thomson features stained glass by Douglas Strachan, Scotland's finest stained glass…
Purpose built with glulam beams and modernist windows. You can sign-up for a workshop or lecture, pop in for a guided tour or wander at your leisure.�
The Glenlee was built at the Bay Yard in Port Glasgow and first took to the water in 1896. She circumnavigated the world four times before being…
The upper floor church is a light cruciform shape with a range of stained glass windows. The ground floor contains an interestingly panelled library,…
Dating from 1471, Provand�s Lordship is Glasgow�s oldest remaining house. Step back in time to see how Glasgow life has changed through the centuries.…
Sloans building is one of the city's most stunning and impressive venues, set over three floors hosting a decadent ballroom, private snug bar and…
Voted one of the top 16 churches in the world to take your breath away (churchpop.com) this stunning building is lavishly decorated in the baroque…
Ring the doorbell and step in for a rare glimpse into Glasgow life in the early 20th century, in the four room house lived in by short hand typist…
The Museum of Piping. Learn about the history of this great instrument . Educational experience.�
The B-listed Olympia Building began life in 1911 as the Olympia Theatre of Varieties, and is now home to the Olympia Social Research Hub as well as…
Founded in 1874 as 'East Park Home for Infirm Children', the charity now provides educational and residential care for children and young people with…
No two allotments are the same - and this is very true at NVG.Take a relaxing stroll into the secret gardens of Pollokshields!In the Gardens we…
Learn about the top 100 buildings in Scotland, all voted for by the public. Glasgow highlights include The Italian Centre, Zoology Building at the…
Tea Green Events take over the stunning St Andrew's in the Square for the unique market experience. Showcasing the very best of Scotland's creative…
Visit sites linked to movements and figures associated with Irish Republicanism and the 1816 Easter Rising, from the Gallowgate to Midland St, on this…
Join Niall Murphy of Glasgow City Heritage Trust on a tour showing how Glasgow evolved from its origins as a medieval city.�
Join Gemma Wild of Glasgow City Heritage Trust on a tour showing how Glasgow developed following the arrival of the Forth & Clyde Canal, the…
Step back in time to 1938 when Bellahouston Park hosted the Empire Exhibition, a colossal modernist celebration of industry, architecture and…
Guided by experts, you will trace the history of the Laurieston neighbourhood, its importance for the character of Glasgow, its decline, redevelopment…
Delve into Charles Rennie Mackintosh�s city with The Glasgow School of Art�s knowledgeable tour guides. Uncover Mackintosh�s lesser known…
The CCA has been at the centre of Glasgow�s art scene for 25 years. Its year-round programme includes exhibitions, film, music, literature, festivals,…
Enjoy hearing about the history of tearooms in Glasgow, the amazing stories behind the buildings, the architecture and innovation which led to the…
Hear the story of Neale Thomson - outside his home, his bakery, and on the site of �Greek� Thomson cottages where he housed his bakers. Find out about…
Glasgow Central Mosque is the first purpose-built mosque in Glasgow. Muslims pray, learn, get married or attend funerals and non-Muslims visit…
A pair of gems in the Merchant City - City Halls, Glasgow's oldest purpose-built performance space has been entertaining visitors since 1841. The…
See inside one of Glasgow�s most stunning pieces of architecture, also considered one of the World Monument Fund's 100 most endangered buildings.…
Interested in photographing architecture? Appreciate Glasgow's architecture through photography in this 2 hour walk + 1 hour review session starting…
There are over 300 iconic Police Boxes in Glasgow. See the few remaining ones left in the city and learn about their history by enjoying a self led…
Scotland's original independent cinema, the GFT, is housed in the former Cosmo Cinema. Opened in May 1939, this was the last cinema to be built in…
With 170 years of experience and recognised as one of the world top three performing arts institutions, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) has…
Celebrating the work of Mary Barbour and the women who made up her army, this guided artwalk employs humour, graffiti, & banners! Learn about…
An interactive treasure trail exploring ancient Govan and Glasgow. Help Merlin and Clyde the Dragon on their Quest around Govan and the Riverside…
A packed day of traditional skills workshops with the Glasgow Traditional Building Forum. Try various traditional building skills, and discover the…
This is the story of a defiant Pictish princess, who escaped certain death three times to then give birth to Kentigern - the patron Saint of Glasgow -…
The former headquarters of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland � now the administrative home of Scottish Opera. Commissioned by…
42 Miller Street is one of the last tobacco merchants� houses in Glasgow's Merchant City. Built in 1775 and restored in 1993, it is home to The…
Join organist Frikki Walker as he demonstrates the phenomenal Wurlitzer. There were once 17 organs in Glasgow's larger cinemas and the Wurlitzer in…
There were once 17 organs in Glasgow's larger cinemas. The Wurlitzer in the Hall is the only remaining instrument in Scotland and is ranked in the top…
Discover Dennistoun's Victorian heritage in a unique townhouse, now home to a restaurant. Come and see a special exhibition space dedicated to the…
Visit the UK�s first experiential brewery creating fresh, award-winning beer under the iconic Seven Peaks of 85 Drygate. Join an informal and…
A special opportunity to visit the old Parkhead School while it is being restored as a community enterprise centre. Tours will show the restoration…
A chance to explore this important building, built in 1877 as a clay pipe factory and now housing a burgeoning contemporary arts space.�
Celebrating its 175th year and benefiting from a period of sustained restoration. Built in the classic style it is the only church in the Archdiocese…
Accompanied by one of our knowledgeable WEST guides, you will walk through our on-site brewery where you will learn about the history of WEST and how…
Visit �Greek� Thomson's only structural project with its sixty-step staircase sweeping round an immense retaining wall. See the recently reclaimed…
A unique chance to see behind the scenes at Rockvilla, National Theatre of Scotland's new rehearsal and technical centre. Meet the team and take an…
A chance to find out about the creation of Scotlands only Artificial White water course and the history of the site that once hosted Pinkston Power…
Behind the scenes tour of the University of Glasgow�s award-winning purpose-built Small Animal Hospital. The hospital is one of the most sophisticated…
ART PARK features a new educational facility, the Heritage Centre, showcasing the rich and diverse history of Bellahouston and the surrounding area as…
A rare opportunity to see this unique 'Glasgow'-style tenement built in 1906, and the first to be built with fireproofing. Learn about the history of…
We will host an exhibition �Gathering�the Voices� telling the stories of�refugees from Nazi Germany with�talks about holocaust survivors. Local�artist…
Gothic cruciform Church with tower, spire & stained glass by various artists. Slide show & fact sheets about windows. Principal benefactor Sir…
Come and see GalGael's busy workshop in operation. From the woodwork and boat building taking place in our workshop to the milling and processing in…
The last chance to visit this beautiful 100 year old Edwardian bathhouse in its existing state before major refurbishment in 2018/19.Govanhill Baths…
Holmwood is a detached house designed by renowned architect Alexander �Greek� Thomson. Masterfully designed but surprisingly cosy, Holmwood is a…
Come and learn more about the history and future plans of the KPC and visit a range of artist studios to find out more about their work.The KPC is an…
Mount Florida Primary School celebrates 120 years. Grab a glimpse of the past, present and future of this fabulous school on Glasgow's south…
Venture behind the scenes of a working candle factory in Govan. Witness the different mesmerising production techniques perfected over 120 years by…
Come and visit our Mini-Cathedral set in a Glasgow Urban Priority Area. St. James' (Pollok) Church has a wonderful history for you to explore. Look…
A superb example of neo-Romanesque architecture, harmoniously proportioned with thick walls, small windows, round arches and a barrel-vaulted roof.…
St Ninian's, by David Thomson was the first Episcopal church to be built on the south side of Glasgow. The most distinguishing features are the…
A former tram depot, this vast Southside building was converted into a theatre in 1988. 30 years on, it continues to produce internationally renowned…
This beautiful turbine steamer was built in 1933 by Denny of Dumbarton. �This is a rare opportunity to get on board TS Queen Mary as she is being…
Tour behind the scenes at the Botanic Gardens. A member of staff will lead an informative walk through the glasshouses that are not usually open to…
Be uplifted and inspired by the beauty and peace of this majestic Leiper building. View the exquisite windows, listen to fine organ music, and hear…
Visit Scotland�s first purpose-built Sikh Gurdwara, the hub of the Scottish Sikh community. It is a place where people can congregate to practice…
Fossil Grove houses a unique collection of fossil trees, formed 325 million years ago. This once vast forest eventually became the coal that powered…
Be uplifted and inspired by the beauty and peace of this Leiper building. View the exquisite windows and flowers and hear about the lives behind the…
Models of the stage set created by John Byrne for the John McGrath play 'The Cheviot, the Stag, and the Black Black Oil'