DOORS OPEN DAy - Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival

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Door Open Day
Glasgow’s Built Heritage Festival
More than 135 buildings for 2008
Walks & Tours
Built Heritage Seminars,
Special Events plus lots more...
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Join Glasgow Building
Preservation Trust and
make a difference to our City
Glasgow Building Preservation Trust is a charity set
up by Glaswegians some 25 years ago. The Trust has
organised Doors Open Day for 19 years and helped it
flourish as interest in our city‘s brilliant architecture
grows amongst citizens and visitors alike.
Internationally recognised, Glasgow is an
extraordinary city with remarkable tenements,
churches, docklands, shops, museums and parks
built around the beautiful River Clyde. Glasgow’s
most well-known architects Charles Rennie
Mackintosh and Greek Thompson are now widely
understood and revered. However along with a
wondrous built legacy comes a heavy responsibility
to maintain and look after our buildings. At the
last count there were over 140 important Glasgow
buildings at risk that need attention.
So when we are not organising Doors Open Day our
charity spends most of its energy saving our built
heritage by establishing new uses for and restoring
our much loved buildings, parks and places. To do
this we forge partnerships with the City Council and
likeminded organisations to build the future from the
past. Amongst the many buildings we have saved are
The Tobacco Merchants House, Castlemilk Stables,
Kirkhaven Church and St Andrews in the Square.
Right now our current projects include 2 railway
stations, St Margaret’s Church on Polmadie Road,
repairs to Provan Hall and establishing a new use for
Gartnavel Royal Hospital Chapel as a cancer support
centre.
Glasgow Building Preservation Trust has proven that
through looking after our built heritage it is possible
to generate fresh investment in new buildings and a
stronger city where more and more people want to
live and work.
We need supporters for our activity to bring vibrancy
and ideas … we invite you to visit our website
www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com and join us now and,
if you can, donate to our future work.
John Entwistle
Chair, Glasgow Building Preservation Trust
The Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee - Company No.SC079721 Scottish Charities No. SCO 15443
Welcome to...
Door Open Day
This fantastic event is Glasgow’s way of celebrating its buildings,
its streets, its parks and its people – in short, itself. After 19 years,
due to popular demand, Glasgow Doors Open Days has become a
festival – so for the first time we have a whole week of interesting
things to do, see and hear.
From Monday 15 to Friday 19 September we
have walks, talks, seminars, and exhibitions.
Then, on the weekend from Saturday
morning to Sunday afternoon more than 135
extraordinary buildings to visit – for free!
So look through the brochure – there is
something for everyone (the seven days of
events are organised by date, and then the
buildings are organised by the part of the
City they are in) - and decide how to make
the most of it.
If you are looking for ideas about how to
organise your time try our website www.
glasgowdoorsopenday.com where we have
special hints, tips and maps, last minute
events and things not to miss! Entry to the
buildings and most of the events are free – a
few require a contribution. Some, especially
walks, will be in great demand so please
check to see if you have to book.
Just a few highlights:
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Some of the best new buildings in
Glasgow with tours by their architects
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All about traditional building – from
stone to paint – for your delight experts
assembled from across the UK in
Glasgow to talk and share knowledge
about traditional building skills and
materials
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Messy but satisfying! – lime mortar
demonstrations (pages 8 and 9)
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The Historic Glasgow event with its focus
on Archaeology in the fabulous City
Chambers (page 7)
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The launch of the Easterhouse Heritage
Trail (page 18).
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The ever popular “Conservation Hub” at
St Andrew’s in the Square with Historic
Scotland and many others exhibiting.
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A week of Mackintosh – Glasgow School
of Art open all seven days, The Willow
Tearooms and Miss Cranston too, and
walks and talks!
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A once in a lifetime walk through the
Clyde Tunnel – specially organised by
Holdyourbbreath, with a lighting and
soundscape event taking place – join in
the mass hum – without the cars!).
(page 11)
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The Organic Food Festival in the historic
Fruit Market with some interesting
punters – fabulous food, fashion, health
& beauty products and ethical household
products. Meet the passionate producers,
choose a cookery demo and watch out
for the historic characters! (page 9)
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Spotlight on Speirs Wharf – new
exhibition and lots to see (page 9)
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Fire stations aplenty and a walk called
Animal Magic specially for our younger
participants.
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For photographers amongst you a
Photographic Competition on the theme
of DOORS (page 34)
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Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the
1938 exhibition with Neil Baxter and The
Beresford (pages 6, 7 and 11)
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Discounts on food and refreshments over
the weekend (throughout the brochure).
So sit down with a cup of tea, look through
the brochure and enjoy!
CONTENTS
Page 4 Heritage Events | Page 13 Buildings by area | Page 28 Maps
Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, The Tobacco Merchant’s House, 42 Miller Street, Glasgow G1 1DT
0141 221 6061 • [email protected] • www.gbpt.org
Cover image: Corinthian, Ingram Street (www.socialanimal.co.uk)
Door Open Day
Heritage Events
Monday 15 - Sunday 21 September 2008
Including walks, tours, talks, practical demonstrations and much more…
Doors Open Day, Glasgow’s
Built Heritage Festival offers the
most extensive and concentrated
programme of tours and other events
of any of Glasgow’s cultural festivals.
Our guides and speakers are among
the most knowledgeable, informative
and entertaining in the city and will
provide insights not easily found in
any history book. We are grateful
to all the guides and speakers for
sharing their time, energy and
knowledge.
One of the key themes we are
highlighting as part of the festival
is traditional building skills and
materials. Scotland’s historic
building stock is under threat from
natural processes of weathering and
decay as well as a lack of routine
care and maintenance. To address
these issues and to ensure the
long-term survival of our buildings
we need people with specialist skills
and knowledge from many different
disciplines. However there is a
national shortage of building craft
skills and knowledge of traditional
building materials. In order to
address some of these issues
and promote awareness we have
put together a selection of expert
speakers and practical demonstrations throughout the week. Look out
for the  symbol highlighting these
events.
We have done our best to ensure
all details were accurate at
time of going to press.For last
minute updates, changes or
additions to the programme of
events, visit the website at www.
glasgowdoorsopenday.com
Key:
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raditional building
skills & materials
 Venue
 Meeting point
n Bus tour
 Walking tour
F Full Disabled Access
P Partial Disabled Access
N No Disabled Access
DWC Disabled Toilets
T Toilets
R Refreshments
G Guided Tours
I Information Leaflets
S Stewards/Guides
Mackintosh
Except where indicated, bookings can be made at www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com or by calling 0141 2216061
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monday 15 september
appreciate these fascinating architectural details! The walks can be enjoyed
by tourists and Glaswegians alike.
 Traditional Building Skills and Materials Day Mon 9.15am-5.15pm
 St Andrew’s in the Square, 1 St Andrew’s Square
(Central)
F, DWC, T R
West End Heritage Trails Launch
(WEST END)
Mon 4pm
 Kibble Palace, Glasgow Botanic Gardens
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Designed to offer both professional people and interested individuals an
update on the current state of the traditional skills and materials sector
in Scotland as well as providing a number of best practice examples from
skilled specialists working with a range of traditional materials. Please feel
free to come along to all of the lectures or just ‘drop in’ to those that are of
direct interest to you.
John Hume launches four West End Heritage Trails written by Gordon
Urquhart for Kelvinside, Dowanhill, Hillhead and Hyndland/Partickhill,
published by Friends of Glasgow West in 2008. Come along and collect
your free copies!
Morning lectures:
Mon – Wed 5.30–6.15pm & 6.30-7.15pm
9.15 - Welcome; Fiona Sinclair Conservation Archive
10.10 - Traditional Building Craft Skills – Assessing the Need, Meeting
the Challenge; Richard Groom, National Heritage Training Group
11.15 - Traditional Scottish Building Materials; Neil Grieve, The University
of Dundee
12 noon - Natural Slate for the Scottish Market; Ian Macleod, SIG Roofing
Afternoon lectures:
2.15 - Safeguarding Glasgow’s Stone-built Heritage; Skills and Materials
Requirements: Scottish Stone Liaison Group
3.00 - Stone Repair & Conservation; Bob Heath, Architect and Stone
Consultant
3.45 - Plain & Ornamental Plaster Application, Restoration and Conservation; William McVey, Wm McVey the Cornice Specialist
4.00 - Lead Craftsmanship; John Wood, Lead Sheet Association
6.30 - The Paint Detective - An introduction to Traditional Paints, Historic
Decoration, and Conservation Issues; Patrick Baty, Papers and Paints
(South)
Mon-Wed 10am-4pm, Thurs-Sun 10am-1pm (times may vary, check
www.houseforanartlover.co.uk for up-to-date opening times)
 Interpretation Room, House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park P, DWC
Ten, open access computers with images of the 1938 Empire Exhibition,
virtual digital model and film clips plus plasma screen presentation of the
Digital Design Studio’s virtual model and interviews, also memorabilia.
Glasgow in 3D Exhibition  54 Bell Street
(Central)
F, DWC, T
Glasgow City Heritage Trust will host an exhibition of unexpected images
of Glasgow’s unique built environment produced by the Glasgow School of
Art’s Digital Design School.
Mackintosh’s Tea Room Interiors Talk (Central)
Mon 1-1.45pm
 Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew St (max capacity 100 – advance
booking recommended but spaces may be available on the day) P, DWC
Mackintosh’s designs for Miss Cranston’s Tea Rooms were among the
most daring of his career and this lecture by Roger Billcliffe will trace
their development from 1896 to 1917. Booking required.
 Mackintosh’s Glasgow: City Walk from
The Lighthouse to Willow Tea Rooms
(Central)
Mon, Wed & Fri, 2-4pm
The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane (max capacity 15 advance booking
recommended through [email protected] or 0141 946 6600 but
spaces may be available on the day).
The walks led by the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society will focus on
the small details on the buildings of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and
his contemporaries. Participants will be encouraged to ‘look up’ to fully
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You’ve heard of multi-storey car parks we now present you with a
unique opportunity to go back in time and visit this Category C(S)-listed
multi-storey horse park! These tours have been made possible with the
cooperation of the following Glasgow City Council’s Departments: Land &
Environmental Services, Culture & Sport Glasgow (Archives Department),
and Development & Regeneration Services. Tim Gilligan will take you on
a tour of this four storey building previously used to stable horses, carts,
harnesses and forage. The building has been left more or less in its original
state. The tour is limited to 12 people per group and everyone must be over
16. As the building has not been used in some time protective paper suits
will be supplied and unfortunately there is no wheelchair access. Some
steep walking in parts. At the end of each tour it will be possible to view a
small display of the original drawings of the building. Booking required.
Maryhill Burgh Halls - Exhibition of Proposals
Mon 10am-5pm
 Maryhill Library
Evening lectures:
Mon – Fri 10am-5pm; Sat & Sun 12-4pm
(Central)
 140 Bell Street
9.20 - Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings; Roger Curtis, Technical
Conservation, Research and Education (TCRE), Historic Scotland
1938 On-line  Bell Street Stables Guided Tour (West End)
P, DWC
Members of the local community, working with Maryhill Housing
Association, Cube Housing Association and Glasgow City council have put
together the community focused proposals. An exhibition of these dynamic
proposals, designed by JM Architects, will be on display. Booking required.
Underneath the Arches Talk Mon 6pm
 The Arches, 253 Argyle Street
(Central)
F, DWC,C
Theatre director and researcher, David Overend, will give a talk on his
practice-as-research project, Underneath the Arches. David’s work
responds to the everyday life of the building, creating performances from
everything that happens there - the bars, the cafe, the theatre and club
spaces, the trains passing above. These performances aim to create new
and unexpected relationships between ourselves and the building. Booking
through The Arches box office www.thearches.co.uk or 0141 565 1000.
 Scotstoun, Victoria Park, Whiteinch Walk (West End)
Mon 6.30pm; Sun 11am
 Scotstoun Primary School, Duncan Avenue
Sandra Malcolm, local historian and author, explores Whiteinch and Scotstoun, with some history disappearing into the past, as well as Victorian,
Edwardian and 20th Century eras. A useful context for understanding the
rest of the West End. Booking required.
Glasgow’s Built Heritage, Tobacco, Slavery and Abolition (Central)
Mon 7.30pm
 Glasgow City Heritage Trust, 54 Bell Street (max capacity 40 –
advance booking recommended but spaces may be available on the
evening)
F, DWC, T
Stephen Mullen presents this fascinating lecture which examines
Glasgow’s mercantile past from 1660 onwards and illustrates the links
with tobacco, slavery, the abolition movement and the city’s urban environment. The direct and indirect connections with slavery will be highlighted,
in addition to the later local campaigns for abolition. The talk provides an
intriguing account of role of slavery in Glasgow’s history, one which has
been largely unacknowledged until recent times.
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tuesday 16 september
issues that result in dereliction of historic buildings and examine the current
results of a major new national survey.
 SPAB Traditional Building Skills and Materials Day
Heritage: What can I do? Technical Course – Sandstone
Tues 2.30-3.30pm
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) will host a mix
of technical lectures and practical demonstrations on the subject of Scottish
sandstone. Topics will include: information on the structure of sandstone,
the correct mortars to use, common defects and methods of repair and
conservation. Experts with years of experience will talk about the issues and
demonstrate some of the craft techniques. Of interest to professionals and
anyone needing more technical information about working with sandstone.
Booking required. For more information and booking see www.spab.org.uk
This talk will look at the opportunities that heritage can provide for
community action and activism. Terry Levinthal, Director of the Scottish
Civic Trust, will consider examples of projects that can be undertaken and
will explore avenues for funding support, from major conservation projects
to small interpretation leaflets.
70 Years On
 140 Bell Street (max capacity 12, over 16 only)
Times and venue to be confirmed
9am-12.30pm, Tickets: £4.50 Adults, £3.50 Conc
 House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park.
 Hutcheson’s Hall, 158 Ingram Street
(South)
P, DWC
Seminar featuring Neil Baxter, Ian Johnston, David Leslie PPRIAS and
Professor Andy MacMillan exploring the architectural roots of Glasgow’s
greatest exhibition and its enduring legacy. Please pre-book tickets from
House for an Art Lover Tel: 0141 353 4770 or email [email protected]
Tues 10am-8pm
(West End)
F, DWC, T
See Monday for full details.
1938 On-line (South)
Glasgow in 3D Exhibition Mon – Fri 10am-5pm & Sat – Sun 12-4pm
 54 Bell Street
(Central)
F, DWC, T
Glasgow City Heritage Trust will host an exhibition of unexpected images
of Glasgow’s unique built environment produced by the Glasgow School of
Art’s Digital Design School.
Britannia Panopticon Costume Exhibition Tues – Sun 11am-5pm
 Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113-117 Trongate
(Central)
N, T, I, S
An exhibition of costume of the people; namely the clothing that the
ordinary folk who worked in the factories and shipyards wore when they
came to the music hall for a night out. There will also be some of the
costumes worn by performers on show. This exhibition will include some
early animated pictures.
Ladies in Waiting: Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh’s
Gesso Panels – Talk (West End)
Tues 1-1.45pm
 Queen’s Cross Church, 870 Garscube Road (max capacity 75, advance
booking recommended, spaces may be available on the day) F, DWC, I, S, R
Robyne Calvert Miles will provide a richly illustrated examination of
making and meaning in Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh’s gesso
panels, focusing on those she created for the Ingram Street and Willow Tea
Rooms. Booking required.
Risky Business: Understanding Buildings at Risk Tues 1.30-2.30pm
(Central)
N, DWC, T
The Scottish Civic Trust has managed the Buildings at Risk Register for 18
years. Alex Adamson, Project Manager (Buildings at Risk), will explore the
 Bell Street Stables Guided Tour N, DWC, T
(Central)
Mon – Wed 5.30-6.15pm & 6.30-7.15pm
N
Merchant City Heritage Initiative Talk (Central)
Tues 6-7pm
 Glasgow City Heritage Trust, 54 Bell Street (max capacity 40 –
advance booking recommended but spaces may be available on the
evening)
F, DWC, T
The Merchant City Townscape Heritage Initiative is a three year grants
programme aimed at regenerating the built environment at the historic heart
of Glasgow. Liz Davidson, Project Director, will discuss the background and
aims of the project, its achievements and progress to date and look at some
of the challenges the future holds. Booking required.
 Hyndland Walk (West End)
Tues 6.30pm & Sun 11am
 Clarence Drive at Dudley Drive
Set on a steep hillside facing west, Hyndland retains much of its Edwardian
grandeur. Join Ann Laird for a tour of some of Glasgow’s most impressive
tenemental streets, and richly endowed public buildings. Booking required.
Glasgow’s Built Heritage, Tobacco, Slavery and Abolition (Central)
Tues 7.30pm
 Fyffe Suite, RSAMD, Renfrew Street (max capacity 70 – advance booking
recommended, spaces may be available on the evening)
F, DWC, T
Stephen Mullen presents this fascinating lecture which examines
Glasgow’s mercantile past from 1660 onwards and illustrates the links
with tobacco, slavery, the abolition movement and the city’s urban environment. The direct and indirect connections with slavery will be highlighted,
in addition to the later local campaigns for abolition. The talk provides an
intriguing account of role of slavery in Glasgow’s history, one which has
been largely unacknowledged until recent times.
wednesday 17 september
 Traditional Building Skills and Materials Day Wed 9.15am-5pm
(Central)
F, DWC, T, R
Designed to offer both professional people and interested individuals an
update on the current state of the traditional skills and materials sector in
Scotland as well as providing a number of best practice examples from skilled
specialists working with a range of traditional materials. Feel free to come
along to any or all of the lectures.
Morning lectures:
9.15 – Welcome; Angus Kerr, Architect Director, BDP Glasgow Studio
9.20 - Earth Buildings - conservation, repair and maintenance; Tom
Morton, Arc Architects
10.05 - Natural Building Technologies; John Rennie, Natural Building
Technologies
11.10 - The Conservation of Terracotta - The Doulton Fountain; Nicola
Ashurst, Adriel Consultancy
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(Central)
11.55 - The Ups and Downs of Sash-windows - the development of the
window from the late-medieval period to the mid 20th century; Hentie
Louw, The University of Newcastle
The professionals and merchants of Victorian Glasgow who extended the
city westward were determined to emulate the finest European architecture
in their homes, places of worship and public buildings. Historian and West
End resident David Martin will explain how all this variety comes together.
Booking required.
Afternoon lectures:
2.15 - The Conservation and Repair of Traditional Brickwork in Scotland;
Andrew Clegg, former Managing Director of the Errol Brick Company
3.00 - The Conservation of Stained Glass and Plain Glazing - understanding
the historic significance of design, materials and technical processes; Dr
Sally Rush, The University of Glasgow & Mark Bambrough, Consultant
4.15 - Stone Conservation; Nic Boyes, Nicolas Boyes Stone Conservation
Wed 10am-5pm
(West End)
F, DWC
Glasgow in 3D Exhibition
Mon – Fri 10am-5pm & Sat – Sun 12-4pm
 54 Bell Street
(Central)
F, DWC, T
(West End)
Wed 1.00-1.45pm
 Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery, The University of Glasgow, University
Avenue. (max capacity 100 advance booking recommended but spaces
may be available on the day)
F, DWC
The tea room entrepreneur, Catherine Cranston, was one of
Mackintosh’s most important patrons. This lecture by Pamela
Robertson explores Mackintosh’s designs for her business properties and
her home, Hous’hill. Booking required.
 Mackintosh’s Glasgow: City Walk from
The Lighthouse to Willow Tea Rooms (Central)
(Central)
N
The Empire (Exhibition) Strikes Back
Wed 6pm
 Glasgow Film Theatre, Rose Street
Wed 6.30pm & Sat 2pm
(Central)
F, DWC, T
Glasgow City Heritage Trust in conjunction with Ranald MacInnes (Principal
Inspector, Historic Scotland) and Stewart Brown (Partner, Simpson &
Brown Architects). Part of a series of evening lectures looking at heritage,
architecture, conservation and the City of Glasgow. To reserve your place
email [email protected] or telephone 0141 552 1331
thursday 18 september
(South)
Glasgow in 3D Exhibition Mon – Fri 10am-5pm & Sat – Sun 12-4pm
Thurs 11.30am-3.15pm
 Glasgow City Chambers, George Square
(Central)
F, DWC, T
(Central)
F, DWC, T
(West End)
 Botanic Gardens gates, at Queen Margaret Drive & Great Western Road
(Central)
F, DWC
The Historic Glasgow Event (organised by the GCC Local History and
Archaeology Strategy Group) has been running since 2006, although this is
the first year that it is open to the public. The theme of this year’s event is
‘Archaeology in The City’ and will feature speakers and stallholders highlighting
past, present and future archaeology excavations and projects in and around
Glasgow, including the M74 Public Archaeology Programme, European Roman
Frontiers: Antonine Wall World Heritage Bid and Doomsterhill, Govan.
Public Sculpture in Glasgow: Precedents and Prospects
Thurs 12.30-1.30pm
Five amateur films of the 1938 Exhibition (three in colour) depicting
the splendour of the Exhibition, its pavilions, "dancing waters" and the
extraordinary Tait's Tower, also the Glasgow School of Art's Digital Design
Studio 'documentary'. The show will be followed by a discussion on Thomas
Tait's extraordinary architectural achievement with Neil Baxter and Prof.
Andy MacMillan. Tickets: £1 from the GFT Box Office Tel: 0141 332 6535
(check website www.gft.org.uk for opening times)
 World Tour of the West End  Glasgow City Heritage Trust, 54 Bell Street
Historic Glasgow: Archaeology in the City Exhibition See Monday for full details.
 140 Bell Street
Glasgow & World Heritage Talk Wed 7-8.45pm
 Meet at The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane (max capacity 15 advance
booking recommended through [email protected] or 0141 946 6600
but spaces may be available on the day)
 Bell Street Stables Guided Tour With its superb Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th Century commercial
architecture, Buchanan Street is undoubtedly Glasgow’s best street and
has been recognised as such through numerous accolades. Architect
Niall Murphy guides a tour explaining the street’s history and evolution,
architectural highlights and what the future might hold. Booking required.
 54 Bell Street
Mon, Wed & Fri 2-4pm
Mon – Wed 5.30-6.15pm & 6.30-7.15pm
(Central)
 Donald Dewar’s Statue at The Royal Concert Hall
1938 On-line See Monday for full details.
The Matron & the Modern: Catherine Cranston
& Charles Rennie Mackintosh Talk  Echoes of Empire Tour Wed 6.30pm & Sun 11am
N, DWC, T
Ray McKenzie, author of the hugely informative and important reference
book, Public Sculpture of Glasgow, presents a talk on the city’s monuments
and architectural sculpture. He will review prominent examples of historic
work as well as considering some more contemporary artwork. The talk will
examine the question of whether the historic tradition of monument making
is still alive in Glasgow in the 21st century.
Uncovering their History: Mackintosh’s Leaded Glass Doors
for the Salon de Luxe, Willow Tea Rooms (Central)
Thurs 1-1.45pm
 Willow Tea Rooms, Sauchiehall Street. (max capacity 25 - advance
booking recommended but spaces may be available on the day) N, T, B
The Salon de Luxe was one of Mackintosh’s most beautiful tea room
interiors. In this talk Marie Stumpff & Alison Brown will investigate the
design, making and conservation of the spectacular doors at its entrance.
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Thurs 1-8pm
(West End)
F, DWC, T
Managing Heritage: Challenges for the future Thurs 2-3pm
(Central)
N, DWC, T
Our perspectives of heritage and what it means has changed over many
decades. Terry Levinthal, Director of the Scottish Civic Trust, will explore
this concept from the Trust’s early beginnings in the 1960s and consider
what needs to be done tomorrow to ensure a sustainable future for our past.
Mackintosh Tea & Talk (West End)
Thurs 3-4.15pm
 The Queen’s Cross Church, 870 Garscube Road. (max 75; adv. booking
recommended, spaces may be available on the day)
F, DWC, I, S, R
This is an opportunity to enjoy tea in the beautiful surroundings of
The Mackintosh Church and hear a curator talk about some of their
favourite Mackintosh items.
Maintaining Fame- a tenement workshop
Thurs 3.15pm-4.45pm
N, DWC, T
(Southside)
Thurs 6.30pm, Sat 2pm & Sun 11am
Covering the site of the Battle of Langside, the Battlefield Rest tramstop,
Victoria Infirmary, several buildings designed by Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson
and his circle, Millbrae Crescent and Mansionhouse Road, the walk will
be led by Evelyn Silber and Bob Marshall. Refreshments are available at
several points close to the route as well as the option of further independent
exploration of Queen’s Park and other areas covered by the Langside
Heritage Trail. Booking required.
Thurs 7-8.30pm
 54 Bell Street
 Maryhill Burgh Halls, Maryhill Road
A stunning feature illumination putting the historically significant and well
loved Burgh Halls building firmly back on the map at the heart of Maryhill.
friday 19 september
 Scottish Lime Centre Practical Workshop for Schools
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm
 Glasgow Green (next to People’s Palace and the Doulton Fountain)
The Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SCLT) is a charitable organisation
committed to promoting the conservation and repair of traditional buildings.
This hands-on event is designed specifically to raise awareness of traditional
skills and materials for school groups. This fun and fascinating day will
include visual displays, practical demonstrations and a chance to take part
and get messy! Spaces are limited and should be booked in advance by
contacting Rosie or Elaine on 0141 221 6061.
1938 On-line (Central)
F, DWC, T
The Kingston Bridge was opened in 1970 and is a critical component of
the Central Scotland Motorway Network which is maintained by Amey
on behalf of Transport Scotland. This talk will illustrate the history of the
bridge, look at some of the refurbishment works carried out as well as the
day to day maintenance required to keep this crucial structure operational.
Stephen McGuigan, Senior Engineer with Amey will take you on a unique
‘journey’ inside the bridge from one side to the other using fascinating video
footage and archive photographs. Booking required.
Edwardian Hyndland Talk
Thurs 7.30pm
 Airlie Theatre, Hyndland Secondary ScH., Lauderdale GardensF, DWC, T
Ann Laird presents elegant Edwardian Hyndland, its tenements and
Bowling Club, the Railway Station and trams, Hyndland Secondary School,
Hyndland Parish Church and St Bride’s Episcopal Church, and the terrible
Dudley Drive tragedy during the Clydebank Blitz.
(West End)
Fri 10am-5pm
F, DWC, T
Use and Re-Use of Rural Church Buildings: The Church
Buildings Renewal Trust Annual Conference Fri 10am-4pm
(Central)
F, DWC, I, R, S
This conference organised by The Church Buildings Renewal Trust will be
of interest to the community groups, congregations, professionals, church
groups, religious organisations and individuals with an interest in church
buildings. The expert speakers will explain and describe how church buildings can be improved, upgraded and designed to cater as a public facility as
well as a place of worship. For booking please contact Karen Dunn on 0141
559 5360 or email [email protected]
Glasgow in 3D Exhibition (Central)
Mon – Fri 10am-5pm & Sat – Sun 12-4pm
 54 Bell Street
F, DWC
Mackintosh’s Ingram Street Tea Rooms: Past,
Present & Future Talk (Central)
Fri 1-1.45pm
 Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery. (max capacity 100 advance
booking recommended, spaces may be available on the day)
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The dismantled interiors from Miss Cranston’s Ingram Street Tea
Rooms are in the care of Culture and Sport Glasgow. This talk by
Alison Brown outlines the detailed research and conservation work
undertaken to date and looks at options for their future presentation.
Booking required.
 Mackintosh’s Glasgow: City Walk from The Lighthouse to
Willow Tea Rooms Mon, Wed & Fri 2-4pm
(Central)
 Meet at The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane. (max capacity 15 advance
booking recommended through [email protected] or 0141 946 6600
but spaces may be available on the day)
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(South)
 Interpretation Room, House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park
 Langside Library, 2 Sinclair Drive
Kingston Bridge Virtual Tour (West End)
From the authors of the ultimate users guide to the subject “The Tenement
Handbook” (1992) Annie Flint (housing consultant who has experienced
tenement repair traumas at first hand) and John Gilbert Architect (who has
helped repair many tenements) will talk about maintaining and repairing
issues associated with listed tenements. Annie and John will look at famous
examples (Saltoun Street and Caledonian Mansions amongst others) and
talk about typical tenement types, construction techniques, repair problems
and what powers there are to help tenement owners.
 Langside Heritage Walk
Maryhill Burgh Halls – Illumination
Thurs 8pm
Representatives from most of the heritage organisations will be on hand to
answer your questions.
Glasgow Canal Regeneration Project Talk
Fri: to be confirmed
 to be confirmed
Soil Association Organic Food Festival
Christopher Breslin from the Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership will
give a presentation on this project which aims to transform the Glasgow
canal area into a sustainable corridor of regeneration. This presentation will
outline the background to the project and the initial proposals for the canal
corridor. Spaces may be limited so get there early. For further details see
www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com
Sat 10am-6pm & Sun 10am-5pm
saturday 20 september
 Practical Demonstrations in Traditional Skills:
Roof Slating
Sat 10am-4pm
 John Wheatley College, East End Campus, 2 Haghill Road
(East End)
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 Old Fruitmarket & Ramshorn Theatre
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The highlight of Scotland’s organic calendar returns to Glasgow!
Come and browse, taste and buy in a magical marketplace full to the
brim with gorgeous organic goodies. As well as food and drink that’s better
for you, better for animals and better for the planet, there’ll be fabulous
organic fashion and textiles, health and beauty, ethical household products,
cookery demos, producer talks and tutored tastings hosted by high profile
chefs, foodies and gardening experts. Plus there’s the ever-popular kids
zone. Entry to Scotland’s Organic Food Festival is free, though some of the
individual demo sessions are ticketed, with prices from £3-7. Visit www.
soilassociationscotland.org for full programme details.
Organ Recital Tour – John Power
(Various)
John Wheatley College offers a range of practical and vocational courses
and qualifications including construction skills. Students and tutors from
the Scottish/National Progression Award in Building Crafts course will
demonstrate their skills in slating and other trades throughout the day.
Come along and see craftspeople at work, ask questions and have fun!
John has been custodian of the Community Central Hall (Maryhill Road)
organ for ten years and raises funds for the restoration of the Lewis organ
there. John is the Organist at St Thomas’ Gallowgate Church and Relief
Organist at the West Chapel of Daldowie Crematorium. This year, John’s
organ recital tour visits several pipe organs built by some of the major UK
organ builders.
 Scottish Lime Centre Practical Workshop
Sat 10.30am Glasgow Evangelical Church, Cathedral Square
Sat 10am-4pm
 Glasgow Green (next to the People’s Palace and the Doulton Fountain)
The Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SCLT) is a charitable organisation
committed to promoting the conservation and repair of traditional buildings.
This hands-on event is designed to raise awareness of traditional skills and
materials through visual displays, practical demonstrations of quicklime
slaking and a chance to try your hand at traditional plastering and harling.
Suitable for everyone – come along and join in!
Canal Boat Trips
(West End)
Sat 10am-4pm
 West Lock at Speirs Wharf
Enjoy a boat trip on the Glasgow Branch of the Forth & Clyde Canal
starting at Speirs Wharf and meandering through Maryhill on the ‘Lazy
Swan’ or the ‘Duckling’. Often seen as a forgotten part of Glasgow this 200
year old scheduled ancient monument offers an escape from the city and
wonderful views across Glasgow. Kindly organised and sponsored by the
Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership. Places will be limited and must
be booked in advance. For further details and to book your place go to www.
glasgowdoorsopenday.com/booking
 Merchant City Walk (Central)
Sat 3pm
Sat 11.45am St. Patrick’s RC Church, North Street
2-manual organ by Lewis & Co. Ltd., installed in existing building by Henry
Willis III and, at time of writing, undergoing restoration by organ builder
Michael Macdonald.
Sat 2pm Kelvin Stevenson Memorial Church, Belmont Street
2-manual organ by James Jepson Binns, Bramley Organ Works, Leeds – the
firm had a branch in Paisley Road West from 1927-1930.
Sat 3.15pm St John’s Renfield Church, Beaconsfield Road
3-manual Brindley & Foster (Sheffield) rebuilt by Hill, Norman & Beard.
This church originated as the result of a union of St John’s United Free
Church with Renfield United Free Church in 1923. St John’s UF church
building was designed by J.T. Rochead, built in 1845, vacated in 1923 and
demolished in 1971. The 3-manual Lewis organ, erected in 1889, cost
£1,100. In 1923, the Lewis organ was transferred by local organ builder
Henry Hilsdon to the newly-built Methodist Central Hall, Maryhill.
Glasgow’s Built Heritage, the Slave Trade and the
Tobacco Lords Exhibition Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
(Central)
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Sponsored by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and in partnership with Glasgow
Anti-Racist Alliance, this fascinating exhibition explores Glasgow’s historical
associations with the slave trade.
 Woodlands Walk (West End)
Sat 10am
 Beside the Lobby Dosser statue on Woodlands Road
 The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane. (maximum 15 places)
Be guided through the Merchant City and learn about the history and
features of one of Glasgow’s most intriguing districts. Led by Tiffany
Butterfield, Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society. Drop-in or pre book through
[email protected] on 0141 221 6362.
‘The Hub’ - Heritage, Conservation and the Built
Environment Exhibition Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
3-manual organ built by Forster & Andrews of Hull (Floruit 1843-1956)
Recently restored by Jonathan Lightbown.
(Central)
The elegant plan of the long tenemental streets of this area is one of the
finest in Glasgow. The late Georgian Queen’s Crescent, Burnet’s remarkable
St. Jude’s Church and the splendid Arlington Baths Club are all woven
in to this carefully wrought pattern. Tour led by Clare Crawford. Booking
required.
 Crosshill Walk
(Southside)
Sat 11am
 Queen’s Park Gates, at Victoria Road/Queen’s Drive
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This special exhibition will bring a large number of local and national
heritage, conservation and built environment organisations together
under one roof in order to provide displays and information for the public.
Boasting some of Glasgow’s most dramatic and distinctive tenements,
this community, set beside Queens Park, has always been favoured by the
City’s commuters. Tour led by renowned historian Roger Guthrie. Booking
required.
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 Glasgow’s (Animal) Magic (Central) NEW!
Sat 11am
(next to Glasgow Cathedral) (Central)
Sat & Sun 12 noon & 2pm, and special twilight tour Sat 5.30pm
 On the steps outside St Andrew’s in the Square
For younger students of architectural heritage, and their attendant adults,
Ronnie Scott will conduct a safari through the city centre on the trail of
sculptures of animals in and on Glasgow’s buildings. To make space for
as many children as possible we are limiting the number of adults to one
per child. To get the best possible experience of this walk bring binoculars,
telescopes or zoom cameras! Booking required.
 Glasgow Green Walk
(East End)
Sat & Sun 11am
 On the steps outside People’s Palace
Come to Glasgow’s oldest park & let the Park Rangers tell you about Bonnie
Prince Charlie, famous hangings, Penny Geggies and how Glasgow’s fair
fortnight came about. Which famous inventor frequented Glasgow Green
and what was his revolutionary invention? If you are lucky you may see
our occasional visiting seal! Attractions include: Peoples Palace & Winter
Gardens and cafe, Clydesdale horses kept in the Glasgow Green Depot
stables, feeding the geese down at the viewing platform, large outdoor play
village & smaller play area. Approximately 90 minutes. Numbers limited to
40. Booking required.
 Historic Govan Walk
(Southside)
Sat 11am & 2pm
 Outside old Govan Parish Church, Govan Road
This tour led, by Ingrid Shearer and Chris Dalglish of Glasgow University
Archaeological Division, takes in some of the main archaeological sites and
historic buildings illustrating the history and development of Govan from its
origins as a royal centre over a thousand years ago to the era of the great
shipyards. The centre of Govan was declared a conservation area in 2008.
Booking required.
 Kelvingrove History & Heritage Walk  Glasgow Necropolis: Architectural Tour
(West End) NEW!
Sat & Sun 11am & 2.30pm
 Visitor Centre on the bowling greens adjacent to Kelvingrove Museum
Come along for a guided walk with the Park Ranger in Glasgow’s
and Scotland’s first public park. A Sir Joseph Paxton gem that hosted
spectacular international exhibitions, the profits from the first in 1888 being
sufficient to fully cover the construction costs of Kelvingrove Museum and
Art Gallery. Today it provides an important calm green oasis in a West End
besieged by traffic. Stunning views of the University and crowned by Park
Terrace – bring your camera! Numbers limited to 40.
 Glasgow, Slavery and the Abolition Movement Walk (Central)
 Glasgow Cathedral
The Friends of the Glasgow Necropolis are once again undertaking friendly,
informal and informative tours. In addition, on Sat at 5.30pm, a joint
Architectural Tour will be run with Roger Guthrie of the Alexander Thomson
Society and Ruth Johnston of the Friends of Glasgow Necropolis. There is
an optional buffet meal after the Saturday 5.30 tour; £11 per person at
Cathedral House Hotel with a fantastic view of the Necropolis. Booking
required at www.glasgownecropolis.org. When booking, please state clearly
tour and buffet, tour only or buffet only.
 Dumbreck and Hazelwood Walk
(Southside)
Sat 2pm
 Outside Craigie Hall, 6 Rowan Road
A walk from the A-listed Craigie Hall with a general overview of Dumbreck,
its history and current boundaries. John Thomson will lead you along
Rowan Road tracing some of the moves of Sir Thomas Mason, looking
at the architecture and concentrating on the subtle differences between
George Hamilton and J Marr. During the walk you will look at other styles
and view outside Hamilton’s own house in Melfort Avenue, continuing
into Hazelwood where Mason once lived and follow Hamilton to the listed
Hazelwood House where he built small “electric” houses in the grounds.
Booking required.
n Pollokshields Tour
(Southside)
Sat 2pm
 Outside The Tramway, 25 Albert Drive
A bus tour of highlights of the UK’s original, biggest and best planned
garden suburb, including a variety of the splendid houses, elegant
tenemental streets and impressive public buildings of this large conservation
area with Karin Currie & Niall Murphy of Pollokshields Heritage – approximately 90 minutes. Places limited to 25.
 Dennistoun Walk
(East End)
Sat 2pm
 Westercraigs at Annfield Place
Alexander Dennistoun of Golfhill’s grand estate was originally scheduled to
become a new middle-class suburb. However, as the 19th century ended,
pressure to house Glasgow’s huge influx of workers forced much higher
density development creating this community’s extraordinary variety. Led by
Roger Guthrie. Booking required.
 Bridges of the Kelvin Walk (West End)
Sat & Sun 11am & 2pm
Sat 2pm
This walk, guided by Stephen Mullen, takes the audience on a historical
journey of discovery through Glasgow’s mercantile past and examines the
connections with tobacco, slavery and the abolition movement. This is
demonstrated today by Glasgow’s built heritage, which provides an extraordinary insight into the role of slavery in the City’s economic development.
This built heritage also illustrates how individuals and organisations worked
towards the abolition of the despicable trade in human misery. Booking
required. This walk is also available as a podcast and can be downloaded
from www.doorsopenday.org.
Beginning at Kirklee Bridge and ending at Benalder Street Bridge, this
walk takes in the bridges over the Kelvin from Kirklee to Partick. The main
emphasis is on surviving intact structures but reference will be made to the
remains of former bridges and to the sites of bridges that have completely
gone. The range of structures is surprising – excellent late 19th century
masonry arches, cast-iron bridges, two important reinforced concrete
structures and a selection of modest footbridges. The construction of the
bridges will be related to the economic and social history of the area. A
summary handout will be supplied. Led by Professor John Hume. Booking
required.
 Outside the Tobacco Merchant’s House, 42 Miller Street
 Resurrecting History – The Southern Necropolis Walk
(SOUTHSIDE) NEW!
 South-east corner of Kirklee Bridge, Kirklee Road
 A Mossman Miscellany (Central) NEW!
Sat & Sun 12 noon
Sat 2pm
Colin Mackie, aka The Happy Reaper, will take you on a journey of
enlightenment through the Southern Necropolis Cemetery situated on
Caledonia Road in the Gorbals.
An appreciation of the immense contribution to the city centre of Glasgow
made by the Mossman family of sculptors, who produced free-standing
statues and architectural sculpture for many significant buildings. Led by
Ronnie Scott. Booking required.
 The gatehouse on Caledonia Road
 Tobacco Merchant’s House, outside 42 Miller Street
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 Botanic Gardens History Walk (West End) NEW!
Sat & Sun 2pm
sunday 21 september
1938 On-line  In front of The Kibble Palace (maximum 40)
Led by the Park Rangers, this walk will last up to 90 minutes. Historic
structures looked at will include the buildings and glasshouses of the
Botanic Gardens, bridges over the River Kelvin and the former Botanic
Gardens Railway Station (from above only). Booking required.
 World Tour of the West End (West End)
Wed 6.30pm & Sat 2pm
 Botanic Gardens gates, at Queen Margaret Drive & Great Western Road
See Wednesday for full details.
‘The Hub’ - Heritage, Conservation and the
Built Environment Exhibition Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
 Tollcross Walk
(East End)
Glasgow’s Built Heritage, the Slave Trade and the
Tobacco Lords Exhibition Tollcross Park is located in the East End of Glasgow and was formerly
owned by the powerful Dunlop & Corbett families. The Park Rangers deliver
this free tour and tell you about the International Rose Trials, famous
visitors such as Glenn Miller & Fred Perry and will discuss ‘who killed
cock robin?’ Attractions include: Winter Gardens with café, soft play &
outdoor play area, International Rose Trials, Children’s Farm, leisure centre/
swimming pool, Glen Nature Walk and the Visitor Centre featuring the Cock
Robin display. Approx 90 minutes. Booking required.
Sat & Sun 10am-4pm
 Maryhill Walk (West End)
Sat 3pm
Combining work by many of Glasgow’s leading architects, including Mackintosh, with housing from all eras from Victorian to post war, Maryhill retains
a distinctive community identity and some of Glasgow’s best kept historical
secrets. The tour includes a visit to the Burgh Halls, now undergoing
restoration work. Tour led by Ian Mitchell, author of ‘This City Now’ and a
member of Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust. Booking required.
 Glasgow Necropolis: Victorian Valhalla
Sat & Sun 5pm
 Cathedral Square at the Gates behind St Mungo’s Museum
Accompany the Park Ranger Service back in time to when the ‘Second City
of the Empire’s’ Merchant Princes of commerce designed a fitting monumental epitaph to stand as testimony to their lifetime achievements. Decide
for yourself if the famous ‘not proven’ verdict in the Madeline Smith case was
correct and visit the Cheapside/Kilbirnie Street fires memorial. Discover how
grave robbing was really carried out and why it stopped. Who was born twice
but died once? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle investigates The Oscar Slater case?
See examples of ‘Greek’ Thompson & Mackintosh designs, Egyptian, Roman
& Greek architecture and work by famous sculptors. ‘Wee Willie Winkie runs
through the toon’ – can you recite the rest? Booking required.
 Clyde Tunnel – Holdyourbreath
Sat 6pm
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, we are providing a unique opportunity to
walk into the Clyde road tunnel and experience the scale of this engineering
achievement. There will be a live performance, culminating in the
permanent illumination of the South Portal building. This is a long, steep
walk under the Clyde for ticket holders only. For more details visit www.
holdyourbreath.org. Booking required.
 Lighting up the City (Central)
Sat 8pm
(Central)
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See Saturday for full details.
Sat & Sun 2pm
 Tollcross Courtyard on Wellshot Road (limited to 40 places)
(South)
(Central)
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Organ Recital Tour – John Power
This year, John’s organ recital tour visits several pipe organs built by some
of the major UK organ builders. John has been custodian of the Community
Central Hall (Maryhill Road) organ for ten years and raises funds for the
restoration of the Lewis organ there. John is the Organist at St Thomas’
Gallowgate Church and Relief Organist at the West Chapel of Daldowie
Crematorium.
Sun 2pm St Andrew’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Clyde Street
3-manual organ (1902) by Henry Willis II, a son of Henry Willis I. An
exceedingly rare and fine instrument and probably the only surviving
artifact of Elgin Place Congregational Church, later an entertainment venue,
which in 2005 was extensively damaged by fire and ultimately demolished.
The organ was transferred to the present location during the 1980s.
Sun 3.15pm St James’ Pollok Parish Church, Lyoncross Road.
2-manual organ by Arthur E. Ingram of Edinburgh (Floruit 1894-1956).
Both the church building and organ have a fascinating history. The building
which was originally Titwood Parish Church was dismantled stone by stone
and re-erected at the present site. Before installation at St James’Pollok, the
organ was first built in St Matthew’s Blythswood, a church building now
more familiar as Renfield St Stephen’s, in Bath Street.
The Empire Exhibition Tour Bellahouston Park
Sun 11am
 House for an Art Lover, Bellahouston Park
(South)
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Neil Baxter leads a virtual tour of Bellahouston Park to look at what survives
of the Exhibition and to recreate Glasgow's Greatest Exhibition 'in the
imagination' nearly seven decades on.
 Scotstoun, Victoria Park, Whiteinch (West End)
Mon 6.30pm & Sun 11am
 Scotstoun Primary School, Duncan Avenue
 St. Vincent Crescent (West End)
Sun 11am
 Corner of Minerva Street & Argyle Street (PC World)
 In front of the City Chambers, George Square
In the last six years, Glasgow’s after dark appearance has improved
immensely as the City’s new lighting strategy has progressed. Glasgow City
Council Lighting Strategy Officers will guide a short (approximately 1 hour)
evening stroll around some, quite literal, highlights. Booking required.
One of Glasgow’s most extraordinary mid Victorian developments and one
of the most significant town planning endeavours of its era. The area now
combines residential development with a remarkable range of industrial
and service buildings. Tour led by Lesley Dunlop, longstanding resident and
member of the St Vincent Crescent Association. Booking required.
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 Walmer Crescent
(Cessnock)
Sun 11am
 Glasgow Necropolis: Victorian Valhalla
(next to Glasgow Cathedral) Among Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s achievements was the creation
of some of Glasgow’s most remarkable housing. Walmer Crescent is a
remarkable survival of extraordinary scale and grandeur in an unexpected
setting. Booking required.
 Merchant City Meanderings (Central)
Sun 11am
 Cathedral Square at the Gates behind St Mungo’s Museum
 Glasgow, Slavery and the Abolition Movement Walk An area of unique character, the heart of historic Glasgow, where the
Tobacco Lords and traders who made Glasgow the Second City of the Empire
came to do business, socialise and build their townhouses and warehouses.
Tour led by architect and historian Fiona Sinclair. Booking required.
 Echoes of Empire (Central)
Wed 6.30pm & Sun 11am
 Outside the Tobacco Merchant’s House, 42 Miller Street
 Hyndland  Clarence Drive @ Dudley Drive
See Tuesday for full details.
 Park Walk  Glasgow Necropolis : Architectural Tour
Sat & Sun 12 noon & 2pm
The Park area is a rather grand Parisianesque suburb on a prominent
Glasgow hilltop, combining some of the city’s finest housing with churches,
monuments and public buildings designed by some of Glasgow’s architectural greats. Led by architect and historian Fiona Sinclair. Booking required.
 Partick Walk  Cart Blanche
Sun 2pm
(Southside)
Sun 2pm
 The Courtyard of Pollok House
Guided four mile walk along the White Cart Water from Pollok House,
jewel of the Pollok Estate, via Newlands, Millbrae and the Snuff Mill to
Holmwood House, Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson’s masterpiece. Explore the
extraordinary heritage of Glasgow’s Southside waterway with Roger Guthrie.
Tea available at Holmwood House. Free bus service returns to Pollok House.
No dogs please. Stout shoes recommended.
(Southside)
Sun 2pm
 Entrance to Burrell Museum (car parking or shuttle bus from
Pollokshaws station). Wear stout shoes.
A 700 hundred year old Country Estate in heart of the city created by the
Maxwell family and gifted to the citizens of Glasgow. Together with guide
Bob Marshall you will look at the development of the Landscape, the sites of
two previous Castle homes, the changes to the 18th Century Pollok House
and Courtyard, and the magnificent walled and woodland gardens. Did you
know that “Polloktoune” and its 300 people were cleared in the 18th century
as it spoiled the view? An option afterwards to visit inside Pollok House
including the Stirling Maxwell collection of Spanish Art. Booking required.
(East End)
Sun 2pm
 On the steps outside St Andrew’s in the Square
An exploration with Ronnie Scott, of Calton and Bridgeton, Glasgow’s first
industrial suburbs, bringing their history and heritage back into the story of
the city. Booking required.
(West End) NEW!
Sat & Sun 11am & 2.30pm
 Visitor Centre on the bowling greens adjacent to Kelvingrove Museum
Come along for a guided walk with the Park Ranger in Glasgow’s and
Scotland’s first public Park. A Paxton gem that hosted spectacular
international exhibitions, the profits from the first in 1888 being sufficient
to fully cover the construction costs of Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery.
Today it provides an important calm green oasis in a West End besieged by
traffic. Stunning views of the University and crowned by Park Terrace, bring
your camera. Booking required - numbers limited to 40.
(West End)
 Bunhouse Road (entrance to Museum of Transport)
Much of present day Partick reflects the endeavour of the industrialists
and entrepreneurs of the Victorian era. However this is a place of ancient
history, kings, bishops, mills, shipwrights and taverns. Tour led by historian
and heritage consultant Gordon Urquhart. Booking required.
 Meeting the ‘Ansisters’: Glasgow Women’s History City Walk
(West End)
Sun 2pm
 Steps outside the Transport Museum
Get a fresh perspective on Glasgow’s West End guided by the women’s history
detectives from Glasgow Women’s Library. Volunteers of the Women Make History
project have gathered a mass of intriguing and inspiring insights into a hidden
history of Glasgow. Find out how Emmeline Pankhurst’s bodyguard, a pipesmoking
female constable, poets and pioneering clippies are woven into the fabric of a
square mile of the city. 2 hours. Booking essential, maximum 20 places.
 Botanic Gardens History Walk (West End) NEW!
Sat & Sun 2pm
 In front of The Kibble Palace (max capacity 40)
Led by the Park Rangers this walk will last up to 90 minutes. Historic
structures looked at will include the buildings and glasshouses of the
Botanic Gardens, bridges over the River Kelvin and the former Botanic
Gardens Railway Station (from above only). Booking required.
 Resurrecting History – The Southern Necropolis Walk
(SOUTHSIDE) NEW!
Sat & Sun 12 noon
 The gatehouse on Caledonia Road
Colin Mackie, aka The Happy Reaper, will take you on a journey of
enlightenment through the Southern Necropolis Cemetery situated on the
Caledonia Road in the Gorbals. Booking required.
 Into the West (Central)
Sun 2pm
 Outside front entrance of Borders Bookshop on Buchanan Street
A walking tour exploring the western city centre which highlights some of
Glasgow’s greatest buildings including Central Station, The Hatrack, and the St
Vincent Street Church that lie to the west of Buchanan Street. Booking required.
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(West End)
 The fountain at Charing Cross
See Wednesday for full details.
 Kelvingrove History & Heritage Walk (West End)
Tues 6.30pm & Sun 11am
Sun 2pm
 Donald Dewar’s statue at The Royal Concert Hall
 The Mysterious East Walk
(Central)
Sat & Sun 11am & 2pm
 Mercat Cross, Trongate
 Pollok Park Heritage Walk
(Central)
Sat & Sun 5pm
 Westercraigs at Annfield Place
Door Open Day
Buildings by area
Saturday 20 - Sunday 21 September 2008
central glasgow
1. St. Andrew’s in the Square
1 St. Andrew’s Square (off Saltmarket)
Alan Dreghorn 1739,
Nicholas Groves-Raines Architects, 2000
One of the top six classical churches in the UK,
superbly restored by GBPT as Glasgow’s Centre
for Scottish Culture, features the Doors Open
Day Conservation Exhibitions, and is open all
weekend. Discover all about historic buildings
and preserving our heritage. Historic Scotland
and many other organisations will be there with
information, Exhibition on the theme of the
200th anniversary of Wilberforce’s Abolition
of Slavery Act showing how the slave trade
relates to many of Glasgow’s street names and
historic buildings. At various times throughout
the weekend there will be a variety of live music
performances. Fantastic food downstairs in Café
Source with numerous Doors Open Day ‘specials’.
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transformed into a glamorous night club and
restaurant. 20% off food all weekend. Book
on-line via at www.g1group.co.uk and insert a
promo code ‘DOORS08’ or show your brochure
on entry to receive your discount. Cannot be used
in conjunction with any other offer. Food served
from 5pm on Sat.
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4. Barony Hall
16 Rottenrow East (at High Street)
JJ Burnet and JA Campbell 1889
Magnificent Victorian Gothic Revival church
now a ceremonial and graduation hall for the
University of Strathclyde. 1921 war memorial
and 1930’s stained glass. Short talks on the
history of the Barony Hall will be given at 11
and 12 noon.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
2. The Arches
St. Andrew’s in the Square
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Guided Tours
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Stewards/Guides
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Mackintosh Buildings
Civic Trust Award
253 Argyle Street (enter under Heilanman’s
Umbrella at Central Station)
Donald A Matheson 1879
Situated underneath seven brick arches
supporting Central Station, The Arches houses a
vast range of cultural events, including theatre,
clubs, live music and visual art. The cavernous
spaces, some still derelict, have a rich history
in their walls from their construction in 1879 to
the present day with tens of thousands of visitors
now attracted to the venue each year… and all
this against the rumbling ambience of the trains
passing overhead. Access restricted to tours
departing from the foyer every hour on the hour.
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3. Arta
62 Albion Street, Merchant City
A B McDonald City Engineer 1902
Edwardian Renaissance-style cheese warehouse
5. BBC Scotland
40 Pacific Quay
David Chipperfield 2007
The new headquarters on the banks of the
Clyde is the most modern broadcast centre in
the UK. It features High Definition facilities
from start to finish and is leading the way for
technology across the whole industry. Access is
by appointment and guided tour only. The tours
take approximately 40 minutes and will leave on
the hour and half hour with the last tour leaving
at 3pm. Places on the tours are limited to 25. To
reserve a place please go to www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com. Due to heavy filming schedules,
access to studios cannot be guaranteed.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
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6. Bon Accord
9. Capitol
153 North Street
468 Sauchiehall Street
United Designers 2006
‘Malt Whisky Bar of the Year’, ‘Best Beer Pub’
and CAMRA award winner are just three of the
many awards the Bon Accord has achieved. Why
would you not want to have a look behind the
scenes and discover the secrets of ‘spiles and
sparkles’ and taste Kelburn Brewery Beer? No
disabled access to the cellar.
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Sun 1-4
to receive your discount. Offer valid until 6pm on
Fri & Sat night. Cannot be used in conjunction
with any other offer.
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The imposing Beresford, now serving as housing,
was originally created as a hotel for visitors
to the 1938 Empire Exhibition. Set within W.
Beresford Inglis’ Art Deco masterpiece, Capitol
is a stylish cafe, bar and live music venue and
the first venue in Glasgow to boast karaoke
booths. 20% off food all weekend. Book on-line
via at www.g1group.co.uk and insert promo
code ‘DOORS08’ or show your brochure on entry
to receive your discount. Cannot be used in
conjunction with any other offer.
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Sat & Sun 1-4
10. Catch 22/Mine
158-166 Bath Street
7. The Beresford
NEW!
William Beresford Inglis 1938
Designed to greet visitors to Glasgow’s 1938
Empire Exhibition, it has been described as the
City’s first sky scraper and the Art Deco curved
towers of the façade typify the design found in
many of Glasgow’s cinemas of the 1930’s. The
building has also served as an office block and
as student halls for Strathclyde University until
it was eventually converted into apartments.
There will be an exhibition in the foyer. Access
limited to communal areas, by guided tour only.
These are available every 30 minutes, on the
hour and half hour, booked in advance by email
to [email protected] or phone
07527378908. The event will be followed
up one week later with talks at the Glasgow
Film Theatre by two prominent speakers who
shall discuss Art Deco and the virtual model
of the 1938 Empire Exhibition (Monday 29th
September, 6-8.pm)
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Sat & Sun 10-4
8. Britannia Panopticon Music Hall
113-117 Trongate (enter from New Wynd,
west of Mitchell’s Amusements)
Thomas Gildard and Robert MacFarlane 1857
A hidden treasure and the place where Stan
Laurel made his debut in 1906. The interior still
retains much of the original music hall balcony,
seating, projection box and stage beneath a
vaulted ceiling. From Tuesday 16 up to and
including Sunday 21 there will be an exhibition
of period costumes, including some worn by performers, and also some early animated pictures.
See Heritage Events (page 4) for more details.
Not suitable for wheelchair users. Assistance
available for people with walking aids and visual
or hearing impairments.
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Sat & Sun 10–4
Behind the 1878 business façade are two of
Glasgow’s most stylish new venues. Catch 22
offers contemporary dining, while Mine is the
place for a coffee, a casual bite or a relaxing
cocktail as evening falls. 20% off food all
weekend. Book on-line via at www.g1group.co.uk
and insert a promo code ‘DOORS08’ or show
your brochure on entry to receive your discount.
Offer valid until 6pm on Fri & Sat night. Cannot
be used in conjunction with any other offer.
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14. Cowcaddens Fire Station
91 Port Dundas Road (Enter from Milton
Street)
Purpose built two storey fire station, housing
three emergency fire appliances, nestling under
the M8. The station offers the chance to see
a working fire station in action. As well as the
modern day fire appliances we will also have
beautifully preserved appliances from days gone
by on display. This is also the Fire Station’s Open
Day and so will include tombolas, displays, chip
pan fire demonstrations, children’s activities and
much more (we are hoping that some of the
cast from River City will make an appearance
again this year, as well as the RAF and Scottish
Ambulance Services). Access restricted due to
Health & Safety and operational requirements
– details will be advised on the day. Limited
disabled parking available.
P, T, DWC (with escort), G, I, R
Sat 12-4
Sat & Sun 1-4
11. Clydeport Limited
16 Robertson Street
JJ Burnet 1886 & 1908
Seldom open to the public, Clydeport’s superb
head office contains a number of fine features,
French walnut panelling and Stephen Adam
stained glass. Access restricted to the second
floor.
P, DWC, I, R
Sat 10-4
12. Committee Room 9
NEW!
18 John Street, Merchant City
JT Rochead 1859
This A-listed former church now plays host to a
quaint and cosy bar that serves traditional pub
food. A very new addition to the Glasgow bar
and restaurant scene. 20% off food all weekend.
Book on-line via at www.g1group.co.uk and
insert a promo code ‘DOORS08’ or show your
brochure on entry to receive your discount.
Cannot be used in conjunction with any other
offer.
P, DWC, I, R
Sat & Sun 1-4
13. Corinthian
191 Ingram Street
David Hamilton 1841, James Salmon Snr. 1853,
John Burnet 1879, United Designers 1999
One of the finest Victorian interiors in the UK.
Massive refurbishment in 1999 created restaurants, bars, nightclub and conference/function
rooms. 20% off food all weekend. Book on-line
via at www.g1group.co.uk and insert a promo
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Sat & Sun 1-4
15. Fruit & Cheese Market
Albion Street
AB McDonald City Engineer 1902
The Soil Association Scotland’s Organic
Food Festival. Come and browse, taste
and buy in a magical historic marketplace full to
the brim with gorgeous organic goodies. As well
as food and drink that’s better for you, better for
animals and better for the planet there‘ll be
fabulous organic fashion and textiles, health and
beauty and ethical household products. You’ll
meet Scotland’s most passionate artisan organic
producers and can choose from a packed
programme of cookery demos, producer talks and
tutored tastings hosted by high profile chefs,
foodies and gardening experts. Hosts include
Slow Food’s Donald Reid and Gardeners’ World
presenter Sarah Raven. Plus there is the ever
popular kids’ zone. Keep a look out for historic
characters amongst the sellers and the buyers!
Entry to the Festival is free, some individual
demo sessions are ticketed with prices from
£3-£7. Visit www.soilassociationscotland.org for
full programme details. Love your planet, choose
organic!
F, DWC
Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5
16. Gallery of Modern Art
58 Royal Exchange Square
Originally built 1778, altered and extended by
David Hamilton 1827-1830 and again in 1880
conducted by the project architect at intervals
between 2.30 and 4.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
21. Glasgow Cathedral
Former Tobacco Lord’s Mansion in the heart of
the city, altered and extended (1827-1830) by
David Hamilton to form the Royal Exchange.
A-listed, it now houses thought provoking work
by local and international artists, often addressing social issues. Free guided tours at 12 noon
and 2pm on both days. No access to office areas.
2 Castle Street
Mainly 12th and 13th century
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Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5
Housing the tomb of St. Mungo, Patron Saint of
Glasgow, and a fine collection of modern stained
glass. Exhibition in the lower chapter house
(13th century, reconstructed 15th century).
Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4
17. Garnethill Synagogue
22. Glasgow City Chambers
129 Hill Street
John McLeod 1879
82 George Square
William Young 1888
B-listed, this was Scotland’s first, purpose-built
synagogue and is the home of the Scottish
Jewish Archives (highlights on display). A refurbishment of the ornamental tile floor is presently
ongoing in the Main Hall. Exhibition about Jews
in Glasgow/Scotland in Scottish Jewry Archives.
History of the synagogue and brief talk on the
Jewish religion. Organ performances.
P, DWC, G, I, S
Sun 10-4
18. The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath Street
John Keppie & Charles Rennie Mackintosh
1893
Two 1850 town houses combined and
reworked for club use. Some interesting
original features include Ionic columns, a
decorative fireplace and stained glass. The top-lit
exhibition gallery shows the work of club members.
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Sat 10-4
19. Glasgow Buddhist Centre
329 Sauchiehall Street (opposite Dental
Hospital)
One of the most unusual uses of a first floor
Glasgow tenement. The Centre has a stunning
mural in its main reception area and two tranquil
and beautiful meditation rooms, bookshop
housing the largest selection of Buddhist books
in Scotland and a reference library. This unique
place is an oasis of calm in the middle of
Sauchiehall Street. Introductory guided meditation sessions – free, no booking required – at 1,
2, and 3pm.
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In the very heart of Glasgow stands one of the
City’s most important and prestigious buildings –
the City Chambers. A grand and imposing edifice
overlooking George Square, this building is an
impressive symbol of Glasgow’s political strength
and historical wealth. Completed in 1888, the
building testifies to the quality of workmanship
of the High Victorian era with mosaic, granite,
marble, carved woodwork, terracotta, mural
painting, embossed wallpapers, gilding and
stained glass coming together to create a truly
wonderful civic palace. The City Chambers is
open all week and free tours are available at
10.30 and 2.30.
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Sat 10-4
23. Glasgow Evangelical Church
18/20 Cathedral Square
John Honeyman 1880
Independent Protestant church with a lavish
Italianate façade and beautiful stained glass
depicting The Transfiguration. Curved gallery on
slender cast-iron columns. The original organ has
recently been refurbished. Organ recitals through
the day and members of church available to
answer questions.
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Sat 10-4
Sun 10-4
20. The Saltire Centre (Glasgow
Caledonian University Library)
Cowcaddens Road
BDP 2006
Situated at the heart of campus, the
Saltire Centre is the focus of learning
and student services at Glasgow Caledonian
University and is one of the most ambitious and
innovative learning environments in the UK.
Further information on the Saltire Centre and
other innovative libraries and learning spaces is
available at www.jisc.ac.uk/eli_learningspaces.
html On Sunday only, special tours will be
24. Glasgow Film Theatre
12 Rose Street (just off Sauchiehall Street)
J McKissack & WJ Anderson II 1939
One of the UK’s most successful, independent,
specialist cinemas. Its legendary predecessor,
The Cosmo, opened in 1939 in this modernist
European building (with clear Dutch influences)
which still boasts much of its Art Deco interior.
Access to both cinemas. Archive film screenings
during the morning. Free ticketed tours of the
projection box, numbers limited to 20 and tickets
will be available on the day in the foyer (first
come first served basis). No disabled access to
the projection box.
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Sat 11-2
25. Glasgow Necropolis
Cathedral Square
First burial 1832
The Friends of the Glasgow Necropolis are once
again undertaking friendly informal and informative tours at 12 noon and 2 on both days. In
addition, on Saturday at 5.30, an extra Architectural Tour will be run, with Roger Guthrie of the
Alexander Thomson Society and Ruth Johnston
of the Friends of Glasgow Necropolis. There is an
optional buffet meal after the Saturday 5.30 tour;
£11 per person at Cathedral House Hotel with
a fantastic view of the Necropolis. See Heritage
Events (page 4) for more details. When booking
this please state clearly tour and buffet, tour only
or buffet only. Please book through the website
www.glasgownecropolis.org.
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times as above
26. Glasgow Police Museum
68 St. Andrew’s Square
AB McDonald 1906
The ground floor of the historic central police
office (Police HQ 1906-32), tells the story of
the UK’s oldest police force, the City of Glasgow
Police (1800-1975). Uniforms and insignia
from throughout the world. Access restricted to
Museum areas.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
27. Glasgow Print Studio
NEW!
25/48 King Street
This unique organisation, with charitable status,
exists to encourage and promote the art of printmaking in the West of Scotland. Based in the
heart of Glasgow, it provides a range of services
to artists and the public, including a custom-built
printmakers workshop, gallery exhibiting local/
international artists and a retail outlet Gallery
III. Temporarily decanted to 48 King St as part
of major redevelopment delivered in partnership
with Glasgow City Council & eight Merchant
City-based visual arts organisations. Trongate
103 will be a major visual arts resource, reopening in 2009. For further details contact info@
trongate103.com. On Sat, at 48 King Street,
see a demonstration of an Eagle printing press
followed by workshop tour & opportunity to view
prints & plates from Past Impressions 30 yrs of
Print Archive Project. Tours at 1 & 2pm, places
allocated on a first come first served basis,
access restricted. On Sun, at 25 King Street,
artist Marion Ferguson will give a talk in Gallery
III at 1pm. Numbers restricted to 30, on first
come first served basis.
Gallery III Sat & Sun 10-4
Gallery I & Workshop Sat 10-4
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28. Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
2 Sauchiehall Street (or enter from
Killermont Street)
Sir Leslie Martin and RMJM 1990
‘Lally’s Palais’ was built in 1990 for Glasgow’s
reign as European City of Culture. The City’s
flagship arts venue is a dominant landmark in
the cityscape.
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Sun 10-4
29. Glasgow School of Art
Hutcheson brothers from an earlier building. A
magnificent staircase leads to the Grand Hall
of spectacular dimensions, ornate plasterwork
and stained glass. Ground floor gallery and shop
featuring Scottish design in glass, jewellery,
ceramics & textiles. Informal talks will take
place throughout the day on the history of the
building. Talks on related heritage subjects take
place on Tuesday 17 and Thursday 18. See
Heritage Events (page 4) for more details. Access
restricted to public areas. Wheelchair access to
ground floor only.
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Sat 10-4
167 Renfrew Street
Charles Rennie Mackintosh 1899 and 1910
This year the Glasgow School of Art invites
Doors Open Day visitors to be the very first
to experience its brand new tour route, furniture
gallery, exhibition space and GSA shop. With the
second phase of its £8m rejuvenation complete,
guests will have exclusive free access to the new
Mackintosh interpretation area and furniture
exhibition as well as first refusal in the beautiful
new shop selling all things Glasgow School of
Art – from Mackintosh moustaches to Shrigley
shirts! If you’ve never ventured up the hill, now
is definitely the time to visit and support
Glasgow’s most iconic landmark. Building tours
commence hourly from 10-5. Advance booking
is recommended to secure a place on the tours,
particularly over the weekend. Please call 0141
353 4526 or email [email protected] to book
your place. For full information www.gsa.ac.uk/
doorsopenday.
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Sat & Sun 9.30-6.00
30. Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
PSA/Keppie Henderson 1986
Highly polished interiors with imaginative use
of timber, stone and daylight. One of the busiest
courts in Europe. Displays from the Scottish
Court Service and Justice Partners and a guided
tour of courtrooms and cells. Access restricted to
guided tours.
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Sat 10-4
31. GMAC – Glasgow Media Access Centre
34 Albion Street
Glasgow Media Access Centre has been at the
heart of filmmaking in Scotland for 25 years.
The organisation is a bridge between the local
community and the screen industry, offering
opportunities on an accessible level for all.
They provide, to the widest possible community
innovative, practical services and opportunities
in the moving image. Join them to celebrate their
25th year with a fun packed day of screenings,
tours, exhibitions & workshops.
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32. Hutchesons’ Hall
158 Ingram Street
David Hamilton 1802-05
Sat 10-4
NEW!
One of Glasgow’s landmark buildings, situated
in the Merchant City. It has an imposing façade
complete with 17th Century statues of the
One of the most unusual small theatre
venues in Glasgow, housed in an elegant
converted neo-gothic church with stunning
stained glass windows. Presenting about 20
major productions a year, the theatre offers
student and community productions as well as
incoming professional companies. There are also
music evenings and weekly lunchtime concerts
(on Tuesdays from October to end May), from
international musicians playing classical music
to contemporary jazz fusion. In the foyer there is
a permanent display of theatre photography.
Surrounding the theatre is the wonderful
peaceful green space of the graveyard, which is
the resting place of, amongst others, Pierre
Emille L’Angellier who Blythswood Square
murderess Madeleine Smith allegedly poisoned
with over 80g of arsenic in a cup of cocoa – was
this the first case of ‘Death by Chocolate’? The
graveyard is open every day and on Saturday
only during the summer the very knowledgeable
guides from the Senior Studies Institute show the
church and graveyard. The Guides will be
available on Doors Open Day weekend. This year
the Soil Association’s Organic Food Festival is
holding talks and demonstrations and there will
be stalls to visit.
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232-242 St Vincent Street
c.1820, altered by JJ Burnet 1892
Stunning transformation of the former
Glasgow Herald building into Scotland’s
Centre for Architecture, Design and the City.
Exhibition galleries, Mackintosh Centre and
Tower (viewing platform with dramatic vistas),
design-led shop all over three levels, with a
stylish café-bar. Free building tours and
children’s activities.
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Sat 10.30-5, Sun 12-5
34. Merchants House of Glasgow
7 West George Street (Adjacent to George
Square, opposite Queen Street Station)
John Burnet 1877, JJ Burnet 1909
Magnificent panelled rooms, vividly conveying
the mercantile wealth of the ‘Second City of
the Empire’. Stained glass window representing
the meeting on 6th February 1605 at which
the Letter of Guildry was produced. Access to
Merchants Hall and Directors Room only.
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Sat 10-4
35. The Polo Lounge
84 Wilson Street
Alexander Skirving 1884
Former Scottish Legal Life offices. Darkly
atmospheric interior, opulently refurbished as a
stylish gay bar.
N, T, I, R
Sat 10-4
37. The Royal College of Physicians
and Surgeons of Glasgow
33. The Lighthouse
11 Mitchell Lane (by All Saints on
Buchanan Street)
Charles Rennie Mackintosh 1895
Page\Park, 1999
Sun 1-4
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36. Ramshorn Theatre
98 Ingram Street
Thomas Rickman 1826
Finely decorated Beaux Arts interiors. The building houses a rare collection of books, paintings
and surgical instruments, including a Lister
Carbolic Spray, as seen on BBC television. Access
to public areas only.
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Sat 10-4
38. Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum
John Keppie 1903
View the history of the Regiment and its
distinguished predecessors, the Royal
Scots Fusiliers and the Highland Light Infantry.
There are also Charles Rennie Mackintosh
features, including a lift. Access restricted to the
museum.
P, T, I, S
Sat 10-4
39. Royal Scottish Academy of
Music and Drama
100 Renfrew Street
Sir Leslie Martin with Ivor Richards and
William Nimmo & Partners 1988
A complex of offices and practice rooms,
wrapped around highly polished theatres and
concert halls. No access to dressing rooms.
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Sun 1-4
40. St Aloysius Church
NEW!
25 Rose Street
Charles Menart 1908
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A fine late renaissance style church designed
by this Belgian-born architect, with 150ft campanile, domed crossing and ornate marble lined
interior. The church is in the care of the Jesuit
order of the Roman Catholic Church. Guided
tours at 10.30 & 3 – meet at the back porch.
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Sat 10-4
41. St. Aloysius College, Junior School
and Clavius Buildings
45 & 56 Hill Street
Archibald Macpherson 1883
Elder & Cannon 1998, 2002
Three contrasting buildings house this busy city
centre Jesuit school: an Italian palazzo with
a superb staircase, the RIBA Award winning
Junior School (1998) and RIAS Best Building
in Scotland winning Clavius Science building
(2004).
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Sat 10-4
42. St. Andrew’s Cathedral
190 Clyde Street
James Gillespie Graham 1814-17
First major piece of Gothic revivalism in Glasgow,
built when Glasgow was attracting many Roman
Catholic workers from the Highlands and
Ireland. Present interior dates mostly from the
late 19th century (Pugin & Pugin), following its
designation as the Cathedral of the re-established
Archdiocese of Glasgow (1884). Organ acquired
from Elgin Place Congregational Church in 1980.
Organ recital at 2pm on both days. Plans for
major renovations will be on display.
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Sat & Sun 2-4
43. St George’s – Tron Church Halls NEW!
25 Bath Street
Built in the early 1900s by the Ancient Shepherds Organisation, and purchased by the Renfield Trust of the Church of Scotland before the
war. The congregation of St George’s-Tron Church
purchased the building in the mid-1970’s. What
is now a music shop formed part of the original
building and connecting doors are still visible.
The building is currently being used for all church
services while St George’s-Tron’s Buchanan Street
building is redeveloped. There will be an audio
visual presentation on the current redevelopment
of St George’s-Tron Church to coincide with the
200th anniversary of the building on Buchanan
Street. Live music performances throughout the
day. Children’s activities throughout the building,
including crafts & treasure hunt.
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Sat 10-4
44. St. Mungo’s Church
Parson Street, Townhead
George Goldie 1869
Stained glass by Mayer of Munich (1890s), Lorraine Lamond (2002). Altars by Gillespie, Kidd
and Coia. £2.2m restoration in 2002.
Early French Gothic with adjoining monastery
(designed by Father Osmund Cooke 1892).
Sat 1-4
45. St Patrick’s RC Church
NEW!
137 William Street
Peter Paul Pugin 1890
Magnificent red sandstone building, near the
Mitchell Library, overlooking the Kingston Bridge
(visible from the motorway). Designed by PP
Pugin (son of the architect of the Houses of
Parliament, Westminster) and recently refurbished following a year long period of closure.
Of particular note inside are the stained glass
windows, especially the east-facing window, and
a statue of St Patrick by Eric Gill.
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49. The Trades Hall of Glasgow
85 Glassford Street
Robert Adam 1794
Rare Adam exterior. The use of the building
dates back to the middle ages, as a meeting
place for the thriving trades & merchant guilds.
Construction of Hall, to a design by Scotland’s
most influential architect, commenced on
September 9, 1791. The Trades Hall continues
to make a very significant contribution at the
heart of business & commerce in the City. New
reception room available for viewing. Façade will
be refurbished to original Adam design with two
shops either side of entrance. Parking in nearby
NCP Glassford Street at 50% discount - take
parking ticket to reception at Glassford Street.
F, DWC, G, I, R
Sat & Sun 10-4
Sat & Sun 10-4
46. stv Studios
Pacific Quay
Parr Architects 2006
stv is Scotland’s most popular peak time TV
station, bringing viewers first class programming
including the ever popular Coronation Street,
thrilling crime drama Taggart, live guests in the
five thirty show and up-to-the-minute news on
Scotland today and North Tonight. stv is opening
its doors once again for a look behind the scenes
at its state-of-the-art studios at Pacific Quay.
Admission is strictly by appointment and tickets
for the guided tours can be obtained using
www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com/onlinebooking.
F, DWC, G, R, B
Sat 10-4
32 Elmbank Street
47. Scottish Opera Headquarters
39 Elmbank Crescent
John Bennie Wilson 1907
This Beaux Arts former HQ for the Institute of
Shipbuilders and Engineers, replaced terraced
housing, including the birthplace of the composer
Eugene D’Albert (1864-1932). Impressive
plasterwork and stained glass monument to
the engineers who died on the Titanic in 1912.
Access restricted to entrance, board room and
Rankine Hall. Please note several steps into
building and no ramp. Lifts to all floors inside.
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Glasgow City Council’s new TRAFFCOM Traffic
Control Centre houses the computer systems and
personnel from their Land and Environmental
Services Department. The Centre handles traffic
control, parking enforcement and roadworks
control to ensure that the City’s road network
works as efficiently and safely as possible. It also
monitors the operation of the Clyde Tunnel. Short
guided tours & talks by staff. Access limited
to groups of 20 and to the control and lecture
rooms only.
N, T, G, I, S
Sat & Sun 10-4
Sat 10-4
48. Sounds of Progress
NEW!
73-77 Trongate
John Carrick 1855, Fiona Sinclair 2005
The building has had numerous uses throughout
the years including being a Doll’s Hospital and
clothing shop. Sounds of Progress are currently
developing the building into being a fully accessible recording studio, workshop and rehearsal
space for people with disabilities. Sounds of
Progress is the leading producer in Scotland of
music for people with disabilities. Brief talks will
be conducted on the current use of the building
and how the use of the building will be expanded
over the next year. Disabled access to Ground
Floor only.
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50. TRAFFCOM
Glasgow’s Traffic Control Centre
Sat 10-4
51. Tron Theatre
63 Trongate
Style of James Adam 1793,
JJ Burnet 1899, RMJM, 1999
The 16th Century clock tower that fronts the
Theatre is one of the oldest surviving landmarks
of the historic Merchant City. From church to
police station to current performance venue, the
kirk designed by James Adam and earlier clock
tower juxtaposed with modern award-winning
architecture. Exhibition. Tours on the hour:
10am-4pm (no booking necessary). Special
tours of the steeple: 4.45pm, 5pm and 5.15pm
(numbers restricted so booking is advised). Call
0141 552 4267. Access to some areas will be
restricted.
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Sun 10-4
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greater easterhouse
Provan Hall
The all new Greater Easterhouse Heritage Trail
will be launched for Doors Open Days weekend
– so this is your opportunity to explore some
of the buildings within the little known historic
‘Bishop’s Estate’. A shuttle bus will leave from
in front of the City Chambers and take you to
Provan Hall, and from here you will be able to
take a vintage Glasgow Corporation bus (open
topped - weather permitting!) on a tour of Greater
Easterhouse. Many thanks go to GERA for organising and providing this bus service. You will also
be able to walk the Trail. Copies of the Trail guide
can be obtained at any of the following buildings
in Greater Easterhouse, and also from Glasgow
Building Preservation Trust.
* We realise that the next few numbers are out
of sequence, but we wanted to keep all the
Easterhouse buildings together.
60. Blairtummock House Enterprise Centre
20 Baldinnie Road
c. 1721; Simpson & Brown, 2006
B-listed Blairtummock House and walled garden
is an unusual survivor of the type of small country
house once characteristic of the Monklands. As
a home of local industrialists and embellished to
reflect their rising fortunes, it reached its heyday
in the early 20th Century under the ownership of
Colonel Andrew Lamberton. Another prominent
resident was Professor James McCall, founder of
the Glasgow Veterinary College. The rural setting
was changed fundamentally by post war housing
but demolition was averted by becoming a local
base for the Parks Department until 1999. Yet
another lease of life has recently been secured
through a multi-agency funded restoration as a
Business Centre. Access restricted to public areas.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
melodies coupled with the creative choreography
of award winning director Danny Dobbie bring to
life the armorial insignia of the City of Glasgow of
1647. Performances will take place throughout
the day between 12 noon and 4pm and, weather
permitting, on the lawns of Provanhall.
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753 Westerhouse Road (opposite
McDonalds)
Gillespie Kidd and Coia, 1962-65; recent
restoration by DTA Architects
Sat & Sun 10-4
63. Provan Hall
Auchinlea Road, Easterhouse
Mid 15th Century
61. Easterhouse Fire Station
Grudie Street
1964
Single storey building incorporating offices, community room, lecture room, gym, appliance bay
which houses three fire service appliances, drill
yard and training tower. Free Shuttle bus service
to Greater Easterhouse (page 34).
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enjoy their performance and café area – why not
bring your swimming costume? Please refer to
our website for times and details, www.
platform-online.co.uk. There will be guided
tours by the project architect, Gary Johnson of
Gareth Hoskins Architects, hourly from 10-4.
Auditorium will be closed between 12 noon and
2.30 for a theatre performance.
Sat & Sun 10-4
62. The Bridge Arts Centre
The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road
(accessible from Bogbain Road, Wardie
Road and Westerhouse Road).
Gareth Hoskins, 2006
This is an aspirational arts centre
with the theatre Platform at its
centre. This award-winning building includes a
200 seat auditorium, performance studio as well
as the Library and Real Learning Centre,
swimming pool and John Wheatley College. Join
them for a guided tour of the venue and stay to
This A-Listed building is the property of the
National Trust for Scotland, built around the
same time as Provand’s Lordship and is one
of the Prebends of Glasgow Cathedral. Several
events and displays are organised throughout the
year by the Friends of Provanhall, at Christmas,
Easter, Halloween etc. Clan Ranald will be there
as well as environmental and educational stalls
and art displays. Children’s activities and guided
tours every hour. No access to upstairs office
space within Blochairn House.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
On Sunday only, for this year’s Doors Open
Days event the resident dance company, Visual
Statement, will perform an excerpt from their
current ballet production, Bird Bell Fish Tree.
Described as “pure escapism and magical”,
this striking ballet features high energy pace
and performance and is based on the four main
characters associated with Glasgow’s City Seal.
Glasgow-born songwriter William Jackson’s
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64. St Benedict’s Church
Strikingly modern church which helped its architect to win his Royal Gold Medal for Architecture
in 1969. Recently refurbished and floodlit as
part of the Glasgow Floodlighting scheme. Free
shuttle bus service.
F, DWC, I, S, BUS
Sat & Sun 1-4
65. St Clare’s R.C Church
18 Drumlanrig Avenue
Ross, Doak & Whitelaw, 1966
The parish of St Clare was founded in December
1959 to meet the needs of the increasing population in the area. Construction of the Church
began in August 1964 with the building work
completed in June 1966 at a cost of £75,000.
The architects also designed St Ninian’s RC
Church in Restalrig, Edinburgh. Students from
the Glasgow School of Art were involved with
the interior design and the mosaic Stations of
the Cross.
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Sat & Sun 1-4
52. The Willow Tea Rooms
NEW!
Remodelled by Mackintosh 1903
Mackintosh designed The Willow Tea
Rooms for Kate Cranston. For the first time
he was afforded the opportunity to not only design
a tea room interior but also the exterior and
internal layout of the building itself. The Willow
extended over 5 levels but from the outset the
Salon De Luxe was the main attraction.
Breakfasts, light lunches and afternoon teas are
still served today. Access is by appointment only
(for online booking please go to www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com/booking and follow the link). Talks,
in period costume, will be given in the Billiard
Room at 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm on both
days, booking essential, max 20. The original
‘Salon De Luxe’ stained glass doors will be in
place, and an original Miss Cranston dress will be
on display. Lunch bookings on 0141 332 0521.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
glasgow east
56. John Wheatley College East End Campus
66. St. Mary’s R.C. Church
2 Haghill Road
ABK Architects, 2007
89 Abercromby Street
Goldie and Childe of London 1841-42
The College’s new, state-of-the-art East End
Campus is a beacon for and energy efficiency.
With a host of new learning opportunities, it is a
first step in the new East End Regeneration Route
and forms part of the Clyde Gateway Initiative.
Demonstrations in cooking, hairdressing, beauty,
sound engineering and traditional building skills.
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Sat 10-4
57. Lodging House Mission
35 East Campbell Street
Haig & Low 1864
Former United Presbyterian Church in Italian
palazzo style with giant Doric pilasters, converted
to its present use in the early 1930’s. Ground
floor dining room serves lunches every day
but the glory of the church survives, almost
unchanged, in the space above – a rediscovered
architectural gem!
Sun 10-4
58. Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church
53. Church of St Paul the Apostle
NEW!
A simple basilica with large open tower and
copper calvary. Interior re-used marble from
Grosvenor Restaurant, all re-ordered for modern
Catholic liturgy. Baptismal Font with running
water.
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Sun 10-4
54. East End Healthy Living Centre
NEW!
183 Crownpoint Road
Glasgow City Council Civic Design
2004/05 part refurbished, part new build
A purpose built community health, learning and
sports facility in the heart of Glasgow’s East End.
The building and grounds comprise a mix of high
quality sport, leisure and fitness facilities providing
a flagship, modern healthy living centre. Exhibition
of art class work, taster fitness classes, taster art/
IT classes and children’s activities. Café on site.
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55. High Carntyne Church
73 Craigpark
Gillespie, Kidd & Coia 1964-5
A-listed modern brick built church with sloping
copper roof. Plain interior with coloured windows
and granite altar. Guided talks.
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Sun 10-4
59. People’s Palace and Winter Gardens
Glasgow Green
AB MacDonald 1898
Glasgow’s Social History Museum, covering the
period 1750 to the present. Special exhibitions:
‘Jimmy Reid: 75 Years by Barry Atherton’ and
‘Through the Lens, Glasgow in 1955’, when Glasgow camera clubs got together to create a unique
photographic survey of the City. On Saturday a
talk will be given on the People’s Palace.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
67. Shettleston Old Parish Church
NEW!
99-111 Killin Street
W G McGibbon 1903
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1653 Shettleston Road
Gillespie, Kidd and Coia 1957-9
When built, this was the largest RC Church in
Scotland and the second oldest in Glasgow. An
east end monument with an elaborate interior.
Celtic Football Club started here. Historical items
on display. Mass on Sunday morning.
Sat & Sun 10-4
for buildings 60-65 see page 18
Fine red sandstone church contains some very
fine stained glass windows and has one of the
six finest pipe organs in Glasgow. In the vestibule
hangs a bell dating from 1663 and the church
hall roof sports a ships weathervane. There will
be display boards with images and text relaying
the history of the church. Organ recitals.
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Sat 10-4
68. Theatre NEMO
128/130 Bridgegate
A B McDonald 1905
Theatre NEMO, from their premises in this
B-listed Edwardian building, present an
interactive multi-media exhibition. This charity
promotes good mental health and wellbeing
through the performing arts. The exhibition will
profile short films, artworks and music produced
in workshops held in prisons, hospitals and
communities across Glasgow. Staff and members
will be available to discuss the work.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
69. TouchBase
NEW!
43 Middlesex Street
Miller Partnership, part Victorian, part 1950s
Opened in 2008 by Her Royal Highness The
Princess Royal, this is one of the country’s most
exciting resources for disabled people, families,
carers and the community. A vibrant, inclusive
space, this £4.5m development transformed a
derelict warehouse into an accessible venue with
Sat & Sun 10-4
NEW!
358 Carntynehall Road
J Taylor Thomson 1931
The first church extension charge built by the
Presbytery of Glasgow after the Union of 1929.
An attractive B-listed church built in New
Cumnock brick, with ashlar dressings. The
church seats 400 people in freestanding seats,
and has a manual and pedal Norwich organ. The
adjoining suite of halls was built in the 1950’s
and is used extensively by the church and
community groups.
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Sat 10-4
People’s Palace and Winter Gardens
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art, drama, music and video facilities, sensory
rooms, exhibition space and a café. Exhibition of
visual art by disabled and non-disabled artists,
artists talk and music workshops for children &
families. Access may be restricted on the day.
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Sat 10-4
70. West Boat House
Clydesdale Rowing Club, Glasgow Green
A B McDonald 1905
One of the oldest timber-framed buildings in
Glasgow and still in use. The West Boathouse is
home to Clydesdale Amateur Rowing Club (itself
over 150 years old) which counts Olympians and
national champions in its membership as well
as a few “unsung sporting heroes”. Interested in
learning how to row? Contact a member of the
club via the website www.clydesdalearc.co.uk
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Sat & Sun 10-4
Examples of outside stair to upper dwellings.
The Village Church dates from 1767 and was
improved in 1871. Typical Scottish country
church of its era – outside stairways to former
family galleries. Gatehouse of 1820 to guard
graves from resurrectionists. There will be an
exhibition of old village photographs, maps and
other items in Castlemilk Hall on Carmunnock
Road. Free shuttle bus service to Carmunnock via
Castlemilk (page 34)
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74. Castlemilk Community
Fire & Rescue Station
69 Raithburn Avenue (off Drakemire Dr.)
Guided tours of old and new fire appliances,
talks on fire safety issues and a chip pan fire
demonstration. No access to station living areas.
Free shuttle bus service to Castlemilk (page 34)
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71. West (Glasgow’s Micro Brewery)
Templeton Carpet Factory, Glasgow Green
(entrance from Binnie Place)
The former winding house extension to the
famous William Leiper Venetian block, houses
Glasgow’s newest brewery. Producing the
freshest beer around! Sample a beer and tour the
beautiful brewery.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
glasgow south
72. Battlefield East Church
Sat & Sun 10-4
Sun 10-4
75. Castlemilk Stables
59 Machrie Road, Castlemilk
Attributed to David Hamilton c. 1750,
Elder & Cannon 2007
Superbly restored in 2007 by Glasgow Building
Preservation Trust, this building has won multiple
awards (RIBA, GIA, Scottish Design Award,
Georgian Award, Civic Trust Award), and is a
Doors Open Day must-see! The B-listed Georgian
stable block of the former Castlemilk House
(demolished 1960’s) dates back to the 1750’s.
Saved and restored thanks to a local community
campaign, the building now serves as offices
for Cassiltoun Housing Association, set around
an elegant glazed cloister. Tours of the building
will be available. Taster sessions of some of the
wider action activities that the Stables delivers
will be available, eg Impact Arts ‘Creative Café’,
Fab Pad and some children’s activities, including
an ‘apple press’ in operation in the childrens’
orchard and gardens. Access restricted to public
areas only. There will be a special ‘one off’ tour
of the building led by Tom Connolly, the project
architect, on Saturday at 12 noon. Free shuttle
bus service (page 34)
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Sat & Sun 10-4
76. Citizens Theatre
119 Gorbals Street
AB McDonald 1878 (?)
Explore all the nooks and crannies of our
historical Victorian theatre, including backstage.
Expert tour guides offer insights into the life of
the theatre (on and off stage!). Access may be
restricted depending on rehearsals. No disabled
NEW!
1220 Cathcart Road (corner of Battlefield
Road)
John Honeyman (Hall) 1864-5,
John Galt (Church) 1912
Original Church (now the Large Hall) Old
English Gothic, with English-style side porch
entrance – rounded east end surmounted by
notable semi-conical roof. Built in yellow ashlar.
Original Hall (now Small Hall) added 1901 in
similar stone. Pleasant glass corridor/conservatory between the two buildings. Present Church
is a plain, elegant, early 20th century building
in perpendicular Gothic, in attractive grounds.
Interior is bright & spacious – a beautiful worship
space. Good stained glass, attractive woodwork
contrasts with plain, light-coloured walls. Ingram
organ & organ recitals. Full disabled access from
doors at Battlefield Road & at Cathcart Road (at
conservatory). No disabled access to gallery or
old office flat.
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73. Carmunnock Village
Sat 10-4, Sun 2-4
NEW!
Late 17th and 18th century conservation area
of village cottages and early tenements.
This conservation area is characterised by
its domestic architecture, traditional Scottish
cottages of one or two storeys and tenements.
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Citizens Theatre
access to understage. Tours must be booked in
advance. Box Office number: 0141 429 5561.
Tour takes approximately 30 minutes.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
Sat 10-4
81. Friary Court 77. C.O.J.A.C.
146 Castlemilk Drive (next to Somerfield)
This registered Scottish charity concertedly fundraised to refurbish a redundant Local Authority
building, exceeding disability discrimination
requirements and providing exceptional services
for families with additional support needs.
Access is by guided tour only, at 11 with limited
numbers and strictly by appointment only. To
pre-book call 0141 634 1002 or email cojac@
btconnect.com. Free shuttle bus service to
Carmunnock via Castlemilk (page 34)
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Places are limited and booking in advance is
required on 0141 566 6107. Access restricted.
Sat 11am
NEW!
Cumbernauld Street, Gorbals
Page\Park 2007
Winner of a prestigious Civic Trust
Commendation in 2008, Friary
Court, is an excellent example of a private
inner-city housing development. Designed to
evoke a monastic courtyard, the wedge shaped
plan encourages focus on the nearby church of
St Francis. There is no access to the housing,
however the project architect, Chris Simmonds
of Page\Park, will talk about the development at
11am on Saturday 20th September. Please
gather at the corner of Queen Elizabeth Gardens
and St Francis Rigg.
85. Gorbals Library & Real Learning Centre
180 Crown Street
ADS Architects 2004, Fit-out CRGP 2004
Designed for the 21st century, the Library has a
high degree of visibility with large glass windows.
In three sections: The Learning Centre with 50
pc’s and plasma screens; The Cube, a training
suite; The Library, book stock and a dedicated
children’s area. Children’s activities.
F, DWC, I
Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Sat 10-1
82. GalGael Workshop & Boatyard
15 Fairley Street
GalGael build and sail wooden boats in celebration of Scotland’s heritage as a world centre
of shipbuilding and navigation and to improve
the lives of disadvantaged members of the
community. Guided tours and talks.
F, DWC, G, I
Sat 10-4
83. Giffnock and Newlands Synagogue
222 Fenwick Road (enter through car park)
1964
78. Crookston Castle
Off Brockburn Road (near Crookston Rd.)
c. 1400
Two castles for the price of one! A splendid
12th Century ringwork encloses a complex 15th
Century stone tower of unusual design. This was
the home of the Stewarts of Darnley, later Earls of
Lennox, until James IV took pot shots at the castle
in 1489 using the Mons Meg cannon. There is an
extensive view from the top of the 5-storey northeast tower. Interpretation signage and storytelling
for children – and adults – on request.
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Contains a beautiful set of stained glass windows
by artist John Clark, originally created for Queen’s
Park Synagogue as part of the Jewish community’s contribution to the Glasgow European City
of Culture in 1990. The windows depict the many
facets of the festivals of the Jewish calendar.
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Sun 10-4
86. Govan Old Parish Church
866 Govan Road
Robert Rowand Anderson 1883-8
Early Pointed Gothic revival building occupying
a site of religious importance and Christian
burial since the 5th century. Fascinating early
Christian sculpture, including ‘hogback’ stones
and the stunningly restored Govan sarcophagus
– Glasgow’s earliest surviving work of art. Superb
stained glass by Charles Kempe and others.
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Sat 10-4
79. Elder Park Library
87. Govanhill Baths
228a Langlands Road
JJ Burnet 1903
99 Calder Street
Alexander Beith MacDonald 1917
Gifted to the people of Govan by Mrs John Elder
and opened by Andrew Carnegie in 1903. See
how the library has developed its services over
the last century. No access to upstairs and office.
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Sat 10-4
80. Four Winds Pavilion
1 Pacific Quay
Burnet, Son & Campbell 1894
Former hydraulic pumping station on the Clyde,
now home to XFM Scotland Radio. There will be
tours of ‘on air’ studio with brief overview of the
show on air at the time at 10, 11.30 1 & 2.30.
Sat 10-4
NEW!
Accommodating 2,500 for prayers, a place of
worship, a religious and educational institution,
a socio-cultural and welfare and advice centre.
Find out about the work of Glasgow’s Muslim
community. Exhibition containing pictures and
information about Islam.
Designed in Edwardian baroque style, the Baths
were the only original substantially unaltered
public baths in Glasgow still in use until closure
in 2001. The red sandstone building containing
three top-lit pools occupies an entire block in
Calder Street. The main pool features a cast-iron
railed gallery, some original tiling, changing
cubicles and ferro-concrete arched ribs supporting a glazed roof. The designers of the planned
regeneration of the Baths will be represented.
Music, refreshments and information available
in adjacent Peace Garden. Children’s activities.
Limited access to view main pool.
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84. Glasgow Central Mosque
1 Mosque Avenue
Coleman Ballantine Partnership 1983
Sat 10-4
Sun 10-4
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Hazelwood School
88. Hazelwood School
terraces”. No.1 was Thomson’s home until
his death in 1875. Current restoration has
uncovered the original painted decoration to the
hall, staircase and landing. These simple but
typical ‘Greek’ Thomson friezes are being cleaned
and restored to their original colours, together
with internal woodwork and ironwork. Visits are
by pre-booked tours only – places limited to 12
per tour – book on www.glasgowdoorsopenday.
com. Access restricted to entrance hall, stairs,
landing and first floor drawing room only.
NEW!
50 Dumbreck Court
Gordon Murray and Alan Dunlop 2007
A rare opportunity to see a most
deserved winner of a Civic Trust
Award 2008 and a Doors Open Day must-see,
this new school building for children with a
range of disabilities. Incorporating the existing
trees, the architects have curved the building,
setting it beautifully within a series of small
garden spaces. The internal spaces echo the
external curve and reduce the institutional feel,
enabling navigation through thoughtful use of
colour, texture and a ‘trail rail’ – thus
encouraging independence and freedom. The
project architect, Alan Dunlop, will give talks
about the development on the hour from 10am
with the last talk starting at 3pm.
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Sat 10-4
89. Holmwood House
NEW!
61 Netherlee Road
Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson 1858
Alexander Thomson’s finest villa, now an A-listed
building, was built for James Couper, a Cathcart
businessman, who with his brother Robert ran a
successful paper mill on the banks of the River
Cart. Their legacy to the local community was the
Couper Institute and the Victoria Hospital. The
building is now in the care of the National Trust
for Scotland. This year, Holmwood celebrates its
150th anniversary. Children’s activities.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
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92. The Pearce Institute
90. House for an Art Lover
Bellahouston Park (enter via Dumbreck Rd.)
Charles Rennie Mackintosh 1901,
Andy MacMillan 1996
A modern realisation of Charles Rennie
Mackintosh drawings from 1901. Situated in
magnificent parkland, the house comprises a
Mackintosh Exhibition, reception rooms, Art
Lovers’ Café and Shop.
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Sat 10-1 & Sun 10-12
91. 1 Moray Place
Strathbungo
Alexander “Greek” Thomson c. 1859
Designed by the great Glasgow architect,
Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, 1-10 Moray Place
has been described as “the finest of all Grecian
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Sat & Sun 11 & 2 (pre-booked tour only)
840-860 Govan Road (50 yards from
Govan Underground)
Robert Rowand Anderson 1906
Re-opened in 2006, a much loved community
asset with a variety of spaces such as a concert
hall, theatre & meeting rooms. A wide range of
activities take place each day of the week. Visit
Café Pearce which provides a wide range of
snacks and soft drinks, including many healthy
choices. Guided tours will be available and an
exhibition on the history of the building and
events which have taken place. Access restricted
to community spaces.
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Sat 10-4
93. Pollok House
2060 Pollokshaws Road
Although William Adams, the pre-eminent
architect in Scotland at the time, is said to have
supplied a plan in 1737, evidence of this has
since disappeared. Built between 1747 and
1752, probably by Alan Dreghorn and remodelled by Anderson for Sir John Stirling Maxwell,
the House is managed by the National Trust for
Scotland. Glasgow City Council Land Services
Highland Cattle Show will be taking place in the
Park on Saturday. Restaurant and shop. Access
restricted to public areas.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
94. Pollokshaws Burgh Hall
2025 Pollokshaws Road (opposite Burrell
collection entrance - enter via Christian St.)
Robert Rowand Anderson 1874
Built for Sir John Stirling Maxwell in the Scots
renaissance style inspired by the original Glasgow
University on the High Street which was demolished several years before. The Pollokshaws
Burgh Hall Trust was established to ensure the
future of the building. Organ recital.
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Sun 10-4
95. Pollokshields Church of Scotland
Enter from 274 Albert Drive (corner of
Albert Drive and Shields Road)
Robert Baldie 1878
Gothic with English tower with a clock face on
each side. Every window is stained glass which
creates its own unique light at different times of
the day. There is a magnificent 3-manual Harrison
& Harrison organ, set in a finely carved oak case.
The pulpit is of Skyros and Carrara marble and the
baptismal font is of granite and sandstone with
alabaster bowl. Exhibition relating to all organisations connected to the church will be on display.
Organ recital. No access to undercroft area.
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Sat 10-4
96. Queen’s Park Parish Church
170 Queen’s Drive
James Thomson 1875
Vestibule has two memorial windows to Jane
Haining, who died in Auschwitz after arrest
by Gestapo in Budapest. Recently uncovered
stencil by Daniel Cottier in the Sanctuary. Recent
renovations have created a new hall and kitchen,
making the church accessible and able to
welcome the wider community. There will be a
short drama about the life of Jane Haining who
was a member of the church during 1930’s. No
access to small upper hall.
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Gothic style building with beautiful stained glass
windows. Removed from Pollokshields in 1948
and rebuilt ‘stone by stone’ in Pollok. Within
the sanctuary is the unique and exciting ‘Village
Story-Telling Centre’. Children’s activities. Videos
of Old Glasgow & Village stories and short history
of the church.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
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99. St Margaret’s Episcopal Church
353 Kilmarnock Road
Peter Macgregor Chalmers 1808-1935
This is the most impressive of Chalmers’
churches. It is built in his preferred Romanesque
-style on the plan of a German Basilica, with
apses at each end. It was designed in 1895
and built in four stages between 1908 and
1935 when the tower was completed. The
barrel vaulted interior has a chancel furnished in
Austrian oak, apses ornamented with mosaics
and high quality stained glass. There will be an
exhibition showing the history of St Margaret’s.
Organ recital. No access to the church halls.
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Sat 10-4
100. St Ninian’s Episcopal Church
1 Albert Drive
David Thomson 1877
Late Victorian Gothic with splendid stained
glass and outstanding murals by William Hole.
Self-guided tours.
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Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4
101. South Shawlands Parish Church
14 Regwood Street
Miller & Black (Hall 1909) (Church 1912)
Soon to be 100 years old, in Gothic style with
a cantilevered gallery. Organ recitals at various
times during the day. There are a lot of steps
in every part of the building with a stair lift –
advance notice required of the need to use it.
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Sat 10-4
glasgow west
103. Albany Learning & Conference Centre
44 Ashley Street
H & D Barclay c. 1875, extension 1902
B-listed former handsome school in the manner
of a Renaissance villa, now delivering the
learning and development needs of Glasgow’s
voluntary and community organisations, their
14,000 paid staff and the estimated 40,000
Glaswegian volunteers. The Albany is in its first
year of operation and the refurbishment has
generated a significant amount of interest – especially as it has been developed from a century-old
school building attended by many local people.
Besides learning and development activities the
Albany is equipped with conference, seminar and
training rooms for public hire.
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Sun 10-4
104. Boomerang
Unit 69, Chapel Street Complex, (Enter
from Ruchill St.)
This wood-recycling project is based in Maryhill
and provides meaningful and interesting work for
people suffering or recovering from mental health
problems.
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Sat 10-4
105. Broomhill Church of Scotland
Large red sandstone Geometric church. Galleries
at south and west end, stained glass by David
Gauld (1907) and Bryan Hutchison, pipe organ
by Hill Norman and embroidery by Hannah Frew
Paterson. Organ recitals in the morning, on the
half hour.
Sat 10-4
97. St Anthony’s RC Church
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Sat 10-4
106. Church of St Charles Borromeo
Unusual Italian Romanesque design, banded and
striped. Classical interior. Nave features giant
Corinthian columns.
Sat 10-4
98. St James’ (Pollok) Parish Church NEW!
183 Meiklerig Crescent
H E Clifford 1898
Sat & Sun 1-4
64-66 Randolph Road
Stewart and Paterson 1902-3
62 Langlands Road
John Honeyman 1879
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now houses a superbly stylish restaurant
bar-club and the re-juvenated Waverley Tearoom
with newly created external terrace and glass
conservatory. Piano playing in the tearoom
every weekend. 20% off food all weekend. Book
on-line at www.g1group.co.uk and insert a promo
102. Tusk
18 Moss-side Road, Shawlands
Watson, Salmond and Gray 1923,
United Designers, 2003
Eye-catching corner dome, complete with
Egyptian columns. The former Waverley Cinema
1 Kelvinside Gardens (entrance from
Kelvinside Gardens east)
Gillespie Kidd & Coia 1960
Large church, once capable of seating 1,000 but
now with reduced seating provision. Of particular
note are the Stations of the Cross and other
religious sculptures by Benno Schotz.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
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107. Coach House Trust
Steiner School
84 Belmont Lane
John Honeyman 1875, restored in 2000
The building, erected as stables and coach
houses for Belmont Crescent, is now owned
(with Lottery funding) and operated by the Trust
it delivers services to people from disadvantaged
backgrounds with a variety of disabilities,
including mental health problems, learning
disabilities, alcohol and drug rehabilitation and
chaotic lifestyles. There will be conducted walks
to restored gardens and an exhibition of designs
by Daniel Cottier, John Honeyman, Alexander
Thomson and William Leiper. Access is restricted
to public areas only.
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Sat 10-4
108. Forsyth Glazing Ltd
30 Tobago Street (off London Road)
2005
Tour of a modern, state-of-the-art glass factory
– a family business specialising in processing
and decorating glass, mirrors and doors with
Mackintosh, Art Deco and bespoke designs.
See machines cutting, polishing, bevelling and
sandblasting designs into glass. Try your hand at
applying some lead work. Access by tour only at
10.30, 12 noon, 1.30, & 3. Maximum number
per tour 20, tour will take approximately one
hour. To book please call 0141 554 0011. www.
forsythglazing.co.uk
P, DWC, G, I, R, B
Sat & Sun 10-4
110. Gilmorehill G12, University of Glasgow
9 University Avenue
James Sellars 1878, Keppie Design 1997
Former Norman Gothic church, then exam halls
for Glasgow University and now Gilmorehill G12.
It boasts a cinema, theatre and conference facilities. The building also houses the University’s
Department of Theatre, Film and TV. Free tour on
Saturday at 2pm (approx. 1 hour) offering access
to some of the most striking of the University’s
104 listed buildings – numbers limited to 20 on
a first-come, first-served basis. Access to theatre
will be restricted on Sat 20th.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
111. Glasgow Academy
Colebrooke Street (Front entrance)
H & D Barclay 1878
109. The Fotheringay Centre
NEW!
63 Fotheringay Road, (Corner Beaton
Road)
Steele & Balfour 1903, renovated 2003
The result of a unique partnership between
Hutchesons’ Grammar School and Pollokshields
United Reform Church, the Fotheringay Centre
was created from the extensive restoration of a
C-listed Gothic church. Opened in 2003, the
Centre now houses a large auditorium, lecture
theatre, seminar room and computer suite as
well as providing music and ICT facilities for the
School. The Church is still used by Pollokshields
UR Church for worship.
P, DWC, I, R
Sat & Sun 1-4
Sat 10-4
112. Glasgow Civil Ceremony Suites
22 Park Circus
James Boucher 1872
Built for the Glasgow industrialist McFarlane
‘the Ironmaster’ and lavishly refitted by Salmon
and Gillespie in the sinuously organic Glasgow
version of Art Nouveau, known as the ‘Spook
School’. Not all rooms will be open.
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Sun 1-4
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Unit 13, 32 Mansfield Street, Partick (off
Dumbarton Road)
BDP 2006
The Family History Society is 31 years old and
has 2200 members worldwide. Resources
include census returns and indexes, old parish
registers, memorial inscriptions, old Post Office
directories for Glasgow, historic maps, gazetteers,
research directories, other reference books and
CD’s. Mansfield Park will help you discover your
ancestors. Tours at 10, 12 and 2 Saturday &
Sunday – booking essential, please go to www.
glasgowdoorsopenday.com. Access is restricted
to the premises of Glasgow & West of Scotland
Family History Society. No disabled access.
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Notable features include the entrance vestibule
with its fine etched glass and the cast iron
balustrade at first floor level. Spacious nineteenth
century classrooms now equipped for twenty-first
century education. Some classrooms will not
be open.
N, T, G, I
113. Glasgow & West of Scotland
Family History Society - Mansfield Park
114. Glasgow Steiner School
52 Lumsden Road
J J Burnett 1876
Sat & Sun 10-4
NEW!
This B-listed school building started life as
Overnewton Public School and originally had
integrated sculptural crests of the Glasgow Coat
of Arms. Throughout its history the building
has always been associated with children and
has a unique design and character with many
traditional features still intact. The Glasgow
Steiner School owns the building and has
recently launched a building appeal/project to try
to restore and develop its much loved buildings,
at the same time as becoming a low carbon/
sustainable school. Exhibition of education
through the ages, history of the building, ethos
of Steiner education and information about the
building appeal and the vision for the school.
Children’s activities. Organic café and live music.
No access to gatehouse, shed or office.
P, T, G, I, R
Sat & Sun 10-4
115. Glasgow University Library
Hillhead Street
William Whitfield 1968
A ‘warehouse for books’, housing over two million items, over 12 levels. Self-guided audio tour.
Display on the history of the library on level 3.
Some offices and staff areas will not be open.
F, DWC, I
Sat 10-4
118. Hyndland Parish Church
79 Hyndland Road
William Leiper 1885
In designing this church William Leiper made a
clear break away from his previous fine Gothic
designs for other Glasgow churches. This A-listed
church has a medieval layout and a marvellous
selection of stained glass, spanning more than a
century. Extensive external and interior restoration work was carried out in 1995-97. Organ
recital and other music.
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Sun 10-4
Normandy Gothic with refined and precise
detailing, inspired by the design of Dunblane
Cathedral, sensitively altered for Greek Orthodox
worship. Vivid interiors and artefacts enriched
by Stephen Adam stained glass and some
Mackintosh woodwork. Please note there are
numerous steps.
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Sat 9.30-5
120. Kelvin Stevenson Memorial
Parish Church
62 Belmont Street
John J. Stevenson 1902
Sat 10-4
121. Kelvingrove Art Gallery
& Museum
NEW!
Argyle Street
John W Simpson & E J Milner Allen 1892
117. Hunterian Museum,
University of Glasgow
Located in the University’s neo-Gothic main
building, the museum is a stunning mix of old
and new. Recently refurbished, the exciting
permanent displays highlight the range of this
fabulous collection.
Sat 10-4
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Sat 10-4
Gilbert Scott Building, University of
Glasgow
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Dramatically sited, late Scottish Gothic church
with crown tower and carvings of birds and
animals. Elaborately carved roof timbers and
stained glass by Gordon Webster. Notable
interior, finely detailed throughout. Guided tours
will be available, choir singing and organ recitals
throughout the day.
116. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Luke
27 Dundonald Road
James Sellars 1876
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a visible work environment. Modern materials
such as glass and steel create a light stylish
environment. The building acts as a catalyst
for the Partnership’s approach to cutting edge
design & interiors. Powerpoint images will be
shown. Disabled access to the drawing office is
restricted. Access restricted to the office.
119. id Partnership
95 South Woodside Road (opposite the
Pewter Pot Public House)
id Partnership 2004
Designed by Alistair Campbell, this impressive
building cantilevers over the River Kelvin to
provide stunning views, merging nature with
This A-listed building is a combination of a variety of styles best described as Spanish Baroque;
the two great towers are modelled on the pilgrimage church of Santiago de Compostela. The
museum houses one of the finest civic collections
in Europe and is the most visited attraction in
Scotland. Free ‘Highlights of Kelvingrove’ tours at
11am & 2.30pm. Free organ recital Sat 1.00pm
& Sun 3.00pm. Children’s activities.
F, DWC, G, I, R
Sat & Sun 10-4
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
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122. Kelvinside Academy
33 Kirklee Road
James Sellars 1877-9
Greek Revival school influenced by Thomas Hamilton. Façade impressively massed around its temple
front centrepiece, raised up on a plain podium into
which the main entrance is cut. Disabled access
via the playground, not the main entrance. Access
restricted to original school building.
P, DWC, S
Sat 10-4
123. Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church
23 Saltoun Street
James Sellars 1876
Modelled on the plan Sainte Chapelle in Paris,
this A-listed building still contains some of
the finest stained glass in the country by
Burne-Jones, Cottier and Sadie McLellan. Recent
restoration of some of the windows has revealed
the magnitude of the artistic heritage left to us,
which they are striving to conserve. With near
perfect acoustics, organ recitals on both days on
the excellent Father Willis organ. Short talks on
history and current conservation work. Children’s
activities. Public worship at 11am on Sun.
F, DWC, G, I, S, R
Sat & Sun 10-4,
Òran Mór
127. Mackintosh Church
124. Knightswood
Congregational Church
NEW!
12 Dunterlie Avenue
Frank Flood MacDonald 1933
Queen’s Cross, 870 Garscube Road
Charles Rennie Mackintosh 1896-9
Extended in 1950 by Lockhart Whiteford Hutson
(Architects), this is an active church in the
West End of Glasgow. B-Listed with many fine
features. A film and exhibition covering 75 years
history of church. Children’s activities.
The only church designed by Mackintosh
to be built and now the Charles Rennie
Mackintosh Society’s international headquarters.
Magnificent stained glass and exceptional relief
carving on wood and stonework are highlights of
the interior where light and space are used to
dramatic effect.
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Sat & Sun 10-4
125. Lansdowne Church
416 Great Western Road (at Kelvinbridge
Underground)
John Honeyman 1863
The A-listed Lansdowne Church made the
reputation of architect John Honeyman with its
finely tapered spire and elegant Gothic revival
adaptation for Presbyterian worship. Exhibition
of work by The Coach House Trust and new
plans for the building prepared by Four Acres
Charitable Trust. Access restricted to the main
church, nave and lower halls.
F, DWC, I
Sat 10-4
126. The Loft/Grosvenor Cinema
Ashton Lane
Stunning bar and restaurant in the roof space of
the Grosvenor Cinema. Full bar and restaurant
facilities, cinema screenings, face painting, family
fun all weekend. 20% off food all weekend. Book
on-line at www.g1group.co.uk and insert a promo
P, DWC, I, R, B
Sat & Sun 10-4
Sat 10-4; Sun 12-4
128. Maggie’s Centre
The Gatehouse, 10 Dumbarton Road (at
Western Infirmary)
John Burnet 1881, Page\Park 2002
Derelict for many years before its conversion to a
Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre. Maggie’s Centre
is non-institutional and welcoming, centred
on the kitchen to give a sense of home and
informality.
P, DWC, G, I, R, S
Sat 10-4
129. Òran Mór
731-735 Great Western Road
(at Byers Road)
Campbell Douglas and Stevenson 1862
Òran Mór, the ‘great melody of life’, is a cultural
centre and meeting place, incorporating a
restaurant and bar within the magnificent former
Kelvinside Parish Church. View Alasdair Gray’s
remarkable Celestial Mural. Now also featuring,
at the main entrance, the new mosaic “wee folk
dancing” by artist John Clark. Auditorium will
be open – access via entrance on Great Western
road. Public areas open as normal.
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Sun 10-4
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130. The Red Hackle Building
37 Otago Street (near Kelvinbridge
Underground)
Part of a former warehouse/workshop for P
Hepburn, cabinet maker and upholsterer, later a
bonded warehouse for Hepburn & Ross, blenders
of Red Hackle Whisky. Intriguing heraldic interior
decoration and stained glass.
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Sat 10-4
131. St. Bride’s Episcopal Church
69 Hyndland Road
GF Bodley 1904
Following original designs by G F Bodley, St
Bride’s was rebuilt under the supervision of HO
Tarbolton (1910) after the original building was
found to be disintegrating! Outstanding features
include a statue of Our Lady and Child by Eric
Gill, beautiful stained glass windows and a
marble altar with mosaic work. The organ was
built in 1865 by Hill & Son. Organ recitals. An
exhibition of vestments and church silver. No
access to crypt, sacristy and choir vestry.
N, T, I, R
Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4
132. St John’s Renfield Parish Church
22 Beaconsfield Road
James Taylor Thomson 1931
Built on a prominent West End site and
dedicated in January 1931, this ‘miniature
cathedral’ is designed in austere Gothic Revival
style. Stained glass by Douglas Strachan and
Gordon Webster. Elaborate oak carvings. Major
repair work (part-funded by Historic Scotland &
the Heritage Lottery Fund) to the roof and fleche
scheduled to start this year will secure the future
of this architecturally important landmark at the
heart of the community. Find out about the life
& work of St John’s Renfield Church in the local
community & beyond – youth organisations,
Projects India Charitable Trust, Lodging House
Mission, Christian Aid. Organ recitals.
P, T, G, I, S, R
Sat 10-4
133. St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral
300 Great Western Road
Sir George Gilbert Scott 1871
Gothic revival style, a cathedral since 1908,
restored 1999-2002. Breathtaking murals
by Gwyneth Leech. Special vestment display.
Services 10.30am and 6.30pm Sunday.
F, DWC
Sat & Sun 1-4
134. The Salon
17 Vinicombe Street
Brand & Lithgow 1913, United Designers 2007
Breathtaking former cinema, now a stunning
new restaurant and bar. First time this unique
interior has been seen in over a decade. Beautiful
ceiling revealed. Film screenings every weekend.
20% off food all weekend. Book on-line at
www.g1group.co.uk and insert a promo code
‘DOORS08’ or show your brochure on entry
P, DWC, R, B
Sat & Sun 1-4
135. Sandyford-Henderson
Memorial Church
Extensive stained glass by Ballantine and Allan
(1857) and Wailes (1859). Chancel added
1922, exterior renovation in 2001 and complete
internal refurbishment in 2003-04. Chancel
window screen by Margaret Craig (2004). Rodgers 960dm digital organ installed in 2007 – this
will be open for viewing and competent organists
permitted to play. Open for services on Sunday at
11am and 6.30pm.
136. Scottish Ballet
261 West Princes Street
George Bell 1897
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Sat 10-4
NEW!
Former army drill hall, occupied for last 30 years
by Scotland’s national dance company, where
new dancers are trained, dance classes offered
Sat 10-4
137. Speirs Wharf NEW!
Port Dundas, Craighall Road
In the early 19th Century, Speirs Wharf and Port
Dundas were the hub of Glasgow’s industrial
development. This converted warehouse building
consists of a mixture of residential and commercial use and is situated at the Port Dundas
end of the Forth & Clyde Canal. Developed from
1811 onwards and redeveloped by Windex Ltd
in 1989. The principal architect of the redevelopment was James Cunning Young. Speirs Wharf
is an iconic landmark across the North Glasgow
skyline and represents a magnificent piece of
industrial heritage with some of the original
warehouse features retained. Guided walkabouts
around the outside will be conducted, culminating in a review of the master design plans being
prepared by the Canal Partnership Regeneration
Team. Access restricted to public areas only.
Parking very restricted.
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Sat 10-4
138. Wellington Church
77 Southpark Avenue (enter from
University Avenue)
Thomas L Watson 1883-4
Classical exterior with impressive portico surmounting a flight of steps. Splendid interior with
columned gallery and ornate moulded ceiling.
Also houses the Woodlands Hall. Disabled access
via side door on Southpark Avenue.
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13 Kelvinhaugh Street (at the junction of
Kelvinhaugh Street and Argyle Street)
JT Emmett, John Honeyman 1856
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and dance studios, wardrobe and technical
departments cohabit under one roof. This is the
last opportunity to access this historical building
in its current use as in 2009 the company will be
moving to their new purpose-built premises in the
formerly derelict part of Tramway. Scottish Ballet
are offering access to both the dance studios and
back store area (home to the Company’s array of
sets and props) as well as exhibiting some of the
dancer’s costumes previously seen only on stage.
Access by tours only (max. 20), departing on the
hour every hour from 10am until 3pm, on a first
come first served basis.
Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4
139. Zoology Museum,
Graham Kerr Building, University of
Glasgow, (entrance opposite Boyd Orr
Building)
JJ Burnet 1923
The Graham Kerr Building houses the Museum,
part of the University’s Hunterian Museum. The
Museum nestles in the heart of the building
and has exhibitions on the amazing diversity of
animal life. John James Burnet, the well-known
Glasgow architect, designed the building and it
was later named in tribute to its founder and the
first professor of Zoology at the University, Sir
John Graham Kerr. A powerpoint presentation
will be showing the history of the building.
Access restricted to ground floor. For limited
disabled access please contact 0141 330 4772,
or email [email protected]
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Sat 12-4
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Buses
Doors Open Days
Open-Topped Bus Tour of the City Centre
Greater Easterhouse
Free Shuttle Bus
Castlemilk and Carmunnock
Free Shuttle Bus
On both Saturday and Sunday journey through
seven centuries of Glasgow’s architectural
history on our City Sightseeing special bus (£2
pp guided tour). The bus will follow an hourly
schedule from 10am-4pm. The ticket entitles you
to hop on and off at any of the six special stops.
Please note – tickets cannot be used on regular
City Sightseeing services. Buses will depart from
in front of Glasgow City Chambers on George
Square.
A bus will leave from in front of the City
Chambers on George Square hourly from 10am
until 3pm. This bus will drop you off at Provan
Hall, where you will be able to collect the
community bus which will take you on a tour of
Greater Easterhouse’s historic “Bishop’s Estate”.
The last bus back from Greater Easterhouse will
depart from Provan Hall at 4pm, but Greater
Easterhouse is also well served with a regular
bus service.
This is a specially sponsored bus taking visitors
up to see the multi-award winning Castlemilk
Stables, then on to the beautiful conservation
village of Carmunnock – which was once part
of the historic Castlemilk Estate owned by the
Stuarts. Buses leave 10, 12noon and 2 from the
front of the City Chambers on George Square.
Buses return from Carmunnock (via Castlemilk)
11, 1 and 3.30. Note the last bus back from
Carmunnock will be at 3.30 both days.
Competition
Have you ever walked through a doorway and
wondered about the many people who have
passed that way before you?
We thought it would be a great idea to try
and capture some of the evocativeness of the
thousands of doors in Glasgow! Every door tells
a story – what story would you like to recall?
Take a digital image of the door that inspires
you most. The photos will be judged by a mixed
panel and the finalists will be exhibited during
the Doors Open Day weekend.
The first prize will be a £50 voucher with a
book, second prize £30 voucher with a book
and the third prize will be a £20 voucher
with a book. All prizes are courtesy of Borders
Bookshop.
Further entry details for this competition can be
found by following the link on our website
www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com
Closing date for entries is August 30.
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Door Open Day
Welcome to Doors Open Days – Glasgow’s Built Heritage Festival, which showcases every
part of the city reflecting Glaswegian pride in our unique built environment.
This is our 19th year and the event is even bigger and better. We have something on every
day with a seven day programme culminating in the traditional Doors Open Days weekend
when over 135 buildings old and new open free to the public.
From an idea originating in Europe
over 20 years ago, the Doors Open
Days concept is now international.
The Scottish Civic Trust co-ordinates
the event nationally. For Doors Open
Days across Scotland visit
www.doorsopenday.org.uk. Here in
Glasgow, Doors Open Days is led
and organised by Glasgow Building
Preservation Trust.
We would particularly wish to thank the Park Rangers for their enthusiastic support, Evening
Times our media partners, and the following generous supporters and funders:
This event could not happen without
a host of supporters: building
owners, the City Council, the heritage
amenity societies, the volunteer-led
heritage organisations and the very
many funders who support the cost
of putting the event on. Particular
thanks are due to all those who
provide access to their buildings, the
volunteers who show people round,
organisations that have put on special
events for the week, the guided
walk leaders, the building specialists
who share their expertise, the
musicians and actors that add to the
atmosphere, and last but not least the
support of the people of Glasgow.
To all those who make this festival of
voluntarism and civic mindedness we
give our continued thanks.
Disclaimer: Visitors entering buildings
do so at their own risk. Please take
care! Neither Glasgow Building
Preservation Trust nor participating
buildings are responsible for any
accidents or damage incurred. All
information contained in the leaflet
was correct at the time of printing,
please check our website www.
glasgowdoorsopenday.com for changes
and late additions to the programme.
and also: Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd, Clydeport Ltd, G1 Group, Gardiner & Theobald
LLP, Gerber Landa & Gee, Laurie Consultancy Group, Neilson Binnie McKenzie,
Page/Park Architects, Simpson & Brown, Wylie Shanks Architects
Doors Open Days is a national event and is part of European Heritage Days • National Brochure Ordering Line: 0141 248 1188 • www.doorsopenday.org.uk

DOORS OPEN DAy - Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival

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