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in association with
DoorS Open DayGlasgow’s Built Heritage Festival
FREE
15-16 September
Access to 100 buildings, with walks, tours, talks & special events all for FREE!
2012
Star Attractions in 2012:uuGlasgow School of Art award winning student guided walking tours! (page 7)uuMaryhill Burgh Halls £9.5million refurbishment (page 11)uuThe Whisky Bond, Glasgow’s largest & newest cultural venue (page 11)uuAlbert Drive Studios - impressive Victorian villa (page 11)uuGovanhill Baths unique Wellbeing Centre and soon to be learners pool! (page 13)
uuScotland Street School Museum actor led sessions. Experience what it was like to be at school in Victorian times, during WWII and in the swinging 60s! (page 15)uuMaggie’s Gartnavel, shortlisted for Design Awards (page 17)uuCity Centre Cinemas walk: past present & future - learn about Glasgow’s cinema history (page 24)
uuDiscover Festival Tours, bringing to life Glasgow’s East End (pages 25/27)uu12/75 North Glasgow Arts Bus Route - a unique display of commissioned public art (page 26)uuThe Stories Behind Glasgow’s Street Names - plus many more inspiring and informative talks (page 28).
Celebrations!uuThe Arches 21st Birthday (page 5)uuRoyal College of Physicians & Surgeons mark the 100th anniversary of Joseph Lister’s death (1827-1912) (page 7)
uuBuchanan Bridge Club 80th birthday (page 15)uuThe University of Glasgow Vet School’s 150th Anniversary (page 18)uuVictoria Park Birthday Tour (page 25).
Welcome to Glasgow Doors Open Day 2012!Join us this September to celebrate Glasgow’s buildings, parks, streets, architecture, history and people. This is our 23rd year of Glasgow Doors Open Day and we have gained access for you into some of Glasgow’s most exciting buildings, along with a week full of talks, walks and events.
From Monday 10th until Friday 14th, talks, events and seminars will be taking place. During the weekend of Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th you can see 100 buildings, and join over 50 walks, tours, talks and events all completely FREE! We have even found 24 NEW venues, including the recently refurbished Maryhill Burgh Halls!
DoorS Open DayGlasgow’s Built Heritage Festival
Glasgow’s Doors are Open!
Plan your FREE weekend by browsing the brochure or go online at glasgowdoorsopenday.com
40. Provan Hall34. Trades Hall of Glasgow98. Western Baths
Essential information
GlasGow BuildinG Preservation trustRoom 16, Wellpark Enterprise Centre,120 Sydney Street, Glasgow G31 1JF
Tel: 0141 554 4411 e: doorsopenday@gbpt.orgw: glasgowdoorsopenday.com • gbpt.org
Layout & design: Ian Corcoran (ianc@mac.com)
Go online to get more!
The programme may be sub-ject to change, so make sure you stay up to date with the latest news, festival updates and newly added events by following us on Twitter: twitter.com/GlasgowDOD and
on Facebook: facebook.com/GlasgowDoors OpenDays
And don’t forget that fuller listings of all the events are on our website, at glasgowdoorsopenday.com
We are part of National and International Doors Open Days!Doors Open Days take place throughout Scotland and are part of European Heritage Days. Information about the national programme can be found at scottishcivictrust.org.uk/doorsopendays
Glasgow’s Doors are Open!
and also… CBC Stone, Clydeport Ltd, French Duncan LLP, Austin-Smith: Lord LLP, Glasgow Fort
Thank you… Glasgow Building Preservation Trust raises the necessary funds to organise & coordinate Glasgow Doors Open Day. Huge thanks go to Glasgow City Council, and the many other supporters and sponsors that enable the event to be delivered for free year after year! In particular, the following organisations…
Contact usWe want to hear your comments, thoughts & suggestions. Fill out our visitor survey online!
Special thanks to the countless volunteers, venues, walk leaders, speakers and organisers for their hard work and dedication to Glasgow’s built heritage.
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 brochure was correct at the time of printing.
How to bookSome of the buildings, tours, talks & events require you to book. This is specified under the event listing along with the contact number, email or website.
Contents 5 Buildings by area
20 Maps 24 Heritage walks
& tours 28 Heritage talks
& events 30 Getting around 31 Competitions
5 Central; 9 East;11 North; 11 South; 15 West
Cover Images: Stained glass panels, Maryhill Burgh Halls (Building No. 47)
52. The Burrell Collection
51. BBC Scotland (Tom Donald)
21. King’s Theatre40. Provan Hall
Merchant’s House of Glasgow, The 7
Orkney Street Enterprise Centre 14
Pearce Institute, The 14
People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) 7
Pollok Community Fire Station 14
Rawcliffe House (former Carmelite Monastery) 15
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow 7
St. George’s Tron Church 8
St. Vincent Street Church 8
Theatre Royal 8
Tobacco Merchant’s House 8
University of Glasgow: Small Animal Hospital 18
Woodlands Methodist Church 18
Open Sunday only
Civil Ceremony Suites 15
Craigton Crematorium 13
Garnethill Synagogue 6
Glasgow Art Club 6
Glasgow Film Theatre 6
Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Secondary 13
Kelvingrove Bandstand & Amphitheatre 16
Langside Parish Church 14
Pollok House 14
Pollokshaws Burgh Halls 15
Tron Theatre 8
Western Baths Club 18
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Key to symbols:
Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson building/site
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Performances by Somewhereto__(see event: icecream architecture van, page 29)
Open Saturday & Sunday
Albert Drive Studios page 11
Arches, The 5
Arlington Baths Club 15
Barrowland Ballroom 5
BBC Scotland 12
Briggait, The 5
Britannia Panopticon Music Hall 5
Buchanan Bridge Club 15
Burrell Collection, The 12
Castlemilk Stables 12
citizenM Hotel 5
City of Glasgow College, City Campus 5
Clyde Tunnel Control Room 15
Cowcaddens Fire Station 6
Craigholme School 12
East Park 11
Gallery of Modern Art 6
Glasgow Cathedral 6
Glasgow Central Mosque 6
Glasgow House, Construction Skills Academy & Big Red Truck 13
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre 13
Glasgow Police Museum 7
Glasgow School of Art, The 7
Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust, Bridgeton Bus Garage 9
Govan Cross Church 13
Govan Old Church 13
Govanhill Baths 13
‘Greek’ Thomson’s Sixty Steps & Wall 16
Hampden Park 13
Hunterian Museum, Art Gallery & Mackintosh House, The 16
Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church 16
Langside Halls 14
Lansdowne Parish Church 16
Lighthouse, The 7
Mackintosh Church, The 11
Maggie’s Gartnavel 17
Maryhill Burgh Halls 11
Partick Curling Clubhouse 17
People’s Palace & Winter Gardens 9
Provan Hall 9
Riverside Museum 17
Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 9
Scotland Street School Museum 15
Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre 17
Shettleston Old Parish Church 9
Springburn Community Fire Station 11
St. Andrew’s Cathedral 7
St. Andrew’s in the Square 7
St. Columba Gaelic Church of Scotland 8
St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church 15
St. Mary’s Church, Calton 9
St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral 17
St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art 8
St. Ninian’s Episcopal Church 15
St. Peter’s RC Church 17
St. Simon’s Church 17
Trades Hall of Glasgow, The 8
Tramway (incorporating the Hidden Gardens) 15
Wellpark Brewery (Tennent Caledonian) 8
Whisky Bond, The 11
Willow Tea Rooms 9
Yorkhill Community Fire Station 18
Open Saturday only
Citizens Theatre, The 12
Clydeport 6
Garnetbank Primary School 6
Glasgow City Chambers 6
Glasgow Evangelical Church 6
Glasgow Sheriff Court 7
Holmwood House 13
House For An Art Lover 13
Hyndland Secondary School 16
King’s Theatre 7
Lambhill Stables 11
Linthouse Church 14
Index
DoorS Open DayGlasgow’s Built Heritage Festival
Central Glasgow1. The Arches253 Argyle Street, G2 8DL (enter under Heilanman's Umbrella at Central Station)
Donald A Matheson, 1879
The seven cavernous Victorian brick arches supporting Central Station became a multi-purpose venue in 1991, so is celebrating 21 years of hosting cultural events. There’s a rich history in the walls - expect access to new areas in this special birthday year.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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2. Barrowland Ballroom NEW!244 Gallowgate, G4 0TT
Original: Hunter & Clark Ltd 1934; Rebuilt: Gratton & McLean 1960
Iconic Barrowland Ballroom. Famous worldwide as a music venue. Once
famous as a popular Glasgow ballroom dancing venue. Externally adorned with
neon Barrowland Ballroom sign - a must-see.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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3. The Briggait141 Bridgegate, G1 5HZ
Clarke & Bell (ext.), 1873; Nicol Russell Studios (int. redevelopment), 2010
The City’s fish market for over 100 years. In 2001, Wasps Artists' Studios
began redevelopment and transformed the derelict building into a vibrant new home for over 80 visual artists and cultural organisations.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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4. Britannia Panopticon Music Hall113-117 Trongate, G1 5HD (enter from New Wynd next to Mitchell's Amusements)
Thomas Gildard & Robert HM MacFarlane, 1857
Oldest surviving music hall. Stan Laurel made his debut here. A
magical place where you can exchange the
hustle of the 21st century for the bustles of the 19th. Exhibition of costume and early film.Saturday & Sunday, 11am-5pm
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5. citizenM Hotel NEW!60 Renfrew Street, G2 3BW
Concrete Architectural Associates, 2010
Contemporary building housing a 198 bedroom hotel built with a modular design and construction. Hotel lobby features many iconic pieces of Vitra designed furniture.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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6. City of Glasgow College,City Campus60 North Hanover Street, G1 2BP
Wylie, Shanks & Underwood, 1958-64
Get a unique view over Glasgow in a rooftop tour from the top of this Category B-listed building. From the Corbusian style roof terrace there are wonderful views over the central conservation area and beyond. Weather dependent. Classrooms & offices closed. Advance booking essential at glas-gowdoorsopenday.com or call 0141 554 4411. Guided tours only; 10 per tour each day at times below.Saturday & Sunday, 9.30am; 11am; 12.30pm; 2pm; 3.30pm
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7. Clydeport16 Robertson Street, G2 8DS
Sir John James Burnet, 1883-86
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 second floor.Saturday 10am-4pm
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8. Cowcaddens Fire Station123 Port Dundas Road, G4 1ES
Architect unknown, 1985
An extremely busy operational Fire Station which attends over 3,000
incidents per year. There will be a tour of the station and fire appliances.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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9. Gallery of Modern Art58 Royal Exchange Square, G1 3AH
Architect unknown, 1778; David Hamilton, 1827-1830 & 1880
GoMA opened in 1996 with commis-sioned artworks for the building. Join
GoMA Guides on a Behind the Scenes Tour on Sunday at 12noon & 2pm to see these works, some not currently open to the public. First come, first served for all tours.Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm
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10. Garnetbank Primary School NEW!231 Renfrew Street, G3 6TX
Thomas L. Watson, 1905
Red sandstone school built in 1905 to the design of Thomas L. Watson, with a slight variation on the old Glasgow School Board formula, resulting in bay windows and elements of Art Nouveau.Saturday 10am-4pm
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11. Garnethill Synagogue129 Hill Street, G3 6UB
John McLeod & N.S. Joseph, 1879
Scotland’s first, purpose-built synagogue, is the home of the
Scottish Jewish Archives Centre and Museum. This A-listed building features extensive high quality stained glass windows. Security at the door is strict and there is no photography inside the building.Sunday 10am-4pm
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12. Glasgow Art Club185 Bath Street, G2 4HU
James Baird, 1834; John Keppie & Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1893
Two 1830s town houses combined and renovated to form a club-
house. Interesting original features include ionic columns, decorative fireplaces and stained glass. The glazed exhibition gallery shows work of Scotland’s artists and houses live music and theatrical performances throughout the year.Sunday 1pm-4pm
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13. Glasgow CathedralCastle Street, G4 0QZ
Architect unknown, c13th Century
The only Cathedral intact since the Reformation. Fine stained glass,
wonderful architecture, interesting modern tapestries, altar cloths & pulpit falls. Site of the founding of the City of Glasgow & beside the Necropolis.Saturday 9.30am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm
14. Glasgow Central Mosque1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TA
Coleman Ballantine, 1984
The biggest Mosque in Scotland! Can accommodate 2,000 worshippers; has
three full-time scholars; a dedicated prayer area for women and its own shop. Mosque tours will take place every 20 mins and will last about 20 mins. Refreshments provided. Performing of Afternoon Prayer.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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15. Glasgow City Chambers82 George Square, G2 1DY
William Young, 1888
In the very heart of Glasgow stands one of the city’s most important and
prestigious buildings – the City Chambers. Completed in 1888, it has, for over 100 years, been the headquarters of successive councils serving the City of Glasgow.Saturday 10am-4pm
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16. Glasgow Evangelical Church18 Cathedral Square, G4 0XA
John Honeyman, 1878-1880
Glasgow Evangelical Church has stood on this site since 1878. The Church has all the original features with statues of Peter and Paul immediately above the doors. Lavish Italianate façade and beautiful stained glass.Saturday 10am-4pm
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17. Glasgow Film Theatre12 Rose Street, G3 6RB
J McKissack & WJ Anderson II, 1939
One of the UK's most successful inde-pendent, 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. Behind the scenes tours are free but ticketed on a first-come basis and take place every 30 minutes.Sunday 10am-2pm
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Glasgow City Chambers (Glasgow City Marketing Bureau)
Garnethill Synagogue (Tom Donald)
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18. Glasgow Police Museum1st Floor, 30 Bell Street, G1 1LG
A B McDonald, 1904
The museum tells the story of the UK's oldest police force, the City of Glasgow Police (1800-1975). International police uniforms and insignia on display. Curator available to answer questions.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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19. The Glasgow School of Art11 Dalhousie Street, G3 6RQ
Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1897 - 1909
Over a century since its completion, Charles Rennie
Mackintosh’s masterwork, The Glasgow School of Art, continues to function as a vibrant and hard-working institution. Discover this iconic landmark on the award-winning, student-led guided tours. Advance booking essential on 0141 353 4584 or at gsa.ac.uk/visit-gsa/mackintosh-building-toursSaturday & Sunday, 9am-7pm
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20. Glasgow Sheriff Court1 Carlton Place, G5 9DA
Keppie Henderson & Partners, 1986
Purpose built court house covering Civil and Criminal business. Highly polished inte-riors with imaginative use of timber, stone and daylight. One of the busiest courts in Europe. Guided tour of courtrooms and cells at regular periods throughout the day.Saturday 10am-4pm
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21. King’s Theatre297 Bath Street, G2 4JN
Frank Matcham, 1904
One of the finest, remaining examples of Matcham’s eclectic mix of styles. Busy working theatre receiving large scale musi-cals, comedy, drama, dance and pantomime. Front of house & backstage tours at 9am, 10am & 10.30am – maxiumum 15 people per tour. Not suitable for people with limited mobility; minimum age 8. Advance booking essential on 0844 871 7648. No admittance without booking.Saturday 9am, 10am, 10.30am
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22. The Lighthouse11 Mitchell Lane, G1 3NU
Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1895; Page\Park, 1999
The Lighthouse, Scotland’s Centre for Design and
Architecture, is housed in a stunning trans-formation of the former Glasgow Herald
building, Mackintosh’s first public commis-sion. Explore design and architecture related exhibitions, the Mackintosh Centre, and the tower, with a fantastic city view. Drop-in family workshop. Advance booking essential for tours - call 0141 276 5365 or email information.thelighthouse@glasgow. gov.ukSaturday 10.30am-5pm; Sunday 12noon-5pm
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23. Merchant’s House of Glasgow7 West George Street, G2 1BA
John Burnet, 1874; 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.Saturday 10am-4pm
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24. People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) NEW!1 Shamrock Street, G4 9JZ
Architect unknown, c1975
Glasgow Shamrock Street Pet Aid hospital is one of the largest PDSA facilities in the UK. Get behind the scenes tours of the seven consulting rooms, two operating theatres, a new digital X-ray room, labora-tory, separate animal recovery wards and a dedicated pet dispensary. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or by calling 0141 554 4411. Please note there may not be animals present.Saturday 10am-4pm
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25. Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow232-242 St Vincent Street, G2 5RJ
Architect unknown, 1820; Altered by JJ Burnet, 1892
Finely decorated Beaux Arts interior, originally built in 1820 with later
alterations and additions by Sir John J. Burnet. The building houses a fine collection of books, portraits and contemporary art. Medical instruments are also displayed.Saturday 10am-4pm
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26. St. Andrew’s Cathedral190 Clyde Street, G1 4JY
James Gillespie Graham, 1816
Recently renovated, Glasgow’s first post-Reformation Catholic
Church and an early example of Gothic revivalism is seen in renewed splendour, with stunning décor, new artwork including Peter Howson's St. John Ogilvie and the addition of a cloister garden.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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27. St. Andrew’s in the Square1 St. Andrew's Square, G1 5PP
Allan Dreghorn, 1739-1756; Nicholas Groves-Raines Architects, 2000
One of the top six classical churches in the UK, superbly restored by GBPT.
Exhibition of Glasgow’s connection to the slave trade will be on display. A ramp through Café Source to the lift gives access to wheelchair users.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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Glasgow School of Art (Eric Thorburn)
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28. St. Columba Gaelic Church of Scotland300 St Vincent Street, G2 5RU
Tennent & Burke, 1904
Gothic church accommodating over 1,000. The nave is 112ft long and 40ft wide. The spire is 220ft high, with pinnacles and belfry stage, a niche and a canopy containing a statue of St. Columba. All welcome at Sunday services: Gaelic 10am-11am, English 11.30am-12.30pm.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm
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29. St. George’s Tron Church163 Buchanan Street, G1 2JX
William Stark, 1808
The building underwent a £3.1m reno-vation in 2008/9 to create a bright,
comfortable, spacious place of worship. Most of the church can be viewed from ground floor - lift access to lower ground floor for tea or coffee. Contact point for new international students.Saturday 10am-4pm
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30. St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art2 Castle Street, G4 0RH
Page\Park, 1991
Enjoy a mix of talks and tours in the museum, which explores the role of religion and aims to promote respect and under-standing between those of differing faiths and of none.Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm
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31. St. Vincent Street Church265 St Vincent Street, G2 5QY
Alexander ‘’Greek’’ Thomson, 1859
Featuring the Classical-inspired architecture of Alexander
Thomson and considered by visitors to be a hidden gem in the city centre. The archi-tect's use of space, colour, motifs and light in the main sanctuary is very impressive.Saturday 10am-4pm
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32. Theatre Royal282 Hope Street, G2 3QA
Charles J. Phipps, 1879
In 1867, the first theatre on this site was the Royal Colosseum and Opera House. The auditorium was rebuilt twice by Charles John Phipps following fires in 1879 and 1895. Scottish Opera has owned the theatre since 1972. Front of house & backstage tours at 9.30am and 10.30am. Not suitable for people with limited mobility; minimum age 8. No admittance without booking: 0844 871 7647 or ambassadortickets.com/glasgowSaturday 9.30am & 10.30am
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33. Tobacco Merchant’s House42 Miller Street, G1 1DT
John Craig, 1775
This A-listed building is one of the few remaining 18th century
merchant's houses in Glasgow and is now owned by the Scottish Civic Trust and used as offices. Staff will be on hand to talk about the history of the building and the Trust's work. Steep steps from street and inside building.Saturday 10am-4pm
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34. The Trades Hall of Glasgow85 Glassford Street, G1 1UH
Robert Adam, 1794
Use of Glasgow’s Trades Hall dates back to 1794 as a meeting place for
the 14 incorporated Trades of Glasgow. Today this magnificent and historic building retains a quiet majesty, providing a unique venue for functions. Last entry for tours 3.30pm, both days.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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35. Tron Theatre63 Trongate, G1 5HB
Style of Robert & 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. Be inspired with historical tours/exhibitions and refresh yourself with special catering offers. Advance booking essential for guided tours on 0141 552 4267.Sunday 10am-4pm
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36. Wellpark Brewery (Tennent Caledonian)161 Duke Street, G31 1JD
Brewing on site since 1556
The home of Tennent’s Lager, and the largest brewery site in Scotland.
Spread over 15 acres, with more than 450
St. Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art
(Tom Donald)
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years of brewing history. Produces approx 200 million litres of beer each year. Tours last 60 mins. Exhibition of Tennent’s Lager history. Not suitable for people with limited mobility, sensible footwear advised. Over 18s only. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.comSat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 12noon-4pm
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37. Willow Tea Rooms217 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3EX
Remodelled by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1903
The jewel in the crown of Mackin-tosh’s work during his partnership
with Kate Cranston, (entrepreneur early 1900s). The Room De Luxe with its silver furniture and leaded glass work remains a well loved attraction. Tours bookable in advance on 0141 332 0521 or by emailing s.proctor@willowtearooms.co.uk, otherwise first come, first served.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 11am-4pm
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Glasgow East38. Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust,Bridgeton Bus Garage NEW!76 Fordneuk Street, G40 3AH
Architect unknown, 1965
Bridgeton Bus Garage is the last Glasgow Corporation purpose-built
bus garage. Opening in 1965, it is now home to the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust's collection of vintage buses and commercial vehicles. Guided tours only, commencing on the hour, each hour and lasting 45 mins. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoor-sopenday.comSaturday & Sunday, 11am-4pm
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39. People’s Palace & Winter GardensGlasgow Green, G40 1AT
A B MacDonald, 1898
Set in historic Glasgow Green, tells the story of the people and city of
Glasgow from 1750 to the end of the 20th century. Explore the city’s social history through a wealth of historic artefacts, paintings, prints and photographs, film and interactive computer displays.Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm
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40. Provan HallAuchinlea Park, Auchinlea Road, Easterhouse, G34 9NQ
c15th century onwards
Provan Hall comprises two buildings, a courtyard and
curtain wall which contains evidence of medieval origins and further developments in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. This fascinating Category A complex set within historic Auchinlea Park is a must see!Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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41. Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church1653 Shettleston Road, G32 9AR
Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1959
A simple basilica with large open tower and copper calvary. Interior re-used marble from Grosvenor Restaurant, all re-ordered for modern Catholic liturgy. With a recent captivating cube addition this is a must-see.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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42. Shettleston Old Parish Church111 Killin Street, Sandyhills, G32 9AH
W G McGibbon, 1903
Fine red sandstone building containing valuable old stained glass windows. The two-manual pipe-organ is one of the six finest in Glasgow.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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43. St. Mary’s Church, Calton89 Abercromby Street, G40 2DQ
Architect unknown, 1842; Goldie & Child (remodelled Sanctuary), 1870
Imposing historical landmark in the Calton area of the city, one of the first large Post-Reformation Catholic Churches to be built in Glasgow. Built in the classical style with a recently restored facade with angels exulting a crowned cross.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm
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Unleash your creativity
Between July and October this year join us in celebrating creativity and the genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh across a range of exciting exhibitions, events and activities for the whole family, which culminate in a Creative Mackintosh Festival from 15 – 28 October 2012 across Mackintosh buildings and locations in Glasgow and the West of Scotland.
Attractions: The Hill House, Helensburgh The Mackintosh Church at Queen’s Cross The Mackintosh House at the Hunterian Art Gallery Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum The Willow Tea Rooms The Glasgow School of Art The Lighthouse House for an Art Lover Scotland Street School Museum Daily Record Building* *external viewing
CreAtive MACkintosh
events include: Unbuilt Mackintosh exhibition Glasgow School of Art city walking tours Street theatre Creative Mackintosh Festival 15 – 28 October 2012
Lots more events, performances and activities. More online at
glasgowmackintosh.com
Glasgow North
44. East Park NEW!1092 Maryhill Road, G20 9TD
Macpherson and Bell; Simon Bell, Lead Architect, 2009
East Park was founded in 1874 as East Park Home for Infirm Children. The
charity now cares for children with severely complex special needs in the new, state of the art school which opened in 2010.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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45. Lambhill Stables NEW!11 Canal Bank North, G22 6RD
Architect unknown, 1830s; Peter McAllister, 2011
The Lambhill Stables site was built around the 1830s for the horses that
pulled the barges through the Forth and Clyde canals. The Category B-listed historic building was brought into community ownership and fully refurbished in 2011.Saturday 10am-4pm
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46. The Mackintosh Church870 Garscube Road, Queen's Cross, G20 7EL
Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1897-99
Mackintosh’s only church design to be built and now the Mackin-
tosh Society’s headquarters. Magnificent stained glass blue heart window and excep-tional relief carving on wood and stone are highlights of the interior, where light and space are used to dramatic effect.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm
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47. Maryhill Burgh Halls NEW!10-24 Gairbraid Avenue, G20 8YE
Duncan McNaughton, 1878; JM Architects, 2010
Maryhill’s historic 19th century municipal buildings – Burgh
Halls, Police Station and Fire Station are now, thanks to an award-winning £9.5m regeneration project, a hall & events space, café, nursery, studios, offices fit for the 21st century and beautiful stained glass panels (see our front cover). Featuring tours, talks, performances & archive films of the area. Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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48. Springburn Community Fire Station NEW!47 Midton Street, G21 4RS
Architect unknown, 1987
Springburn Fire Station is located in the North of the City and provides emergency cover for an area of over 8 square miles within Glasgow City Boundary. Within this area are the housing estates of Springburn, Balornock, Barmulloch, Possilpark and Milton.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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49. The Whisky Bond NEW!2 Dawson Road, G4 9SS
Architect unknown, c1950
The Whisky Bond is the UK’s largest and newest cultural venue, combining
the creative buzz and identity of Glasgow Sculpture Studio's gallery & event space, artist studios and workshops, with new generation workspaces for creative individ-uals to run a business.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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Glasgow South50. Albert Drive Studios NEW!334 Albert Drive, Pollokshields, G41 5HH
Architect unknown, c1877
Restoration continues on this large privately owned Victorian villa and
mature garden set in the conservation area of Pollokshields. The house now functions as a unique and independent provider of artist's and designer's studios, leisure classes, exhibitions and venue hire.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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Unleash your creativity
Between July and October this year join us in celebrating creativity and the genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh across a range of exciting exhibitions, events and activities for the whole family, which culminate in a Creative Mackintosh Festival from 15 – 28 October 2012 across Mackintosh buildings and locations in Glasgow and the West of Scotland.
Attractions: The Hill House, Helensburgh The Mackintosh Church at Queen’s Cross The Mackintosh House at the Hunterian Art Gallery Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum The Willow Tea Rooms The Glasgow School of Art The Lighthouse House for an Art Lover Scotland Street School Museum Daily Record Building* *external viewing
CreAtive MACkintosh
events include: Unbuilt Mackintosh exhibition Glasgow School of Art city walking tours Street theatre Creative Mackintosh Festival 15 – 28 October 2012
Lots more events, performances and activities. More online at
glasgowmackintosh.com
Andy Scott's gates at Maryhill Burgh Halls
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51. BBC Scotland40 Pacific Quay, G51 1DA
David Chipperfield, 2007
BBC Scotland’s headquarters on the banks of the River Clyde combine high defini-tion broadcasting areas with office space and the impressive central red sandstone staircase. The studios are home to The Review Show, Eggheads, Tonight’s the Night, Copycats and more. Advance booking essential on 0370 901 1227 or at bbc.co.uk/showsandtours. Access to building by guided tour only and places must be pre-booked. Bookings for people with access-related needs must be made by phone. Textphone 0370 903 0304.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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52. The Burrell CollectionPollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, G43 1AT
Barry Gasson, 1983
Named after its donor, shipping magnate Sir William Burrell, it is one of
the greatest collections ever created by one person. Included are objects from Ancient Civilisations, Medieval Europe and examples of Chinese and Islamic art. Behind the Scenes tours of the stores. Children must be aged 8 and over, and accompanied by an adult. Advance booking essential on 0141 287 2564 or emailing BurrellL&A@glasgowlife.org.ukSaturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 11am-4pm
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53. Castlemilk Stables59 Machrie Drive, G45 0AZ
Attributed to David Hamilton, 1790; Elder and Cannon, 2007
Multi-award winning B-listed building restored in 2007 by GBPT. Owned by
Cassiltoun Trust, this 18th century, Geor-gian stable block of former Castlemilk House is now a thriving community facility. Set around elegant glazed cloister with new opportunities to learn about Castlemilk Park (previously part of the Stuart estate) and the designed landscape.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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54. The Citizens Theatre119 Gorbals Street, G5 9DS
Campbell Douglas, 1878
Just for Doors Open Day the Citizen's Theatre flings its doors even wider to let you see the nooks and crannies of the historic Victorian theatre, including back-stage! Expert tour guides will make sure you don’t get lost and give you a fascinating insight into the life of the theatre on and off stage. Guided tours only, lasting approxi-mately 30 minutes Advance booking essential on 0141 429 0022.Saturday 10am-4pm
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55. Craigholme School NEW!72 St. Andrew’s Drive, G41 4HS
Architect unknown, 1890
Not your typical girls school, Craig-holme consists of four Victorian villas
in Pollokshields and a state of the art Sports
Since stock transfer in 2003, we have concentrated on providing tenants across the city with modern, new homes that are warmer, drier and – in every sense – better. Our £1.2BN investment programme, the biggest of its kind in Europe, is now in its final phase. By increasing our focus on creating safer, cleaner and healthier neighbourhoods, continuing to empower our tenants and their communities and creating more jobs and learning opportunities, we will create “better lives” to go with the “better homes” we are providing across the city.
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this perfectly sums up what we are all about.
GHA’s vision …
Castlemilk Stables (Steve Hosey)
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Complex in Pollok Park. See how these beau-tiful, historic buildings have been adapted to form a thriving, modern-day school.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm
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56. Craigton Crematorium NEW!Berryknowes Road, G52 2DB
Architect unknown, 1957
Craigton’s recently refurbished building, complete with its own chapel and gardens of remembrance, provides a comforting and intimate venue for funeral services. Get a unique tour of the crematorium including the cremator room.Sunday 10am-4pm
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57. Glasgow House, ConstructionSkills Academy & Big Red Truck99 Norfolk Street (near Bridge St. Subway station), G5 9LQ
PRP, 2010
Come and visit City Building’s unique Skills Training Centre for young apprentices, showcasing a ground-breaking prototype house project to construct energy-efficient, sustainable homes, as well as a chance to see Glasgow’s elderly care home bedrooms of the future. Visit GHA’s Big Red Truck - interactive, mobile exhibition! Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or call 0141 554 4411.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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58. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre200 Woodhead Road, G53 7NN
Civic Design & Glasgow City Council, 2003; 2009
Vast treasure trove of objects from around the world. Only a fraction can be displayed at Glasgow’s 9 museums, the rest is kept at GMRC, a publicly accessible museum store. See paintings, pots, swords, ship models, vintage cars, clocks, kayaks and much more. Advance booking essential on 0141 276 9300 or by emailing GMRCbookings@glasgowlife.org.uk. Guided tours only.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 11am-4pm
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59. Govan Cross Church796 Govan Road, G51 2YL
Robert Baldie, 1873
B-listed, gothic style, wide central gable with three entrance archways and pointed windows. Horseshoe gallery, meeting place of Glasgow Presbytery. Painted windows showing the rise of the Clyde.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm
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60. Govan Old Church866 Govan Road, G51 3UU
Robert Rowand Anderson, 1888
A-listed on a site of great antiquity. Priceless stained-glass from 5 English
Studios. Home to the Govan Sarcophagus & Govan Stones including 5 hogbacks.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm
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61. Govanhill Baths99 Calder Street, Govanhill, G42 7RA
Alexander Beith MacDonald, 1912-17
Built in red sandstone in Edwardian Baroque style,
Govanhill Baths were the only substantially unaltered public baths in Glasgow until closure in 2001. An entire block in Calder St with 3 top-lit pools, pool-side cubicles, orig-inal tiles, cast-iron, railed gallery.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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62. Hampden ParkLetherby Drive, G42 9BA
Jim Clydesdale (Clydesdale Associates), 1999
An iconic stadium in world football, Hampden Park was first built in 1903 then renovated during the 1990s with the South Stand being re-built. Now classified as a UEFA 5-star rated stadium. Parts of the
Stand will not be accessible. Entrance to Museum will be charged at normal rates. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoor-sopenday.com. Guided tours only.Saturday 10.15am-12.15pm; Sunday 11.15am-4.15pm
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63. Holmwood House61-63 Netherlee Road, G44 3YU
Alexander ‘’Greek’’ Thomson, 1857
Alexander Thomson’s finest villa, A-listed, 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.Saturday 10am-4pm
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64. House For An Art Lover10 Dumbreck Road, Bellahouston Park, G41 5BW
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1996
Designed by the famous Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh,
House for an Art Lover provides an excel-lent resource for visitors as a cultural attraction and tourist destination, whilst also being one of the city’s finest wedding and events venues.Saturday 9am-12noon
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65. Hutcheson’s GrammarSchool, Secondary NEW!21 Beaton Road, G41 4NW
Boswell, Mitchell & Johnston, 1960, Drama Studios 2012
Purpose built, modern and innovative glass-fronted studio theatre and teaching facility. The three bright and airy studios utilise
Holmwood House (NTS)
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specialist lighting rigs, retractable seating and sliding partitions to create areas for performance, practice and study.Sunday 10am-4pm
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66. Langside Halls NEW!1 Langside Avenue, G41 2QR
John Gibson, 1847-49
Step back inside the building to relive some historical moments from TRAM Direct Theatre Company in partnership with South Glasgow Heritage & Environ-ment Trust. An opportunity for you to eavesdrop on what took place in the early 20th Century. Drama re-enactments will take place at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. Advance booking recommended at glasgowdoorso-penday.com or 0141 554 4411Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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67. Langside Parish Church NEW!167 Ledard Road, Langside, G42 9QU
CRGP Architects, 2011
A new build church, in 1996 which was extensively destroyed by fire in 2009, replaced now by an innovative new and extended multi-purpose church. A must see is the stunning new version of the Last Supper by artist Stuart Duffin.Sunday 1pm-4pm
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68. Linthouse Church7-9 Skipness Drive, Linthouse, G51 4RS
James Miller, 1900
B-listed sandstone sister church of Govan Cross. Façade is classical with Arts & Crafts, twin square towers topped with cupolas. Exhibition of valuable, hand-embroidered church cloths.Saturday 10am-4pm
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69. Orkney Street Enterprise Centre18-20 Orkney Street, G51 2BZ
John Burnet, 1867
Initially designed as Govan Burgh Cham-bers, the building only served this func-tion for three decades. Its adaptation and extension to serve as the local Police and Fire Station saw a radical reworking of the building. Lying semi-derelict since 1999, the building has recently been sensitively restored by Glasgow South West Regen-eration Agency and now operates as an
enterprise centre, providing high quality accommodation for local social enterprises and community advice agencies.Saturday 10am-4pm
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70. The Pearce Institute840-860 Govan Road, G51 3UU
Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, 1906
This inspirational, historic and thriving community facility was gifted to the
people of Govan by the widow of William Pearce, the Fairfield Shipyard owner. Serving the needs of the local community for over a century, this A-listed landmark building continues to be well used and much loved.Saturday 10am-4pm
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71. Pollok CommunityFire Station NEW!Levernside Crescent, Pollok, G53 5JX
Architect unknown, 1962
This station provides cover to approxi-mately 25 square kilometres in the South Glasgow Area with a population of approxi-mately 79,000. At present, the emergency fleet providing emergency response consists of one aerial rescue pump and one rescue pump.Saturday 10am-4pm
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72. Pollok HousePollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, G43 1AT
Allan Dreghorn 1752, additions by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson from 1890 onwards
Pollok House is the ancestral home of the Maxwell family. The present house dates from around 1752 and contains one of the finest collections of Spanish
Hutcheson's Grammar School, Secondary
Pollok House
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art in the United Kingdom together with furniture and furnishings appropriate to an Edwardian country house.Sunday 10am-5pm
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73. Pollokshaws Burgh Halls2025 Pollokshaws Road, G43 1NE
Robert Rowand Anderson, 1897
A-listed Scots Renaissance Burgh Hall, square clock tower with distinctive Glasgow College-type cupola. Described as the stateliest and most conspicuous building in Pollokshaws. Apparently based on the design of the Old College buildings of the University of Glasgow on the High Street.Sunday 10am-5pm
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74. Rawcliffe House (formerCarmelite Monastery) NEW!10 Rawcliffe Gardens, 29 Mansionhouse Road, G41 3DN
J Burnet, 1862
A one-off opportunity to see the magnificent Category B-listed
Rawcliffe House, set within a 3-acre walled garden estate that has been transformed into mansion apartments with much of the original character and detailing retained. Accessible by tours only. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.Saturday 12noon, 1pm & 2pm
75. Scotland Street School Museum225 Scotland Street, G5 8QB
Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1906
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Scot-
land Street School Museum offers a fasci-nating glimpse into the past. See what school days were like in the reign of Queen Victoria, during World War II, and in the
1950s and 60s. Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm
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76. St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church353 Kilmarnock Road, G43 2DS
Peter Macgregor Chalmers, 1908-1935
This inspiring and beautiful building, a classic of the Romanesque Revival was designed by Peter MacGregor Chalmers. It has a double apse decorated with mosaics. As well as traditional stained glass, there are glorious new windows by John Clark.Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm
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77. St. Ninian’s Episcopal Church1 Albert Drive, G41 2PE
David Thomson, 1872
St. Ninian’s is a Category B-listed building in the neo-Gothic revivalist style. It is a large church with ornate sanctuary frescoes designed by William Hole RSA. There are complex stained glass windows throughout and a very large Rose West Window. The original pews are in situ as is an ornate baptistery.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm
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78. Tramway (incorporating the Hidden Gardens)25 Albert Drive, G41 2PE
William Clark, 1894; Zoo Architects, 2000
Tramway is one of Europe’s most celebrated multi-purpose theatre and
visual art spaces. Presenting the contem-porary and experimental, it provides both a showcase for international work and a focus for Scottish artists. Tours on a first come first served basis.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm
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Glasgow West79. Arlington Baths Club61 Arlington Street, G3 6DT
John Burnet Snr., 1870
Possibly the oldest swimming club of its kind in Europe. Behind the well-propor-tioned, classical façade lies a Turkish room, a Glaswegian homage to the Alhambra. This has tiled walls and floor and a beehive roof studded with star shaped, coloured windows.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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80. Buchanan Bridge Club4 Clairmont Gardens, G3 7LW
style of Charles Wilson, 1857
Very impressive A-listed Victorian townhouse, part of a B-listed terrace in
Park district. Retains many splendid original features and was the home of Calmac founder David Hutcheson. It remained a family home until bought by the club in 1960. All welcome for a sample bridge lesson - see event listing 'Taster Bridge Lesson' on page 29.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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82. Civil Ceremony Suites22 Park Circus, G3 6BE
James Boucher, 1872
Built for the Glasgow industrialist McFar-lane the Ironmaster and lavishly refitted by Salmon & Gillespie in the sinuously organic Glasgow version of Art Nouveau, known as the Spook School.Sunday 1pm-4pm
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83. Clyde Tunnel Control Room NEW!959 Dumbarton Road, G14 9UF
Halcrow (Engineers), 1957 - 1963
Scotland’s only road tunnel – see how traffic is monitored and safety
(Alan Crumlish)
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systems are controlled. Gain access to the control room & north ventilation building through guided tours at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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84. ‘Greek’ Thomson Sixty Steps & WallKelvinside Terrace South, (off Queen Margaret Drive/Queen Margaret Road), G20 6DP
Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, 1870
This Victorian flight of 60 steps provided access, from Great Western
Road over the River Kelvin, to the streets above the massive retaining wall. Featuring Classical and Egyptian detail. Believed to be 'Greek' Thomson’s only example of civic architecture in Glasgow.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
85. The Hunterian Museum, Art Gallery & Mackintosh HouseGilbert Scott Building, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ
George Gilbert Scott (Museum), 1866-86; William Whitfield & Partners (Art Gallery), 1980-81
Scotland’s oldest public museum and home to over
a million magnificent items ranging from meteorites to mummies. Within this diverse collection, you will find astounding artefacts, amazing art and an astonishing array of animal life!Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-4pm
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86. Hyndland Secondary School9 Lauderdale Gardens, G12 9RQ
Architect unknown, 1930
Originally Partick Academy (founded in 1850), Lauderdale building opened
in 1930 by the Lord Provost. Facilities for up to 950 pupils have improved significantly through recent refurbishment and exten-sion. School students will guide groups round the ground floor of Lauderdale building and link corridor.Saturday 10am-1pm
87. Kelvingrove Bandstand & Amphitheatre NEW!Kelvingrove Park, Kelvin Way, G3 8AG
Glasgow Public Parks Department, 1924
For one day, this iconic landmark will be open to the public. Explore the
history of this much-loved civic space and current proposals to restore it - planned opening spring 2014. For health and safety reasons, access is to the Amphitheatre only.Sunday 10am-4pm
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88. Kelvinside Hillhead Parish ChurchObservatory Road/Saltoun Street, G12 9AG
James Sellars, 1876
The building has stood as a place of worship for 135 years and still fulfils its original function as a place of Sanctuary and Community. An unrivalled display of Pre-Raphaelite stained glass by Cottier and Burne-Jones makes any visit worthwhile.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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89. Lansdowne Parish Church416 Great Western Road, G4 9HZ
John Honeyman, 1863
Lansdowne Church is one of the finest Gothic Revival churches in Glasgow. It is also one of the City’s great landmark buildings, famous for its elegant and very slender spire. Internally it contains magnifi-cent stained glass by Alfred Webster.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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Maggie's Gartnavel (Philippe Ruault)
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90. Maggie’s Gartnavel NEW!Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great Western Road, G12 0YN
Rem Koolhaas of OMA Architects, 2011
Maggie’s Gartnavel is a single-level building in the form of a ring of inter-
locking rooms, surrounding an internal landscaped courtyard, which overlooks the hospital site and city from its position atop a hill on the Gartnavel Hospital site.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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91. Partick Curling Clubhouse45 Balshagray Avenue, G11 7EQ (Entrance via maintenance area, Victoria Park)
Architect unknown, 1898
A-listed pavilion and playing rink designed for outside curling. Many
original features, inside and out. Stone sets and associated artefacts on show. Experi-enced curlers will explain the curling game. Tea & coffee provided.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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92. Riverside Museum100 Pointhouse Place, G3 8RS
Zaha Hadid Architects, 2011
Glasgow’s newest and most exciting visitor attraction, designed by interna-
tionally renowned architect Zaha Hadid. Located on the banks of the River Clyde, the world-class Museum is a marvel of design and engineering.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 11am-4pm
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93. Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, G12 0QF
Architect unknown, 1966
SMPC is a specialist arts centre dedicated to masks & puppets. The building contains a theatre, cafe, permanent exhibition, library, film & FX department plus production and design workshops. It is often described as one of Glasgow’s wee hidden gems.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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94. St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral300 Great Western Road, G4 9JB
Sir George Gilbert Scott, 1871
St. Mary's is one of the city’s best Gothic Revival buildings, constructed by the finest craftsmen available. Most of the stained glass was designed by the studios of Hardman, and Clayton & Bell.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm
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95. St. Peter’s RC Church46 Hyndland Street, G11 5PS
Pugin and Pugin, 1903
Category B-listed, the biggest and one of the best of Glasgow’s fantastic
collection of buildings, designed by architect Peter Paul Pugin. Its cathedral-type interior houses important original artefacts and fittings along with a superb collection of historic and contemporary stained glass.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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96. St. Simon’s Church33-37 Partick Bridge St, G11 6PQ
Charles O’Neill, 1858
Beautiful wee 'country' church on the banks of the Kelvin. First post-
Reformation Catholic church in Partick. Fascinating history: built by Australasian architect and émigré, social reformer Charles O’Neill; later adopted by the Polish community; recently restored as thriving
Riverside Museum (Glasgow Life)
St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral (Kay Images)
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centre for a new community.Saturday & Sunday, 9am-7pm
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97. University of Glasgow: Small Animal Hospital NEW!464 Bearsden Road, G61 1QH
Russell Baxter: Archial Architects, 2007-2009
This purpose-built hospital is one of the most sophisticated in Europe,
allowing companion animals from across the UK to benefit from the most advanced care available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the year from some of the best specialist vets in the world. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or call 0141 554 4411. Guided tours only. Please note there may not be animals present.Saturday 10am-4pm
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98. Western Baths Club12 Cranworth Street, G12 8BZ
Clarke and Bell, 1876
The sandstone front happily combines Gothic and Sarasenic
styles. The indoor swimming pool has a roof supported by 20 malleable iron trusses embellished with cast iron scrolls. In 1995 an extension with sports hall, multigym and exercise area was opened.Sunday 1pm-7pm
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99. WoodlandsMethodist Church NEW!229 Woodlands Road, G3 6LW
David Barclay, 1909
An early 20th century listed church building. The upper floor worship space is light and open cruciform shape with interesting stained glass. The ground floor contains a hall, rooms and an interestingly panelled library.Saturday 10am-4pm
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100. Yorkhill Community Fire Station NEW!Architect unknown200 Kelvinhaugh Street, G3 8QS
Yorkhill Community Fire Station is situated on the north side of the River Clyde, with the station area extending along the north bank, it provides fire cover to the Hayburn, Hillhead, Kelvingrove, Partick and Woodlands areas of the city.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm
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University of Glasgow: Small Animal Hospital (images: Andrew Lee)
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Glasgow contains dramatic, historic buildings in every neighbourhood, many of which require major repairs and sensitive adaptions to make them sustainable for future generations to enjoy.
As you take part in Doors Open Day this year, did you know that our Charity, Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, is working away behind the scenes to deliver the event? As well
as the famous Glasgow Doors Open Day we undertake conservation repairs to buildings and regeneration projects across the city.
With 30 years of achievement behind us why not support us and join our charity? To find out more about what we do, visit our website, www.gbpt.org, email us on info@gbpt.org or call 0141 554 4411.
The Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Company No. SC079721, Scottish Charities No. SC015443
A great Glasgow charity celebrating its 30th anniversary … why not join us?
Help us protect & promote Glasgow’s Architecture!
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DoorS Open DayGlasgow’s Built Heritage Festival
Monday, September 10 onlyCity Centre Cinemas Walk: Past, Present & Future
This stroll with Gordon Barr and Gary Painter of the ScottishCinemas.org website will show the full range of Glas-
gow’s architecturally diverse cinema history, from converted ware-houses, via the earliest purpose built halls, the peculiarly Scottish back- court theatres, to the finest thirties art deco super-cinemas, highlighting cinemas that were, cinemas that are, and cinemas that might have been. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoors openday.com or 0141 554 4411
Meeting point: outside Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, junction of Argyle St & New WyndMonday, 7pm
Friday, September 14 onlyThe Glasgow School of Art City Walking Tour:Discover the Glasgow Style
Join our award-winning student guides to discover Mackin-tosh and his contemporaries radical & romantic contributions
to Art Nouveau, through a special Doors Open Days version of our new ‘Glasgow Style’ City Walking Tour. Advance booking essential on 0141 353 4584 or gsa.ac.uk/visit-gsa mackintosh-building-tours
Meeting point: GSA Shop, 11 Dalhousie StreetFriday, 10.15am
The Glasgow School of Art City Walking Tour: Explore the Glasgow MiracleJoin our award-winning student guides in exploring the contempo-rary architecture & arts scene of post industrial Glasgow, through a special Doors Open Days version of our new ‘Glasgow Miracle’ City Walking Tour. Advance booking essential - please call 0141 353 4584 or online at gsa.ac.uk/visit-gsa/mackintosh-building-tours
Meeting point: GSA Shop, 11 Dalhousie StreetFriday, 2.15pm
Saturday, September 15 onlyOpen-Top City Centre Bus TourYou can be transported through seven centuries of Glasgow’s architectural history on our special Doors Open Day City Sight-seeing bus. Buy a ticket on the bus & hop on & off at any of the six special stops.Tour is as follows (stops in brackets); West side of George Square (1); George Street; North Frederick Street; Cathedral Street; Castle Street; John Knox St (2); Gallowgate; London Road; St Andrew’s Square (3); St Andrew’s Street; Saltmarket; Trongate (4); Stock-well Street; Howard Street; Dunlop Street; Clyde Street; York Street (5); Argyle Street; Hope Street; St Vincent Street; Douglas
Street (6); Sauchiehall Street; Blythswood Street; West George Street; then returning to George Square. £4pp guided tour. Tickets cannot be used on regular City Sight-seeing services.
Meeting point: City Sightseeing Bus Stop, George Square WestSaturday 10am, 11am, 12noon, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
CrosshillBoasting some of Glasgow’s most dramatic and distinctive tene-ments, this community, set beside Queens Park, has always been favoured by the City’s commuters. Tour led by renowned historian Roger Guthrie. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Queen’s Park Gates, at Victoria Rd/Queen’s DriveSaturday 11am
Echoes of Empire Part 1: Buchanan StreetWith its superb Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th Century commercial architecture, Buchanan Street is Glasgow’s best street, recognised through numerous accolades. Architect Niall Murphy guides a tour explaining the street’s history, evolution, architectural highlights and what the future might hold. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: on the steps outside the Royal Concert Hall, Buchanan StreetSaturday 11am
Kinning Park and Plantation NEW!After the well-supported inauguration in 2011, this year a new presenter Brian D Henderson will lead a new Kinning Park walking route describing the fruits of his 20+ years of research on the area. Tour takes 90 minutes. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoor sopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Cornwall Street, Plantation - at Kinning Park Subway StationSaturday 11am
Heritage walks & tours
Paisley Road Toll, Kinning Park (1905)
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Subcrawl with ‘Dress for the Weather’‘Dress for the Weather’ lead a tour using the Glasgow subway system to explore a cross-section of the city. The tour will contain informa-tion on the subway, take in a range of cultural attractions appealing to purveyors of culture, art and food as well as making time for a drink or two! Purchase of a Subway Discovery ticket required before start of tour. Tour by Andy Campbell and Matt McKenna. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: outside St Enoch Subway StationSaturday 10am
Historic Guided Walk of DennistounA guided tour by Peter Douglas, Vice Convener of Dennistoun Conservation Society. This guided walk takes around 2 hours and includes not only the Dennistoun Conservation Area but the Drives area of Dennistoun. Tours are first come, first served basis - max 20.
Meeting point: Post Office at Annfield Place/ Westercraigs cornerSaturday 11am
World Tour of West EndA guided walk through the West End looking at the different cultural influences on the architecture – Venetian, Greek, Roman, French, English, Islamic – and even Scottish! Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: gates of Botanic Gardens, corner Queen Margaret Drive & Great Western RoadSaturday 11am
Fossil Grove Walk NEW!See the world’s most famous collection of 330 million year old fossilised tree ferns! Judith Bowers (historian, writer, tour guide and founder of the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall conservation project) will be offering tours around Glasgow’s most ancient visitor attraction; an edifying walk through the time before dino-saurs. A must for all Victorian time travellers! Duration approxi-mately 40 minutes. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoors openday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Jubilee Gates, Victoria Park, Victoria Drive NorthSaturday 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Where the Bishop’s Palace once stood NEW!Kati Waitzmann takes you for an historical walk in and around Glasgow’s Cathedral, Provand’s Lordship and Precinct area where the Bishop’s Palace once stood. The walk looks at how certain historical periods have directly affected the city’s buildings’ upkeep and survival. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: at Provand’s Lordship, 2 Castle Street, G4 0RHSaturday 1pm
Victoria Park Birthday Tour NEW! On September 15th, there will be 125th birthday celebrations, themed on a traditional Victorian day in the park, with music,
games and activities for everyone. Walking tour revealing the history and story of the park and showcasing some of the key features. See also the separate guided tour of the Fossil Grove area. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411. Tours will take place every half hour.
Meeting point: Jubilee Gates, Victoria Park, Victoria Drive NorthSaturday 1.30pm-4pm
Calton Heritage TrailEnjoy a two-hour walk round Calton, led by Peter Mortimer and experience the history of the weaving industry in this ancient Glasgow district. Admire the architecture of the People’s Palace and Doulton Fountain as well as St Andrew’s Square and the
Barras Street market. Calton is a real melting pot of Glasgow history with something of interest for everyone. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Mercat Building, Glasgow CrossSaturday 2pm
DennistounAlexander Dennistoun of Golfhill commissioned a grand design from James Salmon for 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. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Westercraigs at Annfield PlaceSaturday 2pm
Echoes of Empire Part 2: The Western City CentreWith its distinct American flavour, the gridded streets of Glasgow’s western city centre contain some of the best Edwardian and Victo-rian commercial architecture in the UK. Join architect Niall Murphy for a walking tour exploring this key part of Glasgow. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Central Station, Gordon Street EntranceSaturday 2pm
Pollokshields Heritage Trail Bus Tour To celebrate the launch of the Pollokshields Heritage Trails, join Karin Currie of Pollokshields Heritage for a bus tour of the
area and find out more about the UK’s original, biggest and best planned Garden Suburb. Small donation requested for bus. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: outside Maxwell Park Station, Fotheringay Road/Terregles Avenue, PollokshieldsSaturday 2pm
MaryhillCombining 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. This varied walk will include Maryhill itself, the canal that made the area, and even some build-ings that no longer exist. Advance booking essential at glasgow doorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Entrance courtyard to Maryhill Burgh Halls & Maryhill Leisure Centre, Gairbraid AvenueSaturday 4pm
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Sunday, September 16 onlyDiscover Festival’s Bus Tour of Glasgow East
Discover’s bus tour starts at the historical medieval jewel of Provan Hall and takes in local landmarks and public art works,
with a few hidden gems along the way. Not to mention a special stop-off to get the best view of the Commonwealth Arena, Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Athletes’ Village, sharing the local resi-dents’ panoramic views at the top of the Helenvale Flats. Advance booking recommended at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411. Tours last approximately 2.5 hours.
Meeting point: Provan HallSunday 10.30am & 1pm
Pollokshields Heritage Trail Part 1: The Villas NEW!To celebrate the launch of the Pollokshields Heritage Trails, join Niall Murphy of Pollokshields Heritage for a walking tour of Pollokshields Avenues with their splendid villas and find out more about the UK’s original, biggest and best planned Garden Suburb. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Maxwell Park Station, Maxwell Park, Fotheringay Road/Terregles AvenueSunday 11am
St Vincent CrescentOne 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 range of indus-trial and service buildings. The tour will be led by Lesley Dunlop, long standing resident and member of the Community Council. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: corner of Argyle Street & Minerva Street (PC World)Sunday 11am
Walmer Crescent Among Alexander (Greek) Thomson’s achievements was the creation of some of Glasgow’s most remarkable housing.
Walmer Crescent is a remarkable survivor of extraordinary scale and grandeur in an unexpected setting. Tour led by renowned histo-rian Roger Guthrie. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoors openday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Cessnock Subway entranceSunday 11am
Historic GovanThis tour, led by Ingrid Shearer of Northlight Heritage, will take in some of the main archaeological sites and historic buildings illus-trating 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. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Govan Old Parish ChurchSunday 11am & 1pm
Bingham’s Pond WalkA gentle walk to learn about the habitat improvements that were implemented a few years ago and to discover the wildlife that can now be found in and around the Pond. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: beside the steps at the entrance to Bingham’s Pond from Great Western RoadSunday 11.30am
Cart BlancheGuided four mile walk along the White Cart Water from Holmwood House, Alexander (Greek) Thomson’s master-
piece, via Snuffmill, Millbrae and Newlands to Pollok House, the
jewel of the Pollok Estate. Explore the extraordinary heritage of Glasgow’s Southside waterway with Roger Guthrie. Return bus service from Pollok Park to Holmwood House at £2pp. Stout shoes recommended. No dogs please. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Holmwood HouseSunday 1.30pm
1820 Martyrs Sighthill MonumentA striking Monument commemorating two of the Martyrs of the 1820 Radical Rising, John Baird and Andrew Hardie. Both were charged with treason and executed for their part in the insurrec-tion. Information on the events of 1820 will be available. The monu-ment was the work of sculptor James Leggat, erected in 1847. He died in 1856. Tours on a first come, first served basis.
Meeting point: Main Gate, Sighthill Cemetery, Springburn Road, G21 1SESunday 2pm
Bridgeton Heritage TrailDiscover the rich history of Bridgeton, as Peter Mortimer takes you on this hour and a half walk, taking in such treasures as the Greenhead Works, Templeton’s, Olympia Cinema, the Umbrella at Bridgeton Cross and other impressive buildings & monuments. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: outside People’s Palace, Glasgow GreenSunday 2pm
Dumbreck and Hazelwood Heritage WalkStart at A-listed Craigiehall with a general overview of Dumbreck, its history and current boundaries. John Thomson leads a walk along Rowan Road tracing some of the moves of Sir Thomas Mason, looking at the architecture especially of the builder George Hamilton. 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 eclectic houses in the grounds. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: outside Craigie Hall, 6 Rowan Road, DumbreckSunday 2pm
East End Women’s Heritage Walk Launch Event NEW!Be one of the first to experience the newest pioneering heritage walk developed by Glasgow Women’s Library. Hear tales of the intriguing and inspiring heroines who made Glasgow’s East End the rich area of history it is today. Advance booking essential - please call 0141 248 9969 or contact info@womenslibrary.org
Meeting point: given at time of bookingSunday 2pm
Pollokshields Heritage Trail Part 2: The Tenements NEW!To celebrate the launch of the Pollokshields Heritage Trails, join Niall Murphy of Pollokshields Heritage for a walking tour of East Pollokshield’s many listed buildings and find out more about the UK’s original, biggest and best planned Garden Suburb. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Maxwell Park Station, Fotheringay Road/Terregles AvenueSunday 2pm
Saturday 15 & Sunday 1612/75 North Glasgow Arts Route NEW!
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A guided tour of each installation will be available over the weekend on the 75 bus – the first bus after the hour (times noted below - £1.85 one way). Bus journey takes around 30 minutes. A written guide on each art installation is available to download from glasgowdoorsopenday.com to allow you to complete the tour without the guide on any of the other 75 or 12 buses.
Meeting point: Cowcaddens Subway Station Bus Stop. Tour guide will be here to greet you before boarding the bus. Please note this is a public bus and will not wait for you if you are late. We advise you arrive ten minutes before the specified time to meet the guide. Saturday: 10.08am, 11.03am, 12.03pm, 1.03pm, 2.03pm & 3.03pm Sunday: 10.16am, 11.07am, 12noon, 1.03pm, 2.01pm & 3.01pm
Jacobite GlasgowIn the 18th century most Glaswegians supported the Hanoverian kings, but a small group of citizens played a significant role in Jacobite intrigue, fighting on the opposing side at Killicrankie, Sheriffmuir and Culloden. This walk explains their forgotten story. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Tron Theatre steepleSaturday 10am; Sunday 3.30pm
Barras Area & Sights NEW!Visit Barras Market Area: A tour exploring the fascinating charms of the Barras including: Barrowland Ballroom, Iconic Neon Sign, Old Clay Pipe Factory, Cobbled Lanes & Coach Tracks, Oldest Chippy in Glasgow, St Alphonsus Church, 1771 Coach House - Heilan Jessie & Tollbooth - Glasgow Execution Site. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411. Tours will take place on the hour, every hour.
Meeting point: Magpie Café, The Barras Market, 233 London RoadSaturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm
River Clyde Bridges Walk NEW!A guided walk along the River Clyde, discover facts and history surrounding 12 of Glasgow’s most famous bridges. The walk commences at Glasgow Green’s St Andrew’s Suspension Bridge and ends at the M8 Kingston Bridge. Walks last approximately 90 minutes. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: St Andrew’s Suspension Bridge, Glasgow GreenSaturday & Sunday 10am & 1pm
Discover Festival’s Walking Tours of Bridgeton & an Olympia Preview
Discover’s walking tour of Bridgeton includes a sneak preview of the refurbished Olympia as well as storytelling perfor-
mances at Bridgeton Library by Scottish authors. Advance booking recommended at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Bridgeton Library, 23 Landressy Street G40 1BPSaturday & Sunday 11am & 1pm
Medieval City Tours NEW!This is a tale of two towns - the stone built religious heart of Glasgow in the north of the town and the busy, jostling burgh in the south. The two areas grew together along the High Street and as you will see very much benefitted from each other. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Entrance to Argyle Street Railway Station on the Argyle Street SideSaturday & Sunday 11am
Glasgow’s Built Heritage, Tobacco, Slavery and the Abolition MovementStephen 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. Tour 1hr 15mins. This walk is also available as a podcast and can be downloaded at glasgowdoorsopenday.com Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: opposite Tobacco Merchant’s House, 42 Miller Street.Saturday & Sunday, 11am & 2pm
Resurrecting History - The Southern NecropolisA meander with Colin Mackie (aka The Happy Reaper) through the rich history and some of the characters of the Southern Necropolis. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: The Gatehouse, Caledonia RoadSaturday & Sunday 12noon
Glasgow NecropolisThe Friends of Glasgow Necropolis are undertaking friendly, informative tours of the magnificent Glasgow Necropolis. In
addition, at 5pm on Saturday, a joint tour will run with Roger Guthrie of the Alexander Thomson Society and Ruth Johnston of the Friends of Glasgow Necropolis. After the Saturday tour enjoy a buffet and refreshment (£9 per person) at the Cathedral House Hotel, with a fantastic view of the Necropolis. Advance booking essential: call 0797 143 7034 or email tours@glasgownecropolis.org. For the tour on Saturday, please state preferred option; Tour or Tour & Buffet.
Meeting point: given at time of bookingSaturday, 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm & 5pm; Sunday, 12 noon & 2pm
James Miller - Glasgow’s greatest architect?Or was that J.J. Burnet? NEW!Glasgow rightly celebrates having one of the finest cityscapes in the known universe, but many of the great architects responsible for designing our wonderful architectural smorgasbord are little known and often totally forgotten. This walk celebrates them and their work. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.
Meeting point: Glasgow Central Station concourse, underneath the clockSaturday & Sunday 12noon
East End Regeneration: Shaping Up for the Future(The Commonwealth Games and Much More)The Royal Town Planning Institute returns for a third year to sponsor a guided walk. Rapid change is taking place in Bridgeton and Dalmarnock. This 90 minute walk embraces key developments including sites on the threshold of development related to the Commonwealth Games in 2014. Advance booking recommended. Please call 0141 586 8497 or contact walls.john@ntlworld.com
Meeting point: Bridgeton Cross at the UmbrellaSaturday & Sunday 2pm
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Tenement Management: Old & NewSt Andrew’s in the Square, 1 St. Andrew’s Square G1 5PP
Many of us live in a traditional tene-ment, subdivided terrace house or
modern flatted block. And whoever owns the property has to work with other owners to maintain the roof & other ‘common’ parts. Ann Laird of Friends of Glasgow West is organising this opportunity to learn more about a range of essential tenement issues. A tenement talk will take place followed by a discussion panel. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.Monday 10th, 7pm-9pm
Glasgow’s Built Heritage,Tobacco, Slavery and AbolitionSt Andrew’s in the Square, 1 St. Andrew’s Square G1 5PP
Stephen Mullen presents this fascinating lecture which explores Glasgow’s mercan-
tile past from 1660 and examines the links with tobacco, slavery, the abolition move-ment 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 the role of slavery in Glasgow’s history, one which has been largely unacknowledged until recent times. Advance booking essential at glas gowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.Tuesday 11th, 6.30pm-8pm
Heritage Transformed: theheartening rescue of JJ Burnet’sArts and Crafts Gartnavel ChapelThe Whisky Bond, 2 Dawson Road G4 9SS
This talk tells the heartening story of a gallant Building Preservation
Trust’s rescue from dereliction of Gartnavel Royal Hospital Chapel, to its fantastically appropriate new role as the stylish and
dynamic base for Cancer Support Scotland. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoor sopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.Wednesday 12th, 6.30pm-7.30pm
The New Glasgow SocietyThe Whisky Bond, 2 Dawson Road G4 9SS
Lesley Palmer, Vice Chair, will talk on the history, aims and interests of the New Glasgow Society. Covering 47 years in fif-teen minutes, Lesley will promptly navigate through a period of significant change in Glasgow’s architectural history, paralleled with highlights of the Society’s own devel-opment. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.Wednesday 12th, 7.30pm-7.45pm
Listing the 60s: RediscoveringGlasgow’s Postwar PastThe Whisky Bond, 2 Dawson Road G4 9SS
The talk will explore Glasgow’s Postwar heritage celebrating some of the great buildings, places and engineering feats of the city. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.Wednesday 12th, 8pm-9pm
The Lost Buildings of GlasgowGlasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street G2 4HU
Glasgow is a dynamic city that has always embraced change. Buildings that seem so substantial are often forgotten soon after they are demolished. Buildings can be rather surprisingly almost mislaid and even occasionally they re-appear. This talk will celebrate these lost buildings through the historic archives held in the National Monu-ments Record of Scotland. Simon Green is an architectural historian at the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.Thursday 13th, 6.30pm-7.30pm
DoorS Open DayGlasgow’s Built Heritage Festival
Heritage talks & events
Heritage Transformed: Calman Cancer Support Centre (Gordon Kidd, City of Glasgow College)
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Extending the Conservation AreaGlasgow Art Club, 185 Bath Street G2 4HU
Chris Platt discusses the issues of dealing with new architectural interventions in the conservation area of Pollokshields. He will contrast two Victorian Villa adaptations and will explore the issues of building anew with regards to restraints, authenticity & the protection of the existing. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.Thursday 13th, 7.45pm-8.45pm
Taster Bridge LessonBuchanan Bridge Club, 4 Clairmont Gardens G3 7LW
Have you ever thought about learning to play bridge? This is your opportunity to combine a visit to our club and have a FREE taster bridge lesson. buchananbc.co.ukThursday 13th, 7.15pm-9.15pm; Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th, 2pm-4pm
Tenement Management: Old & NewPearce Institute, 840-860 Govan Road G51 3UU
See Monday 10th September for details. Second session this time in The Pearce Institute. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.Saturday 15th, 10.30am-12.30pm
Glasgow’s Urban ModelLighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane G1 3NU
Come along to Scotland’s award-win-ning Centre for Design and Architec-
ture to take the unrivalled opportunity to see your city like you’ve never experienced before. Thanks to high definition digital technology, the Glasgow Urban Model has generated in 3D more than 4,000,000 square metres of built environment to date, including Glasgow City Centre. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.Saturday 15th, 1pm-2.30pm
The Stories Behind Glasgow’s Street NamesLighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane G1 3NU
Come to this unique talk by Dr Bruce Durie, author of the new ‘Not A Guide
To Glasgow’ (The History Press), exploring some of the stories behind Glasgow’s Street Names such as: Why is there a Drury Lane? Were there candles in Candle-riggs? Was Rottenrow really rotten? Did William Wallace really ‘stock the well’ with English heads at Stockwell Street? What exactly is a ‘Gorbal’? Why is there no hall in Sauchiehall Street? Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.Saturday 15th, 3pm-4pm
The Tall Ship WorkshopRiverside Museum, 100 Pointhouse Place G3 8RS
Clyde Maritime Trust, owners of SV Glen-lee, will be opening its workshop in the Riv-erside Building, and showcasing the work done by volunteers and crew on the Tall Ship, Kelvinhaugh Ferry and other historic small vessels. Access also to Kelvin Har-bour, to see the Kelvinhaugh Ferry. Visitors to workshop will get discounted admission to the SV Glenlee.Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th, 10am-4pm
icecream architecture vanCustom Quay Amphitheatre, 222 Clyde Street G1 4JH
icecream architecture’s 1971 mobile architectural office has
been the centre of community consultation events across Glasgow. It’s parked along-side the Amphitheatre, Custom Quay; the underused space that has been the focus of their recent project. Come along to find
out more about the mission of Some-whereto_. Performances are also taking place in various locations on Sunday with the last performance at Custom Quay at 5pm. See website for more details.Sunday 16th, 10am-6pm
The Story of Glasgowin Four ChaptersGlasgow Film Theatre, 12 Rose Street G3 6RB
Compressing 800 years into a 40 minute talk, this presentation by Neil Baxter of the RIAS considers the evolution of Glasgow from a centre of pilgrimage to the world city of today. En route it introduces the 12th century bishop and marketing genius who got the whole thing going, the slave-owning plutocrats whose names are still in everyday use and the pivotal role of Glasgow’s weavers in the invention of world tourism. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.Sunday 16th, 1pm-2pm
Glasgow’s Urban Model
icecream architecture van
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Walking
First time taking part in Doors Open Day? Why not try one of our self led trails between a few venues, designed by Walk Glasgow. For full details of the walks please see glasgowdoorsopenday.com
Or why not create your own walking tour by incorporating several venues into your day? For help in finding a route go to walkit.com/glasgow
Cycling
To help you get to as many venues as possible, why not cycle between them? Create your own bike tour and explore new areas of Glasgow. For help in finding an enjoyable route try glasgow.cyclestreets.net/
We have also highlighted which venues are close to the current cycle routes in Glasgow. Visit glasgowdoorsopenday.com to see some of our day trip suggestions.
Remember to stay safe on the roads!
Public Transport
For information on public transport in Glasgow please see travelinescotland.com. There are a number of options when trav-elling throughout Glasgow: bus, train and the Clockwork Orange (Subway). Find the best way for you.
DoorS Open DayGlasgow’s Built Heritage Festival
Getting around
We work hard to make sure that we are looking after our built heritage and we want to make sure we are looking after our environment as well. We encourage you to walk, cycle or use public transport to get to as many of our venues and events as possible.
East End Shuttle Bus FREE
Discover Festival has arranged a Free Shuttle bus service that runs from the front of the City Chambers at George Square to and from Provan Hall (building no. 40).Sat & Sun: from George Square at 10am, 11am,
12noon, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm from Provan Hall 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm & 4pm
Castlemilk Shuttle Bus FREE
Cassilton Housing Association has kindly provided a free bus ser-vice to take passengers to the multi-award winning Stables build-ing (Building no. 53) with one of the best views of Glasgow and Clyde Valley en route! Journey time is approximately 20 minutes. Please arrive in good time to board.Saturday: from George Square: 9.45am, 12.45pm & 2.45pm
from Castlemilk Stables: 11am, 2.05pm & 4pm
Sunday: from George Square: 10.45am & 12.30pm from Castlemilk Stables: 12noon & 2pm
Open Top City Centre Bus Tour £4pp guided tour Tickets cannot be used on regular City Sightseeing services.
You can be transported through seven centuries of Glasgow’s architectural history on our special Doors Open Day City Sightsee-ing bus. Buy a ticket on the bus & hop on & off at any of the six special stops. For details of stops please see tour entry on page 24Saturday only: from City Sightseeing Bus Stop, George Square
West - 10am, 11am, 12noon, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
12/75 North Glasgow Arts Route £1.85 one way
Explore a series of recently commissioned public art works within the North of Glasgow by traveling on the No. 75 route. For full details please see tour entry on page 24.
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DoorS Open DayGlasgow’s Built Heritage Festival
Competitions
Enter our special competition for children. In every participat-ing Doors Open Day building there is a unique question. Visit any four buildings and find out the answer! Complete your passport form (available online or in participating buildings on the weekend of Doors Open Day) and submit it to us here at GBPT.
You can email a scanned copy to doorsopenday@gbpt.org, or post it to: Wee Yins Glasgow Passport, Room 16, Wellpark Enterprise Centre, 120 Sydney Street, Glasgow G31 1JF
One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 16 or under. Closing date: Wednesday 3rd October 2012
Look at what you could win!
Wee Yins’Glasgow Passport
Glasgow LandmarksPhotographic Competition
This year Glasgow Building Preservation Trust is teaming up with The Mackintosh Heritage Group to offer you the chance to have your photograph displayed in Glasgow International Airport! You will also have the chance to have your photograph printed in The Evening Times & displayed as part of The Creative Mackintosh Festival exhibition in Glasgow Art Club. We are also giving away many exciting prizes donated by the organisations listed below!
We ask that you take your best picture of one of Glasgow’s Landmark Buildings, be this the outside, inside or an interesting feature. Many of these buildings are also taking part in Glasgow Doors Open Day and are highlighted with the icon throughout the brochure. A full list of Landmark Buildings can be downloaded from glasgowdoorsopenday.com/competition
To enter, email a low-resolution JPEG photograph to doorsopenday@gbpt.org along with your full name, age (optional), contact telephone number, name of Landmark Building & a chosen caption (optional).
One entry per person. Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd October 2012. If you are selected as a finalist, a high resolution image will be requested.
Look at what you could win!
««A VIP package for Glasgow International Airport!
««Afternoon Tea for four at Willow Tea Rooms!
«« Lunch for two adults & two children at The Art Lovers Café in House for an Art Lover!
««Signed copy of Judith Bower’s Book: Stan Laurel & other Stars of the Panopticon – The Story of the Britannia Music Hall!
««Two pairs of tickets to see Scottish folk band, Runrig at the Barrowland Ballroom!
««A Room with Breakfast at citizenM Hotel!
««Boozy Snoozy lunch for four at Blythswood Square Hotel!
««Afternoon Tea at The Grand Central Hotel!
««Two pairs of tickets for a film of your choice at Glasgow Film Theatre!
««Mackintosh Goodie Bag from The Hunterian Art Gallery
««A year’s membership of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society
««Roger Billcliffes’s book “Visiting Charles Rennie Mackintosh”
««Two passes for M&D’s Theme Park!«« Family ticket to the Waterworld at The Timecapsule!«« Family ticket for The Arches Christmas Show: The Ugly Duckling!«« Family ticket to the Open-ing night of Cinderella at The Kings Theatre!«« Family ticket to Aganeza Scrooge at the Tron Theatre!
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Full competition terms and conditions can be found at glasgowdoorsopenday.com/competition/terms.phpGlasgow Building Preservation Trust would like to sincerely thank all organisations for their generosity in donating the above prizes.
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Stained glass panels: Maryhill Burgh Halls (building no. 47)