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DoorS Open DayGlasgow’s Built Heritage Festival

Highlights for 2010 include:

zz The “Glasgow House” unveiled: A specially built exemplar of an eco house demonstrating energy efficient design created by GHA, City Building and PRP Architects (page 25)zz Check out Glasgow’s further education colleges: Visit one, or all four, opening their new, state of the art doors to demonstrate the skills education on offer (page 30)

zz River Trip: Clyde Waterfront Partnership has organised a FREE boat trip up and ‘doon the water’ (page 22)zz The stunningly refurbished Grand Central Hotel on Gordon Street (page 7)zz 48 guided walks including 17 Heritage Trail walks by Land and Environmental Services, Commu-nity Action Team staff (page 22)zz Behind the scenes at The Burrell Collection (page 12)

zz Showcase for Building Preserva-tion Trusts (a full-day event on Wednesday 15) will show how they are saving historic buildings across Scotland (page 32)zz John Power, church organist, is playing at several churches in his quest to raise funds for the restoration of the Lewis organ at Community Central Hall, Maryhill. At a number of venues there will be music as we join in the spirit of City of Music.zz Glasgow Landmarks Initiative (a plaque scheme with a Glasgow twist) is being launched on Friday 17th September at St Andrew’s in the Square (page 32)zzMake a photographic record of “Your Doors Open Day” and enter our Photography Competition (page 33)

Plan your frEE weekend in Glasgow, by browsing the brochure and in September please enjoy the event!

Welcome to Glasgow Doors open Day 2010!

This great civic festival celebrates Glasgow’s buildings, streets, rivers, allotments, parks and people. This year the event is packed with interesting things to see and do. From Tuesday 14th to Friday 17th September, there are talks, events and seminars. On the weekend of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th, more than 100 buildings will be open with FREE entry! This year we have 24 NEW venues including 13 buildings and for the very first time 11 allotments in our special ‘Open Gates’ event.


Glasgow’s doors are open!

Help for getting the most out of Doors open Day

GlasGow BuildinG Preservation trustthe tobacco Merchant’s House, 42 Miller street, Glasgow G1 1dt0141 221 6061 www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com • www.gbpt.org

Layout & design: Ian Corcoran

Disclaimer: visitors entering buildings do so at their own risk. Please take care! neither Glasgow Building Preservation trust nor participating build-ings are responsible for any accidents or damage incurred. all information contained in the leaflet was correct at the time of printing.

contents 5 Buildings by area

20 allotments 22 walks & tours 25 the Glasgow House 26 Maps 30 College Campuses 31 Heritage events 33 Competitions 34 Buses

5 Central; 10 east;11 north; 12 south; 16 west

Glasgow’s doors are open!

and also… Collective Architecture LtdMcInally Associates Ltd • Armitage Associates - Architecture & Interiors

Clydeport Ltd • David Narro Associates - Consulting Structural & Civil Engineers

Gardiner & Theobald LLP • MAST Architects LLP Neilson Binnie-McKenzie • Groves-Raines Architects Ltd • Richard Shorter Architect

Principal Hayley (Grand Central Hotel) • Sloans Bar and Restaurant • King’s Theatre •Tron Theatre

Community Planning Partnership

Thank you to all our excellent funders! First, we would especially like to thank Glasgow City Council who generously

support this event, City Marketing Bureau, Archie Provan for the website, our media partners Evening Times and the following

supporters and funders:

Transport: A hop on/hop off bus is being provided by the Council’s Community Planning Partnership, touring 22 venues in the south west area of the city. Look for the bus symbol: There is also an open-topped city centre bus tour (there is a small charge for this). Other free buses will take you to Castlemilk Stables and Provan Hall in Easterhouse - see page 34 for all bus tour details.

Tip: We have guided walks and events which will be in great demand so check as early as possible to see if advance booking is required.

Our website has up-to-date information and also last-minute alterations on www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com

Tip: To locate a building online, visit maps.google.co.uk and enter the postcode.

Glasgow’s civic-minded volunteers: this event really happens because we have so many fine volunteers, from walk guides

to speakers, to those who give up their weekend to show people round fantastic buildings. A big thank you to everyone who helps make this event happen!

Did you know? That Doors Open Day is part of European Heritage Days which started in Europe 25 years ago and is now a national and international event. The Scottish Civic Trust co-ordinates Doors Open Day across Scotland every September. Find out about all the other Scottish events at www.doorsopendays.org.uk. or call the Scottish Civic Trust on 0141 248 1188

Tell us what you think! We always want feedback - fill out our surveys about the event or go to our feedback survey on our website www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com

Did you know? Glasgow Building Preserva-tion Trust organises this event and we also help to save important Glasgow buildings. See the back cover - we would like you to join us!

Cover ImagePeoples’ Palace conservatory by rosie Griffin, GBPt


1 Moray Place 12Anniesland College 16Arches, The 5Arlington Baths 17Balshagray Victoria Park Church 17Barony Hall 5BBC Scotland 12Blairtummock House Enterprise Centre 10Bridge, The 10Briggait, The 5Britannia Panopticon Music Hall 5Buchanan Bridge Club 17Burrell Collection, The 12Castlemilk Community Fire & Rescue Station 12Castlemilk Stables 12Citizens Theatre 12Civil Ceremony Suites 17Clydeport 5Colston Wellpark Parish Church 11Cottier Theatre 17Easterhouse Community Fire Station 11Fairfield Shipyard Offices 12Fotheringay Centre, The 13Garnethill Synagogue 6Giffnock & Newlands Hebrew Congregation Synagogue 13Girlguiding Glasgow Headquarters 6Glasgow Art Club 6Glasgow Cathedral 6Glasgow Central Mosque 6Glasgow City Chambers 6Glasgow Evangelical Church 6Glasgow Film Theatre 6Glasgow House, The 13Glasgow Museums Resource Centre 13Glasgow Necropolis 6Glasgow Police Museum 6Glasgow School of Art 6Glasgow Sheriff Court 7

Glasgow Steiner School 17Glasgow’s TRAFFCOM Traffic Control Centre 7Govan Cross Building, Govan & Linthouse Parish 13Govan Old Parish Church 13Govanhill Baths 13Grand Central Hotel 7Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Luke 18‘Greek’ Thomson’s Sixty Steps 18Hidden Gardens, The 14Holmwood House 14House For An Art Lover 14Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Primary 14Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Secondary 14Hyndland Parish Church 18John Wheatley College (East End Campus) 11Kelvin Stevenson Memorial Church 18Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum 18Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church 18King’s Theatre 7Langside College 14Lansdowne Parish Church 19Lighthouse, The 7Linthouse Building, Govan & Linthouse Parish 15Lodging House Mission 7Mackintosh Church, The 11Mansfield Park 19Marlborough Dance Hall, The (The Shed) 16Merchants House of Glasgow, The 7Merrylea Parish Church 15Mitchell Library, The 8Mosspark Parish Church 15North Glasgow College 11Our Lady of Good Counsel Church 11Page\Park Architects 8Partick Curling Clubhouse 19Pearce Institute, The 15

People’s Palace & Winter Gardens 11Pollok House 15Pollokshaws Burgh Hall 15Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice 8Provan Hall 11Ramshorn Theatre & Graveyard 8Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow 8Royal Faculty of Procurators 8Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum 8Scottish Ballet at Tramway 16Scottish Opera Headquarters 8Shettleston Old Parish Church 11Sloans Bar & Restaurant 9South Shawlands Parish Church 16St Aloysius’ Church 9St Andrew’s in the Square 9St Anthony’s Church 16St Bride’s Church 19St Clare’s R.C. Church 11St George’s Tron Church 9St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral 19St Mungo’s Church 9St Vincent Street Free Church 9Theatre NEMO 9Trades Hall of Glasgow, The 10Tramway 16Tron Theatre 10Trongate 103 10United Reform Church 16Wellington Church 19Western Club 10Willow Tea Rooms 10

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MackintoshBuildingsGlasgow Community Planning Partnership (South West) Bus Tour

Central Glasgow1. The Arches253 Argyle Street, G2 8DL (enter under Heilan-man’s Umbrella at Central Station)Donald A Matheson 1879

Situated underneath seven Victorian brick arches supporting Central Station, the Arches houses a vast range of cultural events (including theatre, clubs and live music), corporate events and a modern restaurant and bar. 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, all this against the rumbling of trains passing overhead. Access is restricted to tours departing from the foyer every 20 minutes from 10am.Sat & Sun 10-4pmW T E R Y D U M

2. Barony Hall16 Rottenrow East (at High Street), G4 0RAJJ Burnet & 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. Talks on the history of the Barony Hall will be given at 11 & 12 noon.Sat 10-4pmT Y D A

3. The Briggait NEW!141 Bridgegate, G1 5HZClarke & Bell (ext) Nicol Russell Studios (int redev)

The Briggait is a beautiful Category A-listed building in Glasgow’s medieval quarter, the Merchant City. Originally built in 1873, it was the city’s fish market for more than 100 years. By the turn of the millennium it was clear the building was in severe need of some TLC; rain poured in and parts of the Briggait were entirely derelict. In 2001, Wasps Artists’ Studios set out on the long road to redevelop the building and are very excited that construction work is

complete. It has been transformed into a vibrant new home for more than 80 visual artists and cultural organisations. Some artists’ studios open over this weekend for visitors to view their work.Sat & Sun 10-4pmW E S Y D U M L

4. Britannia Panopticon Music Hall113-117 Trongate, G1 5HD (enter from New Wynd by Mitchell’s Amusements)Thomas Gildard & Robert H M MacFarlane 1857

The oldest surviving music hall; famous as the stage on which Stan Laurel made his

debut. The auditorium is old and peeling and social history literally seeps through its fabric. Britannia Panopticon is 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 - so nostalgic it would bring a tear to a glass eye! Limited disabled access.Tuesday - Sunday, 11-5pmP W T E S D M

5. Clydeport16 Robertson Street, G2 8DSSir 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 2nd Floor.Sat 10-4pmW E S R Y D A

6. Garnethill Synagogue129 Hill Street, G3 6UBJohn McLeod & NS Joseph 1879

This A-listed building, Scotland’s first purpose-built synagogue, is the home of the Scottish Jewish Archives Centre (highlights on display). Refurbished and reconsecrated in 1998 at a cost of £660,000. Features extensive high-quality stained glass windows. Security is strict and no photography inside the building please.Sun 10-4pmP W T E S Y D A M L


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7. Girlguiding Glasgow Headquarters15 Elmbank Street, G2 4PBc1850

Victorian B-listed building, converted in 1977 to headquarters of Girlguiding, Glasgow and a shop for Girlguiding Scotland. Basement – Meeting Hall has access from rear door for wheelchair users. Refreshments will be served here and there will be a few items of interest. Ground floor – shop; first floor - office, kitchen, and small meeting room; top floor – Scottish Archive Centre which will be open.Sat & Sun 10-4pmP W E S R C Y D U A

8. Glasgow Art Club185 Bath Street, G2 4HUJohn Keppie & Charles Rennie Mackintosh 1893

Two 1850 townhouses combined and reworked for club use. Some original

features include Ionic columns, a decorative fireplace and stained glass. The top-lit exhibition gallery shows the work of club members. Ground floor and first floor open to public.Sat 10-4pmW T E

9. Glasgow CathedralCastle Street, G4 0QZ

Christian site founded by St Kentigern (Mungo) in 6th century. First stone building

consecrated 1136, most of the present building dates from the time of William de Bondinton (1233-1258) and completed around the end of the 13th century. Pulpitum and Blacader Aisle added in the 15th century. This is one of the best preserved large churches to survive the Reformation. Contains the tomb of St Mungo in the Lower Church, fine examples of stained-glass windows, including the Millennium Window by John Clark, and some interesting modern tapestries. Public parking across Castle Street. Metered on-street parking nearby. Ramp/

stair lift for entrance and between Nave and Quire. Museum of Religious Life/Cathedral Visitor Centre in adjacent building has disabled access, toilets and refreshments. No disabled access to lower church.Sat 10-4pm; Sun 1-4pmP T Y

10. Glasgow Central Mosque1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TAColeman Ballantine 1984

Glasgow Central Mosque is the biggest mosque in Scotland. It can accommodate

2,000 worshippers and has a dedicated prayer area for women. It has three full-time scholars and its own shop.Sat 10-4pmP W T E S R

11. Glasgow City Chambers82 George Square, G2 1DUWilliam Young 1888

Stupendous example of 19th century architecture and home to Glasgow City

Council. The interior of the west building testifies to the quality of the workmanship of the High Victorian era with mosaic, marble, carved wood, mural paintings, embossed wallpaper, gilding and stained-glass coming together to create a wonderful civic palace.Sat 10-4pmW S Y D U

12. Glasgow Evangelical Church20 Cathedral Square, G4 0XAJohn 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. Members of the church available to answer questions.Sat 10-4pmW T R Y

13. Glasgow Film Theatre12 Rose Street, G3 6RBJ McKissack & WJ Anderson II 1939

GFT, home of the Glasgow Film Festival and 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 cinema. Free but ticketed tours of the projection box will take place every 30 minutes, on a first-come, first-served basis.Sun 10-2pmW T E S R Y D A M

14. Glasgow NecropolisCathedral Square, G4 0UZFirst burial 1832

The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis will be offering friendly, informal and informative

tours of the magnificent Glasgow Necropolis at 12 noon and 2pm on both days. In addition, on Saturday at 5.30pm, an extra Architectural Tour will be run, with Roger Guthrie of the Alexander Thomson Society and Ruth Johnston of the Friends of Glasgow Necropolis. After the tour a buffet meal is available at the Cathedral House Hotel, which has a fantastic view of the Necropolis from the restaurant. Cost £15 per person (payment in advance, details provided on booking). Please state clearly which option you want when booking, ie, tour only, buffet only, or tour and buffet. Early booking is essential - email [email protected] & Sun, times as aboveT

15. Glasgow Police Museum1/1 30 Bell Street, G1 1LGAB McDonald 1906

Having relocated to the first floor of their newly refurbished premises, the museum

tells the story of the UK’s oldest police force, the City of Glasgow Police (1800-1975). International police uniforms and insignia from throughout the world also on display. Curator available to answer questions. Lift from entrance foyer to first floor museum entrance. Thereafter all exhibits on one level.Sat & Sun 10-4pmW E S Y U A M

16. Glasgow School of ArtVisitor Entrance: 11 Dalhousie Street, G3 6RQCharles Rennie Mackintosh 1909

Mackintosh’s breathtaking ‘Masterwork’ was recently voted ‘Britain’s Best Building

of the past 175 years’. 100 years since its completion, and still a hard working art school, we welcome you to enjoy the stunning original interiors, iconic furniture and inspired architecture on free guided tours led by the School’s talented students, for the duration of Doors Open weekend. The GSA is a working art school, so interiors accessible by guided tour only which takes 45 minutes and will depart every half hour from 10-5pm. Mackintosh exhibition, gallery and furniture gallery also open Glasgow Central Mosque

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P Parking W WC T Talk/guided tour E Exhibition/display C Children’s activities R Refreshments S Stewards

to Doors Open visitors. This September, GSA also celebrates the official opening of its Archives and Collections Centre and the launch of the Living Archive website. Disabled access available with advance bookings. Booking essential: 0141 566 1472 or email [email protected] & Sun 10-4pmW T E R Y D A M

17. Glasgow Sheriff Court1 Carlton Place, G5 9DAPSA/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.Sat 10-4pmP W T E R Y D U L

18. Glasgow’s TRAFFCOMTraffic Control Centre33 Holland Street, G2 4DLSheona McIntyre 1982/4

This striking blue and green building houses Glasgow’s TRAFFCOM (Traffic Control and Management) traffic, tunnel & parking control systems. An exhibition of the new BIAS system that tracks buses from space, gives them priority at traffic signals and provides real time informa-tion. Numbers are restricted. Guided tours will be led every half hour from 10am until 4pm. Max 20 people per tour on a first come first served basis on the day. Visitors please queue at Holland Street. Access is limited to viewing room with small exhibition area adjacent to main control room. Difficult building for disabled visitors, particularly wheelchair users.Sat & Sun 10-4pmW T E S

19. Grand Central Hotel NEW!99 Gordon Street, G1 3SFSir RR Anderson 1883-4; Extensive additions to Hope Street, James Miller 1900-1907

Category A-listed and designed for Caledonian Railways as offices, plans changed in course of construction to hotel accommodation. Sadly in recent years the hotel fell into disrepair. It has now been refurbished and has undergone a

stunning transformation. A number of hidden architectural treasures have been uncovered as the old drab interior was peeled back. See the Grand Ballroom, the Champagne Bar, which overlooks the station concourse - and find out about the history of this iconic, landmark build-ing in Glasgow’s city centre. There will be tours of the building between 1 and 4pm on the day, but spaces are strictly limited and by booking only at www.glasgowdoorsopenday.comSun 1-4pmP W T Y D U M L

20. King’s Theatre297 Bath Street, G2 4JNFrank Matcham 1904

The King’s Theatre is one of Scotland’s most historic and significant theatres. It opened in 1904 as one of the most brilliant designs of the prolific theatre architect Frank Matcham. It has played host to top stars and shows ever since and is currently undergoing a restoration. Tours available at 9.30, 10.30 and 10.45. An experienced tour guide will take you around the front of house and into back stage areas of this historic theatre. Tours last approximately one hour. Please note theatre tours not suitable for people with limited mobility. However there is fully accessible toilet and level access for theatre shows themselves. There will be no access to offices.Sat morning 9.30, 10.30 & 10.45W T D

21. The Lighthouse11 Mitchell Lane, G1 3NUCharles Rennie Mackintosh 1895; Page\Park 1999

Stunning transformation of the former Glasgow Herald newspaper building, Mackintosh’s first public commission, into a contemporary exhibition and conference facility where Level 2 houses the new Architecture and Design Scotland. Explore architecture and design

related exhibitions, Mackintosh Centre and tower with fantastic city views or just chill out in the stylish café-bar. A drop-in family workshop will be offered in association with our exhibition Where We Play. This mini exhibition features both historical and contemporary images of where children can (and can’t) play. Workshop themes use urban games such as hopscotch, skipping and leapfrog to parkour, skateboarding and wheelies to re-imagine landscapes in the city. Suitable for the whole family. Contact [email protected] 0141 204 7912 for more information. Office areas will not be open. Lift access to upper floors.Sat 10.30-4pmW E C Y D U M

22. Lodging House Mission35 East Campbell Street, G1 5DTHaig & Low 1864

Former United Presbyterian Church in Italian palazzo style with giant Doric pilasters. Converted to its present use in the early 1930s. The Mission’s ground floor kitchens and dining room serve lunches every day but few visitors are aware that the glory of the church survives almost unchanged in the space above - a rediscovered architectural gem!Sat 10-4pmW S R A

23. The Merchants House of Glasgow7 West George Street, G2 1BAJohn 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. www.merchantshouse.org.ukSat 10-4pmW E R

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24. The Mitchell LibraryNorth Street, G3 7DNWilliam B Whitie 1877

The Mitchell Library is named after Stephen Mitchell, a wealthy tobacco manufacturer. When he died in 1874, he left almost £70,000 to build and stock a public library for the people of Glasgow. Since opening in 1877, The Mitchell has grown into one of Europe’s largest public libraries with a book stock of 1.3 million books, 35,000 maps and thousands of photographs, newspapers and microfilms. In the 21st century The Mitchell continues as the hub of a citywide information service for all residents, workers and visitors to the city. The Mitchell will be holding two ‘behind the scenes’ public tours at 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm on Saturday the 18th September. Places are limited, please book at the Mitchell Information Desk at Granville Street or by phoning 0141 287 2999.Sat 1-4pmW T D A

25. Page\Park Architects20 James Morrison Street, G1 5PEPage\Park, refurbished Oct 2008

The office of Page\Park Architects will be open with a chance to see some current

projects and a small exhibition of models & drawings. Occupying an art deco tiled building on London Road, the former furniture store was converted in 2008 by Page\Park to residential & commercial use.Sat 10-4pmW E C Y D A

26. The Prince and Princessof Wales Hospice NEW!71 Carlton Place, G5 9TDPeter Nicholson 1813-18

Carlton Place was a prestigious block of mansions for Glasgow’s ruling elite.

Overlooking the River Clyde, the Georgian terrace featured exquisite panelling and plasterwork by Italian craftsmen. After years of

declining fortunes, the property was derelict, burnt-out and propped up by scaffolding. The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice received the keys to Carlton Place in 1983 and today owns four townhouses in this Georgian terrace. Sensitively restored, it combines a modern palliative care facility with homely comfort for patients and their families. There will be a virtual tour of the Hospice. Wards and In-patient unit will not be open to the public. www.ppwh.org.ukSat 10-4pm; Sun 1-4pmW T E S R Y D A

27. Ramshorn Theatre & Graveyard98 Ingram Street, G1 1EXThomas Rickman 1826

One of the most unusual small theatres in Glasgow, housed in a neo-gothic church

with stunning stained glass windows. The theatre accommodates student and community productions as well as incoming professional

companies. Also music evenings and weekly lunchtime concerts from international musicians playing classical music to contemporary jazz fusion. Permanent display of theatre photography. Surrounding the theatre is the graveyard, the resting place of, among others, Pierre Emille L’Angellier - allegedly murdered by Madeleine Smith.Sat 10-4pmW T

28. Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow232-242 St Vincent Street, G2 5RJ1820; Altered by JJ Burnet 1892

Finely decorated Beaux Arts interior. The building houses a rare collection of books, paintings and surgical instruments, including Lister Carbolic Spray, as seen on BBC television. Access to public rooms only. Sun 10-4pmW E S R D A

29. Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow

12 Nelson Mandela Place, G2 1BTCharles Wilson 1856

Italianate ‘Palazzo’ interior with marbled columns alternating with fine neo-classical sculptured busts of eminent law lords. Some parts of building will not be open to the public.Sat 1-4pm

30. Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum518 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LWHoneyman, Keppie & Mackintosh 1903

Welcome to the Home HQ and Museum of the Royal Highland Fusiliers. Our

distinguished predecessors, The Royal Scots Fusiliers and the Highland Light Infantry, were amalgamated to form the RHF on 20th January 1959 and our Museum celebrates our proud history from the 17th century to the present day.

The seving battalion is now known as the Royal Highland Fusiliers (2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland). The building, one of three which stretches from Sauchiehall Street through to Renfrew Street, was designed by Honeyman, Keppie and Mackintosh for T&R Annan as offices, fine art galleries and photographic studios.Sat 10-4pmW E S Y D U

31. Scottish Opera Headquarters39 Elmbank Crescent, G2 4PTJohn 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). Impres-sive plasterwork and stained glass monument to the engineers who died on the Titanic in 1912. Access restricted to entrance, boardroom and Rankine Hall. Please note several steps into building and no ramp. Lift to all floors inside.Sat 10-4pmW

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32. Sloans Bar & Restaurant NEW!62 Argyll Arcade/108 Argyle Street, G2 8BGJohn Baird 1828

Sloans is a Category A-listed building. Set over three decadent floors, the venue has

many original features including a ceramic tiled entrance, grand mahogany staircase, rich woodwork and rare etched glass.

The Grand Ballroom is the jewel in Sloans’ crown, featuring a magnificent vaulted ceiling with a period marble fireplace. The ballroom was restored with gilt edging and detail. Truly a hidden wonder in the bustling city centre.Sun 10-4pmW T

33. St Aloysius’ Church25 Rose Street, G3 6RECharles Menart 1908

A Renaissance-style Roman Catholic Church designed by Charles Menart with marble interior added by Ernest Schaufelberg in 1926. The church is run by the members of the Society of Jesus for the Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow. The foundation stone was laid in 1908 and the first church service (Mass) was held on February 6th 1910.Sat 10-1pm; Sun 10-4pmP W E S R Y D L

34. St Andrew’s in the Square1 St Andrews Square, G1 5PPAllan Dreghorn 1739-1756; Nicolas 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, is open all weekend with a variety of performances from music and dance groups based at the venue. Discover this historic building and how it has been pivotal to the regeneration of the area for over 250 years. Learn about the characters that have connected with St Andrew’s in the Square and meet the workers and the Friends of St Andrew’s in the Square who will conduct guided tours of the space and tell you how it is now used. There will be an 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. The Friends of St Andrews in the Square and the Board of SAINTS Trust will be available to offer guided tours. There will also be an exhibition of the Merchant City’s connection to the slave trade. Performances of St Andrews Fiddle Group, Whistle Group, Ceilidh Dance Class and The Theatre Guild will be available throughout the two days. There is also the possibility of community choirs participating.Sat & Sun 10-4pmW T E S R Y D U M

35. St George’s Tron Church163 Buchanan Street, G1 2JXWilliam Stark 1808

St George’s Church, as it was known then, was built in 1808 by the architect William Stark (1770-1813). Stark is now widely regarded as Scotland’s first architect of ‘modern society’ - William Henry Playfair (National Gallery of Scotland, Royal Scottish Academy) was one of his pupils. St George’s Tron’s interior was completely renovated in 2008/9 at a cost of £3.1m and it is now a bright, comfortable and spacious place of worship which is open every day of the week.

The Church is open for worship on Sunday 11-12.30 therefore not open as part of Doors Open Day programme that day. Most of the Church can be viewed from ground floor - tea/coffee served in Lower Gr Fl which has lift access. Contact point for New ‘International’ students to Glasgow. Sat 10-4pmW E S R C Y D U M L

36. St Mungo’s Church52 Parson Street, G4 0RXGeorge Goldie 1869

Early French Gothic with adjoining monastery (designed by Father Osmund

Cooke 1892). Stained glass by Mayer of Munich (1890s), Lorraine Lamond (2002). Altars by Gillespie, Kidd & Coia. £2.2m restoration in 2002. All located on ground floor.Sat 1-4pmW T S Y A M L

37. St Vincent Street Free Church265 St Vincent Street, G2 7LQAlexander ‘Greek’ Thomson 1859

The church building was designed by one of Glasgow’s most famous architects, Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson (1817-1875). Thomson gained much of his inspiration from the classical architecture of Ancient Greece, which he applied with his own genius to the 19th century. For more information on the building’s architecture and to see how it is currently used, visit www.glasgowcityfreechurch.org.

There will be a special thanksgiving service at 11am on Sunday for the recent refurbishment of areas of the church building. Refreshments will be served and tours given.Sat 10-4pm; Sun 10-1pmW S R Y D A

38. Theatre NEMO128/130 Bridgegate, G1 5HZA B McDonald 1905

Theatre NEMO, from their premises in this B-listed Edwardian building, present an

interactive multi-media exhibition. The exhibition will profile short films, artworks and music produced in workshops held in communities, hospitals and prisons across Glasgow. Staff & members will be available to discuss the work. The building is situated just across from the old fish market, now the Wasp studios. Theatre NEMO empowers people

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affected by social issues, particularly mental ill-health, to live better, more fulfilled lives through the creative arts. Their vision is of an inclusive, supportive, integrated society, which recognises and values the contribution made by those affected by social and mental health problems, alongside everyone else. Theatre NEMO is helping to make Glasgow a healthier, safer and happier place to live.Sat & Sun 1-4pmW E R C Y U

39. The Trades Hall of Glasgow85 Glassford Street, G1 1UHRobert Adam 1794

Use of the Trades Hall dates back to 1794, when it was used as a meeting place for

the thriving Trades and Merchant Guilds. Construction of the Trades Hall commenced on 9 September 1791 by Robert Adam. Today this magnificent and historic building retains a quiet majesty, providing a unique venue for functions ranging from conferences, dinners, business meetings to weddings.

There will be an exhibit of works/items by some of the Incorporated Trades – some will be hands on, others just to view. Parking at NCP, Glasshouse, Glassford St at 25% discount.Sat & Sun 10-4pmW T R Y D U L

40. Tron Theatre63 Trongate, G1 5HBStyle 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. Designed by James Adam, the building has gone from church to police station and exists now in its current capacity as a performance venue. The Kirk and earlier clock tower is mixed with award-winning contemporary architecture and is now an integral part of Glasgow’s thriving theatre scene with more than 55,000 visitors per year. Access to some areas will be restricted. Two ramps and lift access to all floors. Induction loop at box office only. An array of events & activities will be taking place, exploring every element of the Tron’s life. (Booking essential.) Visit www.tron.co.uk/whatson and click on Doors Open Day for more details. Special offers in the bar and kitchen.Sat 1-4pm; Sun 10-4pmP W T E S R C Y D U M L

41. Trongate 103103 Trongate, G1 5HDJohn McKissack & Son 1902; Elder & Cannon 2009

Trongate 103 is an arts resource for the city of Glasgow. Housed over six stories in a

former Edwardian warehouse on Trongate, the venue is the home of a range of Glasgow based creative organisations: including Street Level Photoworks, Project Ability, Glasgow Print Studio, Transmission Gallery, Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre, Glasgow Independent Studio and Project Room, Glasgow Media Access Centre

(GMAC), the Russian Café - Gallery Cossachok. To book a tour contact Trongate 103 on 0141 276 8380 or email [email protected] 10-4pm; Sun 1-4pmW T E S R Y D U M L

42. Western Club32 Royal Exchange Square, G1 3ABDavid Hamilton, James Smith 1829

Founded in 1825 the club moved to its present premises in 1965. The reconstruction of the club’s third home was planned to provide a modern building internally, while retaining the late Georgian architecture of the handsome original exterior designed in 1829 by the leading architect of his time, David Hamilton and his son-in-law, James Smith (father of the notorious Madeleine, who was accused of poisoning her lover). Lift access to all but top floor. Some areas not open to public - guided tours on the hour and the half hour.Sat & Sun 10-4pmW T Y D A M

43. Willow Tea Rooms217 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3EXRemodelled by Charles Rennie Mackintosh 1903

Designed by Mackintosh, the Willow Tea Room features what is regarded as the

jewel in the crown of his work during his partnership with Kate Cranston, entrepreneur in the early 1900s. The Room De Luxe with its silver furniture and leaded glass work remains a well-loved visitor attraction with the opportunity to see the original Room De Luxe doors reinstated in late 2008 after a 12-year absence.Sat & Sun 10-4pmW T

Glasgow East44. Blairtummock House Enterprise Centre20 Baldinnie Road, Easterhouse, G34 9EEUnknown c1721, Simpson & Brown 2006

B-listed Blairtummock House and walled garden is an unusual survivor of the type of small coun-try 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 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 Depart-ment until 1999. Yet another lease of life has recently been secured through a multi-agency funded restoration as an Enterprise Centre. Office areas will not be open.Sat & Sun 10-4pmP W E S Y D U A M

45. The Bridge1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, G34 9JWGareth Hoskins 2006

The Bridge is an aspirational, award-winning landmark building located in the centre of Easterhouse and comprises of four integrated facilities in a contemporary and barrier free environment. They are: John Wheatley College; Library and Real Learning Centre; Platform (a

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brand new arts centre with theatre, rehearsal and meeting space and café) and a swimming pool and leisure suite. The Bridge has a varied programme of events running over Doors Open weekend including Discover! This is a new festival about the past, present and future of the wider Glasgow East area. www.platform-online.co.ukSat & Sun 10-4pmW T S Y D U A M

46. Easterhouse CommunityFire Station9 Grudie Street, Easterhouse, G34 9BL1964

Single-storey brick-built building of traditional construction. Fire appliance bays and training tower. Tour of station by watch personnel. Static display of leaflets and other fire-related material. Free shuttle bus from George Square to Provan Hall, then community bus (see page 34).Sat & Sun 10-4pmP W T E Y D U A M

47. John Wheatley College(East End Campus)2 Haghill Road, G31 3SRABK Architects, 2007

The College’s new state-of-the-art East End Campus is a showcase for sustainability and energy efficiency. It is the focus for many new and traditional learning opportunities. The building is a centre for community activities and its 8,000 learners. Demonstrations will be available in traditional roof slating, traditional bread baking and hairdressing.Sat 10-4pmP W T E R S Y D U

48. Our Lady of Good Counsel Church75 Craigpark, G31 2JFGillespie, Kidd & Coia 1968

Completed in 1968, this church is full of surprises. The low entrance and shallow stepped ascent mask a soaring, wood-panelled ceiling which rises to a peak behind the altar. Load-bearing brick facing is indented with crosses at the apex, while the wood-panelled west perpendicular wall conceals small coloured windows which glow warmly. A church to invite contemplation without overwhelming. Tours and Q&A available on request as people arrive.Sat & Sun 10-4pmP W T S Y D A M L

49. People’s Palace & Winter GardensGlasgow Green, G40 1ATAB MacDonald 1898

The People’s Palace and Winter Gardens is a social history museum. You will learn of

the story of the people and city from 1750 to the end of the 20th century. The thematic displays give a wonderful insight into how Glasgwegians lived, worked and played in years gone by. Palace Discovery - Saturday at 2pm - The People’s Palace is full of fantastic things. Take part in this

exciting orienteering style challenge and see what you can find! Ages 7 and over. Palace Tours on Sun 19th September at 1 and 3pm - All agesSat & Sun 10-4pmP W T C Y D U A L

50. Provan HallAuchinlea Park, Auchinlea Road, G34 9NQ15th century

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. Friends of Provan Hall welcome everyone for tours every hour. There will be displays, stalls and much more - come and see this hidden gem. Free shuttle bus from George Square (see page 34).Sat & Sun 10-4pmW T E R C Y D

51. Shettleston Old Parish Church99-111 Killin Street, G32 9AHWG McGibbon 1903

Fine red sandstone building containing some valuable old stained-glass windows The two-manual pipe-organ is one of the six finest in Glasgow. All on ground floor. Organ recitals will take place.Sat 10-4pmP W T E S R C Y D A M L

52. St Clare’s R.C. Church18 Drumlanrig Avenue, Easterhouse, G34 0JARoss, Doak & Whitelaw 1966

The parish of St Clare was founded in December 1959 to meet the needs of the increasing popula-tion 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. 2010 is the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the parish. A commemoration booklet is planned.Sat & Sun 1-4pmP W T S R Y D U M L

Glasgow North53. Colston WellparkParish Church1372 Springburn Road, G21 1UXClifford & Lunan 1915

Bold hammerbeam roof and magnificent stained-glass windows designed and made by 18 church members. There will be a demonstration of how to make stained-glass windows.Sat 10-4pmP W T E S R Y D A M L

54. The Mackintosh Church

Queen’s Cross, 870 Garscube Road, G20 7ELCharles Rennie Mackintosh 1899

The only church designed by Mackintosh to be built and now the society’s

international headquarters. Magnificent stained glass ‘Blue Heart’ window and exceptional relief carving on wood and stonework are highlights of the interior where light and space are used to dramatic effect. The Mackintosh Church at Queen’s Cross has an excellent library and the shop stocks an extensive range of Mackintosh books and gifts. Mostly on ground floor.Sat 10-4pm; Sun 1-4pmW T E C Y D A L

55. North Glasgow College NEW!123 Flemington Street, Springburn, G21 4TDRMJM Paul Stalin, completed Nov. 2008

North Glasgow College has an excellent reputa-tion for delivering further and higher education. It is based in a new 21st Century, award winning building in Springburn. The £42m new build boasts excellent conference facilities, a fully equipped lecture theatre, dance and drama studio, purpose built workshops, an international standard games hall and gym facilities. The building has been designed to be energy efficient, maximise natural light and use natural ventilation. Organised tours will take place at 9 and 11am, and 1 and 3pm. These will show all work areas and some typical classrooms, workshops and other available facilities. Please note that the college is only open to the public on Wednesday 15th September, and will not be open on Saturday and Sunday.Wednesday 9-4pmP W T Y D U A M L

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Glasgow South56. 1 Moray Place1 Moray Place, Strathbungo, G41 2AQAlexander ‘Greek’ Thomson c.1860

Designed by the great Glasgow architect, Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, 1-10 Moray Place has been described as “the finest of all Grecian 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 Please note as this is a domestic property disabled access is very limited and there are narrow corridors etc.Sat 10-4pmW E S

57. BBC Scotland

40 Pacific Quay, G51 1DADavid Chipperfield 2007

BBC Scotland’s headquarters on the bank of the River Clyde is the first broadcast

centre in the UK to feature high definition facilities throughout. It combines broadcasting and office spaces with the impressive central red sandstone staircase. Access to studios included if possible, but cannot be guaranteed due to schedules. The building is suitable for unassisted wheelchair access, however any guests with accessibility needs should be accompanied by a helper in case of emergency evacuation. There is no hearing loop available but script notes can be provided on request. To book please visit www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours. Please note that bookings for people with access-related needs must be made by phone. Call 0370 901 1227. Textphone 0370 903 0304Sat & Sun 10-4pmP W T S R Y D

58. The Burrell Collection NEW!Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, G43 1ATBarry Gasson 1983

The Burrell Collection displays just a small portion of the 9000 objects that shipping

magnate Sir William Burrell donated to Glasgow in 1944. Focusing on late medieval and early Renaissance Europe, the collection also contains important exampes of Chinese and Islamic art, French paintings and objects from ancient civilisations. Find out what goes on behind closed doors in an exclusive ‘access all areas’ tour of the Burrell Collection. Suitable for all: children must be 8yrs or over and accompanied by an adult. Booking essential - contact Learning & Access on 0141 287 2564.Sat 10-4pm; Sun 11-4pmP W T Y D U M L

59. Castlemilk Community Fire & Rescue StationRaithburn Avenue, Castlemilk, G45 9RY

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.Sat & Sun 10-4pmY

60. Castlemilk Stables59 Machrie Drive, Castlemilk, G45 0AZAttributed to David Hamilton 1750; Elder & Cannon 2007

Superbly restored in 2007 by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, this building has won multiple awards (RIBA, GIA, RIAS, Scottish Design Award, Georgian Award, Civic Trust Award & 2010 Scottish Civic Trust My Place 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 1750s. 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. Presentations throughout the day. Shuttle bus available (see page 34).Sat 10-4pm; Sun 11-3pmP W T E R Y D U

61. Citizens Theatre119 Gorbals Street, G5 9DSCampbell Douglas 1878

On this extra special day we fling our doors even wider and let you see the nooks and crannies of our historic Victorian theatre, including backstage. Our 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. Tours last approximately 30 minutes and must be booked in advance. Call our box office now on 0141 429 0022. Please note some backstage areas of the theatre have limited disabled access. General access may be restricted due to rehearsals.Sat 10-4pmP W T R Y D A M L

62. Fairfield Shipyard Offices1048 Govan Road, G51 4XPJohn Keppie 1890

This Category A-listed building is of outstanding architectural merit. Designed by

John Keppie and built around 1890, it has been described as architecturally the finest shipbuilding office in Britain. Its renowned architectural features include stained glass windows, statuary, grand staircase, ornate ceilings, and the historic boardroom with its ships’ carpentry wood panelling, where launch parties were held for some of the most famous ships built on the Clyde.Sat 10-4pm; Sun 10-1pmP W

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63. The Fotheringay Centre63 Fotheringay Road, G41 4LQSteele & Balfour 1902-3

The result of a unique partnership between Hutchesons’ Grammar School and Pollokshields United Reformed Church, the Fotheringay Centre was created from the extensive restora-tion of a beautiful turn-of-the-century church. The centre now houses a large auditorium, lec-ture theatre, seminar room and computer suite, as well as providing high-tech music and ICT facilities for the school. The auditorium retains the original magnificent stained glass windows. Some areas will not be open to the public.Sat & Sun 10-4pmP W T E R Y D A

64. Giffnock & Newlands Hebrew Congregation Synagogue222 Fenwick Road, Giffnock, G46 6UE (enter via car park)Baron Bercott & Associates 1965/66

Giffnock Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Scotland. It has a seating capacity of 965 (465 men and 500 women) on two levels. The current membership is around 800. It contains a banqueting suite which can host functions up to 230 people and a reception hall which can accommodate up to 100. The complex also houses a suite of rooms on the upper level used by various communal organisations. The basement houses a small synagogue “Beth Medraish” in which daily services take place and the Communal Mikveh (Ritual Bath). The synagogue is also the location of the 22 stained-glass windows by artist John K Clark which were originally installed in Queen’s Park Synagogue. The Ritual Bath and small synagogue (Bet Hamidrash) will not be open to visitors.Sun 10-4pmP W S Y D A M

65. The Glasgow House NEW!99 Norfolk Street (near Bridge St subway), G5 9QEPRP 2010

GHA have teamed up with architects PRP and City Building to build four prototype

houses which feature high standards of insulation, coupled with low energy running costs and simple technology.

The Glasgow House will dramatically reduce fuel bills for occupants which could help improve their quality of life. Book a tour, see how they’re constructed and talk to some of the young apprentices who helped build these innovative new homes.

Included in the tour will be entry to the Skills Academy to see the fantastic work being under-taken. Places will be very limited so booking is essential at www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com. More information on page 25.Sat 10-1pm; Sun 1-4pmP W T E S Y D U M

66. Glasgow Museums Resource Centre200 Woodhead Road, Nitshill, G53 7NN2003, 2009 (extended)

GMRC houses a vast collection of objects from around the world. We can only display

a tiny fraction of our collection at our nine museums across the city - the rest is stored at GMRC, our publicly accessible museum store. You name it, we’ve got it - paintings, pots, swords, ship models, vintage cars, clocks, kayaks - the list goes on.

Join us for a guided tour of Glasgow’s treasure trove. Booking essential: 0141 276 9300 or [email protected] 10-4pm; Sun 11-4pmP W T C Y D U A M L

67. Govan Cross Building, Govan & Linthouse Parish796 Govan Road, G51 2YLRobert Baldie 1873

One of three worship sites in the Govan & Linthouse congregation. B-listed and

located across from Govan subway. Gothic-style, wide central gable with three entrance archways and pointed windows. There is a horseshoe gallery which sweeps round on three sides. The church was designed to have ‘an imaginative interior, with no seat further than 10 rows from the front’. Glasgow Presbytery, the largest presbytery in the world, meets in the church. The northern windows were painted by a local artist and depict the rise of Govan and the Clyde, and act as a timeline for the community.Sat 10-4pm; Sun 1-4pmP W Y D U M L

68. Govan Old Parish Church866 Govan Road, G51 3UURobert Rowand Anderson 1888

One of three worship sites in the Govan & Linthouse congregation. A-listed and set in

a graveyard of great antiquity, this building is the last in a long series of churches on this site. Style Early English with details from Pluscarden Abbey. Twelve windows by Charles E Kempe. Beautiful stained glass. Large collection of early medieval sculpture, including hogback stones and the Govan Sarcophagus. Organ recital on Saturday at 10.30am by John Power.Sat 10-4pm; Sun 1-4pmP W T E S R Y A L

69. Govanhill Baths99 Calder Street, G42 7RAAB MacDonald 1917

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MacDonald and built between 1912-17, Govanhill 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, original tiling, pool-side changing cubicles and a glazed roof supported by ferro-concrete arched ribs. Guided tours show-ing all three pools, Nord architects represented with model of proposals for regeneration. Art exhibition, soundscape, films, music, children’s activities, stalls, street entertainment and refreshments. Ramp available at rear of building in Kingarth Street with access to old steamie area.Sat & Sun 10-4pmT E S R C Y A

70. The Hidden GardensTramway Theatre, 25 Albert Drive, G41 2PECity Design Co-operative & NVA 2003

An award winning public greenspace & commu-nity development which has been developed at the back of the Tramway Theatre in Pollokshields. The concept underpinning the gardens was the creation of a space within the city that would link many cultures and celebrate the diversity of the city’s population. These principles were embedded in the design and usage of the space through community consultation and creative development process involving NVA, landscape architects, a team of artists and the local community. Today, the gardens are a vital community resource alongside being a unique and visionary space for peace, reflection and appreciation of nature - nestled within the urban landscape. Audio guides to the gardens, garden assistants on duty and a plant sale all weekend. There are paths all around the gardens - some more accessible for wheelchair users than others. A few inclines and steps within the gardens.Sat & Sun 10-4pmW T E S Y D A M

71. Holmwood House61-63 Netherlee Road, G44 3YUAlexander ‘Greek’ Thomson 1857

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.Sun 10-4pmP W E S R Y D U

72. House For An Art Lover10 Dumbreck Road, Bellahouston Park, G41 5BWAndy MacMillan 1996

The house, completed in 1996, was inspired by Charles Rennie

Mackintosh’s portfolio of drawings of 1901, which were submitted as a competition entry to a German design magazine. A permanent exhibition of decorative furnished rooms, realised by contemporary artists and crafts people, give visitors the opportunity to compare the original drawings against each completed room. The house today represents a popular visitor attraction and provides spectacularly unique private dining and conference facilities as well as the contemporary Art Lovers’ Shop and Café. Audio tours will be available.Sat 10-1pm; Sun 10-1pmP W T E Y D U L

73. Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Primary NEW!42 Kingarth Street, G42 7RNThomson & Sandilands 1912

Originally built as Hutchesons’ Girls’ Grammar School in 1912, the primary site of Hutchesons’

Grammar School on Kingarth Street matches Edwardian grandeur with the modern facilities required for education in the 21st century. The library, with its extraordinary glass wall, was opened in 2007 and is adjacent to the original School Hall at the heart of the school. Some areas will not be open to the public.Sat 10-4pmP W T E R Y D A

74. Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Secondary21 Beaton Road, G41 4NWBoswell, Mitchell & Johnston 1960

The Beaton Road site in Crossmyloof became home to Hutchesons’ Boys’ Grammar School in 1960, following 119 years in Crown Street, Gorbals. Hutchesons’ now celebrates 50 years in the current building, which was seen as an extremely fashionable building in its time, daring in its modernity. Some areas will not be open to the public.Sat & Sun 10-4pmP W T E R Y A

75. Langside College50 Prospecthill Road, G42 9LBArchial Architects Ltd 2009

Langside College is keen to welcome visitors to its new campus. Built upon the footprint of the former buildings, the new premises more than meet the requirements of 21st century education and are also a valuable resource for the local community. The buildings boast classrooms fully fitted with the latest technology to enable staff and students to work in an exciting and innova-tive study environment. Phase 2 of the building work includes a sports hall and fitness suite as well as a theatre arts and conference centre.Sat 10-4pmP W T S R Y D U A M

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76. Linthouse Building, Govan & Linthouse Parish

7-9 Skipness Drive, Govan, G51 4RSJames Miller 1900

One of three worship sites in the Govan & Linthouse congregation. B-listed, red

sandstone, originally built as the sister church of St Mary’s U.F. Its architect was the designer of St Enoch’s and the Linthouse Church is the only building he designed still in use. The façade is a blend of classical and Arts & Crafts. The broad gable is flanked by matching square towers topped by colonnaded cupolas. An exhibition of valuable and finely embroidered hand-sewn (1901-1923) collection of church dressings. Originally designed by the first Minister of St Kenneth’s and embroidered by Miss Walker, a professional seamstress. The collection comprises communion table frontals in each of the colours of the Christian year, and pulpit falls.Sat 10-4pm; Sun 1-4pmP W T E R Y D U M L

77. Merrylea Parish Church80 Merrylea Road, G43 2QZMacGregor Chalmers 1903

The first church built here was of corrugated iron and known as the ‘Tin

Church’. It was opened on Sunday 14th October 1903. Our present church is built of Auchenheath stone (quarried nearby). It was dedicated in 1915. A feature of this beautiful building is its stained- glass window designed by well known artists.Sat & Sun 1-4pmP W T E S R Y D U A M L

78. Mosspark Parish Church167 Ashkirk Drive, G52 1LAThomson, Sandilands & MacLeod 1929

B-listed red sandstone (Locharbriggs Quarry) church and halls with green slate

roofs in Gothic style with art nouveau touches. Interior with exposed stone and an open decorative timber roof. White stone pulpit, communion table and baptismal font. Pipe organ, by Binns of Huddersfield, with recitals on request. Church is located on the ground floor. No access to halls and kitchen areas. Located on ground floor. Organ Recital on Sunday at 3.15pm by John Power.Sat & Sun 1-4pmP W T E S R Y U

79. The Pearce Institute840-860 Govan Road, G51 3UU (50 yards from Govan Underground and Govan Old Parish Church)Sir Robert Rowand Anderson 1906

An A-listed community centre gifted to the people of Govan by Lady Pearce in

memory of her husband Sir William Pearce, a striking example of Edwardian architecture and much loved community asset, including a

concert hall, theatre, café and meeting rooms. A new conference suite was completed in March 2009 modernising the original gymnasium. Café Pearce provides a wide range of snacks, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Office accommodation will not be open to the public.Sat 10-4pmP W T E S R Y D A

80. Pollok House2060 Pollokshaws Road Pollok Country Park, G43 1AT1752; additions by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson from 1890 onwards

Pollok House is the Scotttish country house at its best. Inside you’ll find a superb collec-

tion of art including El Greco’s “Lady in a Fur Wrap” recently voted one of Scotland’s top 10 favourite paintings. The award-winning restaurant occupies the original kitchens of this elegant country mansion. Access restricted to public areas. Limited disabled access.Sat & Sun 10-4pmW Y D A

81. Pollokshaws Burgh Hall2025 Pollokshaws Road, G43 1NE (access from Christian Street, Pollokshaws West Rail Station; Buses 45, 47, 57; McKindless 75; Arriva 3)Robert Rowand Anderson 1898

Burgh Hall, Scots renaissance, snecked bull-faced ashlar, polished dressings,

strap-worked pediments, crow-stepped gables, square clock tower with distinctive Glasgow College-type cupola. Featured in “The Buildings of Scotland” by Williamson et al (1990) Resembles “Old College”, Glasgow. Main ballroom will be viewable from the balcony. Visitors are invited to remain for a free theatre organ concert 2.45-4.45pmSun 10-4pmP W S R Y D L

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82. Scottish Ballet at Tramway25 Albert Drive, G41 2PEW Clark 1894; Malcolm Fraser Architects 2009

This is an opportunity for the public to see the newly developed headquarters of the Scottish National Dance Company. The facilities include rehearsal studios, a wardrobe area and a large workshop which holds sets, props and technical equipment. A full programme of tours and activities will be developed for the day. For more information go to: www.scottishballet.co.uk.

Some workshops, studios and offices will not be open.Sat 1-4pm; Sun 10-4pmW T E S C Y D A

83. South Shawlands Parish Church14 Regwood Street, G41 3JGMiller & Black 1909

The bright sanctuary with light wood and unusual pillarless cantilevered gallery celebrates its centenary in 2012. In the adjacent Muir Hall (built in 1909 as the original worship space and named after an early minister) there will be an exhibition by many of the church and community organisations that use the premises. A stairlift

is available to negotiate the stairs but advance notice is required to use it. Organ recitals will take place.Sat 10-4pmP W T E S R Y D A M L

84. St Anthony’s Church62 Langlands Road, Govan, G51 3BQJohn Honeyman 1879

Unusual Italian Romanesque design banded and striped. Classical interior. Nave

features giant Corinthian columns.Sat & Sun 10-1pmW R Y D

85. The Marlborough Dance Hall (The Shed) NEW!26 Langside Avenue, G41 2QSJohn H Hamilton & William James Smith 1911-12

The exterior of the building is red sandstone and it was built in the Edwardian era circa 1911/122. It was designed partly by John H Hamilton and William James Smith. The Old Marlborough is now in use as a nightclub and is also used as a venue for live music, theatre and comedy. The venue still boasts many of its original fixtures

and fittings. Stained-glass windows, intricate cornicing, chandeliers, and grand stairways are among the many features to be enjoyed today. All cellar areas and the manager’s office will not be available to view.Sat 1-4pmW T E S R Y D A

86. Tramway

25 Albert Drive, G41 2PEWilliam Clark 1894; Zoo Architects 2000

Tramway is one of Europe’s most celebrated multi-purpose theatre and visual art spaces. Presenting the contemporary and experimental, it provides both a showcase for international work and a focus for young Scottish artists. Its café bar is hugely popular with people of all ages from the local community and beyond, offering a wide range of food and refreshments, as well as a view of The Hidden Gardens.Sat 10-4pm; Sun 1-4pmW T E S R Y D U M L

87. United Reform Church111 Moss-side Road, G41 3TPMiller & Black 1909

The building is of red sandstone, and although no longer used there is a large pipe organ. There is also a marble baptistry. In addition to the sanctuary there is a church hall, library room, Dorcus room, three toilets (one disabled) and vestry. www.shawlands.urc.org.uk. Organ recital on Saturday at 12.00 by John Power.Sat 10-4pmW S Y D U L

Glasgow West88. Anniesland College NEW!19 Hatfield Drive, G12 OYEBDP 2009-2010

Anniesland College has undergone a complete rebuild, bringing staff and students together on one site at Hatfield Drive. The main building opened in January 2009, followed by the

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second phase in June 2010, ready to welcome students in August 2010. In addition to offering excellent dedicated teaching classrooms and library facilities, the new college also provides state-of-the-art sports and catering facilities, specialist engineering and construction workshops plus dance and art studios.

Tours of the building will take place and possibly demonstrations.Sat 10-4pmP W T E S R C Y D U A M

89. Arlington Baths NEW!!61 Arlington Street, G3 6DTJohn Burnett Snr. 1870

Founded in 1870, Britain’s oldest private swim-ming club is owned and run by its members. Our 140th birthday is this autumn and to celebrate the fact, we are throwing the doors open to members of the public for the first time. There are bags of architectural details externally and internally of interest to anyone who enjoys the city’s heritage. There will be guided tours of the building including a behind the scenes look at how a 140-year-old baths club actually runs. Free history fact sheet. Exhibition of old photographs which can also be seen on website www.arlingtonbaths.co.ukSat & Sun 10-4pmW P T E R

90. Balshagray Victoria Park Church218-230 Broomhill Drive, G11 7QAStewart & Paterson 1909

Now in its 101st year, this prominent B-listed building was involved in an architectural com-petition in 1907. The foundation stone was laid in 1908, the sanctuary completed in 1909 and the halls in 1911. The building contains stained glass by Sadie McLellan, J & C Stewart, Douglas Hamilton and others. Accomplished organists can play a 1993 prototype three manual organ on request. Some upstairs areas will not be open. Wheelchair access to ground floor only.Sat 10-4pmW T S R Y D A M L

91. Buchanan Bridge Club4 Clairmont Gardens, G3 7LWin the style of Charles Wilson 1857

A-listed Victorian townhouse, part of a B-listed blonde sandstone terrace in the Park district. The original domed, columned vestibule leads to the lounge and the impressive staircase to a first floor drawing room, both with magnificent fireplaces and plasterwork. The Buchanan Bridge Club bought the building in 1960 and with 300 members is the largest bridge club in Glasgow. We teach bridge at all levels on

Thursday evenings, and run tournaments on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. We would be delighted to show you our building and also welcome learners and new members. Taster bridge lessons will be offered at 2pm on both days. No disabled access.Sat & Sun 10-4pmP W S

92. Civil Ceremony Suites22 Park Circus, G3 6BEJames Boucher 1872

Built for the Glasgow industrialist McFarlane ‘the Ironmaster’ and lavishly refitted by Salmon & Gillespie in the sinuously organic Glasgow version of art nouveau, known as the ‘Spook School’. Not all rooms will be open.Sun 1-4pmP W E S Y D A

93. Cottier Theatre

93-95 Hyndland Street, G11 5PXWilliam Leiper 1866

The Cottier Theatre, formerly Dowanhill Church, was William Leiper’s first major commission which he carried out in collaboration with artist/decorator Daniel Cottier. The two men were central to the development of the international Aesthetic Movement in the 1870s and 80s. The church is a sole survivor of three large urban churches in Glasgow decorated by Cottier. It has been the subject of a continuing programme of restoration for several years.Sat & Sun 10-4pmW E S Y D A M

94. Glasgow Steiner School52 Lumsden Street, G3 8RHJohn Burnett 1876

The building started life as Overnewton Public School, opened in 1877. It has always been associated with children and has a unique, homely design which is largely unchanged. It retains many traditional features while now being decorated and furnished as a Steiner School. The school has embarked on an ambitious programme of restoration, whilst becoming a low-carbon sustainable building.

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Last year the roof was removed and packed with sheep’s wool for insulation. All scaffolding now removed. There will be a puppet show at 1.30pm both days for young children. There will be a half-hour talk (10am both days) on Steiner Education and the importance of the early years. The office will not be open to the public.Sat & Sun 10-4pmP W T E R C Y A M

95. Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Luke27 Dundonald Road, G12 9LLJames Sellars 1876

The style of the Cathedral is Normandy Gothic, inspired by Dunblane Cathedral, with tall lancet windows, sturdy turrets and muscular buttresses. A staircase leads to the entrance in a low arcade, which joins the main building to the church hall on the right. Inside, there is a display of Victorian stained glass (by Stephen Adam), richly sten-cilled roof timbers and original light fittings, with a modern (1960) iconostasi, featuring icons of the Eptanesian and Cretan Orthodox art schools, with some from Mount Athos in strict Byzantine style. There are numerous steps to negotiate.Sat 10-1pmW S R

96. ‘Greek’ Thomson’s Sixty Steps NEW!Kelvinside Terrace South, G20 (off Queen Margaret Drive/Queen Margaret Road)Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson

Alexander ‘Greek Thomson’s magnificent public staircase and monumental retaining wall beside

the River Kelvin are hidden gems of the West End. They are owned by the local community, who have ambitious plans to restore this treasure to its former glory. See page 32 for “talk” details.Sat & Sun 10-4pm

97. Hyndland Parish Church79 Hyndland Road, G12 9JEWilliam Leiper 1887

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 held at 3.15pm by John Power.Sat 10-4pmW E S R Y D U M L

98. Kelvin Stevenson Memorial Church62 Belmont Street/99 Garriochmill Road, G20 6JR (near Kelvinbridge subway)John J Stevenson 1902

Dramatically sited, late Scottish Gothic with crown tower with carvings of birds and animals. Elaborately carved roof timbers and stained glass by Gordon Webster. Notable interior finely detailed throughout. There will be organ recitals and guided tours will be available with talk about interesting features. Organ recital on Saturday at 2pm by John Power.Sat 10-4pmW T E S R C Y A L

99. Kelvingrove Art Gallery & MuseumArgyle Street, G3 8AGJohn W Simpson & EJ Milner Allen 1901, BDP 2006

A-listed: The architects described their design as ‘an astylar composition on severely Classic lines, but with free Renaissance treatment in detail’. Although it combines a variety of styles, the best description is Spanish Baroque. The two main towers are inspired by those of the great pilgrimage church of Santiago de Compostela. The exterior of the building is in red Locharbriggs sandstone, while the interior has three types of blond sandstone: Giffnock, Locharbriggs and Ashlar.Sat 10-5pm; Sun 11-5pmP W T E S R C Y D U M L

100. Kelvinside Hillhead Parish ChurchObservatory Road/Saltoun Street, G12 9AGJames Sellars 1876

Now fully open following major roof repairs, the church was designed by James Sellars in 1876, modelled on ‘Sainte Chapelle’ in Paris. Containing some of the finest stained-glass in the country by Burne-Jones, Cottier and Sadie McLellan. The congregation has managed to restore six of the large windows; most recently the Teacher Memorial Window by Meikle of Glasgow. With near perfect acoustics, organ music both days, on the ‘Father Willis’ organ. No access to boiler room. Public worship on Sunday 11am until 12noon. All most welcome. After two

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years of ongoing major works, all scaffolding now removed. Talks by the conservation architects on Saturday and also on the stained glass windows. Organ recital on Sunday at 2pm by John Power.Sat & Sun 10-4pmP W T E S R C Y D U A M L

101. Lansdowne Parish Church416 Great Western Road, G4 9HZJohn Honeyman 1863

The most striking Gothic Revival church in Glas-gow: It was designed by John Honeyman and built for the United Presbyterians in 1862-3. The church contains stained glass by Alfred Webster and boasts one of the most slender spires in Europe. Public access to ground floor only.Sat & Sun 10-4pmW T E S Y D A M

102. Mansfield ParkUnit 13, 32 Mansfield Street, G11 5QP

The Family History Society is 33 years old and has more than 2000 members worldwide. Resources include census returns and indexes, old parish registers, monumental inscriptions, old Post Office directories for Glasgow, historic maps, gazetteers, research directories, with many other reference books and CD’s. Let us show you how to discover your ancestors. Tours at 10, 12 and 2pm both days. Booking essential via www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com. Access is restricted to the premises of the Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society. No disabled access.Sat & Sun 10-4pmP W T E

103. Partick Curling Clubhouse45 Balshagray Avenue, G11 7EQ (enter via maintenance area, Victoria Park)1900

The clubhouse is a single-storey brick building situated in Victoria Park, built in 1900 to provide accommodation for club members and their curling equipment conveniently adjacent to the outdoor curling rink. The clubhouse and rink were the gift of Provost William Kennedy of Partick and his two brothers, Hunter and Johnnie, all club members. Sadly the long cold winters permitting regular outdoor curling are long gone. Archives, curling equipment and curling pond all available to view. Stewards available to show archives and curling equip-ment in clubhouse and store. All located on the ground floor.Sat & Sun 10-4pmP W T E S R

104. St Bride’s Church69 Hyndland Road, G12 9UXGF Bodley, designed 1903, dedicated 1907

St. Bride’s Episcopal Church was consecrated in 1915 after 12 years of building and rebuilding. There are five beautiful stained glass windows dating from the 1920s and 30s and a sculpture of Our Lady and Child carved by Eric Gill in 1915. The marble altar features panes of fine mosaic

work and the organ, by William Hill from 1865, was originally built for St. Peter’s, Anderston. No disabled access.Sat 10-4pm; Sun 1-4pmW E S R

105. St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral300 Great Western Road, G4 9JBSir 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. The church was opened for wor-ship in 1871 and consecrated in 1884. Nine years later, the imposing spire was finally completed to the design of Scott’s son. Cathedral status came in 1908. Open Saturday only. All located on ground floor.Sat 10-4pmW S Y D U A M L

106. Wellington Church77 South Park Avenue, G12 8LE (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 ceil-ing. Also houses the Woodlands Hall. Disabled access via side door on Southpark Avenue.Sat 10-4pm; Sun 1-4pmW E D U

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Glasgow East1. High Carntyne AllotmentsDuchray Park, Duchray Street, Riddrie, G33 2DDEstablished May 2008

High Carntyne Allotments have been around for more than 70 years and were originally at Corston Street, Carntyne. Unfortunately, much to the Plot-holders dismay, the site was earmarked for part of the new East End Regeneration Route. A new site was built at Duchray Park and was opened in May 2008. There are 31 individual plots, each with a shed and a greenhouse. We have 29 names on our waiting list. Please note: Paths leading from main path into individual allotments will not be open to public.Sun 10-4pm

2. Oatlands Leisure GardensLogan Crescent, Oatlands, G5 0HDEstablished March 2010

There have been allotments in Oatlands since the 1980s. However, the old site is closing and a new site has been established nearby. Bett Homes has provided the new site and although it is smaller, with 15.5 allotments, each plot has a shed and is fenced off giving the look of a small garden. We also have a meeting room which will hopefully be finished by September 2010. It is hoped that we will have a successful harvest to share with our visitors!Sat & Sun 10-4pm

3. Reidvale CommunityAllotmentsReidvale Street, G31 (between Thomson St & Sword St)Established July 2008

The Reidvale Community Allotments are the first new allotments created in Glasgow since the Second World War. They are unusual in having a street frontage. Reidvale Housing Association developed the allotments on land leased from the council to establish an adult presence in the area and discourage anti-social behaviour. Plots have been allocated to local schools and raised plots are available for elderly or disabled residents. The allotments are cultivated and managed by local residents.Sat 10-1pm; Sun 10-4pm

4. Westthorn AllotmentsLondon Road, G31 4QA (lane next to Celtic Club)Established by 1933

Situated beside the Clyde and accessed via the lane next to the Celtic Supporters Club, Westthorn is unusual in that each plot is secured by its own fence/hedges. It is comprised of more than 60 plots. There is a project ongoing by Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts to develop a large area of land for community involvement. Westthorn holds an annual show which has been very successful in recent years. There is currently a waiting list for plots.Sun 10-4pm

Glasgow North5. Hamiltonhill AllotmentsEllesmere Street, Hamiltonhill, G22 5QTEstablished by 1933

A chance to see inside these vibrant and thriving allotments, close to the city centre. Walk around plots and meet members on the allotments. There is also a butterfly and wildlife garden with a pond which is open to all as well as a community garden accessible to the public any Saturday afternoon. On-street parking. Please note: All on level ground but rough paths will require assistance.Sat & Sun 10-4pm

Glasgow South6. Holmlea Gardens AllotmentGreenholme Street, Cathcart, G44 4DUEstablished 1908

Described by members as ‘a wee oasis’, Holmlea is a small private site of 27 full

allotments, many of which are divided to allow more people to have a chance to grow. Holmlea is hidden from view and unknown to many in the south side, other than the regular commuters on the Cathcart Circle train line. It is a site with a very friendly community atmosphere and run entirely by its members.Sun 1-4pm


Allotments

Open Gates 2010For the first time, 11 of Glasgow’s allotments are taking part in Doors Open Day across the weekend of Sat-urday 18 and Sunday 19 September. Glimpsed from trains, hidden behind walls, between tenement blocks and in odd corners of the city, these oases are an important part of the life of plot-holders, their families and friends. In the early part of the 20th century as landowners provided land for their servants returning from the war, while the Council created sites for the citizens and manufacturers for their workers.More recently groups of people bought land for their own allotments and housing associations are incorpo-rating plots as part of their landscape. Many sites were lost but those remaining are an important part of the history and fabric of the city. The planting and harvesting of the plots contribute to the social and natural history of the “dear green place”.So treat yourself to a free tour of an allotment near you! Enjoy!

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7. Mansewood AllotmentsMansewood High Park, off Burnfield Road, G43 1BYEstablished post-WW2

Mansewood is currently one of the smallest sites in the city. It was much larger in the

post-war years, serving many residents of the local flats. Like many sites, Mansewood became neglected through the 1990s, but has recently been reinvigorated with 22 worked plots and possible plans to expand again.Sun 10-4pm

8. Queens Park AllotmentsLangside Road, G42 9QLEstablished 1917

The allotments were created circa 1917 and are situated in Queens Park on the south side of Glasgow. There are 55 full allotments and some of these are halved. Plotholders who are present will be happy to talk about their allotment. Please do not enter individual plots unless the plotholder is present.Sun 10-4pm

Glasgow West9. Beechwood AllotmentBeechwood Drive, Broomhill, G11 7HZEstablished by 1933

The Beechwood Allotment site sits on the south facing slope of one of Glasgow’s drumlins, in the Broomhill part of the west end. On a clear day you can even see Goatfell on Arran from the top of the site. The site has 29 plots, growing

anything from traditional crops to soft fruit, exotic vegetables and culinary and medicinal herbs. There are also many permanent trees and shrubs, making the site an escape from the city. There will be informal tours of the site with background information and site history. Access will be from the gate at the top of Beechwood Drive. There is free parking on the street, but not within the site.Sat & Sun 10-4pm

10. Kelvinside AllotmentsJulian Avenue, G12 0SH; Mirrlees Drive, G12 0SSEstablished 1917

Kelvinside Allotments Association has two sites: one between Julian Avenue and Mirrlees Drive, the other a few minutes away on Kirklee Road, on the left just before Kirklee Bridge. The two sites together contain more than one hundred plots, where tenants grow a wide range of allotment staples and some less usual fruit and vegetables.Sat 1-4pm

11. Trinley Brae AllotmentsKnightswood Road, G13 2HHEstablished pre-WW2 and 1970s (2 halves)

A diverse community, bringing together young and old, sharing a passion for growing their own. Supporting wildlife and biodiversity is a key trend at TBA – we have a wildlife plot, several ponds, bug habitats, wildlife-friendly plants, and are sited adjacent to a council meadow planting scheme. Every plot has its own character and charm so come along and meet the people that created them. There will be a display of the site history, activities for children, plant sales, an allotment show and refreshments including home baking made with our own produce!Sat & Sun 10-4pm

Beechwood Allotment by Julie Cooper

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ANy dAyGlasgow: City of Light

Saturday, September 18HyndlandSet 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, sweeping crescents and richly endowed public build-ings. Booking essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Clarence Drive at Dudley DriveSaturday 10am

Glasgow Slavery and the Abolition MovementThis walk, guided by Stephen Mullen, takes the audience on an 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 essential. This walk is also available as a podcast, downloadable from www.gbpt.org. Maximum 25 people.

Meeting point: The Tobacco Merchants House, 42 Miller Street, G1 1DTSat/Sun 11am and 2pm each day

World Tour of West EndThe professionals and merchants of Victorian Glasgow who extended the city westward were determined to emulate the finest European architec-ture 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 essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Gates of Botanic Gardens, at Queen Margaret Drive/Great Western RoadSaturday 11am

CrosshillBoasting some of Glasgow’s most dramatic and distinctive tenements, this community, set beside Queen’s Park, has always been favoured by the city’s commuters. Tour led by renowned historian Roger Guthrie. Booking essential. Maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Queen’s Park Gates, at Victoria Road/Queen’s DriveSaturday 11am

Resurrecting History - The Southern NecropolisColin 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. No booking required.

Meeting point: The Gatehouse, Caledonia RoadSat/Sun 12pm

Calton Heritage Trail: East End Part 1How many A & B listed buildings and monuments do you think there are in Bridgeton and Calton? Would you be surprised to find there are more than 60? GCC’s Devleopment and Regeneration Services and Land


Heritage tours

In the past seven years, Glasgow’s after dark appearance has improved immensely as the City’s lighting strategy continues to celebrate Glasgow’s fine architectural heritage, fragments of its industrial past and recent regeneration. Discover these highlights for yourself by creating your own evening tour using information provided at www.glasgow.gov.uk/cityoflight or in the strategy leaflet available from Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, www.gbpt.org. Self-guided tour.

From dusk

Thursday, September 16MaryhillCombining 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 buildings that no longer exist. www.maryhillburghhalls.org.uk. Booking essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Entrance courtyard to Maryhill Leisure Centre, Gairbraid Avenue, MaryhillThursday, 6.30pm; Saturday 18th, 3pm

Respecting the Past, Embracing the FutureA guided tour starting from George Square including Buchanan Street and beyond, with a focus on the redevelopment of historical and landmark buildings which have played a key role in Glasgow’s modern economic development. Leading planners from the city council will explain how they manage the city’s historic buildings, how they work to ensure sympathetic adaption for new uses and illustrate how contemporary development is shaping the city for the 21st century, while still responding to the city’s traditional form. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes. The walk is sponsored by the Royal Town Planning Institute and is a celebration of RTPI in Scotland’s 80th anniversary. Booking essential, Maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: front of Glasgow City Chambers, George Square G2 1DUThursday, 6.30pm (also on Saturday & Sunday)

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Except where indicated, bookings should be made at www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com or by calling 0141 221 6061

and Environmental Services have prepared a fascinating heritage trail of the East End marking out the discernable beauty of some of the finest buildings in Scotland. The trail will also incorporate a brief history of the weavers with a 19th-Century map and history of some 40 weaving mills and plants in the east end. The Calton element of this trail will provide a map of more than 30 listed buildings, including their history and exquisite architectural designs. Taking about two hours and including the People’s Palace and Doulton Fountain, through St Andrew’s in the Square, the Barras, Abercromby Street cemetery and another 25 hidden gems. Book-ing essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Glasgow CrossSaturday 2pm

Respecting the Past, Embracing the FutureA guided tour starting from George Square including Buchanan Street and beyond, with a focus on the redevelopment of historical and landmark buildings which have played a key role in Glasgow’s modern economic development. Leading planners from the city council will explain how they manage the city’s historic buildings, how they work to ensure sympathetic adaption for new uses and illustrate how contemporary development is shaping the city for the 21st century, while still responding to the city’s traditional form. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes. The walk is sponsored by the Royal Town Planning Institute and is a celebration of RTPI in Scotland’s 80th anniversary. Booking essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: front of Glasgow City Chambers, George Square G2 1DUSaturday 2pm (also on Thursday & Sunday)

Clyde Waterfront River TripThe River Clyde has always played an important role in the history of Glasgow. It is often said, ‘Glasgow made the Clyde and the Clyde

made Glasgow.’ This trip will give you an opportunity to explore some of the history of the Clyde during a 90 minute return cruise (with commentary) from the Pacific Quay pontoon to Clydebank. Hear about the regeneration plans worth £5-6bn (over 20-25 years) that involves linking past and future. The Clyde Waterfront Partnership has developed a heritage guide to ensure that the new developments, landscape, rich history and important heritage sites along the river are recognised. Visit www.clydewaterfrontheritage.com for more information on this heritage project or visit www.clydewaterfront.com to find out more about Clyde Waterfront Regeneration. Booking essential, maximum 200 people.

Meeting point: The Crowne Plaza Pontoon, Congress Road G3 8QTSaturday 2pm

DennistounAlexander 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 essential. Maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Westercraigs at Annfield PlaceSaturday 2pm

Pollokshields TourA 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 conserva-tion area with Karin Currie & Niall Murphy of Pollokshields Heritage - approximately 90 minutes. Booking essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: outside Maxwell Park StationSaturday 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 buildings that no longer exist. www.maryhillburghhalls.org.uk. Booking essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Entrance courtyard to Maryhill Leisure Centre, Gairbraid Avenue, MaryhillSaturday 3pm (also on Thursday)

Landmarks and the World in the CityThis walking tour visits Beaux Arts Paris, Italian palazzos, an Athenian temple, a Dutch canal house, American elevator buildings and even a Corbusian Marseilles’ rooftop - all on an easy stroll round central Glasgow. Tour led by historian Neil Baxter, Secretary & Treasurer of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland. Booking essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Cenotaph, George SquareSaturday 4pm

Sunday, September 19Lansdowne and its Church

Conservation expert David Martin visits Lansdowne Church at Kelvinbridge and examines other local architecture including Lansdowne Crescent nearby. Currently ‘at risk’, Lansdowne Church requires funding to secure the future of its landmark spire and world-class stained glass. Booking essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Steps outside Church, at Great Western Road & North Woodside RoadSunday 11am

Scotstoun, Victoria Park, WhiteinchLed by Sandra Malcolm, local historian and author of “Old Scotstoun and Whiteinch”, this walk will explore the area and its extraordinary legacy of different and distinctive historical eras, including for example Victorian heavy industry, Edwardian and 20th-Century villas. A useful context for understanding the rest of the west end. Booking essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Scotstoun Primary School, Duncan Avenue G14 9HNSunday 11am

Best West End TenementsAnn Laird, local historian and Friends of Glasgow West convenor, visits a selection of the west end’s 40 ‘listed’ Victorian and Edwardian tenements, including Avril Paton’s famous “Windows in the West”. Booking essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Clouston Street at Garrioch RoadSunday 11am

Echoes of Empire Part 1: Buchanan StreetWith its superb Victorian, Edwardian and early 20th-Century commercial architecture, Buchanan Street is undoubtedly Glasgow’s best street, 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 essential, maximum 25 people.

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Glasgow City Council’s Land and Environmental Services (LES) are also providing a number of Guided Heritage Walks led by Community Action Team staff. Please note that places are limited to 20 per tour and booking is essential. Meeting point will be advised at time of book-ing confirmation.

The Necropolis: Thursday, 12 & 6pm; Friday, 12pm; Monday 20, 12 & 6pm

Glasgow Green: Saturday, 10am; Sunday, 2pmTollcross Park: Saturday, 2pm; Sunday, 10amBooking at www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com

Queens Park: Saturday, 11amLinn Park: Saturday, 2pmCall 0141 276 1479 to book

Springburn Park: Saturday, 11am & 1pmCall 0141 287 9040 to book

Kelvingrove Park: Saturday, 11am; Sunday, 1pmCall 0141 287 9342 to book

George Square: Saturday, 10am; Sunday, 1pmCall 0141 287 5149 to book

LES have a number of Heritage Trails many of which have free, colour booklets available

containing a wealth of information, available to download from www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Residents/Parks_Outdoors/HeritageTrailsThe Council’s Park Initiative is also centred on twinning Glasgow’s parks and schools with countries of the Commonwealth as part of the introduction to, and legacy of, the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The following are designated as Commonwealth Parks: Glasgow Green, Tollcross Park, Provan Hall/Auchinlea, Hogganfield, Botanic Gardens, Queens Park, Pollok Park, Bellahouston Park, Linn Park and Springburn Park.

Land and Environmental Services Heritage Walks

Glasgow Slavery and the Abolition MovementThis walk, guided by Stephen Mullen, takes the audience on an 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 essential. This walk is also available as a podcast, downloadable from www.gbpt.org. Maximum 25 people.

Meeting point: The Tobacco Merchants House, 42 Miller Street, G1 1DTSat/Sun 11am & 2pm each day

Walmer CrescentAmong 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 essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Walmer Crescent at Cessnock Underground entranceSunday 11am

Resurrecting History - The Southern NecropolisColin 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. No booking required.

Meeting point: The Gatehouse, Caledonia RoadSat/Sun 12pm

Women of the Necropolis Walking TourLaunch Event. Be one of the first to experience this fantastic new women’s history walking tour that digs the dirt on Victorian society, unearths women’s achievements and exhumes the history of some of the women buried in the Necropolis. Booking essential at www.womenslibrary.org.uk. Maximum 25 people. Duration 2 hours.

Meeting point given at booking confirmationSunday 1pm

Cart BlancheGuided 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 south side waterway with Roger Guthrie. Tea avail-able at Holmwood House. Free bus service returns to Pollok House. Stout shoes recommended. Booking essential, maximum 20 people, no dogs.

Meeting point: Courtyard, Pollok HouseSunday 1.30pm

1820 Martyrs Sighthill MonumentJohn Baird and Andrew Hardie, leaders in the Radical War of 1820, are interred in the cemetery. They were hanged and beheaded in Stirling for treason. Representatives of the 1820 Society will relate the history of the monument and the part played by Baird and Hardie in the turbulent events of 1820. www.the1820society.150m.com

Meeting point: Sighthill Cemetery (main gate), SpringburnSunday 2pm

Bridgeton Heritage Trail: East End Part 2The Bridgeton element of this trail will take about an hour and a half to walk and will include another 30 treasures such as the Greenhead Works, Templeton’s Tullis Street Memorial Garden, the Olympia Cinema, the iconic Umbrella at the cross and another 25 impressive buildings and monuments. Booking essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: outside People’s PalaceSunday 2pm

PartickMuch 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 essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: (Old) Museum of Transport, Bunhouse Road G3 8DPSunday 2pm

Dumbreck and HazelwoodA-listed Craigie Hall with a general overview of Dumbreck, its history and current boundaries. John Thomson leads a walk along Rowan Road tracing 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 essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: Craigie Hall, 6 Rowan Road G41 5BSSunday 2pm

Respecting the Past, Embracing the FutureA guided tour starting from George Square including Buchanan Street and beyond, with a focus on the redevelopment of historical and landmark buildings which have played a key role in Glasgow’s modern economic development. Leading planners from the city council will explain how they manage the city’s historic buildings, how they work to ensure sympathetic adaption for new uses and illustrate how contemporary development is shaping the city for the 21st century, while still responding to the city’s traditional form. The tour will last approximately 90 minutes. The walk is sponsored by the Royal Town Planning Institute and is a celebration of RTPI in Scotland’s 80th anniversary. Booking essential, maximum 20 people.

Meeting point: front of Glasgow City Chambers, George Square G2 1DUSunday 2pm (also on Thursday & Saturday)

Echoes of Empire Part 2: The Western City CentreThe western city centre contains some of Glasgow’s greatest buildings, including Central Station, The Hatrack, the Egyptian Halls, and St Vincent Street Church, while its grid of streets gives a distinct American flavour. Join architect Niall Murphy for a walking tour exploring this key part of the least British of the British cities! Booking essential, maximum 25 people.

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Visitors can take a tour of the homes and learn from the young appren-tices who built them how the houses can dramatically reduce fuel bills and tackle fuel poverty.The four three-bedroom, semi-detached, prototype homes have been built at City Building’s Skills Academy in Laurieston. Two are built using hollow clay bricks and two using a more traditional timber

frame. The low energy bills are achieved through high levels of insulation, windows and rooms which capture the energy of the sun, efficient heating systems and solar thermal panels on the roof.Included in the tour will be entry to City Building’s state-of-the-art Skills Academy, where more than 70 apprentices learn craft skills in joinery, plumbing, electrical, painting

and other trades, as well as training in micro-renewable skills such as solar heating and air source heat pumps. Places on the tour will be very limited so booking at www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com is essential.99 Norfolk Street (near Bridge St subway), G5 9QE (No. 65 on map)Sat 10-1; Sun 1-4P W T E S Y D U M

There will be a joint presentation by GHA and City Building on “The Glasgow House” on Tuesday 14th September at 11.30am at St. Andrew’s in the Square (see Heritage Events, page 31 for further details).

People in Glasgow can get a sneak preview of the house of the future at this year’s Glasgow Doors Open Day.Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) has teamed up with PRP Architects and City Building to build four prototypes of the innovative Glasgow House, which features high levels of insulation, low energy running costs and simple technology. They will be opening to the public for the first time on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 September.


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Guided tours will be available to give visitors an insight into the innovative facilities offered by the colleges. John Wheatley College will also be providing skills demonstra-tions including traditional roof slating.Please note that North Glasgow

College is open on Wednesday 15th September ONLY and is not open on Saturday and Sunday while Anniesland College, Langside and John Wheatley (East End Campus) are open on Saturday ONLY. See the individual building entries for more details on each college,

Anniesland (building 88), John Wheatley, East End Campus (build-ing 47), Langside (building 75) and North Glasgow (building 55).

On Thursday 16th September, Glasgow Metropolitan College will be launching its Centre for Traditional Building. Visitors will be able to try their hand at practical skills and find out more about carrying out traditional building projects. For more details see Heritage Events on page 32.

One of the features of this year’s Glasgow Doors Open Day is the par-ticipation of four colleges across the city to promote training, skills and employability. This is a great opportunity to see around the state-of-the-art campuses of Anniesland, John Wheatley (East End Campus), Langside and North Glasgow Colleges.


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Except where indicated, bookings can be made at www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com or by calling 0141 221 6061

Glasgow City Heritage Trustpresents “Victorian Glasgow”

GCHT, 54 Bell St, Glasgow G1 1LQMon-Fri, 10-4pm.

Glasgow is famous for its Victorian architecture and has been called “the greatest Victorian city in the world”. Cameras in hand, children from four schools across the city went out to explore and photograph the beautiful Victorian architecture in their local areas.Pop in and see a selection of the results! www.glasgowheritage.org.uk

St Andrew’s in the Square:free drop-in sessions

St Andrew’s in the Square, G1 5PPTuesday

These are free drop-in sessions so come along to one or as many as you like.

9.45 - 10.30am Allotments: The People’s GardensGlasgow plot-holders describe the history of their sites. These hidden oases are an integral part of a rich urban built environment, as important for tenement communities as gardens are for suburban dwellers.

10.30 - 11.30am The Clyde: Two presentations

‘From Fishing Lines to Shipping Lines’ - a Short History of the ClydeEvelyn Silber traces the changing face of the river and riverside communities from middle ages to early 20th century. Clyde Waterfront: ‘A River Reborn’Over 20-25 years an estimated £5-6 billion of public and private investment will regenerate 20km of the River Clyde. This presentation by Clyde Waterfront Partnership will provide an overview of the extensive regeneration of the Waterfront.

11.30 - 12.30 The Glasgow House:A prototype house featuring low energy running costs achieved through high standards of insula-tion and simple technology. A joint presentation with GHA and City Building will expand on this unique partnership which resulted in a joint project by GHA and City Building using apprentices from City Building’s Skills Academy.

Historic Glasgow “People andPlace”: drop-in free event

‘Historic Glasgow’, City Chambers, G2 1DUTuesday 12-3.30pmThis year the event is taking the theme ‘People and Place’ and looks at how people have interpreted their environment, inspiring others to explore the cultural heritage of Glasgow. The event will give visitors the opportunity to find out about innovative projects which investigate the history and archaeology of the city. Speakers will explore a number of subjects relating to heritage projects connected with the city. Come along listen to the speakers and browse the stalls packed with heritage information.

Glasgow Institute of ArchitectsSt Andrew’s in the Square, G1 5PPTuesday, 7-8.45pmGlasgow Institute of Architects represents the architectural profession in the west of Scotland, and since 1977 has presented Annual Design Awards celebrating buildings - new and adapted for re-use - that express good design in terms of function and effectiveness.Recently GIA introduced a conservation

category, and a Supreme Award. Talks on the history of the awards and award-winning buildings from 2009 will be given. These include a detailed description of the complex restoration of the Victorian Fernery at Benmore Botanic Garden by architect Michael Thornley and the creative re-use of 103 Trongate as an arts resource for Glasgow by John Docherty of Elder and Cannon.An exhibition illustrating the range of buildings submitted for the 2009 GIA Awards will be on display.

Scottish Stone Liaison Group:Annual Lecture & TechnicalUpdates

City Halls, Recital Room, GlasgowWednesday, 3-7pm Drinks reception, buffet and prize draw.This is a special event and there is a fee of £20 – four talks for the price of one!

Annual Lecture Gareth Hoskins, OBE, director of award-winning architectural practice Gareth Hoskins Architects, will talk about their work on historic buildings including redevelopment of the National Museum of Scotland, and new


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projects, including one-off houses that explore the use of stone as a key material.

Technical Updates Ian Hamilton, GIA Conserva-tion and Sustainable Architecture Committee. (Con-Sus). How you can be part of this joint ven-ture between Architects & Contractors to ensure excellence in Conservation and Sustainability.

Peter Harrison - New Eurocodes: Legal Obliga-tions and Contractual Implications. How the new regulations may impact on use of natural stone.

Colin Tennant - Natural Stone and Sustainability.Latest thinking on how indigenous stone can help you produce a ‘sustainable’ development.

To book, email [email protected]. Enquiries: SSLG, 16 Rocks Road, Charlestown, Fife KY11 3EN. Tel: 01334 872006

Glasgow City Heritage TrustSeptember Lecture

GCHT, 54 Bell St, Glasgow, G1 1LQWednesday, 7-8.45pmKick-starting the autumn season of GCHT’s ever-popular evening heritage lecture series, come along on Wednesday for an evening looking at heritage and architecture in the city. Places are free and on a first-come, first-served basis, call 0141 552 1331 or email info@glasgow heritage.org.uk to reserve your place. Visit www.glasgowheritage.org.uk for further information and speaker details.

Church WindowsLansdowne Church, 416 Gt Western Rd, G4 9HZWednesday, 7.30-8.30pmDavid Robertson of Four Acres Trust will give an illustrated lecture on aspects of two of Glasgow’s magnificent church interiors including the Alf Webster windows at Lansdowne, and Daniel Cottier’s windows and interior design at the Cottier Theatre. No booking required.

SkillsCentre for Traditional Building, Glasgow

Metropolitan College, 60 North Hanover Street, G1 2BPThursday, 10-4pmCome and try your hand at practical skills, pick up some free advice leaflets and meet people who can help you find out more about carrying out traditional building projects at the launch of the Centre for Traditional Building.For more information please contact Alison McCandlish on 0141 566 4191 or e-mail [email protected]. Further informa-tion available online at www.glasgowmet.ac.uk or www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

Building Preservation Trusts:What do they do and how dothey do it?

St Andrew’s in the Square, G1 5PPWednesday, 9.45-4.45pmThe event is free and open to all. It is suitable for both professional and non-professional audiences and anyone with an interest in historic buildings and the environment. Please book to assist with refreshment needs: 0141 221 6061 or www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com.

Glasgow Building Preservation Trust presents a full day event (in association with the Institute of Historic Building Conservation and Strathclyde Building Preservation Trust) looking in detail at the fascinating and invaluable work of Scottish Building Preservation Trusts (BPTs) over the past 25 years which has given a new lease of life to some of Scotland’s most important historic buildings at risk.Eminent speakers from a range of organisa-tions including the Association of Preservation Trusts Scotland, Scottish Civic Trust, Historic Scotland and Ecotec Consultants (who recently completed a review of Scotland’s BPTs) will share their knowledge and experiences with the audience. The afternoon session will be dedicated to showcasing a variety of past, cur-rent and future building projects including The Old School, Campbeltown, and Maryhill Burgh Halls, Glasgow.

Town Planning Eventand Landmark Launch

St Andrew’s in the Square, G1 5PPFriday10-11am A History of Town PlanningRoger Kelly, past convenor of the Royal Town Planning Institute, presents a fascinating talk on the history of town planning in Scotland, based around the exhibition which you can see and/or download at www.kosmoid.net/planning/legacy. The exhibition was launched at a reception in the Scottish Parliament on 19th May 2010.

11-12pm Glasgow Landmarks LaunchThis new, city-wide scheme will celebrate Glasgow’s best buildings in a series of trails, online and published information and with plaques marking the “Top 50”. St Andrew’s will be the first plaque to be unveiled. Led by Neil Baxter, Secretary & Treasurer of the RIAS.

‘Greek’ Thomson’s Sixty Steps

Kelvin Stevenson Church, 62 Belmont Street/99 Garriochmill Road (nr Kelvinbridge subway) G20 6JRFriday, 7.30-8.30pmHistorian Gordon Urquhart presents an illustrated talk on one of the hidden gems of the west end, Alexander “Greek” Thomson’s magnificent public staircase and monumental retaining wall beside the River Kelvin. This unusual edifice is owned by the local com-munity, who have ambitious plans to restore this treasure to its former glory.

Reclaim the Streets for PeopleJames Morrison Street Party

Glasgow CrossSaturday, 10-4pmWeather dependent. The creative cluster around Glasgow Cross is hosting a street party in James Morrison Street to reclaim the street for people and transform it into a vibrant public space for the day. There will be design workshops, talks, street games and a chance to express your views. See www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com for updates.

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Building BaggingHow many buildings can you visit in one weekend?Win five complimentary tickets to Sloans popular Friday night ceilidh in their magnificent Ballroom. Take along four friends and have a fun night in fabulous surroundings!

‘Your Doors Open Day 2010’ Photographic CompetitionWe want you to capture what Doors Open Day 2010 means to you! This year we have three categories for our Photography Competition: Over 18s, 12 to 18 year olds and Under 12s.

HOW TO ENTER: Please submit entries with a suitable caption electronically in JPEG format to [email protected] or in hard copy to GBPT, 42 Miller Street, G1 1DT no later than 12 noon on Friday 1st October 2010, stating which category you’re entering, either Over 18s, 12-18s or under 12s. It would help if you could email a low-resolution JPEG and if shortlisted we will ask for a full size image. Maximum of 5 images per person.

HOW TO ENTER: Simply visit as many buildings as you can manage over the Doors Open weekend and ask a member of staff on site to sign your programme – over the relevant entry. Then send us a note of how many buildings you ‘bagged’ by email to [email protected] quoting ‘Building Bagging’. We will invite the winner to submit their programme for verification. In the event of a draw, a tie-break question will determine the winner. Good luck!

Note: only bona fide visits qualify – running into a building, bagging a signature and running out is not acceptable – staff will be asked only to sign for legitimate visitors.

There are wonderful prizes...Over 18s: An overnight stay including full Scottish breakfast for two at the dazzling, newly renovated, Grand Central Hotel on Gordon Street (above)12 to 18 year olds: A Family Panto ticket to see ‘Flo White’ at the historic Tron Theatre, TrongateUnder 12s: A Family Panto ticket to see ‘Snow White’ at the fantastic King’s Theatre on Bath Street

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Open Topped City Centre Bus Tour £3.50 pp guided tour

On Saturday and Sunday, journey through seven centuries of Glasgow’s architectural history on our special City Sightseeing bus. A ticket will entitle you to hop on and hop off at any of the six special stops. The bus will depart from in front of the City Chambers on George Square at the following times: 10 and 11am, and 12, 2, 3, and 4pm.

Tour is as follows (stops in brackets); West side of George Square (1); George St.; North Frederick St.; Cathedral St.; Castle St.; High St. (2); Gallowgate; London Road; St Andrew’s Square (3); St Andrews St.; Saltmarket; Trongate (4); Stockwell St.; Howard St.; Dunlop St.; Clyde St.; York St. (5); Argyle St.; Hope St.; St Vincent St.; Douglas St. (6); Sauchiehall St.; Blythswood St.; West George St.; George Square (7).

Please note: these tickets cannot be used on regular City Sightseeing services.

East End Shuttle BusFree

A bus will leave from the front of City Chambers on the hour from 10am until 3pm, which will drop you at Provan Hall (building no. 50), where you will be able to collect a community bus which will take you on a tour of Doors Open venues in east Glasgow. Buses return to City Chambers, depart-ing from Provan Hall on the half hour, although the last bus will leave at 4pm. Easterhouse is also well served with a regular bus service.

Castlemilk Shuttle BusFree

A bus will take you to see the multi-award-win-ning Castlemilk Stables (building no. 60). Buses depart from outside Glasgow City Chambers on George Square at the following times:

George Sq depart .....................10am ........... 1.30pmCastlemilk Stables arrive ........10.30am ..... 2.00pm

Castlemilk depart .....................11.45am ..... 3.15pmGeorge Sq arrive .......................12.15pm ..... 3.45pm

Castlemilk is also well served with a regular bus service.

South West Glasgow Tour BusFree

Glasgow Community Planning Partnership (South West) is delighted to announce that they are running free, guided bus tours within the south west of the city over Doors Open weekend. Look for the symbol throughout the brochure.

This exciting development is planned to showcase the 22 venues within the south west area that are part of Doors Open Day, as well as providing a live commentary of other historical buildings and developments in the area. It is hoped that vintage buses will be provided. Details will appear on www.glasgowdoorsopen-day.com in September.

For details of free buses, visit www.glasgowcpp.org.uk and click the South West local team link or call 0141 276 9890.


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Glasgow Doors Open Day is brought to you by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust.We were set up 28 years ago to save Glasgow’s biggest asset - its great architecture. Run by 10 enthusiastic Glasgow citizens - the voluntary board, and six equally enthusiastic staff, we and our members are committed to saving the built heritage of Glasgow for future generations to enjoy.The Trust has organised Doors Open Day for 21 years and the increasing size of the event reflects the growing interest in our magnificent city, by its citizens and visitors alike.Glasgow is a unique city with

remarkable tenements, industrial buildings, churches, docklands, shops, museums and parks built around the River Clyde. Glasgow’s most well known architects, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, are now widely understood and celebrated. However, along with this legacy comes a heavy responsibility to maintain and look after our buildings.Our charity spends its energy finding new ways of saving our built heritage by restoring them and giving them a new use. Among our award-winning buildings we have saved are some that you will know: The Tobacco Merchant’s House, Castlemilk

Stables, Kirkhaven Church and St. Andrew’s in the Square.Glasgow knows that by looking after our built heritage we generate fresh investment and create a stronger, better city where people want to visit, live, work and play.Why not join us? For more information visit www.gbpt.org or www.glasgowdoorsopenday.com or call us for an application form on 0141 221 6061or tear off the slip below and become a champion for Glasgow’s built environment.

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