Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025 Alasdair Gray Archive

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September, 2025 10 a.m. The Alasdair Gray Archive, The Whisky Bond 2 Dawson Road, Glasgow G4 9SS Glasgow is a visionary city and it was Alasdair Gray who first explored this, through writing in his seminal novel Lanark (1981), the imaginative potential of what the city could hold. The tour will […]
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Glasgow Doors Open Days, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025

18 – 21 September 2025 Doors Open Day Festival celebrates Glasgow’s architecture, cultural heritage and encourages civic pride and connection through spaces, stories and shared experiences. The programme facilitates access to more than 150 captivating buildings, hidden spaces, factories, theatres, museum stores and architectural and cultural gems across the city with four days of: Open […]
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Sunday, September 7, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025, Explorathon at Advanced Research Centre

20th and 21st September, 2025 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Advancd Research Centre, University of Glasgow, Chapel Lane, Off Byres Road, G11 6EW From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, dip into the fantastic research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits. Part the Scotland-wide “Explorathon” festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open […]
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Monday, August 25, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days, Pat's Home Page Blog, University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025: Eco-Hub & GUEST Gardens Tour (Late Afternoon)

Thursday, 18 September, 2025 2.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. SOLD OUT Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QW Come along and explore and learn about sustainable practices in the heart of Glasgow’s West End. Enjoy an in-person tour of the Eco-Hub and GUEST gardens on the University of Glasgow, […]
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Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | Filed under: Community event, Eco friendly, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Glasgow Doors Open Days, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025 – The Mitchell Library

Talk and Tours The Mitchell Library – part of Glasgow Open Doos Day 18 September 2025 (09:00 – 20:00) 19 September 2025 (09:00 – 20:00) 20 September 2025 (09:00 – 20:00) The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN Explore the rich history and remarkable collections at the Mitcchell Library – talk and guided tour. Hear about the […]
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Saturday, August 9, 2025 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025 – Maryhill Burgh Halls Tours

18/19/20 September, 2025 Free guided tours of this unique historic building. Part of Glasgow Doors Open Days Explore the stories behind the iconic stained glass windows, uncover hidden histories from Maryhill’s past, and hear surprising facts and curiosities about the Halls and the surrounding area. Maryhill Burgh Halls, 24 Gairbraid Avenue Glasgow G20 8YE Check […]
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Glasgow Doors Open Days – 1 Moray Place, Greek Thomson’s Home

20 September, 2025, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alexander Thomson’s death, Glasgow Doors Open Days offers a rare opportunity to take a guided tour of his home – not normally open to the public. Experts will be on hand to discuss the features of the architecture, design and restoration, […]
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Kelvin Hall – Glasgow Doors Open Days 2025

Two Special Events Celebrating Glasgow’s Past and Present Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow G38 AW Glasgow’s Lost Buildings – Kelvin Hall – 17 September, 6.30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday, 17th September at Kelvin Hall for an in-person and virtual special talk and screening exploring Glasgow’s lost buildings — a fascinating look at the […]
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Cinema Arc – University of Glasgow

Free screenings Advanced Research Centre , University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane Glasgow G11 19 September, 6.00 – 8.30 p.m. – Cuban Bees – part of Glasgow Doors Open Days Book place Childish – 23 October, 2024 Book tickets CinemARC: Borderzone Saturday, November 16, 6 p.m. Information and tickets Eventbrite
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Sunday, September 8, 2024 | Filed under: Cinema, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Glasgow Doors Open Days, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Mackintoh Queen’s Cross Doors Open Days 2024

Sunday 22 September, 2024 Please come along to Mackintosh Queen’s Cross as part of the 2024 Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival. 870 Garscube Road, Glasgow G20 7EL Open: Sunday the 22nd of September from 11am to 5pm. There will also be free guided tours of the building at noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. The […]
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Submissions Open for Glasgow Doors Open Days 2024

Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival Submissions Now Open! Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival is back 16 – 22 September and open for submissions. As they gear up for Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2024, they are inviting participants new and old for to join their 35th edition! Do you manage an historic or architecturally interesting […]
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Monday, August 19, 2024 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Doors Open Days – University of Glasgow ARC 2023

University of Glasgow, Doors Open Days at The ARC, Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane G11 6EW 16 and 17 September, 2023 Doors Open Days plus additional weekends with Explorathon Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival is an annual event celebrating the city’s architecture, culture and heritage through a free programme of open buildings and events […]
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Glasgow Doors Open Days Maryhill Burgh Halls

What’s on Maryhill Burgh Halls – Doors Open Days 16 / 17 September, 2023 Maryhill Burgh Halls, 10 – 24 Garbraid Avenue, Glasgow G20 8YE
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Glasgow Doors Open Days – It Was The Loom That Broke My Heart

Part of Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival French Street Gallery, 103-105 French Street, Glasgow G40 4EH The Exhibition – ‘It Was The Loom That Broke My Heart’ is a multimedia installation created by visual artist Marie-Claire Lacey and sonic artist Adam Stearns which will be exhibited at French Street Gallery during Glasgow Doors Open Days […]
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Glasgow Open Doors Day 2023 – Mackintosh Queens Cross Church

The Mackintosh Queen’s Cross is the only church designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh to be built. Magnificent stained glass and exceptional relief carving on wood and stonework are highlights of the interior, where light and space are used to dramatic effect. Mackintosh Queen’s Cross looks very much as it would have done in Mackintosh’s time […]
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Sunday, September 3, 2023 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2023: G3 Growers Community Garden

Enveloped by Argyle Street and Kent Road, through a lane in the tenements, you can find a vibrant inner-city community garden called G3 Growers Brechin St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7HF Fruit and vegetables are now grown in what used to be a usual city back court with only empty washing lines and stowed bins. There […]
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Arlington Baths Club Doors Open Days 2023

The Arlington Baths Club is the oldest member-run swimming pool in Europe. The ‘A’ listed building houses a skylit swimming pool and a magnificent Turkish Bath, Glasgow’s homage to The Alhambra. This Victorian bathing complex was constructed over several decades by eminent architects of the time, expanding and changing as the city of Glasgow grew. […]
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Woodlands Community at Doors Open Days

Sunday 17th September, 2023 11am-4pm, Woodlands Community Meeting Room & Terrace, Community Garden & Millennium Park Open to all Drop in, no booking necessary More info Learn how we build social connections though transforming local spaces. Be inspired by ourAnti-Racist Library, the first of its kind in Scotland, and engage your senses by spending time […]
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Doors Open Days Glasgow – The ARC

A walk in the ARC: tour the Advanced Research Centre A unique tour of the ARC, Glasgow’s exciting new hub for research, discovery and events! Located on the redeveloped site of the Western Infirmary and recently celebrating its 1st birthday, you’ll start your journey in our impressive atrium with views up to three floors of […]
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | Filed under: Books, Talks, Poetry and Creative Writing Events, Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Free Events, Glasgow Doors Open Days
The Handsomest Thoroughfare in Glasgow

How Great Western Road Created The West End Sunday 17 September, 2023 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Websters Theatre, 416 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G4 9HZ As part of Doors Open day Websters presents The Handsomest Thoroughfare in Glasgow! Join Architectural Historian, Gordon Urquhart, on a historical journey through Great Western Road! Book Online
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Building Stories – New Glasgow Society at Glasgow Doors Open Days

17 and 18 September, 2022, 12 – 5 p.m. New Glasgow Society West, 1307 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8TL The Society presents our Glasgow Doors Open Days Event @Glasgowdodf 2022 event ‘Building Stories’; a storytelling project about Glasgow’s derelict buildings. Untold stories submitted by the public will be exhibited alongside chosen photos or artworks of […]
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Saturday, September 17, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Friends of People's Palace and Winter Gardens at Glasgow Green, Glasgow Doors Open Days, Peoples Palace Winter Gardens and Glasgow Green, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Open Door Days 2022 – The Barras Trail

Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September, 2022 The Barras Look forward to a walk around the history of the Barras Market area and explore the fascinating charms, sounds and smells of an iconic area of Glasgow. After celebrating 100 years of the Barras Market during the pandemic lockdown come and explore the area and be […]
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days, Walks and Tours Glasgow
Glasgow Doors Open Days: The ARC: Past, Present & Future

Saturday 17 September, 2022, 3 p.m. – 4.30 p.m The ARC, 11 Chapel Lane, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G11 6EW Get behind the scenes of the exciting new Advanced Research Centre, located in the city’s West end. About this event What is the ARC? Why was it built, and why was it designed this way? […]
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Doors Open Days 2022 – Arlington Baths Club

Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September, 2022 Half hour long tours from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street, Glasgow, G3 6DT Visit the oldest member-run swimming pool in Europe and see the spectacular Turkish Bath: one of Glasgow’s best-kept secrets! This wonderful, iconic and historic ‘A’ listed building houses a […]
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Sunday, September 11, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Doors Open Days 2022

12 – 18 September, 2022 Celebrate Glasgow’s changing face and legacy at Glasgow Doors Open Days 2022. Explore the programme From Monday 12th – Sunday 18th September, you can expect a diverse programme of open buildings, talks, guided walks and self-guided tours. Bookings open Thursday 1st September , 2022 THE CITY IN FLUX This year […]
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days, Pat's Home Page Blog, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Glasgow Doors Open Day 2021 – Arlington Baths Club

18 Tours will take place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September, 2021 Booking essential Tours Saturday and Sunday @ 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm Tour duration: 30 minutes Book at EventBrite Arlington Baths Club, 61 Arlington Street, Woodlands, Glasgow G3 6DT The Arlington Baths Club […]
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days, What's On Glasgow West End: cinema, clubs, theatre, music, events, festivals, community and more
Sikorski Polish Club, Glasgow Doors Open Day 2019

Sikorski Polish Club will take part in Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival. 16 – 22 September, 2019 Sunday 22 September, 2019 Sixty minute talk at 2 p.m.about the Sikorski Club and Society. The Presentation will be for interested members of the public and is free. It will be given in the English language. Sikorski Polish […]
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Monday, September 16, 2019 | Filed under: Glasgow Doors Open Days
Arlington Baths Club Glasgow Doors Open Days 2019

Free guided tours Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 September, 2019 Tours: Every half hour 10am – 4pm; Tour meeting point: Members Lounge Booking not required About Arlington Baths Club Arlington Baths Club opened in 1871 and was the first private club of its kind in Europe. It is a fine example of Victorian architecture […]
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Tuesday, September 3, 2019 | Filed under: Events, Fairs, Festivals and Fundraisers, Glasgow Doors Open Days
Glasgow Doors Open Day Guided Tours at The Lighthouse

Doors Open Days Guided Building Tours The Lighthouse 21st and 22nd September, 2019 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm This Doors Open Days The Lighthouse will be offering free guided building tours of The Lighthouse. The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU Learn more about the history of the building, Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s first public […]
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Glasgow Doors Open Day Kelvin Hall 2019

Saturday, 21 September, 2019 Discover all there is to see and do at Kelvin Hall Glimpse behind the scenes with the partners of Kelvin Hall as they offer tours on Glasgow Doors Open Day. Take a look at the items held in the Glasgow Museum’s stores. Enjoy a rare chance to see the film, video […]
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Wednesday, August 21, 2019 | Filed under: Glasgow Doors Open Days
