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years of brewing history. Produces approx 200 million litres of beer each year. Tours last 60 mins. Exhibition of Tennent’s Lager history. Not suitable for people with limited mobility, sensible footwear advised. Over 18s only. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.comSat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 12noon-4pm

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37. Willow Tea Rooms217 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3EX

Remodelled by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1903

The jewel in the crown of Mackin-tosh’s work during his partnership

with Kate Cranston, (entrepreneur early 1900s). The Room De Luxe with its silver furniture and leaded glass work remains a well loved attraction. Tours bookable in advance on 0141 332 0521 or by emailing [email protected], otherwise first come, first served.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 11am-4pm

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Glasgow East38. Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust,Bridgeton Bus Garage NEW!76 Fordneuk Street, G40 3AH

Architect unknown, 1965

Bridgeton Bus Garage is the last Glasgow Corporation purpose-built

bus garage. Opening in 1965, it is now home to the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust's collection of vintage buses and commercial vehicles. Guided tours only, commencing on the hour, each hour and lasting 45 mins. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoor-sopenday.comSaturday & Sunday, 11am-4pm

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39. People’s Palace & Winter GardensGlasgow Green, G40 1AT

A B MacDonald, 1898

Set in historic Glasgow Green, tells the story of the people and city of

Glasgow from 1750 to the end of the 20th century. Explore the city’s social history through a wealth of historic artefacts, paintings, prints and photographs, film and interactive computer displays.Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm

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40. Provan HallAuchinlea Park, Auchinlea Road, Easterhouse, G34 9NQ

c15th century onwards

Provan Hall comprises two buildings, a courtyard and

curtain wall which contains evidence of medieval origins and further developments in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. This fascinating Category A complex set within historic Auchinlea Park is a must see!Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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41. Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church1653 Shettleston Road, G32 9AR

Gillespie, Kidd & Coia, 1959

A simple basilica with large open tower and copper calvary. Interior re-used marble from Grosvenor Restaurant, all re-ordered for modern Catholic liturgy. With a recent captivating cube addition this is a must-see.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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42. Shettleston Old Parish Church111 Killin Street, Sandyhills, G32 9AH

W G McGibbon, 1903

Fine red sandstone building containing valuable old stained glass windows. The two-manual pipe-organ is one of the six finest in Glasgow.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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43. St. Mary’s Church, Calton89 Abercromby Street, G40 2DQ

Architect unknown, 1842; Goldie & Child (remodelled Sanctuary), 1870

Imposing historical landmark in the Calton area of the city, one of the first large Post-Reformation Catholic Churches to be built in Glasgow. Built in the classical style with a recently restored facade with angels exulting a crowned cross.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm

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7. Clydeport16 Robertson Street, G2 8DS

Sir John James Burnet, 1883-86

Seldom open to the public, Clydeport’s superb head office contains a number

of fine features: French walnut panelling and Stephen Adam stained glass. Access restricted to second floor.Saturday 10am-4pm

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8. Cowcaddens Fire Station123 Port Dundas Road, G4 1ES


An extremely busy operational Fire Station which attends over 3,000

incidents per year. There will be a tour of the station and fire appliances.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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9. Gallery of Modern Art58 Royal Exchange Square, G1 3AH

Architect unknown, 1778; David Hamilton, 1827-1830 & 1880

GoMA opened in 1996 with commis-sioned artworks for the building. Join

GoMA Guides on a Behind the Scenes Tour on Sunday at 12noon & 2pm to see these works, some not currently open to the public. First come, first served for all tours.Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-5pm

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10. Garnetbank Primary School NEW!231 Renfrew Street, G3 6TX

Thomas L. Watson, 1905

Red sandstone school built in 1905 to the design of Thomas L. Watson, with a slight variation on the old Glasgow School Board formula, resulting in bay windows and elements of Art Nouveau.Saturday 10am-4pm

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11. Garnethill Synagogue129 Hill Street, G3 6UB

John McLeod & N.S. Joseph, 1879

Scotland’s first, purpose-built synagogue, is the home of the

Scottish Jewish Archives Centre and Museum. This A-listed building features extensive high quality stained glass windows. Security at the door is strict and there is no photography inside the building.Sunday 10am-4pm

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12. Glasgow Art Club185 Bath Street, G2 4HU

James Baird, 1834; John Keppie & Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1893

Two 1830s town houses combined and renovated to form a club-

house. Interesting original features include ionic columns, decorative fireplaces and stained glass. The glazed exhibition gallery shows work of Scotland’s artists and houses live music and theatrical performances throughout the year.Sunday 1pm-4pm

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13. Glasgow CathedralCastle Street, G4 0QZ

Architect unknown, c13th Century

The only Cathedral intact since the Reformation. Fine stained glass,

wonderful architecture, interesting modern tapestries, altar cloths & pulpit falls. Site of the founding of the City of Glasgow & beside the Necropolis.Saturday 9.30am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm

14. Glasgow Central Mosque1 Mosque Avenue, G5 9TA

Coleman Ballantine, 1984

The biggest Mosque in Scotland! Can accommodate 2,000 worshippers; has

three full-time scholars; a dedicated prayer area for women and its own shop. Mosque tours will take place every 20 mins and will last about 20 mins. Refreshments provided. Performing of Afternoon Prayer.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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15. Glasgow City Chambers82 George Square, G2 1DY

William Young, 1888

In the very heart of Glasgow stands one of the city’s most important and

prestigious buildings – the City Chambers. Completed in 1888, it has, for over 100 years, been the headquarters of successive councils serving the City of Glasgow.Saturday 10am-4pm

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16. Glasgow Evangelical Church18 Cathedral Square, G4 0XA

John Honeyman, 1878-1880

Glasgow Evangelical Church has stood on this site since 1878. The Church has all the original features with statues of Peter and Paul immediately above the doors. Lavish Italianate façade and beautiful stained glass.Saturday 10am-4pm

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17. Glasgow Film Theatre12 Rose Street, G3 6RB

J McKissack & WJ Anderson II, 1939

One of the UK's most successful inde-pendent, specialist cinemas. Its

legendary predecessor, the Cosmo, opened in 1939 in this modernist European building (with clear Dutch influences) which still boasts much of its Art Deco interior. Behind the scenes tours are free but ticketed on a first-come basis and take place every 30 minutes.Sunday 10am-2pm

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Garnethill Synagogue (Tom Donald)

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systems are controlled. Gain access to the control room & north ventilation building through guided tours at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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84. ‘Greek’ Thomson Sixty Steps & WallKelvinside Terrace South, (off Queen Margaret Drive/Queen Margaret Road), G20 6DP

Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson, 1870

This Victorian flight of 60 steps provided access, from Great Western

Road over the River Kelvin, to the streets above the massive retaining wall. Featuring Classical and Egyptian detail. Believed to be 'Greek' Thomson’s only example of civic architecture in Glasgow.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

85. The Hunterian Museum, Art Gallery & Mackintosh HouseGilbert Scott Building, University of Glasgow, G12 8QQ

George Gilbert Scott (Museum), 1866-86; William Whitfield & Partners (Art Gallery), 1980-81

Scotland’s oldest public museum and home to over

a million magnificent items ranging from meteorites to mummies. Within this diverse collection, you will find astounding artefacts, amazing art and an astonishing array of animal life!Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 11am-4pm

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86. Hyndland Secondary School9 Lauderdale Gardens, G12 9RQ


Originally Partick Academy (founded in 1850), Lauderdale building opened

in 1930 by the Lord Provost. Facilities for up to 950 pupils have improved significantly through recent refurbishment and exten-sion. School students will guide groups round the ground floor of Lauderdale building and link corridor.Saturday 10am-1pm

87. Kelvingrove Bandstand & Amphitheatre NEW!Kelvingrove Park, Kelvin Way, G3 8AG

Glasgow Public Parks Department, 1924

For one day, this iconic landmark will be open to the public. Explore the

history of this much-loved civic space and current proposals to restore it - planned opening spring 2014. For health and safety reasons, access is to the Amphitheatre only.Sunday 10am-4pm

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88. Kelvinside Hillhead Parish ChurchObservatory Road/Saltoun Street, G12 9AG

James Sellars, 1876

The building has stood as a place of worship for 135 years and still fulfils its original function as a place of Sanctuary and Community. An unrivalled display of Pre-Raphaelite stained glass by Cottier and Burne-Jones makes any visit worthwhile.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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89. Lansdowne Parish Church416 Great Western Road, G4 9HZ

John Honeyman, 1863

Lansdowne Church is one of the finest Gothic Revival churches in Glasgow. It is also one of the City’s great landmark buildings, famous for its elegant and very slender spire. Internally it contains magnifi-cent stained glass by Alfred Webster.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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Maggie's Gartnavel (Philippe Ruault)

Kelvingrove Bandstand & Amphitheatre (Page\Park)


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90. Maggie’s Gartnavel NEW!Gartnavel General Hospital, 1053 Great Western Road, G12 0YN

Rem Koolhaas of OMA Architects, 2011

Maggie’s Gartnavel is a single-level building in the form of a ring of inter-

locking rooms, surrounding an internal landscaped courtyard, which overlooks the hospital site and city from its position atop a hill on the Gartnavel Hospital site.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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91. Partick Curling Clubhouse45 Balshagray Avenue, G11 7EQ (Entrance via maintenance area, Victoria Park)


A-listed pavilion and playing rink designed for outside curling. Many

original features, inside and out. Stone sets and associated artefacts on show. Experi-enced curlers will explain the curling game. Tea & coffee provided.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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92. Riverside Museum100 Pointhouse Place, G3 8RS

Zaha Hadid Architects, 2011

Glasgow’s newest and most exciting visitor attraction, designed by interna-

tionally renowned architect Zaha Hadid. Located on the banks of the River Clyde, the world-class Museum is a marvel of design and engineering.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 11am-4pm

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93. Scottish Mask & Puppet Centre8-10 Balcarres Avenue, Kelvindale, G12 0QF


SMPC is a specialist arts centre dedicated to masks & puppets. The building contains a theatre, cafe, permanent exhibition, library, film & FX department plus production and design workshops. It is often described as one of Glasgow’s wee hidden gems.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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94. St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral300 Great Western Road, G4 9JB

Sir George Gilbert Scott, 1871

St. Mary's is one of the city’s best Gothic Revival buildings, constructed by the finest craftsmen available. Most of the stained glass was designed by the studios of Hardman, and Clayton & Bell.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm

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95. St. Peter’s RC Church46 Hyndland Street, G11 5PS

Pugin and Pugin, 1903

Category B-listed, the biggest and one of the best of Glasgow’s fantastic

collection of buildings, designed by architect Peter Paul Pugin. Its cathedral-type interior houses important original artefacts and fittings along with a superb collection of historic and contemporary stained glass.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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96. St. Simon’s Church33-37 Partick Bridge St, G11 6PQ

Charles O’Neill, 1858

Beautiful wee 'country' church on the banks of the Kelvin. First post-

Reformation Catholic church in Partick. Fascinating history: built by Australasian architect and émigré, social reformer Charles O’Neill; later adopted by the Polish community; recently restored as thriving

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97. University of Glasgow: Small Animal Hospital NEW!464 Bearsden Road, G61 1QH

Russell Baxter: Archial Architects, 2007-2009

This purpose-built hospital is one of the most sophisticated in Europe,

allowing companion animals from across the UK to benefit from the most advanced care available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, throughout the year from some of the best specialist vets in the world. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or call 0141 554 4411. Guided tours only. Please note there may not be animals present.Saturday 10am-4pm

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98. Western Baths Club12 Cranworth Street, G12 8BZ

Clarke and Bell, 1876

The sandstone front happily combines Gothic and Sarasenic

styles. The indoor swimming pool has a roof supported by 20 malleable iron trusses embellished with cast iron scrolls. In 1995 an extension with sports hall, multigym and exercise area was opened.Sunday 1pm-7pm

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99. WoodlandsMethodist Church NEW!229 Woodlands Road, G3 6LW

David Barclay, 1909

An early 20th century listed church building. The upper floor worship space is light and open cruciform shape with interesting stained glass. The ground floor contains a hall, rooms and an interestingly panelled library.Saturday 10am-4pm

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100. Yorkhill Community Fire Station NEW!Architect unknown200 Kelvinhaugh Street, G3 8QS

Yorkhill Community Fire Station is situated on the north side of the River Clyde, with the station area extending along the north bank, it provides fire cover to the Hayburn, Hillhead, Kelvingrove, Partick and Woodlands areas of the city.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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