Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Glasgow City Heritage Trust is an independent charity supported by Glasgow City Council and Historic Environment Scotland.

About Glasgow City Heritage Trust

	54 Bell Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1LQ
	01415521331
	Glasgow City Heritage Trust Website
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Listed Under Attractions - History and Culture

Established in 2007, we champion the city’s unique architecture and built environment and promote and encourage the understanding, appreciation and conservation of Glasgow’s historic buildings for the benefit of the city’s communities and its visitors, now and in the future.

We have publicly accessible headquarters in the historic heart of the Merchant City; pop in to collect leaflets, trails and maps, view our exhibitions, get advice on historic buildings maintenance and grants and come to our talks and workshops!

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Upcoming Events at Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Workshops

Drypoint Etching with Mobile Print Studio

7th February 2026

Many Studios, Glasgow East End

This workshop will give you a comprehensive introduction to Intaglio printmaking, a remarkably simple process which produces beautiful marks through the use of engraved lines.

Workshops

Woodcut Printing with Mobile Print Studio

21st March 2026

Many Studios, Glasgow East End

Discover the timeless art of woodcut printmaking in this hands-on workshop with Mobile Print Studio.

History and Culture

Glasgow City Chambers

Glasgow City Chambers George Square, Glasgow City Centre G2 1DU

Glasgow City Chambers are one of the most beautiful civic buildings in the UK and a huge favourite amongst locals and tourists alike!

History and Culture

Inveraray Jail

Inveraray Jail Church Square, Inveraray PA32 8TX

Step back almost two centuries and discover the stories of the real people - men, women and children who were tried and served their sentences at Inveraray Jail!

History and Culture

Willow Tea Rooms

97 Buchanan Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 3HF

A visit to The Willow Tea Rooms is a must for anyone interested in enjoying tasty traditional food and drinks in an atmospheric setting!

History and Culture

Scotland Street School Museum

225 Scotland Street, Glasgow South Side G5 8QB

Scotland Street School Museum was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and offers a fascinating glimpse into schooldays of the past.

History and Culture

St Andrews Cathedral Glasgow

St Andrews Cathedral Clyde Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 4JY

St Andrew's is the Cathedral Church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow. Built in 1816, it's seen in a new light since its restoration, completed in April 2011.

History and Culture

Glasgow Museums

, Various Locations Glasgow

Glasgow is home to a world-class collection of museums, covering a wide range of subjects from art and history to science and technology.

History and Culture

Dumbarton Castle

Dumbarton Castle , Dumbarton G82 1JJ

Impressively situated on a volcanic rock overlooking the Firth of Clyde, Dumbarton Castle was an important royal refuge in the Middle Ages.

History and Culture

Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust

Bridgeton Bus Garage 76-136 Fordneuk Street, Glasgow East End G40 3AH

Based in the former Bridgeton Bus Garage, The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust is now well established as a heritage centre for buses and commercial vehicles!

History and Culture

Dramble Tours

, Various Locations Glasgow

Dramble Tours combines two fun activities in a unique WHISKY WALKING TOUR of Glasgow!

History and Culture

Glasgow Cathedral

Glasgow Cathedral Castle Street, Glasgow City Centre G4 0QZ

Built in the 1100s, Glasgow Cathedral is an awe-inspiring medieval building dedicated to St Kentigern, also known as St Mungo the Patron Saint of Glasgow.

History and Culture

The Trades House of Glasgow

Trades Hall Glassford Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1UH

Trades House is a charitable trust focusing on the assistance of the needy, encouragement of youth and support for education in the greater Glasgow area.

History and Culture