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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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44. East Park NEW!1092 Maryhill Road, G20 9TD

Macpherson and Bell; Simon Bell, Lead Architect, 2009

East Park was founded in 1874 as East Park Home for Infirm Children. The

charity now cares for children with severely complex special needs in the new, state of the art school which opened in 2010.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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45. Lambhill Stables NEW!11 Canal Bank North, G22 6RD

Architect unknown, 1830s; Peter McAllister, 2011

The Lambhill Stables site was built around the 1830s for the horses that

pulled the barges through the Forth and Clyde canals. The Category B-listed historic building was brought into community ownership and fully refurbished in 2011.Saturday 10am-4pm

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46. The Mackintosh Church870 Garscube Road, Queen's Cross, G20 7EL

Charles Rennie Mackintosh, 1897-99

Mackintosh’s only church design to be built and now the Mackin-

tosh Society’s headquarters. Magnificent stained glass blue heart window and excep-tional relief carving on wood and stone are highlights of the interior, where light and space are used to dramatic effect.Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1pm-4pm

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47. Maryhill Burgh Halls NEW!10-24 Gairbraid Avenue, G20 8YE

Duncan McNaughton, 1878; JM Architects, 2010

Maryhill’s historic 19th century municipal buildings – Burgh

Halls, Police Station and Fire Station are now, thanks to an award-winning £9.5m regeneration project, a hall & events space, café, nursery, studios, offices fit for the 21st century and beautiful stained glass panels (see our front cover). Featuring tours, talks, performances & archive films of the area. Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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48. Springburn Community Fire Station NEW!47 Midton Street, G21 4RS


Springburn Fire Station is located in the North of the City and provides emergency cover for an area of over 8 square miles within Glasgow City Boundary. Within this area are the housing estates of Springburn, Balornock, Barmulloch, Possilpark and Milton.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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49. The Whisky Bond NEW!2 Dawson Road, G4 9SS

Architect unknown, c1950

The Whisky Bond is the UK’s largest and newest cultural venue, combining

the creative buzz and identity of Glasgow Sculpture Studio's gallery & event space, artist studios and workshops, with new generation workspaces for creative individ-uals to run a business.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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Glasgow South50. Albert Drive Studios NEW!334 Albert Drive, Pollokshields, G41 5HH


Restoration continues on this large privately owned Victorian villa and

mature garden set in the conservation area of Pollokshields. The house now functions as a unique and independent provider of artist's and designer's studios, leisure classes, exhibitions and venue hire.Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm

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Unleash your creativity

Between July and October this year join us in celebrating creativity and the genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh across a range of exciting exhibitions, events and activities for the whole family, which culminate in a Creative Mackintosh Festival from 15 – 28 October 2012 across Mackintosh buildings and locations in Glasgow and the West of Scotland.

Attractions: The Hill House, Helensburgh The Mackintosh Church at Queen’s Cross The Mackintosh House at the Hunterian Art Gallery Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum The Willow Tea Rooms The Glasgow School of Art The Lighthouse House for an Art Lover Scotland Street School Museum Daily Record Building* *external viewing

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events include: Unbuilt Mackintosh exhibition Glasgow School of Art city walking tours Street theatre Creative Mackintosh Festival 15 – 28 October 2012

Lots more events, performances and activities. More online at

glasgowmackintosh.com

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Subcrawl with ‘Dress for the Weather’‘Dress for the Weather’ lead a tour using the Glasgow subway system to explore a cross-section of the city. The tour will contain informa-tion on the subway, take in a range of cultural attractions appealing to purveyors of culture, art and food as well as making time for a drink or two! Purchase of a Subway Discovery ticket required before start of tour. Tour by Andy Campbell and Matt McKenna. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: outside St Enoch Subway StationSaturday 10am

Historic Guided Walk of DennistounA guided tour by Peter Douglas, Vice Convener of Dennistoun Conservation Society. This guided walk takes around 2 hours and includes not only the Dennistoun Conservation Area but the Drives area of Dennistoun. Tours are first come, first served basis - max 20.

Meeting point: Post Office at Annfield Place/ Westercraigs cornerSaturday 11am

World Tour of West EndA guided walk through the West End looking at the different cultural influences on the architecture – Venetian, Greek, Roman, French, English, Islamic – and even Scottish! Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: gates of Botanic Gardens, corner Queen Margaret Drive & Great Western RoadSaturday 11am

Fossil Grove Walk NEW!See the world’s most famous collection of 330 million year old fossilised tree ferns! Judith Bowers (historian, writer, tour guide and founder of the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall conservation project) will be offering tours around Glasgow’s most ancient visitor attraction; an edifying walk through the time before dino-saurs. A must for all Victorian time travellers! Duration approxi-mately 40 minutes. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoors openday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: Jubilee Gates, Victoria Park, Victoria Drive NorthSaturday 1pm, 2pm & 3pm

Where the Bishop’s Palace once stood NEW!Kati Waitzmann takes you for an historical walk in and around Glasgow’s Cathedral, Provand’s Lordship and Precinct area where the Bishop’s Palace once stood. The walk looks at how certain historical periods have directly affected the city’s buildings’ upkeep and survival. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: at Provand’s Lordship, 2 Castle Street, G4 0RHSaturday 1pm

Victoria Park Birthday Tour NEW! On September 15th, there will be 125th birthday celebrations, themed on a traditional Victorian day in the park, with music,

games and activities for everyone. Walking tour revealing the history and story of the park and showcasing some of the key features. See also the separate guided tour of the Fossil Grove area. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411. Tours will take place every half hour.

Meeting point: Jubilee Gates, Victoria Park, Victoria Drive NorthSaturday 1.30pm-4pm

Calton Heritage TrailEnjoy a two-hour walk round Calton, led by Peter Mortimer and experience the history of the weaving industry in this ancient Glasgow district. Admire the architecture of the People’s Palace and Doulton Fountain as well as St Andrew’s Square and the

Barras Street market. Calton is a real melting pot of Glasgow history with something of interest for everyone. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: Mercat Building, Glasgow CrossSaturday 2pm

DennistounAlexander Dennistoun of Golfhill commissioned a grand design from James Salmon for a new middle class suburb. However, as the 19th century ended, pressure to house Glasgow’s huge influx of workers forced much higher density development, creating this community’s extraordinary variety. Led by Roger Guthrie. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: Westercraigs at Annfield PlaceSaturday 2pm

Echoes of Empire Part 2: The Western City CentreWith its distinct American flavour, the gridded streets of Glasgow’s western city centre contain some of the best Edwardian and Victo-rian commercial architecture in the UK. Join architect Niall Murphy for a walking tour exploring this key part of Glasgow. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: Central Station, Gordon Street EntranceSaturday 2pm

Pollokshields Heritage Trail Bus Tour To celebrate the launch of the Pollokshields Heritage Trails, join Karin Currie of Pollokshields Heritage for a bus tour of the

area and find out more about the UK’s original, biggest and best planned Garden Suburb. Small donation requested for bus. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: outside Maxwell Park Station, Fotheringay Road/Terregles Avenue, PollokshieldsSaturday 2pm

MaryhillCombining work by many of Glasgow’s leading architects, including Mackintosh, with housing from all eras from Victorian to post-war, Maryhill retains a distinctive community identity and some of Glasgow’s best kept historical secrets. This varied walk will include Maryhill itself, the canal that made the area, and even some build-ings that no longer exist. Advance booking essential at glasgow doorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: Entrance courtyard to Maryhill Burgh Halls & Maryhill Leisure Centre, Gairbraid AvenueSaturday 4pm

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Subcrawl with ‘Dress for the Weather’‘Dress for the Weather’ lead a tour using the Glasgow subway system to explore a cross-section of the city. The tour will contain informa-tion on the subway, take in a range of cultural attractions appealing to purveyors of culture, art and food as well as making time for a drink or two! Purchase of a Subway Discovery ticket required before start of tour. Tour by Andy Campbell and Matt McKenna. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: outside St Enoch Subway StationSaturday 10am

Historic Guided Walk of DennistounA guided tour by Peter Douglas, Vice Convener of Dennistoun Conservation Society. This guided walk takes around 2 hours and includes not only the Dennistoun Conservation Area but the Drives area of Dennistoun. Tours are first come, first served basis - max 20.

Meeting point: Post Office at Annfield Place/ Westercraigs cornerSaturday 11am

World Tour of West EndA guided walk through the West End looking at the different cultural influences on the architecture – Venetian, Greek, Roman, French, English, Islamic – and even Scottish! Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: gates of Botanic Gardens, corner Queen Margaret Drive & Great Western RoadSaturday 11am

Fossil Grove Walk NEW!See the world’s most famous collection of 330 million year old fossilised tree ferns! Judith Bowers (historian, writer, tour guide and founder of the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall conservation project) will be offering tours around Glasgow’s most ancient visitor attraction; an edifying walk through the time before dino-saurs. A must for all Victorian time travellers! Duration approxi-mately 40 minutes. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoors openday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: Jubilee Gates, Victoria Park, Victoria Drive NorthSaturday 1pm, 2pm & 3pm

Where the Bishop’s Palace once stood NEW!Kati Waitzmann takes you for an historical walk in and around Glasgow’s Cathedral, Provand’s Lordship and Precinct area where the Bishop’s Palace once stood. The walk looks at how certain historical periods have directly affected the city’s buildings’ upkeep and survival. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: at Provand’s Lordship, 2 Castle Street, G4 0RHSaturday 1pm

Victoria Park Birthday Tour NEW! On September 15th, there will be 125th birthday celebrations, themed on a traditional Victorian day in the park, with music,

games and activities for everyone. Walking tour revealing the history and story of the park and showcasing some of the key features. See also the separate guided tour of the Fossil Grove area. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411. Tours will take place every half hour.

Meeting point: Jubilee Gates, Victoria Park, Victoria Drive NorthSaturday 1.30pm-4pm

Calton Heritage TrailEnjoy a two-hour walk round Calton, led by Peter Mortimer and experience the history of the weaving industry in this ancient Glasgow district. Admire the architecture of the People’s Palace and Doulton Fountain as well as St Andrew’s Square and the

Barras Street market. Calton is a real melting pot of Glasgow history with something of interest for everyone. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: Mercat Building, Glasgow CrossSaturday 2pm

DennistounAlexander Dennistoun of Golfhill commissioned a grand design from James Salmon for a new middle class suburb. However, as the 19th century ended, pressure to house Glasgow’s huge influx of workers forced much higher density development, creating this community’s extraordinary variety. Led by Roger Guthrie. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: Westercraigs at Annfield PlaceSaturday 2pm

Echoes of Empire Part 2: The Western City CentreWith its distinct American flavour, the gridded streets of Glasgow’s western city centre contain some of the best Edwardian and Victo-rian commercial architecture in the UK. Join architect Niall Murphy for a walking tour exploring this key part of Glasgow. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: Central Station, Gordon Street EntranceSaturday 2pm

Pollokshields Heritage Trail Bus Tour To celebrate the launch of the Pollokshields Heritage Trails, join Karin Currie of Pollokshields Heritage for a bus tour of the

area and find out more about the UK’s original, biggest and best planned Garden Suburb. Small donation requested for bus. Advance booking essential at glasgowdoorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: outside Maxwell Park Station, Fotheringay Road/Terregles Avenue, PollokshieldsSaturday 2pm

MaryhillCombining work by many of Glasgow’s leading architects, including Mackintosh, with housing from all eras from Victorian to post-war, Maryhill retains a distinctive community identity and some of Glasgow’s best kept historical secrets. This varied walk will include Maryhill itself, the canal that made the area, and even some build-ings that no longer exist. Advance booking essential at glasgow doorsopenday.com or 0141 554 4411.

Meeting point: Entrance courtyard to Maryhill Burgh Halls & Maryhill Leisure Centre, Gairbraid AvenueSaturday 4pm

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