Around 100 historically and culturally significant buldings in Glasgow will open their doors to the public next week
Around 100 historically and architecturally siginificant buildings in Glasgow are set to open their doors next week to allow Glaswegians and visitors to the city the exclusive opportunity to see the inside of the buildings were the history of Glasgow was made.
From hidden gems like the Arlington Baths Club, to massively historical interiors like the ship of the Queen Mary - there’s a whole swathe of guided tours, trails, and events through the week of the Doors Open Day Festival 2023 next week - from September 11 to September 17.
Have a look below to check out the best buildings to visit in Glasgow this year for Doors Open Day Festival 2023.
From hidden gems like the Arlington Baths Club, to massively historical interiors like the ship of the Queen Mary - there’s a whole swathe of guided tours, trails, and events through the week of the Doors Open Day Festival 2023 next week - from September 11 to September 17.
13. Glasgow High Court
Appearing in the high court is a scary concept for any Glaswegian - but now you can visit for a tour of the building during doors open day festival! Photo: John Devlin
14. Mackintosh at the Willow
The original Willow Tea Rooms on Buchanan Street are opening their Art Noveau interiors, as well as the lesser known Salon de Luxe and the gentleman’s Billiard Room. Visitors will also get a 20% discount!
15. Queens Cross Church(1899)
The Mackintosh Queen’s Cross is the only church designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh to be built. Visitors during the doors open festival will be able to witness the magnificent stained glass and exceptional relief carving on wood and stonework. The building is a stunning venue for concerts, weddings and movie events.
16. Maryhill Burgh Halls
History fans will find a lot to love in Maryhill Burgh Halls - formerly the home of the Police, it included police accommodation, court room, bathhouse, washhouse, fire station and a public hall to seat 900. Back in the 1960s, Maryhill Burgh Halls fell out of use as a public space, and instead became a storage facility for the police station next door. Decades later, in 2004, work began to regenerate the Halls, culminating in its grand re-opening in 2012. The building will also be open throughout the week Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. You can find the in-house cafe, The Nolly, Thursday to Sunday, 10am-4pm.
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