Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Glasgow City Heritage Trust We give out almost £1million in funding each year to help people in Glasgow protect, repair and promote the city's historic buildings and places.

21/08/2026

🎁 Fancy winning this little beauty?

Complete our Brutal Glasgow Trail and you could be in with a chance of winning one of these fantastic models in our prize draw!

A huge thank you to our friends at Spaceplay for generously donating these brilliant prizes.

Designed and made in the UK, Spaceplay’s models and artwork celebrate the beauty and character of Brutalist architecture, making them the perfect prizes for our Brutal Glasgow Trail!

Explore the full Spaceplay range: https://space-play.co.uk/

Ready to take on the trail? Pick up your booklet and start exploring Glasgow’s Brutalist landmarks: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/brutal-glasgow-trail/

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 5: The BOAC at Princes SquareThe B-listed BOAC was designed and built in the late 1960’s by G...
21/08/2026

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 5: The BOAC at Princes Square

The B-listed BOAC was designed and built in the late 1960’s by Gillespie, Kidd and Coia as the office of the British Overseas Airways Corporation (now BA). It’s hidden in plain sight on Buchanan Street, nestled amongst the sandstone.

With huge thanks to Princes Square by M for hosting this one! Princes Square is one of Glasgow's most loved shopping and dining destinations, set within a stunning Victorian building on Buchanan Street. The Grade B listed building was transformed in the 1980s into the elegant indoor centre shoppers know today, which brings together a premium mix of fashion, beauty and dining under one roof. If you’re visiting this one as part of the trail why not do a bit of shopping or grab a bite to eat whilst you’re there?

The GCHT website is currently experiencing technical issues. We’re working to resolve them and hope to have it back onli...
20/08/2026

The GCHT website is currently experiencing technical issues. We’re working to resolve them and hope to have it back online as soon as possible.

In the meantime, please check our social media channels for Brutal Glasgow Trail locations, updates and other information, email us on [email protected] or drop us a message on here.

Thanks for your patience!

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 4: The Savoy Centre at Sauchiehall Street Cultural and Heritage District, Edward House. Can y...
20/08/2026

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 4: The Savoy Centre at Sauchiehall Street Cultural and Heritage District, Edward House.

Can you even call yourself a Glaswegian if you’ve never had a cheeky night out at the Sav?! From nightclub to market traders, this place has it all...

With thanks to The Sauchiehall Street: Culture and Heritage District team for hosting this artwork. This place-based project is working with cultural organisations, businesses and communities to uncover the street’s stories and shape plans for its future. Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund Heritage Places programme and delivered in partnership with Glasgow City Council, the project includes the Sauchiehall Street Project Space, where people can engage with the street’s many stories and meet the project team. Everyone is welcome to drop in for a chat!

🥾 DO THE BRUTAL GLASGOW TRAIL:
Visit the stops across the city and discover Glasgow's Brutalist architecture through a different lens: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/brutal-glasgow-trail/

🌐 EXPLORE THE ONLINE EXHIBITION:
Can't get to every stop- or want to find out more about the stories behind the artworks? Explore the online exhibition and discover the full project: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/brutal-glasgow-the-savoy-centre/

Well… this escalated quickly! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has been taking part in the Brutal Glasgow Trail. We’ve b...
19/08/2026

Well… this escalated quickly!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has been taking part in the Brutal Glasgow Trail. We’ve been completely overwhelmed by the response, it’s been brilliant seeing so many of you out exploring Glasgow’s brutalist architecture.

So brilliant, in fact, that we’ve been struggling to keep up with demand! But not to worry, as we've just taken delivery of another batch of booklets, which will be distributed to all venues tomorrow. Thanks to our pals Printbox for turning the order round so quickly.

We’re also going to open our office this Saturday, 22 August, from 12–3pm, so you can grab a booklet, stamps, or enter our prize draw if you've completed the trail. We’ll be open until 8pm on Thursday 27th August too!🏆️

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 3: The Bourdon at the Reid Building, Glasgow School of Art (GSA)Constructed in 1979 to a desi...
19/08/2026

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 3: The Bourdon at the Reid Building, Glasgow School of Art (GSA)

Constructed in 1979 to a design by Keppie Henderson & Partners, the building was named after the French architect Eugene Bourdon, the first Professor of Architecture at GSA.

Thank you to The Glasgow School of Art for hosting this artwork. The GSA is internationally recognised as one of Europe’s leading independent university-level institutions for education and research in the visual creative disciplines. Today, it is an international community of over 3,500 students and staff across architecture, design, digital, fine art, and innovation.

🥾 DO THE BRUTAL GLASGOW TRAIL:
Visit the stops across the city and discover Glasgow's Brutalist architecture through a different lens: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/brutal-glasgow-trail/

🌐 EXPLORE THE ONLINE EXHIBITION:
Can't get to every stop- or want to find out more about the stories behind the artworks? Explore the online exhibition and discover the full project: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/brutal-glasgow-the-bourdon/

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 2: The Pontecorvo at the Advanced Research Centre, University of GlasgowDesigned in the 1960’...
18/08/2026

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 2: The Pontecorvo at the Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow

Designed in the 1960’s by Basil Spence, the building was renamed in 1995 after Guido Pontecorvo, the University of Glasgow’s first Professor of Genetics. It was demolished in 2022.

Thank you to the Advanced Research Centre (ARC) for hosting this artwork. The ARC is the University of Glasgow’s central research hub, opened to the public and its research residents since 2022. It plays host to events for researchers and members of the public, delivering an engaging year-round programme of activities for a range of audiences.

🥾 DO THE BRUTAL GLASGOW TRAIL:
Visit the stops across the city and discover Glasgow's Brutalist architecture through a different lens: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/brutal-glasgow-trail/

🌐 EXPLORE THE ONLINE EXHIBITION:
Can't get to every stop- or want to find out more about the stories behind the artworks? Explore the online exhibition and discover the full project: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/brutal-glasgow-the-pontecorvo/

Want to get involved in the Brutal Glasgow Trail but not sure where to start? Pick up a booklet for free at any of the p...
17/08/2026

Want to get involved in the Brutal Glasgow Trail but not sure where to start? Pick up a booklet for free at any of the participating venues:

📍Anniesland Library, open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm (8pm on Tues & Thurs)
📍The ARC, University of Glasgow, open Mon-Fri, 8am-7:30pm
📍Reid Building, Glasgow School of Art, open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
📍Edward House, 199 Sauchiehall Street, open Tues-Thurs, 12pm-5pm
📍Princes Square, open Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm, Sat, 9am-6pm, Sun, 11am-5pm
📍City of Glasgow College, open Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm
📍St Luke's, open Mon-Sun, 12pm-12am
📍Glasgow City Heritage Trust, open Tues-Fri, 10am-4pm

Not every venue is open daily so please check ahead for opening times.

Don't worry if you visit a spot & can't get your stamp, we have spare stamps here at GCHT which you can access when you come in to complete the trail & enter the prize draw!

You can also complete the trail & see the locations on a map via our mobile web app 👉 https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/963248ff3ab048b4aa35a748e20eaa0d

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 1: Anniesland Court at Anniesland LibraryStanding 66 metres high above Crow Road, Anniesland ...
17/08/2026

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 1: Anniesland Court at Anniesland Library

Standing 66 metres high above Crow Road, Anniesland Court is one of Glasgow’s most striking examples of post-war high-rise architecture. It was built between 1966 and 1968 by J Holmes & Partners for the Glasgow Corporation.

We're hugely grateful to Glasgow Life Libraries Anniesland Library for hosting this artwork. The library has been at this location since 2003, offering a wide range of free services and activities to the local community. So while you're visiting the artwork, why not take a look around and see what else is happening there?

🥾 DO THE BRUTAL GLASGOW TRAIL
Visit the stops across the city and discover Glasgow's Brutalist architecture through a different lens: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/brutal-glasgow-trail/

🌐 EXPLORE THE ONLINE EXHIBITION
Can't get to every stop- or want to find out more about the stories behind the artworks? Explore the online exhibition and discover the full project: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/brutal-glasgow-anniesland-court/

16/08/2026

The Brutal Glasgow Trail: How to!

Explore the city, collect the stamps, and unlock some Brutal goodies along the way!

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