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.

Fancy a sweetie? Today’s Doon the Well discovery is this empty Opal Fruits packet. 🍊🍋🍓First launched in 1960, Opal Fruit...
11/09/2026

Fancy a sweetie? Today’s Doon the Well discovery is this empty Opal Fruits packet. 🍊🍋🍓

First launched in 1960, Opal Fruits were rebranded as Starburst in 1998, meaning this wee packet had been down there for at least 28 years!

Unfortunately, it seems quite a few people mistook the well for a bin, with a variety of sweetie wrappers and crisp packets found down there. But while they may have been rubbish to the people who threw them away, these discarded packets give us a fascinating (and rather nostalgic) glimpse into the past- from old brands and logos to packaging that would have been familiar to generations of sweetie lovers!

Come see them for yourself at our exhibition: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/exhibition-from-well-to-wellspring/

💫 A little piece of Glasgow’s story. Artist Joanna Kessel’s exclusive Lapel Pins are handcrafted using the same 24ct gol...
07/09/2026

💫 A little piece of Glasgow’s story.

Artist Joanna Kessel’s exclusive Lapel Pins are handcrafted using the same 24ct gold leaf glass mosaic created for Glasgow’s Wellspring artwork, currently explored in our From Well to Wellspring exhibition.

Each Lapel Pin is equivalent to 1 / 61,248th of the Wellspring mosaic.

The lustrous gold glass is handmade by skilled artisans at Orsoni in their historic Venetian furnace, with each tesserae carefully cut by hand. The subtle variations in size and shape are a reminder that this is not a mass-produced item, but a beautifully crafted piece with its own character.

Now available to buy at 54 Bell Street or in our online shop: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/product/wellspring-lapel-pins/

04/09/2026

🎉 And we have our winners!

The Brutal Glasgow Trail prize draw has been made.

A huge congratulations to all of our lucky winners, we’ll be contacting you by email with the details of your prizes.

And a massive thank you to Spaceplay and Nebo Peklo for generously donating such brilliant prizes. We really appreciate your support!

⏱️ We continue our look ‘Doon the Well’ with this rather intriguing watch. Now, we have questions about this one- did it...
04/09/2026

⏱️ We continue our look ‘Doon the Well’ with this rather intriguing watch.

Now, we have questions about this one- did it accidentally fall down the well? It seems unlikely, so did someone throw it in? And if so why?

And perhaps most importantly: when it reached the bottom, did it stop immediately? Or did it keep faithfully ticking away in the darkness until the battery finally gave up?
We’ll never know, but whatever happened, this wee watch has certainly left us wondering…

Discover more curious objects and stories in our From Well to Wellspring exhibition. Now extended until Friday 30th October; drop in Wednesday to Friday weekly, 10am - 4pm: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/exhibition-from-well-to-wellspring/

🎸 Let Glasgow Music City Tours guide you through the history, heritage and highlights of Glasgow’s vibrant music scene o...
03/09/2026

🎸 Let Glasgow Music City Tours guide you through the history, heritage and highlights of Glasgow’s vibrant music scene on this 2 hour walking tour which runs from the Concert Hall to King Tut’s.

🎶 A neighbourhood teeming with musical myths, you'll hear tales from the heyday of the late, lamented Apollo, check out the home of Celtic Connections and marvel at the many successful bands that started out at King Tut’s.

📆 Fri, 11 Sept | 2-4pm
🎟️ £15

Book here 👉 https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/product/music-mile-walking-tour/

UPDATE: SORRY FOLKS, ALL GONE! 👀 Delivery! Our pin badges are back in stock for those who have completed the Brutal Glas...
27/08/2026

UPDATE: SORRY FOLKS, ALL GONE!

👀 Delivery! Our pin badges are back in stock for those who have completed the Brutal Glasgow Trail.

Ready to collect now from 54 Bell Street.

📍 Today: open until 8pm
📍 Tomorrow: 10am - 4pm

⚠️ We have a limited number available, so it’s first come, first served, whilst stocks last.

Just bring along your completed Trail booklet to claim your badge.

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 8: The Gallowgate TowersBuilt in the late 1960’s for Glasgow Corporation, the Gallowgate Towe...
27/08/2026

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 8: The Gallowgate Towers

Built in the late 1960’s for Glasgow Corporation, the Gallowgate Towers were once the tallest residential buildings in Scotland, commanding a spectacular view of the city. They were condemned in 2011 and demolished in 2016.

Glasgow’s historic buildings tell the story of the city- its communities, creativity and everyday life. From sandstone tenements to great civic landmarks, they shape the character of the city we live in today. Glasgow City Heritage Trust works to ensure these places are understood, cared for and sustained for the future. Since 2007, we have invested over £14.3 million to help repair 582 of Glasgow’s historic buildings.

We’re delighted to be hosting the Gallowgate Towers artwork, with entry to a prize draw waiting for everyone who completes the trail! There are only a few days left, so get going and don’t miss out!

🥾 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-gallowgate-twins/

🚨 Last call, folks!We’ve just taken delivery of the final batch of Brutal Glasgow Trail booklets – and once they’re gone...
26/08/2026

🚨 Last call, folks!

We’ve just taken delivery of the final batch of Brutal Glasgow Trail booklets – and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

You can pick one up now from just two venues:

📍 Anniesland Library – 833 Crow Road, G13 1LE
📍 Glasgow City Heritage Trust – 54 Bell Street, G1 1LQ

Whilst stocks last.

26/08/2026

Would you get in a lift that never stopped? No doors. No buttons. Just a continuous loop of open compartments, taking you up and down through the building.

The Pontecorvo building at the University of Glasgow, featured in our Brutal Glasgow Trail, was once home to one of Glasgow’s most unusual pieces of engineering: a paternoster lift.

For the people who worked there, it was simply part of everyday life. For visitors, it could be a little more daunting!

Our latest blog takes a look at the history of the paternoster: https://www.glasgowheritage.org.uk/going-round-in-circles-the-story-of-glasgows-paternoster-lift/

🎥 Video of the operational paternoster at the University of Sheffield, courtesy Jude Barber, with thanks!

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 7: Our Lady & St Francis at St Luke’sOur Lady & St Francis is a striking modernist survivor, ...
26/08/2026

📍Brutal Glasgow Trail Stop 7: Our Lady & St Francis at St Luke’s

Our Lady & St Francis is a striking modernist survivor, one of only three buildings remaining on a large original urban block in Calton. The block offers a unique glimpse into two centuries of architecture and urban planning in the area.

St Luke's offers live entertainment, dining and function facilities, providing a unique venue in Glasgow’s East End. Open seven days a week, it features a bar and restaurant, making it the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat and a drink while enjoying the trail! Thanks for hosting guys!

🥾 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-our-lady-and-st-francis-school/

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