7pm – 9pm

St Francis Community Centre, Gorbals

GCHT Director, Torsten Haak, welcomed guests and Ruth Smith outlined the work done by Glasgow City Council to engage pupils with their built environment — an exhibition of their resulting artworks will be on show soon.

Fergus Sutherland, who wrote the conservation area appraisal document, reiterated the value of some of Bridgeton’s unique architectural treasures, and spoke about the rich industrial past when Bridgeton was the World’s Greatest Engineering Centre. He talked of cowboys in the States in the 19th century, all wearing red spotted bandanas — made in the dyeworks of Bridgeton.

Aileen Macdonald Haak finally cut the magnificent cake — in the shape of the Bridgeton Umbrella of course.

3pm – 4pm

54 Bell Street

Nic Boyes from Nicolas Boyes Stone Conservation Ltd, the only private company in the UK to own and operate two conservation laser systems, is offering a rare opportunity to Glasgow City Heritage Trust supporters to try their hand at some high- tech stone cleaning. Later in the day he will be giving a lecture about the work being carried out at Rosslyn Chapel but the afternoon session will give a unique insight into the potential of this pioneering conservation technique. In practice, it is used for the sensitive and selective removal of dirt and corrosion products. And, according to Nic, “Once people start, they donʼt want to stop. Itʼs incredibly therapeutic.” Places very limited. Donʼt miss out. Contact GCHT to book.

Friday 16th March 2012

9am – 1pm

The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow

A morning bringing together conservation architects, property managers and residents groups to examine the most positive ways forward for those concerned about building repairs in Glasgow. Plenty of advice, information and relevant case studies. Free. Lunch provided. In association with Hypostyle and Glasgow City Council.

To book a place email claire@hypostyle.co.uk or call Claire on 0131 555 0688

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9.30am – 4pm

The Lighthouse, Mitchell Lane, Glasgow

A Symposium organised by the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society in partnership with the Mackintosh Heritage Group.

Mackintosh’s architectural heritage is of international importance and a major asset for the city of Glasgow. Much positive investment has been made over the past years, with notable success, both in safeguarding and conserving the buildings and in enhancing the visitor experience. At the same time, there remain major questions over the structural integrity and long-term future of other Mackintosh buildings. The legacy is small, vulnerable and irreplaceable.

Tickets are £40 per person. Programme and booking form at www.crmsociety.com/mackintoshsymposium.aspx

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7pm – 9pm

54 Bell Street

Scotland has some of the most architecturally diverse cinema buildings of anywhere in the world. This talk by Gordon Barr from The Scottish Cinemas and Theatres Project has been recording and researching Scotland’s palaces of entertainment for more than 10 years. The evening will explore cinema history, from converted roller-skating rinks, via the earliest purpose built halls, the peculiarly Scottish ‘back-court’ theatres, to the finest Thirties art deco super-cinemas, stopping off to highlight some of the most interesting buildings, eccentric architects, and unusual discoveries – including camels, monkeys and prancing deer – along the way. It will cover cinemas that were, cinemas that are, and cinemas that might have been. Although many buildings have been demolished or converted, there are still a lot of interesting gems to discover if you know where to look.

There is a £3 donation requested for this event. Booking is essential so please call 0141 552 1331 or email info@glasgowheritage.org.uk to reserve your place.

7pm – 9pm

54 Bell Street

Dr Peter Burman and Nicolas Boyes from Nicolas Boyes Stone Conservation reveal the story and the work behind one of Scotland’s most prestigious restoration projects.

There is a £3 donation requested for this event. Booking is essential so please call 0141 552 1331 or email info@glasgowheritage.org.uk to reserve your place.

Thursday 8th March 2012

Friday 9th March 2012

11am – 1.30pm

Merchant City

The first in a joint project with Historic Glasgow and Health Walks Glasgow to provide walking tours of the city. Volunteer walk leaders will be given information on the city’s medieval development in a walk from Argyle Station to St Mungo’s Museum. Free.

Medieval Glasgow, from its beginnings in 1119 with the building of the Cathedral on the site of St Kentigern’s first church, to becoming the seat of an archbishopric in 1492 has stirred considerable interest. Glasgow’s ecclesiastical centre had an important economic impact on the development of the town. When a charter was issued by William the Lion, between 1175 and 1178, giving Glasgow the status of burgh, the rights it endowed to the Burgesses of the city to own land, to trade and hold an annual fair led to the expansion of the town towards the Cathedral. By the 15th century had become a thriving town second only to St Andrew’s in ecclesiastical importance.

The first two dates are open to registered Health Walk Leaders only. The third date, Friday 9th March, is open to the public. Booking essential as places are limited.

However you can also explore the route by downloading the Medieval Map and Guide from the Historic Glasgow website.

Apologies to all who have failed to get a place. We hope to schedule a second date.

Wednesday 1st February 2012

7pm – 9pm

54 Bell Street

Glasgow historian and GCHT Grants Officer Gordon Urquhart and architect Fiona Sinclair with an evening on the changing attitudes to conservation in Glasgow. Gordon starts the lecture with an examination of “The City as Reliquary: Dinging doon, preserving (and recycling) old Glasgow” looking at how Glasgow has treated its built heritage since the Reformation when there were moves to demolish the Cathedral. It will explore how myriad fragments of old Glasgow architecture have been lovingly salvaged, relocated or reconstructed over the centuries.

Fiona’s second half is entitled “The reversal of fortune of Alexander Thomson and how Glasgow has learned to love him” will be look at the city’s changing attitude to the architecture of Alexander “Greek” Thomson. At one time he was treated with neglect and indifference with the loss of a number of his architectural masterpieces. Today public campaigns have seen buildings such as Holmwood House saved, and the demolition of yet another of his buildings is now met with informed outrage.

There is a £3 donation requested for this event. Booking is essential so please call 0141 552 1331 or email info@glasgowheritage.org.uk to reserve your place.