Niall Murphy on the Battle of George Square
From grand monuments to moments of unrest – Niall Murphy unpacks the story of George Square.
Avril Paton on Rediscovering Glasgow: My Last Painting Journey
Artist Avril Paton reflects on rediscovering Glasgow through her final painting and how the city continues to inspire her work.
Fair Work First Statement
Glasgow City Heritage Trust is committed to the Scottish Government’s Fair Work First principles, ensuring that every employee enjoys a fair, inclusive, and supportive working environment. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we promote fair pay, flexible working arrangements, and ongoing skills development to empower our staff and provide meaningful opportunities for growth. We believe […]
Heritage Hub Exclusive! Glasgow Restored: Maryhill Burgh Halls
CPD: Repairs to a Converted Townhouse
This CPD session will look at recent repair and maintenance works to 151 Wilton Street.
Vacancy: Built Heritage Officer (Maternity Cover)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Built Heritage Officer (Maternity Cover) to join our team. The role combines training and education for those responsible for maintaining Glasgow’s historic buildings with the assessment and management of grant-funded building repair projects.
Deadline: Monday 1st September 2025
Glasgow’s Historic Built Environment Research
The Snapshot is an ongoing research project for GCHT which gathers a city-wide perspective of Glasgow’s built historic environment.
Heritage Hub Exclusive! George Square: Glasgow’s Civic Heart
My favourite building: The Willow Tea Rooms
In this personal reflection, Rachel Kacir shares memories of her time working in the Tea Rooms, the meticulous restoration supported by Glasgow City Heritage Trust, and the remarkable recreation of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s lost light fittings.
My favourite building: The Leyland Motor Company Building
By Niall Murphy, GCHT Director A SYMBOL OF URBAN NEGLECT The former Leyland Motor Company building, on Salkeld Street in Tradeston, caught my eye decades ago. As I still sail past it on the train every day on my commute, I have watched over recent decades as a tidemark of graffiti barnacled around its flanks. Tucked alongside […]