Blog Post: 5 Institutional Changes to Improve Social Media Accessibility

The key improvements to the accessibility of cultural heritage social media content are the implementation of best practices, appropriate language, and a digital communication policy, as well as an honest and inclusive approach to content creation. The implementation of best practices must be made routine within the organisation, a task which can be aided by […]

The Knight Map: An Artist’s Process

Wednesday 10th May 2023 | 6:30 – 7:30pm | The Mitchell Library

Join artist Will Knight to hear about the process for creating his incredible new map of Glasgow. Find out about the inspiration for the project and the techniques Will used in order to create his final work.

New Director Announcement

Glasgow City Heritage Trust are delighted to announce the appointment of Niall Murphy as the Trust’s new Director. Originally from Hong Kong, Niall studied at the Mackintosh School of Architecture and practiced architecture in Edinburgh, Berlin and Hong Kong before settling in Glasgow. Having retrained as a conservation architect with conservation specialists Peter Drummond Architects, […]

Blog Post: 5 Best Practices for Creating Accessible Social Media Content

Social media has the potential to enable a sense of connection for D/deaf and visually impaired people. For cultural heritage organisations, marketing and visibility are key advantages of social media. Social media platforms can therefore be leveraged in order to build connections with a more diverse audience, providing the space for conversation and dialogue with […]

Film: Foundations of our Future

In this film, travel around the city to visit the Briggait, Glasgow Central Station, Bell Street Stables and Govanhill Baths and learn from people on the ground about how historic buildings can provide sustainable solutions that help Glasgow adapt to, and mitigate, climate change.

Glasgow Makes Music

Night-time view of the iconic Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, featuring its brightly lit neon sign with multicoloured stars and beams radiating from the name “Barrowland.”

Press play with Glasgow City Heritage Trust and enjoy our playlist of Glasgow musicians from across the decades. Representing the diverse popular music heritage of the city, we’ve brought together staff favourites from oh-so cool indie bands to sing-along pop favourites.