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

Photo of a hand with a phone in front of a laptop; there are floating icons of different social media symbols coming out of the screen.
Photo of a woman in a yellow shirt smiling at her phone.
A birds eye look at a table with people sat around it. Two of them have on smart watches. On the table are some smart phones and tablets. Alongside there are logos from the major social media companies: LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube.
Pile of badges which feature various emoji faces on them.

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 harder to reach audiences.

Accessibility should be a key consideration when creating social media content. There are many small changes that can be made to ensure that your posts are accessible to all that want to view them. The following best practices indicate some of the ways in which small actions can make a huge difference to the accessibility of your organisation’s content: 

1. Include Alternative Text

Alternative text, AKA alt-text, provides description of an image on posted on social media, allowing the image to be visualised by those who are not able to see it. A lack of alt-text is one of the biggest barriers to social media content for visually impaired users. Some platforms, such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, allow you to add alt-text to your posts within their post settings. Take a look at Tug Agency’s guidance for more information. 

2. Add Closed Captions and Transcripts

When posting video content, it is important to ensure that the audio is accessible to D/deaf people. Automated closed captions can be used, however, it’s also important to check that these are correct, as they may not always provide an accurate representation of what has been said. 

3. Consider Colour contrast 

If including images or infographics, you should make sure to consider colour contrast. The ideal colour contrast between text and background colour is 4:5:1, as is recommended by the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). You can check this using WebAIM’s Contrast Checker. 

4. Use Camel Case Hashtags

When adding hashtags to social media posts, make sure to use CamelCase by capitalising the first letter of every word, e.g., #GlasgowCityHeritageTrust rather than #glasgowcityheritagetrust. By doing this, hashtags can be read out correctly by screen readers, making content more accessible to visually impaired social media users. 

5. Limit Emoji Use 

While emojis can be a good way of making posts fun and engaging, it’s important to make sure they are not overused. Text-to-speech software, a type of assistive technology which reads text aloud, will read out a description of every emoji you include. So, if you include four smiley faces at the end of a post, this will be read out as “smiley face, smiley face, smiley face, smiley face”, which can become quite frustrating. 

Headshot of a smiling young woman with blonde hair. She is wearing a green woolly hat and a green turtleneck jumper. She is outside and you can see the sea behind her with a green hill to her right.

This guide was written by Eve Alderson. Eve completed her MSc Museum Studies at the University of Glasgow in 2021, writing her dissertation in collaboration with Glasgow City Heritage Trust. She currently works as a Philanthropy Executive at the National Railway Museum.

Gizza Hoose: Post-War Housing Struggles in Glasgow from 1948 to Today (Online Talk)

A black and white photo of a woman and child walking through a high rise estate.

Wednesday 25th January | 7pm | via Zoom

This talk will look at how housing movements and tenant struggles have shaped, and been shaped by, Glasgow’s ever changing housing stock. Tenements, high rises and new builds have all called forth different tactics, strategies and demands as the city transformed, and we will trace a tradition of rent strikes, occupations and protest that continues up to today.
Joey is a writer and artist from Glasgow. He is co-founder of the Glasgow Housing Struggle Archive, a member of the National Committe of Living Rent –  Scotland’s tenants’ union. He is currently working on a number of projects with the CCA, Platform, Glasgow Sculpture Studios, Edwin Morgan Trust and the Travelling Gallery.

Free, booking required, donations welcome. 

Please note: Payment is taken via PayPal but you do not need to have a PayPal account to pay online. 

We are using Zoom to broadcast our live talks. You can join these events as a participant without creating a Zoom account. You do not need to have a webcam or a microphone to join the event as a participant.

All events are subtitled. We aim to make our events as accessible as possible but if you feel that you might need some additional help, please let us know when you book your ticket or get in touch in advance. We’re open to feedback and would welcome your ideas on how we can improve in this area.

You will receive instructions on joining the event by email. If you haven’t received anything by midday on the day of the event, please check your spam folder and then contact us.

All events are recorded and everyone who has booked will be sent a link to the recording to watch again after the event. We are a small team and this can take a couple of weeks so please bear with us!

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Glasgow Historic Environment: A Snapshot – 2019

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Our new interactive map shows data collated between February and April 2018 which gives a snapshot of the current state of Glasgow’s historic built environment.

Blog Post: Ghosts and Zombies

Read our latest blog post about our Ghost Signs of Glasgow project, pondering the nature of ghost signs and what they tell us about the urban landscape.

Enjoy Family Fun with our Kids Trails!

Download our Kid’s Heritage Trails!

Become a Friend of Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Each year, our events help over 2000 people to understand and appreciate Glasgow's irreplaceable built heritage. Can you help us to reach more people?

We are hugely grateful for the support of our Friends whose subscriptions help cover the costs of these events, thereby ensuring accessible pricing for everyone in Glasgow in these challenging times.

The easiest way to support the Trust’s work is to join our Friends scheme. Our tiered loyalty scheme means you can choose the level that’s right for you.

CPD: The Risks of Fire in Historic Buildings

Dark background with orange and yellow flames on the right hand side. It isn't clear what is on fire.

Monday 14th November 2022 | 12.30-1.30pm | In person & via Zoom

Every year, historic properties are lost to fire across the UK: in the last five years Belfast, Glasgow, and Liverpool have all suffered the loss of irreplaceable buildings.  Conservation Architect Peter Drummond will provide an overview of the special risks which are found on historic buildings, how designers can assess these risks, and the development of a holistic approach which protects buildings and their occupants.

Peter Drummond has worked on a wide range of conservation projects across the UK and Ireland, focussing on heritage-led regeneration. A trustee of the RIAS, he chaired the Scottish Government’s Fire Safety Review Panel 2020-22 and was recently Crown expert at the Fatal Accident Inquiry for the Cameron House Fire.

We will be running this session both online via Zoom and in person at the GCHT office (54 Bell Street, Glasgow). Lunch will be provided for the in-person attendees. A recording of the event will be available for everyone who signs up.

All GCHT CPD sessions are recognised by the IHBC, and attendees can obtain a CPD certificate upon completion.

£15 per person / £10 for students

 

All sessions are recognised by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) as being capable of contributing to the obligatory CPD requirements of Full Members (see www.ihbc.org.uk)

We are using Zoom to broadcast our live talks. You can join these events as a participant without creating a Zoom account. You do not need to have a webcam or a microphone to join the event as a participant.

We aim to make our events as accessible as possible but if you feel that you might need some additional help, please let us know when you book your ticket or get in touch in advance. We’re open to feedback and would welcome your ideas on how we can improve in this area.

You will receive instructions on joining the event by email. If you haven’t received anything by midday on the day of the event, please check your spam folder and then contact us.

You might also be interested in…

Glasgow Historic Environment: A Snapshot – 2019

Ever wondered which buildings in your neighbourhood are listed, or even on Scotland’s Buildings at Risk Register?

Our new interactive map shows data collated between February and April 2018 which gives a snapshot of the current state of Glasgow’s historic built environment.

Blog Post: Ghosts and Zombies

Read our latest blog post about our Ghost Signs of Glasgow project, pondering the nature of ghost signs and what they tell us about the urban landscape.

Enjoy Family Fun with our Kids Trails!

Download our Kid’s Heritage Trails!

Become a Friend of Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Glasgow City Heritage Trust is an independent charity and your support is crucial to ensure that our charitable work promoting the understanding, appreciation and conservation of Glasgow’s historic buildings for the benefit of the city’s communities and its visitors continues now, and in the future.

The easiest way to support the Trust’s work is to join our loyalty scheme. Our tiered loyalty scheme means you can choose the level that’s right for you.

*** SOLD OUT *** Workshop: Festive Wreath Making

A Christmas wreath lying on green grass. The wreath is made from a circle of willow with holly leaves, pine needles, red berries and green leaves coming off it.

Tuesday 6th December 2022 | 6:30-8:30pm | GCHT, 54 Bell Street, G1 1LQ

People have been making wreaths for thousands of years to attract good, repel evil, celebrate special events, symbolise spiritual concepts, and mark the seasons. Making them is incredibly relaxing and meditative, a chance to engage with nature and express yourself creatively.

In this workshop you’ll learn how to weave a wooden circle out of willow, and then how to decorate it using foraged materials. The end product will be a beautiful wreath that you can take home and re-decorate multiple times over its years-long lifespan.

Join us for weaving and mince pies for a cosy festive time!

This session is suitable for beginners, no weaving experience necessary. All equipment and materials provided.

£35 per person

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Glasgow Historic Environment: A Snapshot – 2019

Ever wondered which buildings in your neighbourhood are listed, or even on Scotland’s Buildings at Risk Register?

Our new interactive map shows data collated between February and April 2018 which gives a snapshot of the current state of Glasgow’s historic built environment.

Blog Post: Ghosts and Zombies

Read our latest blog post about our Ghost Signs of Glasgow project, pondering the nature of ghost signs and what they tell us about the urban landscape.

Enjoy Family Fun with our Kids Trails!

Download our Kid’s Heritage Trails!

Become a Friend of Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Each year, our events help over 2000 people to understand and appreciate Glasgow's irreplaceable built heritage. Can you help us to reach more people?

We are hugely grateful for the support of our Friends whose subscriptions help cover the costs of these events, thereby ensuring accessible pricing for everyone in Glasgow in these challenging times.

The easiest way to support the Trust’s work is to join our Friends scheme. Our tiered loyalty scheme means you can choose the level that’s right for you.

****SOLD OUT**** In Person Talk: Legacies of Slavery and Empire in Glasgow’s Architectural Heritage

A photograph of Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art at sunset. It's dark outside however the sky has a light purple hue. There are Christmas lights outside the building.

Wednesday 26th October | 6:30pm BST | Glasgow City Chambers 

Join Dr Anthony Lewis from Glasgow Life to hear how legacies of slavery and empire in Glasgow are manifested in its architecture from the 17th and 18th centuries. Dr Lewis will focus on the city’s architectural heritage in existing spaces, streets and buildings and review the past as discovered and displayed in Glasgow Life museum collections.

Dr Lewis is the curator for Scottish History for Glasgow Life Museums. He has researched Georgian Glasgow’s urban and architectural history and delivered exhibitions and publications.

Free, booking required, donations welcome. 

Please note: Payment is taken via PayPal but you do not need to have a PayPal account to pay online. 

You might also be interested in…

Glasgow Historic Environment: A Snapshot – 2019

Ever wondered which buildings in your neighbourhood are listed, or even on Scotland’s Buildings at Risk Register?

Our new interactive map shows data collated between February and April 2018 which gives a snapshot of the current state of Glasgow’s historic built environment.

Blog Post: Ghosts and Zombies

Read our latest blog post about our Ghost Signs of Glasgow project, pondering the nature of ghost signs and what they tell us about the urban landscape.

Enjoy Family Fun with our Kids Trails!

Download our Kid’s Heritage Trails!

Become a Friend of Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Each year, our events help over 2000 people to understand and appreciate Glasgow's irreplaceable built heritage. Can you help us to reach more people?

We are hugely grateful for the support of our Friends whose subscriptions help cover the costs of these events, thereby ensuring accessible pricing for everyone in Glasgow in these challenging times.

The easiest way to support the Trust’s work is to join our Friends scheme. Our tiered loyalty scheme means you can choose the level that’s right for you.

Online Talk: Taps Aff! The Mystery of the Missing Monuments: What Happened After the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival?

Photograph of a large golden tap sculpture which appears to be floating in a flower bed. There is water coming from the tap down into the ground.

Thursday 6th October | 7pm BST | via Zoom

The 1988 Garden Festival changed how the world saw Glasgow, and how it saw itself. It lives on only in people’s memories as the buildings, objects and artworks from this temporary event are gone forever – or are they? 

Join Urban Prehistorian Kenny Brophy, Project Leader Lex Lamb, and Holder of the Official Garden Festival Umbrella Gordon Barr to learn how they have used crowdsourcing to build an ever growing digital record of the hundreds of pavilions, sculptures and attractions that made up the Festival.

Items and memories are scattered across the globe with stories to tell: from the large (the Coca-cola Roller Coaster, now in Suffolk), to the small (a Garden Festival tea-towel, now in Papua New Guinea); we’ve identified surviving artefacts that delighted visitors over that unforgettable summer, more than thirty years ago. 

This will outline what we’ve learned in the last 6 months about how the 1988 Festival was put together, taken apart and spread around the world, with the help of hundreds of individual submissions and leads, with plenty hidden in plain sight closer to home.

But we still haven’t found the giant tap, sorry.

To donate directly to the project please visit: https://www.glasgowgardenfestival.org

Free, booking required, donations welcome. 

Please note: Payment is taken via PayPal but you do not need to have a PayPal account to pay online. 

We are using Zoom to broadcast our live talks. You can join these events as a participant without creating a Zoom account. You do not need to have a webcam or a microphone to join the event as a participant.

All events are subtitled. We aim to make our events as accessible as possible but if you feel that you might need some additional help, please let us know when you book your ticket or get in touch in advance. We’re open to feedback and would welcome your ideas on how we can improve in this area.

You will receive instructions on joining the event by email. If you haven’t received anything by midday on the day of the event, please check your spam folder and then contact us.

All events are recorded and everyone who has booked will be sent a link to the recording to watch again after the event. We are a small team and this can take a couple of weeks so please bear with us!

You might also be interested in…

Glasgow Historic Environment: A Snapshot – 2019

Ever wondered which buildings in your neighbourhood are listed, or even on Scotland’s Buildings at Risk Register?

Our new interactive map shows data collated between February and April 2018 which gives a snapshot of the current state of Glasgow’s historic built environment.

Blog Post: Ghosts and Zombies

Read our latest blog post about our Ghost Signs of Glasgow project, pondering the nature of ghost signs and what they tell us about the urban landscape.

Enjoy Family Fun with our Kids Trails!

Download our Kid’s Heritage Trails!

Become a Friend of Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Each year, our events help over 2000 people to understand and appreciate Glasgow's irreplaceable built heritage. Can you help us to reach more people?

We are hugely grateful for the support of our Friends whose subscriptions help cover the costs of these events, thereby ensuring accessible pricing for everyone in Glasgow in these challenging times.

The easiest way to support the Trust’s work is to join our Friends scheme. Our tiered loyalty scheme means you can choose the level that’s right for you.

What Next for Glasgow’s City Centre? In-Person Panel Discussion

Photograph of Glasgow skyline at sunset

Wednesday, 28th September  | 7:00pm | The Merchants House, 7 West George Street, G2 1BA

Join GCHT for an in-person panel discussion that asks the question, “What Next for Glasgow’s City Centre?” 

Our panelists will look at the challenges currently affecting the city centre such as the legacy of the Covid 19 pandemic, the high number of vacant buildings and the decline in shopfront retail, as well as how solutions to these challenges can help tackle the climate crisis. 

After hearing from our expert panelists, we’ll open it up to you for questions and discussion, so you can have your say about how we can shape a city centre that maintains its historic character and is accessible, safe and functional for Glasgow’s people and visitors. 

The event will be chaired by Bailie Christy Mearns, Depute Lord Provost 

The panellists will be: 

Paola Pasino, Glasgow City Council 

Tam Coyle, Chair of the Merchant City & Trongate Community Council 

Thierry Lye, Chair of the New Glasgow Society 

Euan Leitch, Chief Executive of SURF 

Booking Essential 

£7 per person, £5 concessions 

Please note: Payment is taken via PayPal but you do not need to have a PayPal account to pay online. 

You might also be interested in…

Glasgow Historic Environment: A Snapshot – 2019

Ever wondered which buildings in your neighbourhood are listed, or even on Scotland’s Buildings at Risk Register?

Our new interactive map shows data collated between February and April 2018 which gives a snapshot of the current state of Glasgow’s historic built environment.

Blog Post: Ghosts and Zombies

Read our latest blog post about our Ghost Signs of Glasgow project, pondering the nature of ghost signs and what they tell us about the urban landscape.

Enjoy Family Fun with our Kids Trails!

Download our Kid’s Heritage Trails!

Become a Friend of Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Each year, our events help over 2000 people to understand and appreciate Glasgow's irreplaceable built heritage. Can you help us to reach more people?

We are hugely grateful for the support of our Friends whose subscriptions help cover the costs of these events, thereby ensuring accessible pricing for everyone in Glasgow in these challenging times.

The easiest way to support the Trust’s work is to join our Friends scheme. Our tiered loyalty scheme means you can choose the level that’s right for you.

Online CPD: Architecture and Health in Historic Buildings

Image of corner of red sandstone tenement

Thursday 8th September 2022 | 12.30-1.30pm | via Zoom

As we continue to respond to the Covid 19 pandemic, focus has turned to how poor building design can contribute to the spread of airborne diseases. Older buildings are sometimes portrayed as unhealthy and subject to being damp and uncomfortable. But historic buildings, particularly those from the late 19th century, were often far more pragmatic at creating integrated approaches to combatting infection than modern ones.

In this CPD, Dr Richard Hobday will discuss what historic buildings can teach us about managing airborne infections through a mix of passive ventilation, material characteristics, and quality of internal space. He will also look at how retaining these characteristics is key when refurbishing historic buildings, and demonstrate how past approaches to combatting infection in buildings remain relevant for creating healthy internal environments.

Dr Richard Hobday practices inter-disciplinary research which brings together engineering, building design, architectural and medical history, urban planning, and public health. He received his PhD in engineering from Cranfield University where he designed and assessed solar energy technologies. He has since been involved in a wide range of projects concerning sustainability and health in the built environment. He is the author of two books and numerous technical reports. He has also written and co-authored academic papers on infection control in buildings, hospital design, school design and public health. He is a member of the Daylight Academy, Switzerland.

All GCHT CPD sessions are recognised by the IHBC, and attendees can obtain a CPD certificate upon completion.

£15 per person / £10 for students

 

All sessions are recognised by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) as being capable of contributing to the obligatory CPD requirements of Full Members (see www.ihbc.org.uk)

We are using Zoom to broadcast our live talks. You can join these events as a participant without creating a Zoom account. You do not need to have a webcam or a microphone to join the event as a participant.

We aim to make our events as accessible as possible but if you feel that you might need some additional help, please let us know when you book your ticket or get in touch in advance. We’re open to feedback and would welcome your ideas on how we can improve in this area.

You will receive instructions on joining the event by email. If you haven’t received anything by midday on the day of the event, please check your spam folder and then contact us.

You might also be interested in…

Glasgow Historic Environment: A Snapshot – 2019

Ever wondered which buildings in your neighbourhood are listed, or even on Scotland’s Buildings at Risk Register?

Our new interactive map shows data collated between February and April 2018 which gives a snapshot of the current state of Glasgow’s historic built environment.

Blog Post: Ghosts and Zombies

Read our latest blog post about our Ghost Signs of Glasgow project, pondering the nature of ghost signs and what they tell us about the urban landscape.

Enjoy Family Fun with our Kids Trails!

Download our Kid’s Heritage Trails!

Become a Friend of Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Glasgow City Heritage Trust is an independent charity and your support is crucial to ensure that our charitable work promoting the understanding, appreciation and conservation of Glasgow’s historic buildings for the benefit of the city’s communities and its visitors continues now, and in the future.

The easiest way to support the Trust’s work is to join our loyalty scheme. Our tiered loyalty scheme means you can choose the level that’s right for you.

Understanding Ghost Signs: Ghost Signs of Glasgow Tour and Sign Writing Workshop with Women’s Type Foundry

Saturday 20th August 2022 | 10.30am to 5pm | Ghost Signs of Glasgow tour meeting point: George Square | Followed by lunch and sign writing workshop: GCHT office, 54 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LQ.

Join us for a full day all about ghost signs!

This one day event will consist of a tour of Glasgow’s city centre ghost signs led by Ghost Signs of Glasgow, followed by a sign writing workshop with Women’s Type Foundry.

Ghost Signs of Glasgow is a project which unearths the stories behind old signs and shopfronts of the city by researching and documenting them. These ghost signs, the fading remains of old painted signs on buildings, provide an invaluable insight into Glasgow’s architectural, social and cultural history. Many ghost signs hide in plain sight in the urban landscape around them, leaving a tangible part of Glasgow’s heritage vulnerable to being lost forever.

The two hour tour will start from George Square at 10.30am and will end at the GCHT office at 54 Bell Street, where lunch will be provided.

In the afternoon you’ll get to participate in a sign painting workshop with Women’s Type Foundry, a female-led design, research and typography studio based in Glasgow.

The four hour workshop is inspired by signage and lettering, including ghost signs. You’ll get to learn about the history of sign painting and the main brush strokes used in sign writing. At the end of the workshop, each person will get to take home their own hand-painted sign!

Booking essential

Lunch included in the price

£59 per person

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Please note: Payment is taken via PayPal but you do not need to have a PayPal account to pay online. 

You might also be interested in…

Glasgow Historic Environment: A Snapshot – 2019

Ever wondered which buildings in your neighbourhood are listed, or even on Scotland’s Buildings at Risk Register?

Our new interactive map shows data collated between February and April 2018 which gives a snapshot of the current state of Glasgow’s historic built environment.

Blog Post: Ghosts and Zombies

Read our latest blog post about our Ghost Signs of Glasgow project, pondering the nature of ghost signs and what they tell us about the urban landscape.

Enjoy Family Fun with our Kids Trails!

Download our Kid’s Heritage Trails!

Become a Friend of Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Each year, our events help over 2000 people to understand and appreciate Glasgow's irreplaceable built heritage. Can you help us to reach more people?

We are hugely grateful for the support of our Friends whose subscriptions help cover the costs of these events, thereby ensuring accessible pricing for everyone in Glasgow in these challenging times.

The easiest way to support the Trust’s work is to join our Friends scheme. Our tiered loyalty scheme means you can choose the level that’s right for you.

Live podcast recording: “Preserving historic hospitals: the Royal Infirmary”- Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary in conversation with Niall Murphy

Wednesday 24th August 2022 | 7pm to 8.30pm | Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum, old Royal Infirmary Entrance in Cathedral Square. Disabled access via main hospital entrance off Castle Street.

Join us for an exclusive live recording event of a new episode of GCHT’s very own podcast, ‘If Glasgow’s Walls Could Talk, Series 2’.

‘If Glasgow’s Walls Could Talk’  explores the relationships between the city’s historic buildings and places and its communities. Each episode focuses on a specific area or type of building, not only from a historical and architectural point of view, but also from the perspective of the community.  The informal yet informative style of the podcast has engaged a wide range of listeners, with over 4000 downloads since the launch of the first series in October 2021.

This event will consist of a live recording of a new episode about the rich heritage of historic hospitals in Glasgow, with a focus on the Royal Infirmary. You will have the chance to listen to GCHT Deputy Director Niall Murphy interviewing Dr Hilary Wilson and Dr Kate Stevens, both Trustees of Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary  is a charity established in May 2020 with the aim of celebrating the history of Glasgow’s oldest hospital. The Friends of Glasgow Royal Infirmary Museum was founded in May 2022.  

Glasgow Royal Infirmary hospital opened its doors in 1794 and has a fascinating history with multiple discoveries made within its walls. Many of these have had an impact worldwide, such as the setting up of the first X ray Department in the world, Joseph Lister’s discovery of antiseptic, William Macewen’s first successful brain surgery, and Rebecca Strong’s revolutionary nursing training.

The charity has a commitment to sustainability and has a gardening project at the hospital, with four beehives and plans for a ‘health, heritage and honey’ trail.

Booking essential

£7 per person, concessions £5

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Please note: Payment is taken via PayPal but you do not need to have a PayPal account to pay online. 

You might also be interested in…

Glasgow Historic Environment: A Snapshot – 2019

Ever wondered which buildings in your neighbourhood are listed, or even on Scotland’s Buildings at Risk Register?

Our new interactive map shows data collated between February and April 2018 which gives a snapshot of the current state of Glasgow’s historic built environment.

Blog Post: Ghosts and Zombies

Read our latest blog post about our Ghost Signs of Glasgow project, pondering the nature of ghost signs and what they tell us about the urban landscape.

Enjoy Family Fun with our Kids Trails!

Download our Kid’s Heritage Trails!

Become a Friend of Glasgow City Heritage Trust

Each year, our events help over 2000 people to understand and appreciate Glasgow's irreplaceable built heritage. Can you help us to reach more people?

We are hugely grateful for the support of our Friends whose subscriptions help cover the costs of these events, thereby ensuring accessible pricing for everyone in Glasgow in these challenging times.

The easiest way to support the Trust’s work is to join our Friends scheme. Our tiered loyalty scheme means you can choose the level that’s right for you.