Our Kids Heritage Trails are now available online. Click on any of the images below and then you’ll be able to download and print the trails in a new easy-to-print format.
We’d love to see some pictures of you enjoying the trails – you can show them to us on our Twitter, Instagram or Facebook pages – use the hashtag #glasgowkidstrails.
Glasgow City Heritage Trust recognises that the Covid-19 outbreak is an exceptional event that will have an impact on our grantees, partners and stakeholders, and wants to offer reassurance that we are taking all measures possible to maintain continuity of service throughout this difficult time.
From today, Wednesday 18th March 2020, our office will be closed and all staff will be working remotely. Our Grant Programmes remain open and all our other activities remain operational. Our Events Programme is taking place online via Zoom.
These measures will be reviewed regularly, and any changes will be communicated via social media channels and our website. Staff are contactable by email.
We wish to be as helpful as possible during the coming weeks and months so that our grantees can move ahead with their projects where possible, with the assurance that we will be supportive and understanding about changes that need to be made to their programmes in light of the current situation.
We understand that there will be times when staff and volunteers will not be available, when events need to be cancelled or postponed, or when projects need to be flexible to ensure that outcomes are met and outputs delivered.
If your project or organisation are affected by the covid-19 outbreak, and you have accepted grant funding from us, we are committed to:
If you have any questions or concerns please get in touch at info@glasgowheritage.org.uk or email your usual Grant Officer.
More photographs of Glasgow’s at-risk buildings taken by the members of Queens Park Camera Club.
Click on the image to view the full photograph.
Is there a building in your area that you’ve always been curious about? Want to know where to find out more?
Wednesday 8th December 2021 | 7.30pm GMT | via Zoom
Focusing on architecture, window displays, and internal design, this talk will examine how Glasgow department stores, like their Parisian counterparts, became spaces not just of spectacle, but also of manipulation and disorientation.
In this exhibition we have partnered with Queen’s Park Camera Club to capture the risks facing some of Glasgow’s most iconic buildings. Through contemporary photography, we aim to highlight the vulnerability of these historic buildings while also encouraging solutions and practical steps towards their repair and maintenance.
Below you can find links to see more photographs from Queens Park Camera Club, as well as further resources for looking after historic buildings.
Free entry
Exhibition Opening Hours:
Every Wednesday to Friday, June to August
GCHT, 54 Bell Street, G1 1LQ
We’ll also be open:
Saturday 31 May
Sunday 1 June
Saturday 5 July
Saturday 2 August
Tuesday, 15th April 2025 | 12:00pm (noon) – 1:00pm | Meet outside Cessnock Subway Station, G51 1AT
This CPD offers a training opportunity for built heritage professionals to view the stone repair works currently underway at the Category A-listed Walmer Crescent.
Designed by Alexander “Greek” Thomson, the Crescent is a terraced row of tenements. In 2024, a significant bulge was noticed in the stonework at the base of part of the terrace, which required emergency propping up. Works are now underway to understand the causes and fix the damage to prevent further structural problems. Participants will get to see the works in-situ, and learn more about general stonework repairs.
This CPD will be outside so please dress for the weather. PPE is required (hard hats & hi-vis). We can provide PPE, or feel free to bring your own if you have it.
£10 per person / £5 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)
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.
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.
Office Administrator
Salary: £24,000 pro rata (£17,143 for 25 hours/week)
Contract Type: Part-time, (25 hours per week), permanent
Location: GCHT offices, Glasgow city centre
Glasgow City Heritage Trust gives out almost £1 million in funding each year to help people in Glasgow protect, repair, and promote the city’s historic buildings and places, and tell the city’s story. Our work supports vibrant communities, successful neighbourhoods, and the sustainable regeneration of the city’s built environment.
We are looking for a highly organised and personable Office Administrator to join our team. This vital role ensures the smooth day-to-day running of the Trust’s office and provides essential support to the Director, Finance Manager, and wider staff team.
You’ll handle everything from greeting visitors and managing bookings to maintaining filing systems and organising meetings. This is an ideal role for someone with strong organisational and communication skills who thrives in a varied and busy working environment.
The ideal candidate will have:
The successful candidate will embody our core values: passionate, collaborative, innovative, and forward-looking.
GCHT welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.
To Apply:
Please download the Job Description and Application Form via the links below:
Office Administrator Job Description
Completed application forms should be returned by email to info@glasgowheritage.org.uk.
Deadline for applications: Monday 21st April 2025, at 12 noon.
Interviews: Interviews will take place at our offices in Glasgow on Friday 2nd May 2025.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Niall Murphy, Director, at niall@glasgowheritage.org.uk.
Built Heritage Officer
Salary: £33,000 – £34,000
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: GCHT offices, Glasgow / Hybrid
Glasgow City Heritage Trust (GCHT) gives out almost £1 million in funding each year to help people in Glasgow protect, repair, and promote the city’s historic buildings and places, and tell the city’s story. Through our grant programmes, we support individuals, communities, and organisations to care for Glasgow’s historic built environment, ensuring its sustainability for future generations. Our work helps create successful neighbourhoods and vibrant high streets, which are vital for sustainable and thriving communities.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Built Heritage Officer to join our team. This role is central to the delivery of the Trust’s Historic Built Environment Grant Programme, supporting best practice in traditional building repair and conservation. 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.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Grants Manager to provide technical advice and support, monitor grant-funded repair projects, and deliver training and outreach activities. As part of their career development, the Trust will support the successful candidate with training towards securing Conservation Accreditation.
The ideal candidate will have:
Desirable criteria:
The successful candidate will embody our core values: passionate, collaborative, innovative, and forward-looking.
GCHT welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.
To Apply:
Please download the Job Description and Application Form via the links below:
Built Heritage Officer Job Description
Completed application forms should be returned by email to info@glasgowheritage.org.uk.
Deadline for applications: Monday 14th April 2025, at 12 noon.
Interviews: Interviews will take place at our offices in Glasgow on Thursday 24th April 2025.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Niall Murphy, Director, at niall@glasgowheritage.org.uk.
Thursday 24 April 2025 | 7-8pm | 54 Bell Street, Glasgow, G1 1LQ & Online
***In person tickets have sold out, however you can still get an online ticket which will allow you to watch from the comfort of your own home!***
Join Bruce Peter, Professor of Design History at The Glasgow School of Art, to hear about his new book ‘Art Deco Scotland: Design and Architecture in the Jazz Age’. Published by Historic Environment Scotland in March 2025, it celebrates the centenary of the Exposition des Arts Decoratifs in Paris where the first examples of Art Deco style were displayed.
Bruce will contextualise the emergence of Art Deco in Scotland with a focus on Glasgow, showing how established decorative arts traditions and Beaux Arts-influenced approaches to architectural composition were adapted. He’ll also highlight key works by Glasgow’s architects, sculptors, and designers who helped shape the Art Deco and moderne styles.
This event will be held both in-person at our office on 54 Bell Street and streamed online via Zoom. Please pick the appropriate ticket option for you below. Please note that in person tickets have now sold out but you can still join online via Zoom!
Free, donations welcome, booking essential.
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.
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.
As a recipient of funding from Glasgow City Heritage Trust (GCHT), you play a key role in celebrating and conserving Glasgow’s historic environment. To help you make the most of your grant and ensure a smooth process, we’ve compiled essential resources, including branding guidelines, logo assets, and evaluation requirements.
On this page, you’ll find:
✔️ Branding & Logo Guidelines – How to acknowledge GCHT’s support in your materials
✔️ Downloadable Logos – High-resolution files for print and digital use
✔️ Evaluation Guidance – What we need from you to measure your project’s impact
Proper acknowledgement of GCHT funding helps highlight the importance of heritage-led regeneration and ensures we can continue to support projects like yours. If you have any questions, we’re here to help – just get in touch!
Glasgow City Heritage Trust (GCHT) is delighted to announce the awarding of over £145,000 in funding in its latest round of grants to support a diverse range of heritage projects across the city. These grants will help preserve Glasgow’s built heritage, engage local communities, and celebrate the city’s remarkable 850-year history.
This round of funding includes support for essential conservation work on historic buildings, as well as innovative educational and outreach projects that highlight Glasgow’s rich and diverse past.
Among the projects supported is a special project at the Tron Theatre, which will celebrate Glasgow 850 through a unique heritage and educational programme. The theatre will explore its own storied past as part of Glasgow’s cultural fabric, providing new insights into the city’s evolution over the centuries.
Patricia Stead, Executive Director at The Tron Theatre says, “The Tron’s steeple is a much-loved Glasgow icon, steeped in 5 centuries of history, but sadly in much need of restoration to re-establish its presence in the Trongate. With this grant award from GCHT, we can now begin the restoration process – raising the profile of this jewel in Glasgow’s history once again and providing locals and visitors alike with a chance to learn about the building and its significance.”
Heidi Fawcett of Castlemilk Hall SCIO says, “GCHT’s funding award for the Castlemilk Hall Repair and Restoration project has been transformative. In addition to encouraging the whole community and all the unpaid volunteers who work tirelessly to maintain and develop the hall, this generous award has stimulated other grant funders to appreciate we have a recognised need to maintain, sustain and develop our built heritage here in Glasgow and in Carmunnock, Glasgow’s last village.”
Jack Hale of The Modernist Society says, “With the support of the GCHT, Glasgow will be the second city featured on our Modernist App. Glasgow boasts a remarkable wealth of twentieth-century architectural heritage, which we will showcase through our app-based tours. We aim to inspire locals, tourists, and architectural enthusiasts alike to explore the streets and discover the sites that we have carefully identified along the way.”
Mónica Laiseca, Refugee Festival Scotland Manager says, “Walking has a particular significance for refugee communities, being for many New Scots their main mode of transport and way of navigating the city. Through this project, presented a time of great uncertainty for communities seeking safety in Scotland, we want to celebrate New Scot experiences of Glasgow’s built environment, as well as preserve and make available to the public a fragile heritage of unique community histories that have assembled within the fabric of the city over the last 25 years of providing refugee protection.”
The awarded projects reflect GCHT’s commitment to supporting Glasgow’s historic built environment and amplifying the voices of communities who contribute to the city’s living heritage.
GCHT Director, Niall Murphy says, “As Glasgow celebrates its 850th anniversary, it’s more important than ever to invest in our city’s heritage—both in the buildings that shape our streets and the stories that define our communities. These grants will not only help protect Glasgow’s rich architectural legacy but also ensure that more people can engage with and appreciate our shared history. From major conservation projects to innovative outreach initiatives, we’re proud to support work that keeps Glasgow’s heritage alive for future generations.”
As Glasgow marks its 850th anniversary, these grants will play a vital role in ensuring the city’s stories, places, and people continue to be celebrated for generations to come.
