Over 100 buildings across Glasgow are set to open their doors to the public as part of this year's Doors Open Day, which runs from September 14-20 across the city. This is the 26th year the event has taken place in Glasgow, and the organisers Glasgow Building Preservation Trust aim to encourage Weegies to become tourists in their own city and visit places not normally open to the general public.
The list of venues includes 16 buildings that have never been involved in the event before, including Dalmarnock Leather Works, restored church Saint Luke's – which will soon become a music, arts and community venue – and Scotland’s tallest listed building, Anniesland Court.
This year’s event will be focused on Glasgow’s industrial heritage and the way it has shaped the city. More than 50 walks and tours, 25 talks and a range of special events will also take place as part of the event, as well as over 40 kids' events.
One of the key attractions in the programme is the former Linen Bank on High Street, which will be relaunched as non-profit gallery Civic Room for the next year. The gallery will act as a hub for Doors Open Day 2015; it'll also be involved with events such as Glasgow International, the Festival of Architecture and arts project The Molendinar Burn Project afterwards, as well as hosting solo shows from Argentinean Amelia Pica and Scottish artist Alan Davies.
Open Doors Day, September 14-20, city-wide, various opening dates and times. Some events require advance booking, booking opens Wednesday August 26 at 10am.
Too many events, too little time? See ten picks from Doors Open Day's main programme and five highlights for children from Time Out Glasgow.