Join us to explore why so many Germans are fascinated by Gaelic language and culture. What are “the German Gaels” contributing and are the languages close? Come and find out in our Deutsche Runde where we explore monthly topics in a friendly atmosphere. These guided sessions are suitable for B1 German speakers. No Gaelic required […]
HOURLY TOURS Visit the oldest member-run swimming pool in Europe and see the spectacular Turkish Bath: one of Glasgow's best kept secrets! Since opening in 1870, Arlington Baths Club has been a home-from-home for thousands of Glasgow men, women and children who have come to the Baths to swim, exercise and relax. Hear a wealth […]
Go behind-the-scenes in our curator led Twilight Tours at Kelvin Hall, to explore objects and artworks from The Hunterian collection. This is a chance to see seldom-displayed work from The Hunterian’s unique collection of drawings and watercolours by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, plus works by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh and Frances Macdonald McNair. tinyurl.com/twilighttour26 Fb: KelvinHallGlasgow
Join poet and publisher Linda Jackson and poets Lesley Benzie, Donna Campbell, A C Clarke, Jo Gilbert, Maggie Rabatski for an hour of thought-provoking, thoroughly entertaining poetry in all three languages of Scotland. Meet strong women, strong men too, trailblazing through history, revel in the humour and pathos of everyday life. Travel round Scotland (and […]
Explore Charles Rennie Mackintosh's presence in the West End of Glasgow in this special talk and film screening! Hunterian Curator of Mackintosh and Applied Art Joseph Sharples and National Library of Scotland Moving Image Curator Ann Cameron will discuss Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s presence in the West End of Glasgow and his influence through built and […]
HOURLY TOURS Visit the oldest member-run swimming pool in Europe and see the spectacular Turkish Bath: one of Glasgow's best kept secrets! Since opening in 1870, Arlington Baths Club has been a home-from-home for thousands of Glasgow men, women and children who have come to the Baths to swim, exercise and relax. Hear a wealth […]
Come and explore the fascinating museum store at Kelvin Hall and its social history collections. Handle museum objects and learn more about Kelvin Hall and the local area through the stories our collections tell. This session is led by the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team and is ideal for older adults. Advance booking required. Part […]
Come and explore the fascinating museum store at Kelvin Hall and its social history collections. Handle museum objects and learn more about Kelvin Hall and the local area through the stories our collections tell. This session is led by the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team and is ideal for older adults. Advance booking required. Part […]
This Dementia Fest, come along to the special Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum for a relaxed, creative session and an enjoyable trip down memory lane. Together we'll explore parts of the museum, experience the joy of object handling and then create a simple piece of artwork, in response to our fond reminiscing and fun conversations. […]
Glasgow restaurateur Ferrier Richardson and local crime author Alex Meikle talk about their new thriller: THE KITCHEN VIGILANTE: JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED about a successful Glasgow chef, who seeks revenge after the murder of his brother, becoming a vigilante, ultimately waging war on organised crime in the city. A fascinating insight into the dark side […]
Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team for an informal session as we look through a selection of photos from the 1955 Glasgow Photographic Survey, and chat about the stories and memories they evoke as we go. The photos will be projected onto the wall so they can be clearly seen by all. Advanced booking […]
Join the Glasgow Life Museums Learning Team for an informal session as we look through a selection of photos from the 1955 Glasgow Photographic Survey, and chat about the stories and memories they evoke as we go. The photos will be projected onto the wall so they can be clearly seen by all. Advanced booking […]
