What is Glasgow's Doors Open Days?

This fantastic event is Glasgow's way of celebrating  its buildings, its streets, its parks and its people - in short itself!

After 19 years, due to popular demand, Glasgow Doors Open Days has become a festival - so for the first time we have a whole week of interesting things to do, see and hear.

From Monday, September 15th to Friday 19th we have walks, talks, seminars, and exhibitions. Then, on the weekend from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon more than 135 extraordinary buildings to visit for free!

Throughout this site you'll find complete listings of all the buildings, events and walks that are part of the festival this year and you view can maps showing where everything is located. Remember, many of the walks and events are in great demand, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Event Updates

Change is inevitable! To see how the latest updates may affect your plans check out this section.

The Role of Glasgow Building Preservation Trust

Glasgow Building Preservation Trust was established in 1982 to rescue, repair, restore and rehabilitate historic buildings of architectural merit which through neglect or abuse may otherwise be lost in Glasgow and the surrounding area.

The Trust makes a major contribution to Glasgow's regeneration through the preservation of its built heritage and organises the annual Doors Open Day event in Glasgow.

Booking Events

To book an event, visit our How to Book section. Please note, some events have special booking instructions, so please check the event description for specific booking details.