WELCOME to Doors Open Days Glasgow's Built Heritage Festival, which showcases every part of the city reflecting Glaswegian pride in our unique built environment.
This is our twentieth year and the event is event bigger and better. We have five days of events and of course the traditional Doors Open Days when more than 140 buildings old and new open free to the public.
From an idea originating in Europe 25 years ago, the Doors Open Days concept is now international. The Scottish CivicTrust co-ordinates the event nationally. For Doors Open Days across Scotland visit www.doorsopendays.org.uk. Here in Glasgow, Doors Open Days is led and organised by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust.
This event could not happen without a host of supporters: the building owners, Glasgow City Council, the heritage amenity societies, the volunteer-led heritage organisations and the very many funders who support the cost of putting the event on. Particular thanks are due to all those who provide access to their buildings, the volunteers who show people round, organisations that have put on special events for the week, the guided walk leaders, the building specialists and the musicians who share their expertise, all adding to the atmosphere; and last but not least the support of the people of Glasgow.
To all those civic minded volunteers and participants in this heritage festival we give our sincere thanks for their continued support.