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The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow
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Free Entry
City Centre
Dates & Times
Sat 19 Sept
12:00-16:00
About this Event
Step inside the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow; inspired by Venice’s Biblioteca Marciana. Designed by Scottish architect Charles Wilson and built to serve the needs of Glasgow's lawyers in 1857, the building’s stunning private library is open for the public for one day.
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You're warmly invited to step inside the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow - a striking building inspired by Venice’s magnificent Biblioteca Marciana.
Drop in, explore its elegant interiors, and chat with staff to uncover the stories behind one of the city’s most impressive hidden gems.
The Royal Faculty building is located in the heart of Glasgow’s Nelson Mandela Place and was designed by renowned Scottish architect Charles Wilson.
Staff on hand to guide/answer questions.
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The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow
12 Nelson Mandela Place, G2 1BT
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Built to serve the needs of the Royal Faculty of Procurators (lawyers) in 1857 the building’s stunning legal library, normally only available to Faculty members, is open for the public to visit on Doors Open Day 2026.
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