University of Glasgow, Gilmorehill Campus
Family Friendly
-
Building Tours
-
Talks
-
Workshops
-
Exhibitions
-

University of Glasgow, Gilmorehill Campus

Drop-in
Free Entry
West

Dates & Times

Thurs 17 Sept

Guided Building Tours & Talks: 10:00-17:00

University Archives Engagement: 10:00-17:00

Fri 18 Sept

Guided Building Tours & Talks: 10:00-17:00

University Archives Engagement: 10:00-17:00

Sat 19 Sept

Guided Building Tours & Talks: 10:00-17:00

University Archives Engagement: 10:00-17:00

Sun 20 Sept

Guided Building Tours & Talks: 10:00-17:00

University Archives Engagement: 10:00-17:00

About this Event

Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is a world-leading institution defined by excellence, innovation and collaboration. As the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world, it advances research, education and civic engagement to create lasting societal impact.
Read the full event details
University Archives Engagement

Explore rare materials and uncover stories from the University’s rich heritage.

Guided Building Tours & Talks

Discover Gilmorehill’s landmark spaces through expert-led tours, paired with dedicated talks from University speakers exploring its history, research, and global impact.

The University of Glasgow’s programme for Doors Open Days 2026 aligns closely with the theme “Glasgow Goes Out – The Places That Made Us,” highlighting the Gilmorehill campus as a historic social and cultural destination in its own right.

Through guided tours and talks, visitors can explore how the University’s iconic spaces, from cloisters and halls to museums and squares,have long been places of gathering, exchange and expression. These spaces havehosted debates, performances, student life and cultural activity forgenerations, echoing the spirit of cinemas, tearooms and music venuescelebrated by the festival.

Exhibitions in the Hunterian Museum and engagement with theUniversity Archives further reveal stories of how people have come together oncampus over the past century, whether to learn, socialise, or shape new ideas,reinforcing its place within the wider cultural life of the city.

As part of its 575th anniversary, these events connects pastand present, demonstrating the University not only as a centre of learning, butas one of Glasgow’s enduring “places that made us,” where community, creativityand world‑changing ideas continue to thrive.

About this Venue

Gilmorehill Campus

University Avenue, G12 8QQ
GET DIRECTIONS

Access Information

Wheelchair accessible building
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Quiet space
Toilet facilities
Parking
Bike parking

You may also like

Memories & Matinees: Thomas McGoran's Glasgow Exhibition
Drop-in
Exhibitions
-
Talks
-

Memories & Matinees: Thomas McGoran's Glasgow Exhibition

THU 17
FRI 18
SAT 19
SUN 20
12:00-17:00 - Drop In
City Centre
Saint Luke's and the Winged Ox
Ticketed
Building Tours
-

Saint Luke's and the Winged Ox

THU 17
FRI 18
12:00-14:30
East
Going out to the Pictures on Sauchiehall Street: A History of Glasgow's Cinema Buildings - (Sold Out Now)
Ticketed
Talks
-

Going out to the Pictures on Sauchiehall Street: A History of Glasgow's Cinema Buildings - (Sold Out Now)

SAT 19
10:00-11:00
City Centre

Cookies on this website

We use essential storage to make this website work. With your permission, we would also like to use analytics to understand how visitors use the website and help us improve it. Read our Privacy and Cookies Policy.