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Glasgow Building Preservation Trust
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GBPT is a charity that works to rescue, repair and restore historic buildings at risk across Glasgow. Established 1982. Organisers of @Glasgowdodf since 1990.
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Glasgow Building Preservation Trust @gbptrust.bsky.social · Jan 9
🦋Hello Bluesky!

We’re Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, a charity dedicated to rescuing, repairing, restoring and rehabilitating historic buildings at risk across the city. We work in partnership with others to give redundant buildings a new purpose and return them to their communities.
A graphic showing the impact the trust has had over the last forty years.
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🎤 Talks Programme Announcement!

We’ll be welcoming Niall Murphy, Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust for his fascinating talk:

🗣️ Glasgow – The Evolution of a City
📍 Festival Hub at the ARC, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, G11 6EW
🕢 Friday 19 September, 7.30–8pm
September 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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🌟We are delighted to announce that GBPT has been awarded £15K from the Pilgrim Trust’s Preservation & Conservation grant towards the redevelopment of Whitevale Baths.

Having lain empty since 2004, GBPT are working to restore the building and create a new home for the children’s charity PEEK.
August 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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🏆 We are thrilled to announce that #GBPT have been shortlisted for the Heritage Champion Award in this year’s Inspiring City Awards!

The Herald and Glasgow Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to reinstate the awards with the ceremony taking place on the 8th Sep.

Find out more: lnkd.in/esU-9dzJ
August 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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We're excited to be taking part in #GlasgowDoorsOpenDaysFestival 2025 this September!
Come and celebrate a milestone in our journey towards operational net zero! Find out more here:
www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/glas...

#GDODF25
#GlasgowDoorsOpenDays
#TheVisionaryCity
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Pink background with white text: We're Taking Part! 18 - 21 September Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival Free Event!
August 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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We’re proud to support the Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival run by @gbptrust.bsky.social with nearly £25k in grant funding 💸

🎉 150+ iconic buildings
🚪 Hidden spaces
🚶♀️ Guided walks
🎨 Exhibitions & family fun
🕺 Ceilidhs!

🗓️ 18–21 Sept 2025
🔗 glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk
GCHT Grants: buff.ly/WnCdBRU
Inside the unique Glasgow festival which gives rare access to iconic buildings
The public is set to be given behind-the-scenes access to more than 150 iconic Glasgow buildings.
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August 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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⚡️Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival Programme & bookings are LIVE!

Discover Glasgow for free this September! Scotland’s largest free heritage and community festival returns from 18 - 21 September. Full programme: glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk

Check out our 2025 trailer:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=52SX...
Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2025 Trailer
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August 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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We're also planning events for #Glasgow #DoorsOpenDays Festival #GDODF Thurs 18th-Sun 21st September #Glasgow850. Join their mailing list here 📥👉 glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk & follow the Glasgow Doors Opens Days Festival organisers @gbptrust.bsky.social
Screenshot of the Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival website homepage announcing their 2025 theme: 'The Visionary City' and featuring a photograph of the Glasgow Riverside Museum of Transport and Technology and The Tall Ship Glenlee next to it on the river Clyde.
June 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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No better people to take a walking tour of Glasgow than with the good people of @gbptrust.bsky.social. Such an interesting day yesterday learning about projects old and new with @archhfund.org.uk's Heritage Development Trust cohort.
April 29, 2025 at 6:08 AM
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It’s been great to welcome colleagues & orgs from across the UK to Glasgow this afternoon for a busy session on Heritage Development Trusts - hosted by @gbptrust.bsky.social featuring a range of talks and presentations including @memckeague.bsky.social and Nat Lottery Heritage Fund.
April 28, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Just 3 tickets left for our new Magnificent 11 long-form walk of south #Glasgow's sculpted & wilder fringes on Sunday 4th May 👣👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/magnificen...

📷 Castlemilk Stables (built circa 1750, whose restoration was coordinated by @gbptrust.bsky.social) photographed by Graeme Boyle.
The restored Georgian-era Castlemilk Stables in south Glasgow.
April 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Today: ‘Sauchiehall Street to Seven Lochs: A Sensory History of Glasgow Wetlands’ 🌾

Find out about the surprising links between this bustling city centre street and Scotland’s largest urban heritage and nature park.

🕕 6—7.30pm
📍 199 Sauchiehall St
🎟️ lnkd.in/eVwdY5ER

#NotToBeSniffedAt #GBPT
April 23, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Sniff… sniff... what’s that smell on Sauchiehall Street? Find out on Smelly Sunday! 👃

🗓️27 April 12-3pm at Edward House

Join us as we trace the history of the street with scent-themed activities for all ages.

More: gla.ac/3EifNrh
Poster for “Smelly Sunday,” taking place on Sunday 27 April 2025 from 12–3pm at Edward House, 199 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Features a stylised image of a face smelling pink roses, with text asking “How does scent link to our memories and culture?” and “What does Sauchiehall Street smell like?” Event is free to enter. Background includes vintage photos of the street and a circular blue badge reading “Free entry.” A poster with text reading: Explore the NOT TO BE SNIFFED AT exhibition – a collaboration between Glasgow Building Preservation Trust and perfumier Clara Weale – and enjoy an afternoon of ‘smelly activities’ for all ages! Discover the chemistry of scent, measure your own brain waves and get hands on with activities led by researchers from the University of Glasgow. Scan the QR code to join our Facebook group and find out more about the exhibition. This unique project explores the powerful link between smell and memory, recreating the aromas that tell the story of one of Glasgow’s most iconic streets. Smelly Sunday is supported by the UKRI Guarantee Fund, as part of the Explorathon Festival. Sauchiehall Street: Culture and Heritage District is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, delivered by Glasgow Life in partnership with Glasgow City Council.
April 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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A smell-based event on Sauchiehall Street on a Sunday.
April 15, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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👃🏼🧠 Join us for ‘The Language of Scent: How Smells Speak to Memory and Emotion’ – an interactive event exploring the relationship between scent, culture, and perception. Part of #NotToBeSniffedAt: An Aromatic History of Sauchiehall Street.

​🗓️ 24 April, 6pm

More info: www.gbpt.org/sauchiehall-...
April 17, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Join us this Saturday for the official launch of ‘Not to Be Sniffed At: An Aromatic History of Sauchiehall Street’, Come along and explore the olfactive history of the street and learn about the art of scent making.

🗓️ 19 April, 12noon
📍 Edward House
Find out more: www.gbpt.org/sauchiehall-...
April 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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(1/2) Coming soon: ‘Not To Be Sniffed At’: An aromatic history of Sauchiehall Street

Follow your nose to Sauchiehall Street for this immersive exhibition on scent and memory - a collaboration between Glasgow Building Preservation Trust and perfumer Clara Weale.
April 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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(1/2) 🚨 Last chance to apply! 🚨

Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival is looking for a dynamic Festival Manager to lead the 2025 edition of the city's biggest celebration of architecture, heritage, and community.

Applications close on tomorrow, 12noon – don’t miss out!
April 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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(1/2) ☀️With spring in the air, we have been looking back at fond memories of #GDODF 2024 and reminiscing about the magical open buildings, inspiring talks and captivating trails that took part: youtu.be/3QeUcGu3nF8?...
Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2024 Highlights
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April 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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🗝️ There is still one week to apply for our Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival Manager Position.

Interested in crafting unforgettable experiences, fostering community engagement, and celebrating Glasgow's rich cultural heritage?

See our job pack for more info: www.gbpt.org/vacancies

#ApplyNow
March 27, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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(1/3) ☀️We are hiring: Festival Manager

Enthusiastic about events? Ready to make a mark on Glasgow's cultural heritage scene? Glasgow Doors Open Days wants YOU as our new Festival Manager!
March 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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A huge thank you to the team at Leicester City Council, The National Lottery Heritage Fund and @archhfund.org.uk for hosting us as part of the Leicester #HeritageDevelopmentTrust (HDT) gathering.
February 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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‘Ye Awright Pal?’, an immersive new exhibition by #MigrantVoice opened last night at the New Glasgow Society. The exhibition features drawings by 100+ migrants living in Glasgow platforming their stories of moving to a new place, both uplifting and sad.
Interior of the exhibition space featuring artworks suspended from the ceiling.
January 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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Job alert! Here's an opportunity to join the team of one of our #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts.

Intra Community Trust is seeking an Executive Director to lead the way in revitalising the Old High Street Intra conservation area & the wider Medway area.

More info: ⬇️
bit.ly/4hgD6QB
A large group of people smiling in front of the Waterworks in Medway, as they celebrate the announcement of the Heritage Development Trusts programme back in December 2023. Credit - Chris Gorman.
January 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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(1/2) 💎Treasures come in an all shapes and sizes…

To mark #HeritageTreasures day, we are showcasing an original 1905 tile from the West Boathouse, a building brought back to life by GBPT in 2022 with the support of @HeritageFundUK.
A terractotta tile with the lower half blacked by soot smoke on a white table top.
January 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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🦋Hello Bluesky!

We’re Glasgow Building Preservation Trust, a charity dedicated to rescuing, repairing, restoring and rehabilitating historic buildings at risk across the city. We work in partnership with others to give redundant buildings a new purpose and return them to their communities.
A graphic showing the impact the trust has had over the last forty years.
January 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM