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.
James H _________________ The blinding obvious is what you showed to me.....
GLASWEGIANS are being offered the key to unlock the secret side of city
life as more buildings than ever before will be thrown open for the Doors
Open Day heritage festival.
The festival will be extended to seven days for the first time to mark its 19th
anniversary.
The public can venture through the keyhole free of charge to more than 135
places of interest.
And the annual open weekend is preceded by five days of walks, talks,
seminars, exhibitions and workshops.
Think your tenement needs some TLC? Stuck on maintaining your stained
glass sashes? Then look no further than the expert workshops on the
conservation of Glasgow's buildings.
"People who are regular Doors Open Day goers said they would like it to
be extended," says Doors Open Day co-ordinator Rosie Elliott.
"We have absolutely stunning architecture and these events are primarily
about the traditional building skills which are diminishing.
"It's very exciting work. It's just re-emphasising how amazing Glasgow is
as a place to live."
More than 36,000 visits were recorded to the 124 buildings included in the
2007 programme.
Taking place from September 15 until 21, Doors Open Day 2008 has the
most extensive programme to date and will also feature a series of more
than 30 guided walks.
Doors Open is all about celebrating our built environment and visiting
places normally hidden to the public.
Highlights from this year's programme include a return of the Govanhill
baths which closed in 2001, plus tours of former Glasgow Corporation
stables that shed a different perspective on multi-storey car parks.
GLASGOW'S historic canal is to burst into life as the first Boats Open Day
sails into the city.
Speirs Wharf will be teeming with dragon boats, dinghies and canoes - all
set to the sound of Scottish Opera. The Port Dundas site will be buzzing
for the free fun day which features a series of nail-biting races.
The Seewoo Dragon Boat Race will be at the heart of Saturday's event -
featuring sailing teams from across the city. And two of Scotland's top
opera singers, backed by members of the Orchestra of Scottish Opera,
will be providing the soundtrack.
Top soprano Frances Morrison and leading baritone Steven Faughey will
be performing Mozart and Rossini classics. The event is timed to coincide
with the start of Doors Open Days, a September promotion giving free
access to fascinating buildings throughout Scotland.
And visitors will also get the chance to take a boat trip on the 200-year-old
Forth and Clyde canal.
Christopher Breslin, of the Canal Regeneration Partnership, said: "This is
a great opportunity to showcase the city's fantastic canal.
"It is a wonderful asset for the city and the event will provide an
opportunity to bring local residents up to speed with the long-term
regeneration plans for the area."
Steve Dunlop, director at British Waterways, added: "Glasgow's canal
corridor is fast becoming an important venue for events in the city."
The 11am-4pm event aims to raise awareness of the work being done to
overhaul Lowland Canals.
Glasgow Canal Regeneration Partnership is currently working on a
20-year project to transform the waterway from Port Dundas to Maryhill.
Earlier this year, the Evening Times told of the multi-million pound plan to
transform the canal side into a dramatic viewpoint over the city.
Three designs were offered up, with project managers hoping to create a
£100m residential, cultural and commercial development.
Councillor George Ryan, member for development and regeneration at
the city council, said: "This event will highlight the regeneration of the
canal, and Boats Open Day will be an exciting addition to the Doors Open
Days festival."
The Royal Yachting Association will also be offering 84 children the chance
to sample dinghy sailing. Places can be booked on 0131 317 7388.
Mini Canal Festival and Doors Open Day at Speirs Wharf on Saturday
20th September from 11.00 am to 3.00 pm.
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