17 September 2025 (18:30 - 20:00)
20 September 2025 (10:00 - 16:00)
Join Us at Kelvin Hall for Two Special Events Celebrating Glasgow’s Past and Present
Kick off the festival with us on Wednesday, 17th September at Kelvin Hall for an in-person and virtual special talk and screening exploring Glasgow’s lost buildings — a fascinating look at the city’s vanished architecture.
Pre-booking is required for our Lost Glasgow: Lost Buildings Talk on Wednesday 17th September.
On Saturday, 20th September, immerse yourself in Glasgow 850 with a packed day of talks, tours, films, and conversations celebrating the city’s rich and diverse history. While you're there, don’t miss the chance to contribute to the Kelvin Hall re(collects) project by recording your Glasgow memories for the NLS Sound and Moving Image Archive — no booking required.

More Details:
Lost Glasgow: Lost Buildings Talk - Wednesday 17th September
Explore the stories behind Glasgow’s lost architecture at a special virtual and in-person event at Kelvin Hall, featuring talks and screenings that bring the city’s disappearing buildings back to life.
Joseph Sharples, Curator of Mackintosh and Applied Art and Design at The Hunterian, will highlight three remarkable but now-demolished buildings: the 1888 International Exhibition building, the University of Glasgow’s Old College, and 78 Southpark Avenue – the former home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh.
Norry Wilson of Lost Glasgow will delve into the city’s rich history of vanished landmarks, forgotten spaces, and the stories they left behind.
The event concludes with a curated screening by Liam Paterson, Assistant Curator at the National Library of Scotland, featuring rare archival footage celebrating Glasgow’s architectural past and present.
Don't miss this evocative journey through the city’s built heritage.

Finding Glasgow – Kelvin Hall (re)collects - Saturday 20th September
Join us at Kelvin Hall to discover Glasgow 850 through a series of talks, tours, films and conversations.
You will have the opportunity to record your memories of Glasgow for the NLS Sound and Moving Image Archive as part of the Kelvin Hall re(collects) project.
We will have curatorial experts from the Hunterian, Glasgow Life Museums and the National Library of Scotland on hand throughout the day to answer your questions on the collections at Kelvin Hall.
Our volunteer-led building tour will run at intervals throughout the day. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the history of the building and have a peek behind the scenes.

Kelvin Hall Overview:
Kelvin Hall is a unique partnership between Glasgow Life, the University of Glasgow and the National Library of Scotland. It is a multi-purpose venue and home to collections from National Library of Scotland and The Hunterian, as well as a Glasgow Club sport facility.
This historic venue is now home to a centre of cultural excellence providing access to collections, temporary displays, teaching and research, alongside a health and fitness centre, soft play and Clip n' Climb.

Paid car park on Bunhouse Road beside the venue. For bike parking there is free stands at front or paid for Cyclehoop shelter
Changing places in WC.
There is a quiet room.
Sensory bags including ear defenders available.
On site Café for refreshments.

Address
Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G38AW