20 September 2025 (10:00 - 16:00)
21 September 2025 (10:00 - 16:00)
Come and explore Europe’s oldest member-run swimming pool.
Arlington Baths Club will be offering hourly guided tours of the building between 10:00-16:00 on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September. Please see 'Key Information' box for more details and how to book your free tickets for these tours.
There will also be an exhibition on Turkish baths - Glasgow's homage to The Alhambra.
Guided tours will be led by volunteer member guides and concentrate on the history of the club and how our members use the club today. Guided tours will last approximately 30 minutes.
There are restrictions in the taking of photographs in some areas and some rooms in the building will be out of bounds due to members changing. Please ask the guide before taking photographs.
We kindly ask festivalgoers to note these are tours of the building only and not an opportunity to use the facilities.
Overview
The Arlington Baths Club is the oldest member-run swimming pool in Europe. Our Category 'A' listed building houses a skylit swimming pool and a magnificent Turkish Bath, Glasgow's homage to The Alhambra. This Victorian bathing complex was constructed over several decades by eminent architects of the time, expanding and changing as the city of Glasgow grew. Our ever-changing membership has always reflected our cosmopolitan city during the last 155 years. On the tours you will learn more about our building and community and hear some of the stories of members and visitors.
Parking is limited and metered.
Our building tour is over two levels and sadly does not have a lift.
To enter the building, there is a short set of steps from the street and during the tour there are 2 stairways to negotiate, one up and one down.
Water bottles can be refilled.

Address
61 Arlington Street, Glasgow, G36DT