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SUMMARY:Family Baking Session: Bake Hazelnut Shortbread
DESCRIPTION:The Mackintosh Tearooms\, 215-217 Sauchiehall Street \n\n\n\nBring your family along to bake and decorate historical Scottish sweet treats to take home! In this session our Head Chef\, Jaz Spears\, will teach you and your family how to bake Hazelnut Shortbread.While your sweet treats are baking\, we will take you on a family-friendly tour of the only remaining Mackintosh-designed tea room in the world.Workshops are suitable for children 5-12 years old\, but all are welcome. Places are limited and booking is essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All children and any adults wishing to bake the recipe must have a booked paid place\, but adults solely accompanying a child do not need to book paid places. \n\n\n\nPart of The Scots Kitchen: Saturday Morning Baking Sessions for Families in 2026. To enquire further please contact obraid@nts.org.uk or telephone 0141 204 1903. \n\n\n\nGuests with full price tickets are eligible to take advantage of a special 20% discount on food and drink. Discount available for a la carte and afternoon tea\, excludes alcoholic drinks\, tea rooms only\, must be prebooked. Venue reserves the right to limit discount use at any given time. Valid only for the day of the talk. Quote SCOTSKIT26 when booking and present ticket at table to take advantage of this offer.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/family-baking-session-bake-hazelnut-shortbread/
LOCATION:The Mackintosh Tearooms\, 215-217 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Tours,Talks
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SUMMARY:The Making of Glasgow's Blythswood
DESCRIPTION:The Mitchell Library\, Charing Cross \n\n\n\nA fully illustrated talk about the making of Glasgow’s first New Town built on the historic Lands of Blythswood. Up and over Blythswood Hill\, creating all the streets west of a very new Buchanan Street. Laid out in splendid style.Its prime developer was weaver William Harley building its streets\, first townhouses\, vast pleasure gardens\, first indoor public baths in Scotland and the first hygienic dairy in Europe. Followed by calico printer James Scott’s expansion of Blythswood to include Bothwell Street and its links west following the Clyde. \n\n\n\nEnjoy the story and colour of its streets\, people\, commerce and arts. \n\n\n\nCity author and campaigner Graeme Smith writes and illustrates city life\, growth and changes involving businesses\, international trading\, education and entertainment. His book ‘Glasgow’s Blythswood’ is sold through Waterstones and here https://www.blythswoodsmith.co.uk/ \n\n\n\nTalk presented in association with the Alexander Thomson Society. \n\n\n\nMitchell Library main entrance is in Granville Street G33 7EE \n\n\n\nFree – ticketing via Eventbrite.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/the-making-of-glasgows-blythswood/
LOCATION:Mitchell Library\, North Street\, Glasgow\, G3 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260505T193000
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SUMMARY:‘Square Mile of Murder’ workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Mitchell Library\, Charing Cross \n\n\n\nDive into the dark tales and twisted mysteries behind Glasgow’s infamous Square Mile of Murder of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Join our Special Collections librarians in the Mitchell Library to explore our resources relating to four notorious cases\, and draw your own conclusions: \n\n\n\nMadeleine SmithThe privileged daughter whose torrid love letters were read out in court. Did she murder her lover or was the case found ‘not proven’ because of her well-to-do background rather than lack of evidence? \n\n\n\nJessie McLachlanLucky not to be hanged\, servant Jessie McLachlan still spent 15 years in Perth Prison for a horrific murder that no-one – except the judge and jury – thought she had committed. And the prime suspect? Never brought to trial for lack of evidence. \n\n\n\nDr Edward PritchardWhen Dr. Pritchard’s wife and mother-in-law died within a month of each other\, an anonymous tip-off alerted the police to the possibility of foul play. Their bodies were exhumed\, poison discovered and the philandering Pritchard became the last man to be publicly hanged in Glasgow in front of 100\,000 spectators. \n\n\n\nOscar SlaterWrongly-identified as the man seen leaving a crime scene\, Oscar Slater spent 18 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Although innocent\, he happened to be foreign\, Jewish and living with a woman who was not his wife. \n\n\n\nThese murders\, with the exception of the case of Dr. Pritchard\, remain unsolved. \n\n\n\nThis event will take place in the Old Glasgow Room of the Mitchell Library – access via Granville Street (accessible)\, or North Street (with steps). \n\n\n\nMitchell Library main entrance is in Granville Street G33 7EE \n\n\n\nFree – but ticket required
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/square-mile-of-murder-workshop/
LOCATION:Mitchell Library\, North Street\, Glasgow\, G3 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Tours,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T154054
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SUMMARY:Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum
DESCRIPTION:Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum  518 Sauchiehall Street\, Charing Cross \n\n\n\nIn the only regimental museum in the West of Scotland\, see over 300 years of regimental life and active duty of today’s Regiment around the globe\, combining Glasgow’s famous Highland Light Infantry and the Royal Scots Fusiliers of Ayrshire and Glasgow\, and their volunteer origins. \n\n\n\nFollow them\, their recruitment\, training and soldiering around the world\, in North America\, continental Europe\, India and Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. And the world wars of WWI and WWII\, and later campaigns including Malaya\, Iraq and Afghanistan. View rare collections of uniforms\, equipment\,  medals\, maps\,  rations\, letters\, pictures and other memorabilia. \n\n\n\nAmong many themes on display\, witness the  71st and 74th of Foot in the Peninsula Campaign and Waterloo 1807-1815.    \n\n\n\nSpecial Event in the Colonel of the Regiments Room\, on the third floor.: \n\n\n\nThursday 7 May:  12.30-13.30    Glasgow’s Finest: Stories of the Victoria Cross. Join Colonel Niall Campbell for a brief history on the Victoria Cross\, the most prestigious medal for valour awarded by the British Military\, and deep dive into the tales of some of the Highland Light Infantry and Royal Scots Fusiliers soldiers who received the award. The talk will be followed by an exclusive opportunity to view a select few original Victoria Crosses from the Museum’s collection \n\n\n\nSaturday 16th May: Afternoon.   14.00 -15.30    Victoria Cross displays.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGuided tours\, school visits\, family and children’s events can be arranged. \n\n\n\nThe RHF Museum ground floor is on street level\, upper floors access by stairs. \n\n\n\nFree entry\, donations welcome.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/royal-highland-fusiliers-museum-2/
LOCATION:Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum\, 518 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Tours,Talks
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SUMMARY:‘Gang Warily’: the Royal Scottish Automobile Club’s Unique Place in British Motoring History
DESCRIPTION:Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel \n\n\n\nEngineering historian\, Dr Nina Baker\, will bring us stories from the foundation of Scotland’s premier club for motorists\, to its work in two world wars and beyond. The beautiful building occupying the eastern side of Blythswood Square\, now the Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel\, was the scene for many remarkable episodes in British motoring history\, of which perhaps its location as the UK’s starting point for the Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo is the best known today. Although the club motto of ‘Gang Warily’ was good advice given the state of Scotland’s roads in much of the club’s existence\, the club itself made plenty of adventurous advances\, not without risks attached. We will  hear of the club’s women members and the uniquely supportive role that the RSAC played in their support. \n\n\n\nBy happy coincidence\, 2026 is the Centenary Year of the official opening of the extended and restyled clubhouse of the Royal Scottish Automobile Club\, architect James Miller.  The most luxurious clubhouse in Scotland\, with membership open to ladies and gentlemen. \n\n\n\nPresented in the  Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel’s Monte Carlo Room facing Blythswood Square gardens. \n\n\n\nRefreshments available at the historic Rally Bar adjacent. With full cabinet displays of RSAC\, motoring memorabilia\, and car rallying photographs. \n\n\n\nFree entry: reserve a place.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/gang-warily-the-royal-scottish-automobile-clubs-unique-place-in-british-motoring-history/
LOCATION:Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa\, 11 Blythswood Square\, Glasgow\, G2 4AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Tours,Talks
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SUMMARY:The Clyde and Glasgow Harbour
DESCRIPTION:The Mitchell Library\, Charing Cross \n\n\n\nSet sail on a global voyage. Glasgow had ‘the Freedom of the River from Broomilaw to the Clochstane’ to the oceans and international trading with every continent. Even though it was only 15 inches deep in the town at low tide. Glasgow became the greatest seaport in Scotland\, with 12 miles of busy quaysides and docks\, and the world centre of shipbuilding. ‘Glasgow made the Clyde\, and the Clyde made Glasgow.’ \n\n\n\nTravel though time\, making the Clyde deep and useful\, nourish invention\, science\, technology and education\, start major shipping companies\, engineering industries and shipbuilding of international renown. And regeneration when required. \n\n\n\nWriter and city historian\, Graeme Smith’s family has included sea captains\, engineers and a marine superintendent. His latest book ‘Glasgow Harbour’ has been launched by Amberley Publishing https://www.amazon.co.uk/Glasgow-Harbour-Graeme-Smith/dp/1398122378 \n\n\n\nTalk presented in association with the Alexander Thomson Society. \n\n\n\nMitchell Library main entrance is in Granville Street G33 7EE \n\n\n\nFree – ticketing via Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/the-clyde-and-glasgow-harbour/
LOCATION:Mitchell Library\, North Street\, Glasgow\, G3 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Tours,Talks
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SUMMARY:‘Clubbable Sisters’: a history of women’s motoring societies
DESCRIPTION:Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel \n\n\n\nThere was a time when there were no driving schools to teach anyone to drive\, no garages to get a car repaired and no associations devoted to motorists’ interests\, whether male or female. \n\n\n\nEngineering historian\, Dr Nina Baker\, will talk about women’s very active involvement in the early days of motoring (not least in Scotland\, including the first female car designer in the UK) and the societies which they set up for themselves both in this country and abroad. Clubs which did not admit women will be ‘named and shamed’ and the few which did will get honourable mentions. It will become clear when\, where and why some clubs were very aristocratic and others not so much. Dr Baker will conclude with a swift round up of some of the women’s motoring clubs active today. \n\n\n\nBy happy coincidence\, 2026 is the Centenary Year of the official opening of the extended and restyled clubhouse of the Royal Scottish Automobile Club\, architect James Miller.  The most luxurious clubhouse in Scotland\, with membership open to ladies and gentlemen. \n\n\n\nPresented in the  Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel’s Monte Carlo Room facing Blythswood Square gardens. \n\n\n\nRefreshments available at the historic Rally Bar adjacent. With full cabinet displays of RSAC\, motoring memorabilia\, and car rallying photographs. \n\n\n\nFree: reserve a place
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/clubbable-sisters-a-history-of-womens-motoring-societies/
LOCATION:Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel & Spa\, 11 Blythswood Square\, Glasgow\, G2 4AD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Tours,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260510T143000
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SUMMARY:Recreating Margaret Macdonald's Gesso Panels with Dai Vaughan
DESCRIPTION:The Mackintosh Tearooms\, 215-217 Sauchiehall Street  \n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered about recreating one of Margaret Macdonald’s iconic gesso panels? \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Dai Vaughan will discuss the research and recreation process undertaken by himself and his late wife Jenny\, to reveal the unique gesso method that Margaret Macdonald developed. Dai will present studies of the symbolic meanings integral to Margaret Macdonald’s work\, new discoveries about the inspirations behind the gesso panel she designed for our Salon de Luxe\, and key differences between the recreated Salon de Luxe work and the original now on display at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum. \n\n\n\nDai and Jenny Vaughan moved to Glasgow in the late 1980s after winning a competition to design murals for Princes Square. Subsequently they designed festive lighting for George Square to celebrate Glasgow becoming European City of Culture. They are best known for their interest\, involvement\, and recreation of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret Macdonald. They were commissioned to produce high quality recreations for both House for an Art Lover and The Mackintosh Tearooms. \n\n\n\nPart of The Dug Out: Sunday Afternoon Talks for the Public in 2026. To enquire further please contact obraid@nts.org.uk or telephone 0141 204 1903. \n\n\n\nGuests with full price tickets are eligible to take advantage of a special 20% discount on food and drink. Discount available for a la carte and afternoon tea\, excludes alcoholic drinks\, tea rooms only\, must be prebooked. Venue reserves the right to limit discount use at any given time. Valid only for the day of the talk. Quote DUGOUT26 when booking and present ticket at table to take advantage of this offer. \n\n\n\n£8                           
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/recreating-margaret-macdonalds-gesso-panels-with-dai-vaughan/
LOCATION:The Mackintosh Tearooms\, 215-217 Sauchiehall Street\, Glasgow\, G2 3EX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage & Tours,Talks
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SUMMARY:Mitchell Library Resources for Family History workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to start on your family history journey.Starting out on your family history journey can be daunting\, but we can help.Join librarians from The Mitchell Library for a free introductory session on library resources for family history. \n\n\n\nFind out about electoral registers\, monumental inscriptions\, census\, Ancestry\, Find my Past\, Post Office directories\, the Glasgow Collection\, and The Mitchell Library’s extensive newspaper collection. \n\n\n\nSuitable for complete beginners. \n\n\n\nMitchell Library main entrance is in Granville Street G33 7EE \n\n\n\nFree – but ticket required.
URL:https://glasgowblythswoodfestival.co.uk/event/mitchell-library-resources-for-family-history-workshop/
LOCATION:Mitchell Library\, North Street\, Glasgow\, G3 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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