SAVE x Glasgow Doors Open Days: Reimagining Glasgow’s Historic Future

What does a visionary city do with its historic buildings? As SAVE Britain’s Heritage celebrates 50 years of national campaigning, join Conservation Officer Lydia Franklin for a talk exploring how old buildings — often empty, overlooked or at risk — can play a vital role in shaping Glasgow’s future.

From mills and department stores to terraces and town halls, SAVE has championed the reuse of historic buildings as assets for sustainable growth, creativity and community life. This talk will showcase some of SAVE’s most iconic campaigns and consider how similar approaches could unlock potential in Glasgow’s vacant heritage — turning yesterday’s buildings into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Reflecting the theme Glasgow: The Visionary City, this event makes the case for bold ideas, long-term thinking, and collective action to breathe new life into the past — and build a more inclusive, imaginative and resilient city for the future.