The Merchants House of Glasgow

The Merchants House of Glasgow A stunning central Glasgow venue, and charity supporting local causes in Glasgow and the West.

A huge thank you to the 350 visitors who joined us for Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival on Saturday!We were delighted to...
22/09/2026

A huge thank you to the 350 visitors who joined us for Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival on Saturday!

We were delighted to welcome visitors from near and far, including tour groups and guests travelling from Canada, America and England.

Visitors had the chance to explore our historic building and hear a talk from Lord Dean of Guild Tony McElroy.

Want to find out more? Discover the history of the Merchants House on our website: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/history/

Reminder: We’re open today!Come along and discover the beautiful and historic Merchants House as part of Doors Open Day....
19/09/2026

Reminder: We’re open today!

Come along and discover the beautiful and historic Merchants House as part of Doors Open Day.

📍 Merchants House, Glasgow
⏰ 9.30am - 2pm (last entry 1.30pm)
🎟️ Free entry – no booking required!

Come and have a look around, soak up some history and find out more about this fascinating Glasgow institution: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/glasgow-doors-open-days-festival-2026-were-taking-part/

We’d love to see you! 👋

Ever wondered what’s behind the doors of Merchants House? Tomorrow you can find out!We’re opening our doors for Glasgow ...
18/09/2026

Ever wondered what’s behind the doors of Merchants House? Tomorrow you can find out!

We’re opening our doors for Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2026, giving you the chance to explore this historic city-centre building and discover some of the beautiful rooms and original features inside.

✨ The Grand Hall
✨ Directors’ Room & Lord Dean’s Room
✨ Stunning stained glass and marble stairwell
✨ A door from the very first Merchants House at the Briggait
✨ And plenty of history along the way!

📅 Tomorrow, Saturday 19th September
⏰ 9.30am–2pm (last entry 1.30pm)
🎟️ Free entry, no booking required: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/glasgow-doors-open-days-festival-2026-were-taking-part/

📍 Find us beside George Square, directly opposite Queen Street Station. We’d love to welcome you! 👋

11/09/2026

Help us support those who need it most.

As our Lord Dean of Guild Tony McElroy explains, the funds distributed by Merchants House to charities across Glasgow has never been more needed.

If you’d like to help us continue supporting vital local organisations and the communities they serve, please consider making a donation.

Find out more and donate via our website: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/donate/

Merchants House members, family and friends recently enjoyed a fascinating guided tour of the Glasgow Necropolis with An...
09/09/2026

Merchants House members, family and friends recently enjoyed a fascinating guided tour of the Glasgow Necropolis with Annette and Gary from The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis, discovering the stories of some of those who rest there.

From the remarkable Buchanan sisters and Isabella Ure Elder to the Glasgow Fire Memorial and Alexander MacKenzie monument, it was an afternoon full of fascinating stories and Glasgow history.

Read our latest article to discover more about the people and stories we uncovered: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/exploring-the-merchants-of-glasgows-necropolis/

And if you’d like to join us for events like this, find out more about becoming a Merchants House member on our website.

✨ We love hearing that our guests have had a wonderful experience at the Merchants House!A huge thank you to Clairessa f...
07/09/2026

✨ We love hearing that our guests have had a wonderful experience at the Merchants House!

A huge thank you to Clairessa from Authentic Health for this lovely feedback following her recent event in our historic venue. From the first conversation to the day itself, our team is here to make the process as seamless as possible, and it’s wonderful to hear that the space helped create such a beautiful atmosphere.

Planning an event in Glasgow? We’d love to welcome you to the Merchants House.

Get in touch to find out more about hiring our historic spaces: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/our-meeting-rooms/

Standing alongside our Armed Forces communityOn Friday 24th July, the Lord Dean of Guild, Tony McElroy, was honoured to ...
04/09/2026

Standing alongside our Armed Forces community

On Friday 24th July, the Lord Dean of Guild, Tony McElroy, was honoured to sign the Armed Forces Covenant on behalf of the Merchants House of Glasgow.

In a new blog, Tony reflects on the significance of the signing and Glasgow’s deep connections with the Armed Forces: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/proud-to-support-those-who-serve/

📸 Credit Stuart Wood, 1500 Photography

Ever wondered what’s behind the doors of the Merchants House?This September, you can find out!We’re delighted to be taki...
02/09/2026

Ever wondered what’s behind the doors of the Merchants House?

This September, you can find out!

We’re delighted to be taking part in Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival 2026, giving you the chance to step inside our historic city-centre building and explore some of its beautiful rooms and original features:

✨ Explore the Grand Hall, Directors’ Room and Lord Dean’s Room
✨ See our stunning stained-glass windows and marble stairwell
✨ Discover a door from the very first Merchants House at the Briggait
✨ Find out more about our history and the charitable work we continue today

📅 Saturday 19 September
⏰ 9.30am–2pm (last entry 1.30pm)
📍 Merchants House, Glasgow city centre
🎟️ Free entry, no booking required

Right beside George Square and opposite Queen Street Station, there’s really no excuse not to pop in: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/glasgow-doors-open-days-festival-2026-were-taking-part/

Merchants Moment: Goosedubbs 🪿Our last Merchants Moment looked at former Lord Dean John Aird, and it turns out he's behi...
31/08/2026

Merchants Moment: Goosedubbs 🪿

Our last Merchants Moment looked at former Lord Dean John Aird, and it turns out he's behind another rather unusual Glasgow place name!

Goosedubbs was the name of an old lane running between Stockwell Street and Bridgegate, part of which still survives today.

The story goes that John Aird kept a flock of geese, which he allowed to roam freely on a patch of land beside his house. The geese apparently spent their time happily splashing about in the puddles.

And that’s where the name comes in: “dubs” was an old word for puddles or small ponds. Put the two together and you get… Goosedubbs!

📸 Copyright Stephen Sweeney, licensed under Creative Commons

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7 West George Street
Glasgow
G21BA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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