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The Merchants House of Glasgow

Name: The Merchants House of Glasgow
Address: 7 West George Street, Glasgow, G21BA, GB
Telephone: +441412218272
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A stunning central Glasgow venue, and charity supporting local causes in Glasgow and the West.

15/06/2026

We're delighted to support Alive & Kicking with a grant of £1,960 to help provide low-cost day trips for older adults and people with physical disabilities across north-east Glasgow.

These outings do much more than offer a day away from home- they help reduce social isolation, improve wellbeing, build confidence, and create opportunities for people to stay active and connected within their community.

For almost 40 years, Alive & Kicking has been supporting local people through a wide range of social, recreational, and cultural activities, helping individuals lead fuller and more connected lives.

Read more about the project and its impact on our website: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/day-trips-that-build-connections-merchants-house-supports-alive-kicking/

13/06/2026

🚶‍♂️Our members recently enjoyed a fascinating tour of the Clyde Tunnel with Invisible Cities Glasgow, uncovering the history, engineering and hidden stories behind one of Glasgow's most remarkable pieces of infrastructure.

A huge thank you to the team at Invisible Cities for such an engaging and memorable experience. It was a fantastic opportunity to see a familiar part of the city from a completely new perspective.

Exclusive events like this are just one of the many benefits of membership with The Merchants House of Glasgow, giving members access to unique experiences, behind-the-scenes tours and opportunities to connect with Glasgow's rich heritage.

Interested in becoming a member? Find out more on our website: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/how-do-i-become-a-member/

10/06/2026

Talk: Domestic Bliss and the Hiss of Steam Engines

Join guest speaker Paul Noble as he continues to explore the life and legacy of the McHaffie family.

Come face to face with Betty McHaffie and her entrepreneurial husband David and learn how, from their humble beginnings, together they built a family and a fortune that would see them join the elite ranks of the mercantile class of Georgian Glasgow.

This event follows on from talks Paul did for us last year about the McHaffie family. Paul explains “When I recovered a few discarded items from beneath the floorboards of my 1930s South Side bungalow, little did I know that it would lead me on a remarkable journey through time, connecting my house and the land it sits upon to individuals from centuries past."

🗓️ Thurs 30th July
⏰️ 1-2pm
🏛️ The Merchants House of Glasgow
🎟️ £5: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/event/talk-domestic-bliss-and-the-hiss-of-steam-engines/

08/06/2026

A truly spectacular setting!

The Grand Hall looked absolutely stunning recently, transformed for a private function into a striking and elegant space.

If you're looking for a memorable venue for your next event, the Merchants House offers a unique and historic backdrop for weddings, receptions, dinners and corporate gatherings: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/our-meeting-rooms/

05/06/2026

We recently held our Annual General Meeting, with the spectacular Grand Hall providing a fitting backdrop for the occasion.

The AGM offered a valuable opportunity for members to come together, reflect on the past year, and enjoy the chance to catch up and connect within the House.

We are also pleased to confirm that Lord Dean Tony McElroy and Vice Dean Frances McMenamin have both been re-elected for a second year in office.

We thank all members for their continued engagement and support, and look forward to the year ahead. If you fancy joining us as a member, you can find out more via our website: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/how-do-i-become-a-member/

03/06/2026

Grant Story: We're proud to support the next generation of creative thinkers through a £14,000 grant to The Glasgow School of Art's innovative Castlehead School of Creativity programme.

Since 2017, this unique partnership between GSA and Castlehead High School in Paisley has been helping young people build confidence, develop creative skills and raise aspirations through creativity across the curriculum.

Read how our funding is helping to create opportunities for pupils and support Scotland's first School of Creativity: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/unlocking-creativity-confidence-and-opportunity-for-young-people/

As part of this year’s Degree Show, visitors can also see the impact of the programme firsthand. The Open Studio Summer Exhibition features work created by young people involved in the initiative and is open to the public until Sunday 7 June at Fleming House, 134 Renfrew Street, Glasgow.

01/06/2026

🚨 Reminder: Our grant applications close tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd June.

We welcome applications from organisations working in the following areas:

🍎 Food and fuel poverty
🏃‍♀️ Healthy living
👥 Social inclusion

If your organisation is delivering support in any of these areas you can find full guidance and apply via our website: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/

We are particularly keen to support smaller grassroots charities whose work is making a real impact locally.

28/05/2026

Merchants Moment: Tucked down the bottom of a side street behind Tennent’s Brewery lies The Lady Well, or ‘Our Lady’s Well’, one of Glasgow’s oldest surviving historic sites and a rare link to the city’s medieval past.

Believed to pre-date the founding of Glasgow itself, the spring once stood just outside the old city walls near the Drygate Port. For centuries, travellers, townspeople- and perhaps even Roman soldiers journeying along routes connected to the Antonine Wall- would have stopped here for fresh water.

The Merchants House has long played a part in preserving this remarkable piece of Glasgow’s heritage. In 1835–36, alongside the council, the Merchants House rebuilt the wellhead when the surrounding Fir Park was transformed into a landscaped burial ground. A further reconstruction followed in 1874, also supported by the Merchants House, and the commemorative lintel remains visible today.

Though now capped, the Lady Well still stands as a quiet reminder of Glasgow’s ancient origins- and of the enduring commitment of the Merchants House to protecting the city’s history for future generations.

Read more about our history: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/history/

26/05/2026

As May comes to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported the Merchants House this month. Whether you’ve attended an event, visited the venue, engaged with our posts, or helped spread the word- your support means so much.

Looking ahead to the summer, our beautiful venue is available to book for private events, meetings and special occasions. If you’re planning something this season, we’d love to welcome you to the Merchants House! ☀️

Get in touch to find out more about summer bookings and availability: https://merchantshouse.org.uk/our-meeting-rooms/

21/05/2026

Last night we hosted Lady Rose from the Supreme Court UK
She discussed her career pathway and answered many diverse and interesting questions from our audience
Thank you Lady Rose

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7 West George Street
Glasgow
G21BA

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441412218272

Website

http://www.merchantshouse.org.uk/

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