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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 16h

October’s a busy one! 🍂 Here’s everything happening across the Halls and the Whitehouse this month. Better late than never! More info maryhillburghhalls.substack.com/ See you there! REPOST as there was an error in the graphic for the film screening.

Promotional poster titled “WHAT’S ON October 2026” showing colorful bunting flags and text “MARYHILL BURGH HALLS THE WHITEHOUSE,” with small logos at the bottom.

Event flyer titled “WHAT’S ON” for October 2026, listing Maryhill Burgh Halls activities including social dances, maryhill integration network exhibition, a young people exhibition, a film screening, and a West Coast witchcraft trials talk, with ticket and QR code details. Check https://maryhillburghhalls.substack.com/ for more info.

Poster titled “WHAT’S ON” for October 2026, listing events at The Whitehouse: Community Meditation Group, Maryhill People’s Kitchen, Gaelic conversation circle, art sessions, and a Maryhill Local Place Plan talk, with a booking website and QR code. Check https://maryhillburghhalls.substack.com/ for more info.

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Our October newsletter is out! 🍂 Everything happening across the Halls and the Whitehouse this month, straight from us to you. Not signed up yet? Pop your email in and you'll never miss an issue: maryhillburghhalls.substack.com/

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🔍 Zoom in: The Whitehouse Tucked away in the background is The Whitehouse, the oldest building still standing in Maryhill. Back then it sat beside a busy canal and was run by William Aitken and his wife Mary. Now it's our newest home. ⚡One week left to see! 📆Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm & Sat-Sun, 10am-3pm

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Big news, we're now open Sundays too! 🎉 Just while an exhibition's on though, so catch it while you can. Right now that's Every Picture Tells A Story, and it's down to its last few weeks, closing 11th October. Come and see it! 🕐 Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm & Sat-Sun, 10am–3pm

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New blog alert! ✍️ John tells the story of the Kelvin Dock, the pub that served the community from 1848 until 2024. Its name isn't a coincidence. It comes from the old graving dock on the Forth & Clyde Canal, just along from Lock 22, where ships were repaired back in the canal's working days.

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Glasgow Doors Open Days is almost here! Free tours (book: linktr.ee/MBHT), our Every Picture Tells A Story exhibition, and a Saturday drop in with Scottish Canals, science experiments included. Swipe through for the full picture. Don't miss our sister building, The Whitehouse, just up the road.

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🔍 Zoom in: the boatman. This boatman, caught mid-pull on a rope, isn't the only one in the building. A stained glass panel made for the Burgh Halls just a year before the painting, by artist Stephen Adam, shows another boatman at work, this time walking a horse along the towpath.

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Come on in! We're taking part in Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival, 17th to 20th September, across both Maryhill Burgh Halls and The Whitehouse Maryhill. 🏫 Pop by during opening hours, catch a free building tour, or join our Maryhill Women's History Tour on Saturday (book here: linktr.ee/MBHT).

Event graphic for Doors Open Days, 17 to 20 September 2026, at Maryhill Burgh Halls and The Whitehouse.

Maryhill Burgh Halls: open Thursday and Friday 10am to 5pm with tours at 11am and 2pm Thursday and 2pm Friday; Saturday 10am to 4pm with tours at 2pm and 3pm; Sunday 11am to 3pm with tours 12pm to 2pm. The Every Picture Tells A Story exhibition is on throughout. Maryhill Women's History Walk runs Saturday 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Saturday from 1:30pm, drop in activities with Scottish Canals include science experiments for kids and the Maryhill Listening Project, gathering canal stories from the community.

The Whitehouse: open Saturday 1pm to 4pm and Sunday 11am to 3pm, drop in to chat with the team and see the building's progress. A Canal History Tour with Scottish Canals Heritage Manager Chris runs Saturday at 10:30am, marked sold out. Cearcall Còmhraidh (Gaelic conversation circle) runs Thursday 6pm to 7:30pm. Maryhill People's Kitchen runs Sunday 1pm to 3:30pm.

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Past Glasgow @pastglasgow.co.uk · 04/09/2026

The model tram above the door was a local landmark for years and was displayed in the People's Palace after the tenement was demolished in the 70s. It can now be found at Maryhill Burgh Halls.

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

💃 New senior social dancing group starting tomorrow! Ballroom, Latin, Jive, Line and Sequence Dancing, plus tea and biscuits. 🕐Mon 1-3pm 💷 £5 📞Contact Alice for more information: 07591 964538 All welcome, come along 👋 Dates: Sept 7th & 21st, Oct 5th & 19th

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

September is looking busy across the Halls and the Whitehouse! 🍂 We've got a full calendar of events coming your way, including taking part in Glasgow Doors Open Days. Pop in, say hello, and see what's on. We'd love to see you there! More details via our newsletter: shorturl.at/hw0gE MBHT Team

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🔍 Zoom in: the lock gates In 1879 at Lock 22, James Lauder was 1 of 5 lock keepers responsible for every boat passing through Maryhill. One mistake at these gates could hold up traffic for hours. Visit the exhibition: 📆Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm + Sat, 10am-3pm In partnership with Scottish Canals.

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

We're proud to share that we signed the Maryhill Against Racism pledge. There is no place for racism in Maryhill, and all are welcome here, no exceptions. Thank you to everyone working to make our community a safer, more welcoming place for all.

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sturmyarcher3.bsky.social @sturmyarcher3.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Ideally walk/bike along the canal to get there, and see the mighty Kelvin Aqueduct, currently emptied for repair

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🔍 Zoom in: the horse outside the cottage One horse could pull around 50 times what it managed on a cart, which is exactly why almost every boat on this stretch of canal, before the 1870s, was horse-drawn rather than powered. This one's likely mid-break, resting before the next haul.

zoomed in detail of a canal scene painting. It focuses on a horse standing outside a cottage on the canal bank

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🖼️ Meet the painting behind our new exhibition 'The Canal Locks, Maryhill' was painted in 1879 by Andrew Maclaren Law, and it's a quiet, ordinary scene: a boatman at work, gates, boats, rooftops. Law was a lithographer by trade, someone used to working every inch of a surface, and you can see it.

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Every Picture Tells A Story opened its doors yesterday, and it's already looking brilliant! 🖼️ We're also chuffed to say we're now open on Saturdays, so there's even more chance to pop in and see it for yourself. See you tomorrow, 10am to 3pm! The exhibition runs until 11th October.

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🖼️ New exhibition alert! Every picture tells a story, but you have to look closely to find it. That's exactly what we did with one painting from 1879, and it turned out to hold far more than we expected. The exhibition opens this Thursday and has been put together with @ScottishCanals.

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Here's what's on this August, Maryhillians! ☀️ A look at what we've got planned across both the Halls and The Whitehouse this month. Full details in the newsletter at this link: shorturl.at/xfkPZ

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Glasgow Doors Open Days is back, and we're taking part again this year! The full programme is now live. We've got some things planned with Scottish Canals too, so have a look for that. 🔗 glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk/

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Katherine Mackinnon @kamack.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Last few days to catch the excellent wee exhibition on the history of @partickthistle.bsky.social at @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social. My fav was the mascot section. Also theres a good cafe in the burgh hall!

Almost indescribable image of former PTFC mascot Harry Wragg, supposedly a thistle

Harry Wragg the Big Fat Jag. Greenish grey skin tone, alarming staring eyes, full kit, pillow up the football top

Pee Tee the Firhill Flyer appearing to do the can can in the streets of Maryhill

Partick Thistle have, since 1998, had four different mascots, all very different to each other.
The first was Harry Wragg, The Big Fat Jag, who was launched for the Junior Jags and, although a bit raggedy, was loved by the kids. He was meant to represent a thistle but a lot of folk thought he was an asparagus.
Pee Tee, The Firhill Flyer was a 7ft. tall purple toucan and he took the place by storm in 2001. As well as attending home matches, he attended numerous parades, school events, athletics meetings, mascot grand nationals and he featured in two award winning documentaries.
In 2012, a change in shirt sponsorship meant that the club had a new mascot. This was Jaggy Macbee and he was there for a couple of years.
What can be said about Kingsley, probably the most publicised mascot in the world. Launched in 2015, he is still here causing havoc at every home game

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Good news, the Gaelic classes are back for round two! 🗣️ 📅 3rd Sep to 23rd Oct ⏰ Fridays, 1pm to 3pm 📍 At our sister venue, The Whitehouse 🎟️To sign up, shorturl.at/g6qpp

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Bittersweet today as we close the doors on the @partickthistle.bsky.social: 150 Anniversary exhibition. It's been a pleasure having the incredible PTFC Heritage Team put together this wonderful display, and to have them on hand on several days too. Mon the Jags! 📸 - @alasdair_watson

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

What's Your Maryhill Story? Are you a local student, a longtime neighbour, or just someone curious about the past? The Maryhill Burgh Halls blog would love your contributions! We're looking for articles of any length celebrating the stories of Maryhill: local landmarks, notable residents,...

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Ready for the next Connected Community talk? We are so pleased to host Anabel Marsh to tell us the stories of some of Maryhill's most iconic women. 📍 Maryhill Burgh Halls 🗓️ Mon 27th July, from 6pm 🎟️Book your place: shorturl.at/CAaNg

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The @partickthistle.bsky.social exhibition is about to conclude but you still have time to catch it before next Friday 24th July. Come to the Burgh Halls, have a trip down memory lane, learn some new Jags facts and have a look at the numerous objects on display. There's something for everyone!

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Live in Maryhill? There's always a spare seat and a hot cuppa waiting for you at the Halls. Come along, meet the team, find out what's on and how you can get stuck in. Long-time local or just found your way to the area? Everyone's welcome! Free to attend, just pop in. Monday 13th July, 2pm-4pm

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Partick Thistle FC @partickthistle.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

⏮️ The Partick Thistle Heritage Committee's exhibition at Maryhill Burgh Halls has enjoyed an encouraging start since opening last week! Read more: buff.ly/TyogtRX The exhibition will remain open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm until 24th July with free admission!

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Thank you for visiting, Andy! The exhibition is open until 24th July, Mon-Fri, 10am-5pm. But we have a special opening this weekend 10am-2pm, to catch just before the game!

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🌿 Yoga tonight: drop in from 7pm Fancy switching off for an hour? Join tonight's restorative yoga session at the Halls, a chance to slow down, breathe, and check in with yourself. Using breath and mind, you'll explore from the inside out, giving your nervous system permission to properly relax.

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A lot's been happening behind the scenes, but the best bit by far? Please join us in welcoming Alyssa, our brand new Volunteer Coordinator and she's already recruiting! We're looking for Welcome Volunteers here at the Halls right now. Could that be you? If you love a chat, enjoy meeting new people,

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Fancy a trip down memory lane before next Saturday's game? ⚽ We're opening our doors specially for you! The Partick Thistle FC: 150 Anniversary exhibition will be open Saturday 11th July, 10am–2pm. Pop in, have a browse, grab a scran, and head down to Firhill with plenty of time to spare!

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Maryhill Against Racism has called an emergency public meeting in response to the recent violent attacks in Belfast, Glasgow and Edinburgh and we're proud to open our doors and host it. Maryhill is one of Glasgow's most diverse communities. We want our neighbours to know: you are not alone,..

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🏛️ Fancy joining our board? We are looking for new trustees to help steer the future of two remarkable buildings: Maryhill Burgh Halls and The Whitehouse. We're approaching the Halls' 150th anniversary with ambitious plans to become the civic heart of the community again and we want people

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

☀️Tomorrow marks the start of July, and we wanted to share what's coming up this month, from here at Maryhill Burgh Halls to the Whitehouse just down the road. More details will be shared throughout the month, but in the meantime, you can read everything via our newsletter below: ➡️ shorturl.at/rk3x4

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Did you know we have a newsletter? 📩 Sign up for exclusive updates, news from the Halls and The Whitehouse and event announcements before anyone else ... and it's completely free! Read the latest edition at the link below and sign up to never miss a thing. ➡️https://shorturl.at/rk3x4

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🎬 Community Film Screening🎬 Ever wondered what climate change actually means for your food shop, your health, or the weird weather we've been having? The People's Emergency Briefing is a 48-minute film where leading UK scientists lay out the facts and ordinary people from across the UK watch and

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Guess who visited the Halls today? 🔴🟡 David MacKinnon, 143 appearances as a Jag, popped in to see the Partick Thistle FC exhibition. He played for Dundee, the Jags, Rangers, Airdrieonians, Kilmarnock and Forfar Athletic across a 20-year career, but he describes his time under Bertie Auld as..

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

What a weekend! And we're not just talking about the Scotland game. ⚽ We welcomed 500 of you across the Burgh Halls and The Whitehouse to celebrate 170 years of Maryhill and it was a really special day. Inflatables, a balloon artist, Partick Thistle exhibition, and stalls with some of our...

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Maryhill Burgh Halls will be closed tomorrow for the World Cup Bank Holiday. We'll be back on Tuesday as normal, 10am-5pm. We are still thinking about that 0-1! ⚽

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

As we prepare for the fun community day this Saturday, our volunteer John wrote a reflection on the early development of Maryhill, about 170 years ago. 📝You can read his blog piece at: www.mbht.org.uk/blog And join us for the celebrations this Saturday from 12pm 🎉

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

✨ What's On in June ✨ As we gear up for this Saturday's Maryhill is Wonderful Day, here's what else we have in store this month! ⚽ Partick Thistle FC Exhibition - all month, Mon-Fri (including Sat 13th) 🎉 Maryhill is Wonderful Community Day - Saturday 13th ...

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Maryhill is Wonderful is NEXT SATURDAY, 12pm-3pm! 🎉 We're celebrating 170 years of Maryhill with bouncy castles, face painting, balloon animals, arts & crafts, community stalls, the Partick Thistle FC exhibition: all at the Halls, plus loads more happening across the other venues too. With stalls

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🎉 150 years of the Jags 🎉 Partick Thistle FC is back at Maryhill Burgh Halls! Join the team's memorabilia volunteers who have put together a powerful exhibition featuring some never-before-seen artefacts from the club's history to mark this incredible milestone. We'll soon be back on a Saturday...

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Maryhill Burgh Halls Trust are delighted to be taking on the lease of Maryhill’s oldest building: The Whitehouse. Built around the time the canal was completed, it has been part of Maryhill’s everyday life for generations, and we’re excited to begin a new chapter with it.

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Maryhill Burgh Halls @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Today we say goodbye to the Glasgow Coat of Arms exhibition 🐦🌳🔔🐟 It’s been a real pleasure to host the wonderful Dr Caroline Scott @glasgowcoa.bsky.social, who brilliantly brought together both this exhibition and the wider archive behind it. We’re closing with one of the newest interpretations of

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Glasgow Coat of Arms @glasgowcoa.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Last day to catch the #Glasgow coat of arms exhibition at @maryhillburghhalls.bsky.social 🐦🌳🔔🐟 Here's a few of the comments left by visitors:

"What a brilliant exhibition! Almost brought tears to my eyes! No one need ever be bored on a walk around the city - looking out for all the coat of arms"

"What a wonderful, eye opening exhibition! The sheers range of Glasgow Coat of Arms instances really staggered me. A brilliant way for the lucky visitor to consider the past, present and future of this city and its people - thank you!"

"Thank you for such an amazing exhibition- especially the wide range and different interpretations of the Glasgow Coat of Arms. Would like to see this displayed in other places in Glasgow. Thanks so much to the curator"

"Makes me feel surrounded, hugged by Glasgow - so many events in my own life marked down in history"

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