Archaeological Open Day on Saturday 20th of September: Glasgow Doors Open Festival 2025
Graveyard Guardians: Conserving the Archaeology and Natural Heritage of Govan Old. On Saturday 20th of September 2025, Govan Old will be holding a family open day. The event
Help fund our Archaeological discoveries – Please donate!
Govan Heritage Trust is hoping you can help us raise £10,000 for a project that will transform the future of the Govan Stones and Govan Old. We’re raising money for a 2-ye
New printing of the Vinegar Letters! – coming soon
The museum is eagerly awaiting newly printed copies of Martin Donaghy’s novel – The Vinegar Letters. Get your copy in-store. It is the mid-1820s and the great city of Glasgo
A Tea, A Talk & A Tunnock’s with Dr Alan Leslie
Dr Alan Leslie drew a full house to Govan Old on Wed 26th Oct to witness a 'whistlestop journey' through the archaeology of the Roman Empire. Keep an eye on the Govan Stones websit
Temporary Exhibition: Fyffe Christie’s mural “Christ Feeding the People” returns to Glasgow
A famous Glasgow work of art, thought lost after decades of searching failed to find any trace of it, has been rediscovered and brought back to the city of its birth where it goes
Upcoming Events
Govan Old regularly plays host to a vibrant range of events, from STEM fun-days and living history re-enactment to art exhibitions and academic conferences. Keep an eye on upcoming
A rare glimpse into the parish’s past
In 2020, an amazing archive film discovery was made in the basement of Govan Old Church. Digitisation of two vintage canisters of historic film reel revealed never before screened
Govan Old’s very own Young Archaeologist Club launches
Local young people can join the Govan Stones team for an exciting programme featuring real life excavations, field trips, historic arts workshops, science experiments, digital tech
Phase 1 Project Update
With Fleming Buildings appointed as main Phase 1 contractor in March 2021, the last 11 months have seen the steady transformation of Govan Old’s lower ground floor which comprise