Alex Harvey’s ‘Little Kingdoms’: a talk and Q&A. Sunday 19th of July, 4:30pm
Govan Book Festival invites you Little Kingdoms, a talk and Q&A with early medievalist Alex Harvey. SUNDAY 19TH OF JULY Govan Old/ The Govan Stones @ 4:30pm Free – just t
An Interview with Hester Musson: author of The Night Hag and The Beholders. Saturday 11th of July 2026. Free but ticketed.
Overview Govan Book Festival invites you to an interview and Q&A with bestselling author Hester Musson. Saturday 11th July 2026, 2pm Govan Old/ The Govan Stones F
Upon a White Horse: An interview with Peter Ross. Saturday 4th of July 2026. Free but ticketed.
Govan Book Festival invites you to Upon a White Horse, an interview and Q&A with bestselling author Peter Ross. Saturday 4th July 2026, 2pm Govan Old/ The Govan Stones
Glasgow’s Gaelic Place-names. A talk and Q&A with Dr. Alasdair Whyte. Saturday 27th June 2026, 4.30pm.
Govan Book Festival invites you to 𝑮𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒈𝒐𝒘’𝒔 𝑮𝒂𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆-𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔, a Talk and Q&A with Dr. Alasdair
Viking Games and Archaeological Open Day on Saturday 18th of July: an Alternative Celebration of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
FREE and ALL WELCOME On Saturday 18th of July 2026, Govan Old will be holding an extravaganza of games and gaming to celebrate the Commonwealth Games returning to Glasgow. Min
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!
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
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
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