Glasgow's festival of built heritage is taking place this week, with more than 100 buildings open to the public on 17th and 18th September 2011.

During the week, a programme of talks and events takes place, starting today. The climax of the event is next weekend, as Glasgow buildings, normally closed to the public, are open to visitors.

Entry is free to the buildings, walks and most of the events  – a few might ask for a donation for refreshments.

The Built Heritage Festival celebrates Glasgow’s buildings, streets, rivers, allotments and parks.  The event has evolved since 1990 and is packed with things to see and do.

Just a few of the highlights:

• Alexander ’Greek’ Thomson buildings such as Holwood House (normally entrance fee payable) are open for visitors
• A talk on Thomson at the Glasgow City Heritage offices
• 'Open Gates' - 12 allotments across the city will be open at the weekend
• Guided walks (See Alexander Greek Thomson’s resting place at the Southern Necropolis, The Jacobites, Maryhill, Kelvingrove, Kining Park, Dennistoun, Tollcross Park and many more)
• City Centre Cinema tour and ’Subcrawl’ on the Glasgow Subway (Discovery ticket purchase required)
• Tennents Brewery are offering free tours of their 15 acre site on Duke Street
• Red Road flats - see inside and views outside before they are demolished
• Bus Tours to Easterhouse and Castlemilk
• Hampden Park - Commonwealth Games venue are offering free stadium tours
• "The Glasgow House". An exciting initiative by GHA and City Building to build enery efficient homes for the future and new Care Homes
• A full day of talks at the magnificent Glasgow School of Art - Friday 16th September
• Discover Festival in Easterhouse

Find out more at www.doorsopenday.com