Yahoo News Glasgow's oldest building to reopen on Good Friday after restoration works
Glasgow's oldest building is set to reopen on Good Friday after undergoing work to restore it.
The Provand's Lordship, a medieval museum at the top of Castle Street, will be back up and running from Friday March 29, Glasgow Life has confirmed.
It was originally meant to be back open by summer 2023 however that was delayed after "additional essential work" was identified. Provand’s Lordship dates back to 1471 and is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in Glasgow.
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Since works began back in 2022, around £1.6 million has been spent on repairs and improvements. It includes repairs to the building’s roof, chimneys, and downpipes.
Doors and windows have been replaced in original styles and protection against rising damp has been added. Visitors will also see the new lime harling render that helps preserve the building and make it look as it did in the 15th century.
Glasgow Life Museums teams have begun returning objects to display ahead of reopening at the start of the Easter weekend.
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Bailie Annette Christie, Chair of Glasgow Life and Convener for Culture, Sport and International Relations for Glasgow City Council, said: "Reopening Provand’s Lordship in time for Easter will offer as many people as possible the chance to visit. Inside, Provand’s Lordship remains a time capsule of medieval Glasgow, showing people what life was like in the city 500 years ago.
"The reopening of Provand’s Lordship comes as visitors have a final opportunity to visit the People’s Palace before it closes for refurbishment. The investment in both these Glasgow icons will protect these important cultural heritage assets for future generations."
