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Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre

Heritage museum

👍👍 Beautiful architecture. We went for Open Doors Day so we got a talk explaining various aspects of the synagogue. We were lucky enough to hear a small choir while there. The acoustics are evident, and it must be amazing with a full choir. There are also displays in the archival rooms below, includi... People often mention history, Beautiful, tour, building,


Address

129 Hill St, Glasgow G3 6UB, United Kingdom

Website

www.sjhc.org.uk

Contact

+44 141 332 4151

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (44 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 2 to 4 pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

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  • 5/5 Christine A. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful architecture. We went for Open Doors Day so we got a talk explaining various aspects of the synagogue. We were lucky enough to hear a small choir while there. The acoustics are evident, and it must be amazing with a full choir. There are also displays in the archival rooms below, including the history of Jews immigration to Glasgow, including, of course, the sad history of immigration during WWII. All the staff there were super friendly and answered lots of questions..
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jovana 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place full of history. If you can get a guided tour even better. Place well worth visiting with some heartwarming artefacts from the history of Jewish people and long lasting traditions throughout the chronicles of time
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma C. 6 years ago on Google
    I visited Garnethill Synagogue on an Open Day, and was received with great warmth and enthusiasm. We were given a tour and attended a presentation on the life of a young Scottish Jewish soldier in WWI, which was quite interesting. This is a very beautiful building and the congregation is very kind-- they certainly made visitors feel welcome and did their best to give us the history of this lovely place.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy K. 6 years ago on Google
    Stunning architecture. Unfortunately you need to book a tour in advance. There is service on Shabbat and Chagim.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Frank O. 1 year ago on Google
    Very interesting place. Make sure you know what times are planned.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 james m. 1 year ago on Google
    Has the tour. Very interesting and worthwhile. Guide very knowledgeable and helpful. If you are interested in history this is a great venue. If you can also view the inside of the Synagogue, the architecture is breathtakingly beautiful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rhona M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful building and very informative talk. Choir singing from the 5 men was lovely
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rachel s. 4 years ago on Google
    didn’t even get inside, but the outside alone was with all the stars. a gorgeous building and a beautiful neighborhood.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Thomas G. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great tour with the cubs scouts they love learning about different cultures and the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Defo would take them on a tour again in the future. Thanks for an interesting visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Blossom M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Synagogue which now has an archive museum attached.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruth C. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful building and warm people, living history.

  • 5/5 James F. 9 months ago on Google
    Fantastic display, and well worth your time!

  • 5/5 Katalin 5 months ago on Google
    Unfortunately I didn't have a chance to get in, but outside area is okay.

  • 5/5 Loretta M. 6 years ago on Google
    Wonderful Archive Centre! Great building with wonderful historical collections to inspire learning

  • 5/5 Leah m. 4 years ago on Google
    This is part of a complex which includes the synagogue where my grandparents married. It holds the archives of the Jewish population and does research into it.

  • 5/5 Mickael O. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice historical place with a lot of history!

  • 5/5 Drew Brant 1. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful building

  • 5/5 Elspeth B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very welcoming with good facilities.

  • 5/5 משה �. 6 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) recommended! A place full of Jewish history. The synagogue stands since 1871 (Original) מומלץ! מקום מלא היסטוריה יהודית. בית הכנסת עומד משנת 1871

  • 3/5 Orit G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Synagogue. In the center of the city. An individual who survives. Open only on weekends and holidays. (Original) בית כנסת. במרכז העיר. יחיד ששרד. פתוח רק בסופי שבוע וחגים.

  • 5/5 Paul B. 8 years ago on Google
    Beautiful shul with a wonderful and welcoming congregation.

  • 5/5 david m. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely example of a synagogue

  • 5/5 david m. 5 years ago on Google
    It is a very lively place very friendly and made to feel welcome


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