Welcome to The Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre

Discover Scotland’s Jewish history

The Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre is based in Garnethill Synagogue, the first purpose-built synagogue in Scotland and a beautiful Category A listed building in the heart of Glasgow. Our displays show the development and contribution of the Jewish community to Scotland over the past 200 years, and the Scottish Holocaust-era Study Centre provides an opportunity to explore this critical time period in more depth.

Opened in 1879, Garnethill Synagogue is a stunning example of high Victorian architecture. It still has an active congregation and is also the home of the Scottish Jewish Archives Centre. You can visit by booking to join one of our weekly guided tours. We also run a varied programme of events, and welcome school visits.

“Come with open eyes! Learn about the contribution the Jewish community have made to Glasgow and Scotland.”

Trevor Schuster-Davis –
Congregation member & visitor guide

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LATEST NEWS

HET Teacher Training at SJHC – June 2025

HET Teacher Training at SJHC – June 2025

The Holocaust Educational Trust are holding a teacher training session at the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre on Sunday 22nd June 2025. As part of the 'Lessons from Auschwitz' projects, attendees will learn about teaching the Holocaust across the school, and then find...

SJHC Seeking New Board Member

SJHC Seeking New Board Member

The Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre (SJHC) is seeking a new independent trustee to join our Board.  The SJHC Board is made up of nine trustees; three from each of the two partner organisations, SJAC (Scottish Jewish Archives Centre) and GSPT (Garnethill Synagogue...

Refugee Festival Scotland 2025

Refugee Festival Scotland 2025

Join us for the Garnethill Refugee Walking Tour as part of the Refugee Festival! On Thursday 19th June at 2pm we will have our Garnethill Refugee Walking Tour. Learn about some of the places around the Garnethill area which are connected with Jewish refugees...

Holocaust Memorial Day Candle

Holocaust Memorial Day Candle

To mark the 80-year anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau communities and organisations from across the UK took part in an arts and education project - 80 Candles for 80 Years. The candle from each community/organisation highlights the life of an...

Schools Holocaust Memorial Day Event 2025

Schools Holocaust Memorial Day Event 2025

On Wednesday 22nd January 2025 the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre held a special event to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. Thirty-seven pupils plus teachers from five secondary schools from East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, Edinburgh and South...

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