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

Guided Tours

School Visits

Events Calendar

Scottish Holocaust-era Study Centre

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Who we are

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Garnethill Refugee Trail

LATEST NEWS

Resource Focus: Refugee Stories

Resource Focus: Refugee Stories

Our 'Refugee Stories' Learning kits were the first resource we developed at the SJHC, for the launch of the Centre in 2021. The aim was to tell Scottish stories using strong primary resource material from the collections of the Scottish Jewish Archives Centre. Pupils...

Security Update

Security Update

Following the recent attack in Manchester, we would like to reassure visitors about the security procedures that we have in place in the building.

New Activity Worksheet for Schools and Families

New Activity Worksheet for Schools and Families

We are excited to announce a new activity worksheet for schools and families. What is the resource? In partnership with Rosie Cunningham, we have created an activity worksheet based around the prayer hall in Garnethill Synagogue. Who made the resource? What does it...

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Wolfson Family Charitable Trust
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The Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Edinburgh
AHF
William Grant Foundation
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