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
Who we are
Garnethill Refugee Trail
LATEST NEWS
Busy Weekend for Glasgow Doors Open Day Festival
The Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre participated in the annual Glasgow Doors Open Day festival, which ran from 12th to 18th September 2022. This year, in addition to the usual open building event on the Sunday, the SJHC ran a Guided Walk of the Garnethill Refugee...
Glasgow Doors Open Festival – This weekend!
We are looking forward to taking part in the Festival with a Guided Walk of the Garnethill Refugee Trail on Friday 16th September, and Building Open Day on Sunday 18th September. Both events are now fully booked.
Book Now: Magic of the Musicals Event at Garnethill Synagogue
Enjoy music and songs from some of the greatest shows ever written, in this special event in Garnethill Synagogue. You will experience an exciting musical evening showcasing the greatest hits from outstanding shows such as Les Misérables, Evita, The Lion King, The...
The SJHC celebrates its first year!
The 27th July 2022 marks the first anniversary of the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre, and what a year it has been! This short film includes some of our achievements from the past twelve months.
Book Now: Garnethill Refugee Trail Guided Walk, as part of Refugee Festival Scotland
As part of Refugee Festival Scotland, join us on the 22nd June for a guided walk of the Garnethill Refugee Trail, led by staff from the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre and Scottish Jewish Archives Centre. The trail reveals places in Garnethill that are...
Fascinating history of Garnethill Synagogue revealed in new online exhibition
A new online exhibition from the Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre reveals how early congregation members helped shape the Victorian city of Glasgow that we know today. The exhibition is based on material from the collections of the Scottish Jewish Archives Centre...
