Room Brochure

Welcome

Designed and built from 1791-1794 by prominent Scottish architect Robert Adam, the Trades Hall of Glasgow is the ancestral home of the Trades House and the 14

Incorporated Trades.

Trades Hall is often referred to as ‘The Hidden Gem of Glasgow’ or ‘Glasgow’s Best Kept Secret’. The building was designed and built from 1791-1794 by prominent Scottish architect Robert Adam. It has a unique history with exceptional features and apart from the mediaeval cathedral, is the oldest building in Glasgow still used for its original purpose.

Trades Hall can be used for catered or non-catered events and clients can hire one of the five function rooms within the building or any combination of rooms, or even hold an event with exclusive use of the building.

Tours of the Hall are available on request,to arrange please contact : 0141 553 1605 or info@tradeshouse.org.uk

Trades House focuses its support upon deserving causes and individuals across the City of Glasgow through provision of support services, general benevolent work, and donations of more than £600,000 being awarded by the charity and the 14 Incorporated Crafts.

All income arising from events held within Trades Hall is used to support the charitable purposes of Trades House and the benevolent work it undertakes.

Trades Hall is the home of The Trades House of Glasgow and its 14 Incorporated Crafts. The Trades House of Glasgow was established in 1605 and is now a registered charity (SCO 40548).

For full details about the Trades House and the 14 Incorporated Trades visit www.tradeshouse.org.uk

Grand Hall .......................................... 3 Saloon .................................................... 5 Reception Room ......................... 7North & South Galleries ...... 9Craftsmen’s Gallery ................. 11

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Rooms

The Grand Hall is an outstanding setting for all types of functions. Let your event benefit from the magnificent surroundings, stunning baroque chandeliers, white marble fireplace, historical features and late Victorian decor. The room, situated on the first floor, is flooded with natural daylight courtesy of five

stunning arched windows overlooking Glassford Street.

Grand Hall

CAPACITY

CAPACITY

Theatre style Up to 250Classroom Up to 90Dinner Up to 220Reception Up to 250

FACILITIES

PA System AvailableLighting ChandeliersHearing Loop System YesWindows 5Powerpoints 12 DoublePiano YesIT Socket YesDocking Station Yes

DIMENSIONS

Length: 21m Width: 10m Height: 7mTotal area: 210 sq m

ACCESS & TOILETS

Access: Lift or stairsToilets: Basement and ground floor. Disabled facilities: Ground floor andfirst floor.

AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Microphones: 4 roving and 1 lapelLecterns: Free standing or table-topFlip Charts, Laptops, Screensand Projectors.

Grand Hall

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BALCONY

MAIN ENTRANCE

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The Saloon features mahogany-panelled walls inscribed with gilt lettering, three newly restored stained glass windows, stunning baroque chandeliers and a white marble fireplace. A fantastic backdrop

for memorable photography, this room on the first floor is an ideal space for small dinners and birthday/anniversary parties. It is also a fantastic meeting room and area for a pre-dinner drinks

reception with adjoining door to our Grand Hall.

Saloon

CAPACITY

CAPACITY

Theatre style Up to 100Classroom Up to 35Dinner Up to 60Reception Up to 100

FACILITIES

PA System Available (portable) Lighting ChandeliersHearing Loop System YesWindows 3 Backlit Stained GlassPowerpoints 5 DoublePiano YesIT Socket No

AV Equipment available on request

DIMENSIONS

ACCESS & TOILETS

Access: Lift or stairsToilets: Basement and ground floor. Disabled facilities: Ground floor andfirst floor.

DIMENSIONS

Length: 12m Width: 7m Height: 5.4mTotal area: 84 sq m

Saloon

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The Reception Room is a bright modern space offering integrated AV equipment. The room can be divided into two separate areas by virtue of a sound-proof wall which can be utilised as necessary to

create alternative layouts. A wonderful breakout area for conferences, suitable for small dinners, meetings and larger drinks receptions.

Reception Room

CAPACITY

CAPACITY

Theatre style Up to 65Classroom Up to 35Dinner Up to 60Reception Up to 100

FACILITIES

PA System Available (portable) Lighting Spot / NaturalHearing Loop System NoWindows 4Powerpoints 7 DoublePiano NoIT Socket YesProjector Ceiling MountedSound System Yes

AV Equipment available on request

ACCESS & TOILETS

Access: Main entrance Toilets: Basement and ground floor. Disabled facilities: Ground floor andfirst floor.

DIMENSIONS

Length: 13.4m Width: 11.2m Height: 3.2m Total area: 150 sq m

Reception Room

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SLIDING DOOR

The North and South Galleries are a mirror image of one another. Bright and airy rooms situated on the second floor, they are accessible by both stairs and elevator. Versatile spaces for smaller meetings and

break-out areas. For a unique drinks reception, the South Gallery can be used in conjunction with our museum, the Craftsmen’s Gallery.

North & South Galleries

CAPACITY

CAPACITY

Theatre style Up to 40Classroom Up to 18Dinner Up to 40Reception Up to 40

FACILITIES

PA System No Lighting Spot / Dimmer / NaturalHearing Loop System YesWindows 2Powerpoints S: 6 Double N: 10 DoublePiano NoIT Socket No

AV Equipment available on request

ACCESS & TOILETS

Access: Lift or Stairs Toilets: On same level Disabled facilities: Ground floor andfirst floor.

DIMENSIONS

Length: 10.8m Width: 4.3m Height: 2.1m Total area: 46 sq m

North & South Galleries

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SOUTHGALLERY

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NORTHGALLERY

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Originally added to the Trades Hall in 1808 as a purpose-built schoolroom, part of the Trades Free School; this area can offer an interesting feature to your planned event and can be used in conjunction

with any of our rooms.

The Craftsmen’s Gallery

CAPACITY

CAPACITY

Reception Up to 30

ACCESS & TOILETS

Access: Lift or Stairs Toilets: On same floorDisabled facilities: Ground floor andfirst floor.

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The Craftsmen’s Gallery

Fire Procedures

EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The undernoted describes the action to be taken on:

DISCOVERING A FIRE

• OPERATE the nearest Fire Alarm• INFORM the duty Hallkeeper of the location of the fire• LEAVE the building by the nearest fire exit

HEARING THE FIRE ALARM SOUND CONTINUOUSLY

• LEAVE THE BUILDING by the nearest fire exit• DO NOT use the lifts• DO NOT stop to collect personal belongings• DO NOT return to your desk/work area if you are in another part of the building• DO ASSIST any disabled persons to the nearest refuge area• GO DIRECTLY to your assembly point• On reaching your assembly point REPORT to the duty Hallkeeper or Organiser responsible for the Function/Meeting/Event• DO NOT attempt to re-enter the building until instructed by the Fire Service.

WHEELCHAIR REFUGE AREAS

GROUND FLOOROn half landing (after 1st four steps)At the back fire exit to Virginia Lane via the Stone Hall corridor

FIRST FLOORAt banister/rail outside Grand Hall double doorsThrough double doors at North end of the Grand Hall (where PA system is located) onto landing at window

SECOND FLOORLanding outside Craftsmen’s Gallery beside liftThrough door at North Gallery to top landing of metal stairway

LESSEES AND THEIR GUESTS

In the event of an emergency evacuation, lessees will be responsible for directing their guests to the appropriate assembly point.

MEANS OF ESCAPE FORDISABLED PERSONS

Disabled persons should make their way or be assisted to the nearest dedicated refuge area. Wehave two evacuations chairs available should this benecessary.

Refuge areas are indicated on the attached location maps. These areas are of a sufficient size to accommodate a wheelchair and to allow the wheelchair user to manoeuvre into the space without undue difficulty.

Telephone communications are available at refuge areas (except those outside Grand Hall doors)

DUTY HALLKEEPER/OPERATIONS MANAGER

The duty Hallkeeper and/or Operations Manager is responsible for the delivery of the staff/contractors/tradesmen’s books to the Fire Officer.

The duty Hallkeeper & Operations Manager are responsible for ensuring that the building is cleared in a prompt and orderly manner and will check all meeting rooms and toilets.

The staff book and Contractors/Tradesmen’s signing books are located in the entrance foyer at the souvenir cabinet. On vacating the building, all staff and contractors/tradesmen must personally report to the duty Hallkeeper as soon as possible. Also, at this time, any information regarding individuals who are known not to be in the building should be given to the duty Hallkeeper. Once checklists are complete (indicating people who are accounted for personally, accounted for by others or unaccounted for) the duty Hallkeeper will then liaise with the fire officers.

FIRE ASSEMBLY POINTS ARE:Peckhams Glassford StreetVirginia Place (rear of Corinthian)

Finding Us

The Trades Hall85 Glassford Street

GlasgowG1 1UH

Tel: 0141 552 2418Email: info@tradeshallglasgow.co.uk

Website: tradeshallglasgow.co.uk

By Car

Once you have exited Junction 15 on the M8 onto Castle Street, continue down to High Street crossing over Duke Street. At the first set of traffic lights turn right onto Ingram Street, then at the second set of lights turn left onto Glassford Street. You will find the Trades Hall on the right hand side of the street.

Parking

Unfortunately Trades Hall has no privateparking. The most convienient is TheGlasshouse NCP car park on Glassford Street (G1 1UG)

By Rail

Queen Street is the closest train station toTrades Hall. When leaving the station, head towards George Square and cross diagonally over the square and continue down Frederick Street. Once you come to Ingram Street turn left at the lights and at the next set of lights turn right onto Glassford St.

If you require more information, please contactus using the details above.

Trades Hall’s location in the city centre alsomakes it easily accessible from Central StationThe nearest subway station is St Enoch andboth are approximately a 10 minute walk away.

85 Glassford Street, Glasgow, G1 1UHTel: 0141 552 2418 | info@tradeshallglasgow.co.uk