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Harvie's Dyke: Glasgow's Forgotten Triumph

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17 September 2026 (13:00 - 14:00)

Glasgow

In Person

In the early 1820s, Thomas 'Lang Tam' Harvie, a wealthy Glasgow distiller, bought the estate of Westthorn in Dalmarnock. He soon set about building huge walls to mark his property.

One of these, known as Harvie’s Dyke, ran down to the edge of the Clyde, blocking a long-established public pathway along the north bank of the river. 

Join us for various events including plays, tours and talks at Parkhead Library, Thorndyke Lane, Cuningar Loop and Bridgeton Cross to enjoy yourself and learn interesting stories.

Facilities

Key Information

Booking is not required for the Harvie’s Dyke Talk.

Booking is prioritised for the Weavers, Water, Whisky & Wildflowers Walk, Urban Sketching Workshop, East End Radicals of the 1820s Walk and the Tam Harvie’s Dyke Play.

For full event details, please click this link below - you will then be transferred directly to this event listing on the Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival website:

Parkhead Library - Harvie's Dyke: Glasgow's Forgotten Triumph

Where to find us

Address
  • Parkhead Hub
  • 1251 Duke Street
  • Glasgow
  • G31 5NZ

Programmes this building took part in:

2026