The Tenement House NTS

The Tenement House NTS Step back in time & explore the home of Agnes Toward. Protected by the National Trust for Scotland Her mother also used the house as her business premises.

The house at 145 Buccleuch Street was built in 1892 by speculative builders keen to monopolise on Glasgow’s swift industrial boom. Agnes Toward and her mother, Mrs Agnes Reid Toward who was a dressmaker, moved here in 1911. Miss Toward grew up to become a shorthand typist for a firm of shipping merchants and coal exporters called Prentice, Service & Henderson. She never married and worked on into

her 70s –today she would be seen as an independent career woman. From her extensive archive, we see that she enjoyed taking holidays in Largs, baking, going to church and taking regular theatre trips to watch musicals. You can still see her sign in the stair, with its proud boast of ‘no fitting required’. Mrs Toward passed away in 1939, and her daughter remained living there until 1965 when her failing health required her to move to long-term hospital care. When Agnes died ten years later she left a set of chairs in her will to a church elder, Mr Sam Davidson. When he visited the house to collect them he brought with him his niece Anna, who was instantly struck by the need to preserve the house and its contents, and persuaded the owners to sell it to her. She lived there for seven years before selling it to the Trust in 1982. The Tenement House today, gives visitors from all over the world an opportunity to travel back in time and learn all about Glasgow's past and tenement life, with a specific focus on women's history. As well as the Towards time capsule to visit, we have a lovely shop that stocks Scottish makers products, exhibitions spaces and an archive. We are a National Trust for Scotland property, looked after thanks to the generosity of our members and donors.

🚌Taking a trip around Glasgow on the City Sightseeing bus? 🚌If you're looking to pop in and see us on your trip around t...
11/06/2026

🚌Taking a trip around Glasgow on the City Sightseeing bus? 🚌

If you're looking to pop in and see us on your trip around the city, jump off at Stop 23 at Blythswood Square. We're a mere 13 minute walk away!

And whilst on your way to the Tenement House, keep an eye out for some famous Glasgow locations!
✨The Mackintosh Tearooms - restored Victorian tearooms also cared for by the National Trust for Scotland

✨Glasgow Film Theatre - home of the Glasgow Film Festival and one of the city's oldest still operating cinemas!

✨The Grecian Chambers - Victorian Greek Revival building designed by Scottish architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson

✨Garnethill Park - a small, community green space hidden away in Glasgow's city centre

The Tenement House is open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm*
*last entry 4.30pm

❗Due to maintenance work, The Tenement House will be closed on Tuesday 9th June❗We will reopen as normal on Wednesday 10...
08/06/2026

❗Due to maintenance work, The Tenement House will be closed on Tuesday 9th June❗

We will reopen as normal on Wednesday 10th June

Our apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment caused!

Holiday essentials: Tenement House style 😎☀️Summer is here so it's time to get prepped for those holidays. These items b...
04/06/2026

Holiday essentials: Tenement House style 😎☀️

Summer is here so it's time to get prepped for those holidays. These items belonged to Miss Agnes Toward - suitcase included!

Her name remains written on the luggage tag all these years later. We know from items kept within our archive that Miss Toward was fond of a wee holiday - she had her favourite hotels too!

A letter contained within the house's archive suggests that she was something of a return guest to the Largs hotel!

Visiting Glasgow this summer? Come and see us at the Tenement House and learn more about Miss Toward's story

📍The Tenement House is open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm*

*last entry 4.30pm

✨What I mind best, was the wee wally dug✨A Tenement House icon if we do say so ourselves. These wee companions were a bi...
02/06/2026

✨What I mind best, was the wee wally dug✨

A Tenement House icon if we do say so ourselves.

These wee companions were a bit of a interior decor craze once upon a time. Our duo of wally dugs sit upon the parlour fireplace, taking pride of place in this Glaswegian home.

Be sure to pick up a wally dug magnet or pin set from the Tenement House shop! 🛍️

☀️Glasgow; it's pure roasting out there☀️Summer has arrived in the city, and we think we'll be taking after Miss Toward ...
25/05/2026

☀️Glasgow; it's pure roasting out there☀️

Summer has arrived in the city, and we think we'll be taking after Miss Toward and her pals and partaking in a wee ice cream today!

Our order is an ice cream oyster if anyone is asking 🍦

What's your go-to ice cream?

The Tenement House is open 7 days a week, 10am-5pm*
*last entry 4.30pm

The Tenement House, GlasgowOne woman's Home. A whole city's story. We think that's pure dead brilliant 😉✨Happy Internati...
18/05/2026

The Tenement House, Glasgow
One woman's Home. A whole city's story.
We think that's pure dead brilliant 😉

✨Happy International Museum Day from The Tenement House✨

We're honoured to tell the story of Miss Agnes Toward and the extraordinary home she left behind.

Not only do we care for the objects in her home itself, we're fortunate to house a plethora of personal effects she collected throughout the years - including newspapers, clothes, jewellery, letters, postcards, photographs, recipes, books, bills, and more!

Word of the Day: 'shoogly' 1. Unsteady; liable to shake, sway or wobble 2. A term of endearment used by Glaswegians in r...
14/05/2026

Word of the Day: 'shoogly'

1. Unsteady; liable to shake, sway or wobble
2. A term of endearment used by Glaswegians in reference to public transport systems - notably the Glasgow Subway and, previously, the trams
For example: 'those trains are pure shoogly'

This newspaper from The Tenement House archive features news on a refurbishment intended for the subway. Glasgow subway trains are famous for a certain degree of swaying upon the tracks whilst in motion!

Opening in 1896, Glasgow's underground system is the 3rd oldest in the world! It's circular design takes passengers across the city, travelling under the River Clyde; connecting South, West and Central Glasgow for 130 years.

And if you would like to experience Glasgow's infamous 'shoogly' trains for yourself, why not take the subway over to The Tenement House?

We're a 10-minute walk from either St. George's Cross or Cowcaddens station 🚆

Happy shoogling!

💷 Cash is king this weekend at The Tenement House! 💡Our card system has decided to take a wee rest, so we can’t accept c...
09/05/2026

💷 Cash is king this weekend at The Tenement House! 💡
Our card system has decided to take a wee rest, so we can’t accept card payments at The Tenement House for now.
Looks like we’re doing things the old‑fashioned way this weekend 👀✨

💷 Cash works perfectly for admissions, the café, and the shop

🎟️ Or book online ahead of your visit here and stroll right in:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/advance-booking-the-tenement-house-tickets-1989141114620?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*10mtedh*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTM5NjMyNzQ5LjE3NzgzMzIzNjc.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzgzMzIzNjYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzgzMzIzNjYkajYwJGwwJGgw

See you soon Glasgow!

💷 Cash is king this weekend at The Tenement House! 💡Our card system has decided to take a wee rest, so we can’t accept c...
09/05/2026

💷 Cash is king this weekend at The Tenement House! 💡
Our card system has decided to take a wee rest, so we can’t accept card payments at The Tenement House for now.
Looks like we’re doing things the old‑fashioned way this weekend 👀✨

💷 Cash works perfectly for admissions, the café, and the shop

🎟️ Or book online ahead of your visit here and stroll right in:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/advance-booking-the-tenement-house-tickets-1989141114620?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*10mtedh*_up*MQ..*_ga*OTM5NjMyNzQ5LjE3NzgzMzIzNjc.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzgzMzIzNjYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzgzMzIzNjYkajYwJGwwJGgw

See you soon Glasgow!

The kind of home history forgot — and we didn’t. One woman’s home. A whole city’s story!

Did you know that every purchase in our café directly contributes to the ongoing care of The Tenement House? ☕Every tea,...
07/05/2026

Did you know that every purchase in our café directly contributes to the ongoing care of The Tenement House? ☕

Every tea, coffee, or cake purchased ensures that we can continue our work to protect and care for our wee house. So for that we raise our coffee cups to our visitors and say thank you!

Ever wondered what the National Trust for Scotland does to protect Scotland's natural and built heritage? Follow the link in the comments to learn more!

Address

145 Buccleuch Street
Glasgow
G36QN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441413330183

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Tenement House NTS posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organisation

Send a message to The Tenement House NTS:

Shortcuts

Share

Category