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Every year throughout September, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service buildings take part in Doors Open Days. The events give people the chance to explore our buildings and take a peek at some areas usually under restricted access. Visitors can also learn about the history of the buildings and take part in various activities.
Further upcoming events will be listed here closer to the dates.
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court is situated in the Gorbals area of the city centre on the banks of the River Clyde. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 29 July 1986 and is the first post-war court facility to be Grade B listed.
The court is recognised as a significant example of late-Brutalist architecture and is the largest civil facility in Europe, able to accommodate 3,000 users per day.
It deals with a wide range of cases, including civil, criminal and commissary business.
Come along and join Sheriff Court staff for an informative tour around the main areas of the court building, including a jury court and the cell area. There will also be an opportunity to ask experienced staff questions at the end of tours within the courtroom. Supervised children are welcome.
There will be two tours each hour on the hour lasting approximately 50 minutes each. One tour will be aimed at adults whilst the other will cater more towards children accompanied by adults. There will be a quiz and a mock trial which is popular with children.
The tours will commence at 10:00 and will take place hourly until last two tours at 15:00.
Glasgow Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court is a very popular Doors Open Days venue and the tours can be extremely busy. Please be aware that you may have to queue and that tours may be closed if maximum numbers are reached.
Saturday 20 September 2025
10:00 to 16:00
Hourly on the hour
50 minutes
15:00
Glasgow Sheriff and Justice of the Peace Court
Sheriff Court House
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA