On February 6th 1605 The Trades House of Glasgow was founded to represent the interests of the craftsmen of the city.
The Trades House was created to look after the interests of craftsmen in the city and was established at the same time as The Merchants House of Glasgow.
The stunning Trades Hall in the heart of the Merchant City, Glasgow, has been home to Trades House since 1794.
Before this the Crafts met in an Almshouse on the corner of Cathedral Street and the High Street, where the Barony Hall of Strathclyde University sits today.
Robert Adam was the architect who won the commission in 1791, but sadly died before it was completed. His younger brothers, James and William Adam, saw the building finished.
Over the years many of the House’s political and legal duties have been transferred to other bodies, but the charitable functions and concern for the future of Glasgow remain. The assistance of the needy, the encouragement of youth and support for education, particularly schools and colleges in developing craft standards, are now its chief objects.
The Trades Hall is in Glassford Street is said to be “The Hidden Gem of Glasgow’ or ‘Glasgow’s Best Kept Secret’.
Nowadays anyone can hire various spaces in the Hall, catering for rooms from 2 up to 220 guests.
