£250,000 for 250 Years of Tobacco Merchants’ House

Tobacco Merchants' House has recently marked 250 years of survival, resilience and civic life.

Built in 1776, this extraordinary Georgian townhouse is one of Glasgow’s oldest surviving buildings and a rare architectural witness to the city’s 18th-century transformation.

Today, it proudly serves as the home of the Scottish Civic Trust, Scotland’s national champion for civic pride and the protection of our built heritage.

To honour this milestone and secure its future, we are raising:

💛 £250,000 for 250 Years

Why This Building Matters:

Tobacco Merchants’ House is not just historic. It is exceptional.

- One of Glasgow’s oldest surviving buildings

- A rare 18th-century merchant townhouse

- A tangible link to the city’s early global trading history

- The national headquarters of Scotland’s civic and heritage movement

Few buildings in Glasgow have stood this long. Fewer still continue to serve the public.

Why We Need Your Support:

Historic buildings require ongoing care, conservation and adaptation to modern standards.

Your support will help us:

- Deliver essential conservation and restoration works

- Protect irreplaceable architectural features

- Improve accessibility and environmental performance

- Enhance interpretation and visitor engagement

- Secure the building’s long-term sustainability

This is a once-in-a-generation anniversary. A moment not just to celebrate, but to safeguard.

Be Part of the Next 250 Years!

Every donation, whether £25 or £25,000, helps protect one of Glasgow’s oldest treasures.

By supporting this campaign, you are:

- Preserving irreplaceable heritage

- Strengthening Scotland’s civic voice

- Investing in future generations

👉 Donate today and help secure the next 250 years.