Glasgow Gurdwara

Scotland’s first purpose-built Gurdwara welcomed the First Minister Alex Salmond during its busiest community day (Sunday June 1). Mr Salmond visited Gurdwara Guru Granth Sahib in Glasgow and met with community leaders and individual Sikhs. During the visit, he gave an address to the Sikh Community before visiting the Panjabi school where 300 pupils learn the Panjabi…

Nagar Keertan | City Procession | Sunday 5th April 2015 Route: Starting at 9am. Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara, St Andrew’s Drive Gurdwara Guru Granth Sahib, Albert Drive Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Otago Street Central Gurdwara, Berkeley St  Volunteers required to do Seva during the Nagar Keertan. Get in touch with us today to take part! Email us…

Truth About 1984 campaign secures debate in the Scottish Parliament Tuesday 10th June, 5pm, Scottish Parliament Coaches leaving from Guru Granth Sahib Gurdwara at 2pm. Sikh Channel covering the event for broadcast. Join us on this historic occasion.  

On Tuesday 11 December 2013, one of the Scottish Sikh community’s oldest Sevadaars (volunteers), Mrs Mohinder Kaur Sidhu, passed away in a Glasgow hospital. Mrs Mohinder Kaur arrived in the UK over 50 years ago and quickly settled into Glasgow’s nascent Sikh community. She was a passionate and committed Sevadaar (volunteer) who spent many weekends…

The Glasgow Gurdwara won Community Project of the Year at the Herald Society Awards 2013. The awards ceremony recognises the hard work of charities & voluntary organisations across Scotland. Amrik Singh Uppal, Secretary of Glasgow Gurdwara said, “This award recognises the effort of the Scottish Sikh community who have worked tirelessly for over 60 years making…

On Sunday 17th Nov, the Glasgow Gurdwara appealed to members of the local community to fundraise for the Philippines disaster. The community raised £2,000 which has been sent to the Disaster Emergency Committee.  A community prayer was also read to pray for the health and wellbeing of the affected individuals & families.  As inspired by…

Scotland’s first purpose built Gurdwara has been shortlisted as a Finalist in one category at the Herald Society Awards. We have been nominated for Community Project of the Year. The awards celebrate the dedication, the imagination and more importantly the vital impact of some of the best work taking place in the public and voluntary sector. The…

On the 25th of October 2013, Ken Macintosh and Jim Murphy visited the Glasgow Gurdwara. They were given a tour of the premises and gained an insight of the Sikh community. Some young leaders also explained their roles in the Gurdwara and how they contribute on a day-to-day basis.  Both MP’s thoroughly enjoyed their time…

GLASGOW GURDWARA SHINES AT ROSHNI AWARDS CEREMONY Last night (Thursday 24th October), volunteers from the Glasgow Gurdwara were awarded by the Scottish Ethnic Fund and Big Lottery Fund to run 2 community-led projects. These projects will include computing classes and activities for young people and the elderly. In addition to this, Glasgow Gurdwara volunteer, Puneet…

Fifty Scottish Sikhs took part in the Great Scottish Run 2013 and fundraised for the education provision at the new Glasgow Gurdwara. The team fundraised over £4000 and consisted of school pupils, students, professionals and even runners over the age of 60. First time runner Perdeep Kaur participated in the 10K race and said, “This…

Doors Open Day 2013 attracted over 2,000 visitors to The Glasgow Gurdwara, Scotland’s first purpose built Sikh centre.    In partnership with Glasgow Doors Open Day, this was the first time The Glasgow Gurdwara has participated in this landmark event. The iconic architecture of the £4 million building received enthusiastic attention from all over Scotland….