We have public healthcare, public transport, public libraries, and public parks—so why not public diners? Explore an exhibition created by Nourish Scotland on the forgotten history of over 2000 state-supported restaurants that once existed in Glasgow and across the UK. At a time of rising food costs and busy lives, could reintroducing public diners be a solution we all crave?

Venue: University of Glasgow, Boyd Orr Bld Level 2, EcoHub Room 206, University Ave, G12 8QQ 
Date: Mon 9th to Fri 13th June
Time: 9:30am - 5pm
Booking: No booking required
Cost: Free

 

There is an accessible entrance via University Gardens or University Avenue via the James McCune Smith Building.

First published: 29 April 2025

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Assortment of cartoon food items and bottles.

Nourish Scotland