# Event Details - **Event Name**: Living with Rain in Glasgow - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join Dr Andrew Hoolachan for a talk on rethinking Glasgow's relationship with rain.About this EventJoin Dr Andrew Hoolachan to rethink Glasgow's relationship with rain.Dr Hoolachan will discuss how we can design urban spaces that not only manage rainfall but embrace it, creating a city that is more liveable, resilient and responsive to the needs of its communities.The talk is based on his influential report, which Glasgow City Council passed a motion on and inspired a sound art album, and moves beyond technical drainage to focus on the everyday lived experience of a wet climate.Before and after the talk you can drop in to the access centre to hear the sound piece ‘Experiences of Rain’. This piece was co-created with the National Library of Scotland by a group of artists in Glasgow.In the piece, people from different cultures and backgrounds exchange ideas and stories about the meaning of rain. Rain emerges as a shared heritage, told through personal memories, songs and myths.‘Experiences of Rain’ was produced for the National Library of Scotland exhibition ‘Rain’ which opens at George IV Bridge, Edinburgh on 17 June.It was funded by the American Patrons of the National Library and Galleries of Scotland and Scotland’s Green Libraries Grant Fund.About the speaker:Dr Andrew Hoolachan is a Lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Glasgow. He is a Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and an academician of the Academy of Urbanism.This event is part of the WestFest programme.When you book an event, your personal information will be held and used by the National Library of Scotland and our third-party suppliers for the purposes of allowing you to attend the event and for audience research. For more information, visit the National Library of Scotland privacy pages, in particular the events notice and feedback and complaints notice. We expect attendees to behave respectfully towards presenters, guests and other audience members. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a03d1c20-3e19-11f1-896d-8d593e5a204c-rimg-w1200-h449-dc000000-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/living-with-rain-in-glasgow/100001986003057607 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall - **lat**: 55.86866699999999 - **long**: -4.2939474 - **full address**: National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Living with Rain in Glasgow - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/59fe8119c3e9a8691a8eabd6fb75e1a940257d3fe2a97d361855528f3f3dd104-rimg-w1200-h675-dca9bac3-gmir.jpg?v=1776841528 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Living with Rain in Glasgow being held? - **A:** Living with Rain in Glasgow takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall, 1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Living with Rain in Glasgow? - **A:** Living with Rain in Glasgow is organized by The National Library of Scotland at Kelvin Hall. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Living with Rain in Glasgow is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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