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The Lighthouse

Learn about acclaimed Glaswegian architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh and share your own ideas with an expert at Scotland’s Centre for Design and Architecture.

Visit The Lighthouse to learn about the life’s work of Glasgow’s most famous architect, discover the history of the city from prehistoric times and climb a spiral staircase for panoramic city views. Local architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed this old warehouse in 1895 for the Glasgow Herald newspaper. It was his first public commission.

The Lighthouse became a cultural center in 1999. The six floors, connected by elevators, display permanent and temporary collections. Learn more about the building on a 40-minute guided tour. The small fee for the tour includes a tea or coffee in the café afterwards.

Step behind the white, curved glass screen wrapped around the central column to enter the main exhibits. The Mackintosh Interpretation Centre shows how the building changed from a warehouse into a design center. Listen to the narrative of Mackintosh’s life and work while you admire designs of some notable local Macintosh buildings, printed on the wall.

A helical staircase is suspended from the water tower, originally designed to protect the building from flames. Climb to the observation deck for an uninterrupted view of the city center. Another viewing platform, on level six, is accessible by elevator.

Don’t miss out on the Foundation exhibition. Projected on the floor is a movie about the growth of Glasgow from a prehistoric settlement to an industrial city and then to a popular tourist destination. Children will love traversing the city via the walk-on floor map. They may like to sign up for the art and design workshops on weekends; check the The Lighthouse website for details.

Architects and inventors will appreciate the MAKLab, based on an idea by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Show your design idea to an expert and share it with more than 90 technology labs around the world.

The Lighthouse is open daily and admission is free. The building is within walking distance of major Glasgow attractions, including central George Square and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Central train station is only a one-minute walk away. There are pay parking facilities on surrounding streets.

Guide to Exploring around Lighthouse

Glasgow West End

Discover one of the coolest corners of a Glasgow, a trendy student district with historic streets, popular arts venues and offbeat places to eat and drink.

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Botanic Gardens

Tour the park and arboretum with century-old trees, have a picnic on the lawn, watch a concert, or admire the design of the impressive 19th-century glasshouses.

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Burrell Collection

Enjoy a free day out and browse a remarkable collection of stained glass, Gothic artifacts, tapestries, and art by European masters.

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George Square

The people of Glasgow love their spacious central gathering place, which is full of statues and surrounded by stately buildings and restaurants.

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Glasgow Cathedral

This Gothic cathedral marks the birthplace of the city of Glasgow and is Scotland's finest medieval church, with majestic stained-glass windows.

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Glasgow Necropolis

This impressive Victorian cemetery, behind the Glasgow Cathedral, is home to remarkable tombs and tens of thousands of graves, including those of notable Scots.

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Glasgow Science Centre

Try some of the hundreds of interactive exhibits, learn about star constellations and watch live science shows at this fun and inspiring attraction with a cinema.

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The Hunterian

Ancient Egyptian mummies, shark fossils and paintings by famous European masters attract history, nature and art lovers to Scotland’s oldest public museum.

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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

This free attraction houses a collection of 8,000 pieces of art and artifacts in no less than 20 themed galleries.

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People's Palace and Winter Gardens

Learn about the story of Glasgow and its people, discover tropical plants and watch bagpipe performances at this social history museum and public garden.

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Queen's Park

Recreation facilities, subtropical indoor gardens, reptiles, fish ponds and live music make this park a popular Glasgow attraction in both summer and winter.

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Bothwell Castle

Witness heroic battle re-enactments or roam the halls of Glasgow’s biggest, and most striking, medieval defence building.

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Gallery of Modern Art

Visit this impressive 18th-century building to see rotating exhibitions from local, national and international artists or to enjoy its café and library.

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Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park

Visit this Scottish national park to hike through ancient woodlands, relax on the shore of the largest body of freshwater in Britain and enjoy local produce.

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Fraser Suites Glasgow
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Fraser Suites Glasgow

Fraser Suites Glasgow

1-19 Albion Street Merchant City, Glasgow, Scotland
     
    4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

    Located in City Centre Glasgow, this eco-friendly aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Merchant City and George Square. Buchanan Street and Glasgow Green are also within 15 minutes. Glasgow Argyle Street Station is only a 4-minute walk and St Enoch Station is 8 minutes.

    PREMIER SUITES PLUS Glasgow George Square $80

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    Jun 1 - Jun 2

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    PREMIER SUITES PLUS Glasgow George Square

    PREMIER SUITES PLUS Glasgow George Square

    136-148 Queen Street, Glasgow, Scotland
       
      4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

      Located in City Centre Glasgow, this apartment building is steps from Gallery of Modern Art, George Square, and Merchant City. Buchanan Street and Sauchiehall Street are also within 5 minutes. Glasgow Queen Street Station is only a 2-minute walk and Buchanan Street Station is 4 minutes.

      Park Inn by Radisson Glasgow City Centre
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      Park Inn by Radisson Glasgow City Centre

      Park Inn by Radisson Glasgow City Centre

      139 - 141 West George Street, Glasgow, Scotland
         
        3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

        Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Sauchiehall Street, Buchanan Street, and Merchant City. George Square and Royal Concert Hall are also within 10 minutes. Buchanan Street Station and Glasgow Central Station are within a 5-minute walk.

        DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central $69

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        May 31 - Jun 1

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        DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central

        DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central

        Cambridge Street, Glasgow, Scotland
           
          4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

          Located in City Centre Glasgow, this eco-friendly hotel is within a 15-minute walk of George Square and Gallery of Modern Art. Glasgow Cathedral and The SSE Hydro are also within 2 mi (3 km). Cowcaddens Station is only a 3-minute walk and Buchanan Street Station is 9 minutes.

          Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgow
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          Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgow

          Grasshoppers Hotel Glasgow

          87 Union Street, Caledonian Chambers, Glasgow, Scotland
             
            3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

            Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is steps from Lighthouse and Buchanan Street. Merchant City and Sauchiehall Street are also within 5 minutes. Glasgow Central Station is only a 2-minute walk and St Enoch Station is 4 minutes.

            Ibis Glasgow City Centre – Sauchiehall St
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            Ibis Glasgow City Centre – Sauchiehall St

            Ibis Glasgow City Centre – Sauchiehall St

            220 West Regent Street, Glasgow, Scotland
               
              3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

              Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is steps from Kings Theatre Glasgow and Sauchiehall Street. George Square and Royal Concert Hall are also within 15 minutes. Glasgow Charing Cross Station is only a 4-minute walk and Cowcaddens Station is 9 minutes.

              Alexander Thomson Hotel
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              Alexander Thomson Hotel

              Alexander Thomson Hotel

              320 Argyle Street, Glasgow, Scotland
                 
                3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of St. Enoch Centre, Merchant City, and Sauchiehall Street. George Square and Buchanan Street are also within 15 minutes. St Enoch Station is 5 minutes by foot and Glasgow Central Station is 5 minutes.

                Apex City of Glasgow Hotel
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                Apex City of Glasgow Hotel

                Apex City of Glasgow Hotel

                110 Bath Street, Glasgow, Scotland
                   
                  4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                  Located in City Centre Glasgow, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Sauchiehall Street and Royal Concert Hall. George Square and Buchanan Street are also within 10 minutes. Buchanan Street Station is 5 minutes by foot and Cowcaddens Station is 7 minutes.

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