Culture
The Willow Tea Rooms
The only tearooms designed inside and out by Charles Rennie Mackintosh Located in the very heart of Glasgow, the Willow Tea Rooms are a prime example of Mackintosh architecture. Currently […]
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Mackintosh Queen’s Cross
The only church built by Charles Rennie Mackintosh is a triumph of his career The exterior of the Mackintosh Queen’s Cross isn’t the most elaborate but the inside is picturesque. […]
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The Lighthouse
Step inside Scotland’s Centre for Design and Architecture The Lighthouse, the first building commissioned to Charles Rennie Mackintosh, is now home to a permanent Mackintosh exhibition. Now a visitor attraction, […]
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Scotland Street Museum
Discover the story of Scottish education over the past century Formerly a school, the Scotland Street Museum made for an elaborately designed council building. Like all of Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s work, […]
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House for an Art Lover
The House of an Art Lover is a haven for, well, art lovers! Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed the house “for someone with style and sophistication” in 1901. A century later […]
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum
The largest Mackintosh collection in the world The historic Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum showcases some of Mackintosh’s most famous art, furnishings and architecture. His work appears alongside other influential […]
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The Mackintosh House
Scotland’s oldest museum is home to a recreation of Mackintosh’s Glasgow home The original house was torn down in 1963, but will live on thanks to the Hunterian Museum’s efforts. […]
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Mackintosh 150 Trail Home
Celebrating one of the first pioneers of Art Nouveau in the UK This year would have seen Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s 150th birthday, and the campaign Mackintosh 150 proudly celebrates […]
Recipes
Carina’s Lightly-fried Squid With Home-made Mayonnaise
Deep Fried Delight Chips – of course. Fish – yes, and squid – definitely… but Carina draws the line at pizza! I have a crystal-clear memory of standing […]
Scottish Gin
The Best Scottish Gins
Gin has never been more popular and Scotland is at the forefront of its Renaissance New distilleries are opening up all over the country, and there’s never been a better […]
