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The Lighthouse, Scotland’s Centre for Design and Architecture is based within the former Glasgow Herald building. The building is one of the first public commissions that Charles Rennie MacKintosh worked on.
We have a permanent Mackintosh Interpretation Centre designed by Gareth Hoskins Architects which leads to the foot of the helical staircase within the MacKintosh tower. If you climb the Mack Tower you will be able to see some spectacular views over Glasgow.
This permanent exhibition not only shows his designs (with particular focus on 4 key buildings) it also places his life and work within a timeline. This gives the visitor a sense of the influences and times he worked in.
The final section looks at the latter years of his life in Porte Vendres and London. It focuses on the reputation, influence and legacy of his work. This part of the exhibition details changes in how Mackintosh's work has been perceived since his death by using comment from contemporary designers and examples of how he is viewed by today's media.
Exhibitions (ALL NEW)
We have a dynamic exhibition calendar. To see what is currently on click on the link www.thelighthouse.co.uk
Tours (ALL NEW)
Whether your interests lie in contemporary architecture and design or if you want to discover more about Charles Rennie Mackintosh our tours are the perfect way to gain an insiders guide to The Lighthouse.
Mon & Wed-Fri: 10:30
Tues: 11:00
Sat: 11:00 & 15:00
CONTACT
The Lighthouse, Scotland’s Centre for Architecture and Design
11 Mitchell Lane
Glasgow G1 3NU
+44 (0) 141 276 5365
OPENING TIMES
Mon: 10.30-17.00
Tue: 11.00-17.00
Wed-Sat: 10.30-17.00
Sun: Closed
ADMISSION
No admission fees
DIRECTIONS
On Foot:
Find us on Googlemaps or plot your route through the city using walkit.com (this will give you details of your journey's distance, walking time, calorie burn and even CO2 saved!).
By Tube/Underground:
From Buchanan Street underground, follow street signs to The Lighthouse.
From Queen Street Station:
Exit the station onto Great George Street and turn right towards Buchanan Street. When you reach Buchanan Street turn left and head towards Argyll Street. Keep to the right and look out for the USC store. When you reach the shop turn right into Mitchell Lane, and The Lighthouse is on your left.
From Central Station:
Exit the station onto Gordon Street and head right. Take the second right onto Mitchell Street, you will see the NCP Car Park on the right and The Lighthouse on the left. Take the first left onto Mitchell Lane and The Lighthouse is on your right.
By Bus:
Buchanan Street Bus Station provides links from within Scotland to Glasgow an up-to-date timetable is available from Stagecoach. From the rest of the UK an up-to-date timetable is available from Citylink.
Parking:
Public Parking facilities are available on Mitchell Street.