McLellan Galleries, Exhibition hall and category B listed building in Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, Scotland
The McLellan Galleries is an exhibition building with three storeys topped by a notable dome, situated in central Glasgow. It features a marble shop front and polished ashlar stone facing, with entrances accessible from both Sauchiehall Street and Renfrew Street.
Built in 1855 by architect James Smith, the building later housed the Glasgow School of Art from 1869 to 1899. It survived a significant fire in 1986 and has remained a central landmark.
The galleries provided temporary housing for Kelvingrove Art Gallery's collection during its renovation from 2003 to 2006, maintaining Glasgow's artistic continuity.
The building is centrally located in Glasgow and accessible from two different street fronts. The layout allows visitors to explore the space without needing to navigate long distances.
The building features cast-iron columns with Renaissance capitals that form part of its structural design. An eight-bay extension connects the main section to a rear area, creating a continuous exhibition space.
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