93-95 Hyndland Street, Dowanhill United Presbyterian Church, Gothic Revival church in Dowanhill, Glasgow, Scotland.
93-95 Hyndland Street is a Gothic Revival church in Glasgow with a 60-meter-high steeple and spire that dominates the streetscape. The building features stonework and interior details typical of Victorian design, with rooms and spaces arranged throughout its structure.
The church was designed by William Leiper and opened on November 11, 1866, when Reverend Thomas M. Lawrie conducted the first service. It was later transformed in 1984 when the Four Acres Charitable Trust converted it into the Cottier Theatre, adding new uses to the historic building.
The building contains stained glass windows by Daniel Cottier that fill the interior with colored light, along with an organ from H Willis & Son that reflects Victorian craftsmanship. These artistic elements shape how visitors experience the space today.
The building sits directly on the street and is easy to spot from the pavement. Inside, the converted theatre includes a bar and restaurant where you can spend time before or after looking around.
The bell tower holds a finely tuned bell made by John C. Wilson & Co at the Gorbals Brass and Bell Foundry, a Glasgow foundry known for its metalwork. When you listen carefully, you can hear how carefully this bell was crafted to produce its specific tone.
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