St Aloysius Church, Glasgow

St Aloysius Church is a Catholic church building in the Garnethill district of Glasgow, designed in the Baroque Revival style. The structure features a prominent central tower, ornate stonework on its facade, and a spacious interior with multiple chapel areas.

The building was designed by Belgian architect Charles Ménart and opened in 1910 after construction began in 1908. It was built during a period when the Catholic population in Glasgow was expanding and needed new places of worship.

The church serves as a gathering place for the local Catholic community to celebrate Mass and participate in religious life. Visitors can observe how the space functions as a spiritual center where people mark important moments in their faith.

The church is accessible to visitors and located in a residential neighborhood with good street connections to other parts of the city. The best times to visit are during regular service hours, when you can experience the space in use and see the community gathered together.

The bells in the church tower originally came from St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh and were installed when the building first opened. This detail links the church to another important Scottish place of worship with its own long history.

Location: Glasgow City

Location: Glasgow

Inception: February 6, 1910

Architects: Charles Ménart

Architectural style: baroque revival

Website: http://staloysius.rcglasgow.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 55.86650,-4.26180

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:07