The Lighthouse, Art museum and design centre in central Glasgow, Scotland.
The Lighthouse occupies a former newspaper building with multiple exhibition spaces, design galleries, and a tower offering views across Glasgow city centre.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed this building in 1895 for the Glasgow Herald newspaper, marking his first major architectural commission.
The Lighthouse functions as Scotland's national centre for design and architecture, presenting exhibitions that highlight contemporary Scottish creative industries.
Located at 11 Mitchell Lane, the museum opens Monday through Saturday from 10:30 to 17:00 and Sundays from 12:00 to 17:00.
The building features a helical staircase leading to the Mackintosh Tower, while a separate modern viewing platform provides additional city perspectives.
Location: Glasgow City
Location: Glasgow
Inception: 1999
Architects: Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Sobota 10:30-17:00; Niedziela 12:00-17:00
Website: https://thelighthouse.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.85960,-4.25556
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:57
Glasgow combines medieval structures with Victorian architecture and modern cultural buildings. The city offers photographers a mix of Gothic churches, sandstone buildings, and green spaces along the River Clyde. The route includes the 12th-century cathedral and the adjacent Necropolis with its monuments on a hillside. Kelvingrove Museum displays Spanish Baroque architecture, while the University of Glasgow presents Gothic towers and courtyards. The Botanic Gardens house Victorian glasshouses with iron and glass structures. The Riverside Museum documents the city's industrial history, and modern venues like the SSE Hydro and Clyde Auditorium complete the route. The collection covers religious, academic, and industrial architecture, along with parks and cemeteries.
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