Hill House

The Hill House features geometric shapes, clean lines, dark wood paneling, and distinctive black-and-white checkered patterns throughout its interior and exterior spaces.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed this residential masterpiece in 1902 for publisher Walter Blackie, incorporating modern architectural elements with traditional Scottish features.

The National Trust for Scotland preserves this significant example of Scottish architectural innovation, which combines Art Nouveau, Scottish Baronial, and Japanese influences.

Visitors can explore the house through an elevated walkway system called 'The Box', which protects the structure while providing access to upper-level architectural details.

The building underwent an innovative conservation project where a steel frame structure encases the entire house to prevent water damage during restoration work.

Location: Argyll and Bute

Architects: Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Margaret MacDonald

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

Operator: National Trust for Scotland

Address: Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh G84 9AJ G84 9AH

Website: https://nts.org.uk/visit/places/the-hill-house

GPS coordinates: 56.01700,-4.72797

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45