Royal Exchange Glasgow : Information + Images

Archibald Elliot II, David Hamilton, Robert Black 1827 No larger image: Royal Exchange Glasgow: image © adrian welch Typical for Glasgow, this church was surrounded by a later Square. A Tobacco Lord's House was built here in 1778. Royal Exchange Glasgow: image © adrian welch The Royal Bank commissioned Archibald Elliot II in 1827 to design a bank, shops and offices. The terrace on the north side is by David Hamilton & James Smith - architect of the McLellan Galleries - in 1830-39. The Royal Exchange is now goma - Gallery of Modern Art - but was designed by David Hamilton in 1827. The building has an unusual 'wedding cake' cylindrical cupola atop facing east into the Merchant City. The statue of Wellington on his horse facing Ingram St dates from 1844. No larger image: Royal Exchange Glasgow: entry arch image © adrian welch GoMA: photo © adrian welch GoMA is the second most visited contemporary art gallery outside London, offering temporary exhibitions and workshops. Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art displays work by local and international artists. Opened in 1996, GoMA is housed in a neo-classical building refurbished to house the city’s contemporary art collection. Royal Exchange Glasgow: Royal Bank image © adrian welch The rooftop café is now a dedicated Education and Access studio, facilitating workshops and artists talks. In the basement is the Learning Library at GoMA complete with café, free Internet access, multimedia, art, and book-lending facilities. Royal Exchange Glasgow - GoMA: image © adrian welch Scottish Architects of the past Scottish Churches Address: Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, G1 3AH Contact: 0141 229 1996 GoMA Context : Merchant City GoMA: photo © adrian welch Key Glasgow Churches & Cathedral: Caledonia Road Church by Greek Thomson St Vincent Street Church also by Greek Thomson Glasgow Cathedral St Andrews Church Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow : Gallery Of Modern Art details