GG Scott, Architecture & Buildings, Architect, Location, Design, Date

University of Glasgow Buildings : Information

University of Glasgow, Scotland - design by George Gilbert Scott

Glasgow University - Main Building, Kelvinside photos © Harriet Lomholt-Welch The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451 and has existed at this site since 1870 when it moved from the city centre. photos © Harriet Lomholt-Welch It is the second oldest university in Scotland and the fourth oldest in Britain. The Main Building of the University is by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1886. photos © Harriet Lomholt-Welch Basil Spence The Department of Natural Philosophy Extension Glasgow University building - Faculty of Arts: Department of Natural Philosophy Reading Room, north side of University Avenue: photo © Adrian Welch John McAslan Bridge to link Glasgow University and Kelvingrove Gallery & Museum. The Kelvin Bridge has yet to be built, four years after it was proposed. John McAslan, the Scottish born architect, designed the bridge for Glasgow University. University of Glasgow Architect : George Gilbert Scott photos © Harriet Lomholt-Welch Hunterian Gallery Location: Hunterian Museum, Gilbert Scott Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, West End, Glasgow, Scotland Interior of a Mackintosh-designed house formerly at 78 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, where he lived from 1906 - 1914. Interior image Mike Stoane Lighting Gallery designed by architect William Whitfield c.1978 The Mackintosh House The interiors of 6 Florentine Terrace, Glasgow: reconstruction of Rennie Mackintosh & Margaret Macdonald house; includes the Mackintosh House Gallery. A useful exhibition for visitors to Glasgow - a recreation but without any functional or commercial variation such as the Glasgow School of Art and the Tea Rooms. The Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery opened in 1807 and was the first public museum in Scotland. The Hunterian is named after William Hunter, a pioneer obstetrician and anatomist. The building is by Gilbert Scott. photos © Isabelle Lomholt Nearest Metro: Hillhead The Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery Opening Times: please check with the Hunterian on 0141 330 3310. At time of writing, Mon- Sat 9.30 - 5pm The Mackintosh House closes daily 12.30 - 1.30. Admission Free Groups require pre-booking Address: Hunterian Gallery, 82 Hillhead St, University of Glasgow, West End University of Glasgow : The Hub - refurbishment University of Glasgow : Library - refurbishment

Oran Mor is not far away at the top end of the Byres Road

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