| GG Scott, Architecture
& Buildings University of Glasgow, west Glasgow, Scotland by George Gilbert Scott |
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Glasgow University - Main Building, Kelvinside The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451 and has existed at this site since 1870 when it moved from the city centre. 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. Basil Spence The Department of Natural Philosophy Extension Glasgow University building - Faculty of Arts: Department of Natural Philosophy 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 Glasgow School of Art Architecture Books 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. 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 Oran Mor is not far away at the top end of the Byres Road Glasgow : back to index Edinburgh University Architecture Also by architect Sir George Gilbert Scott in Glasgow: St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral University of Glasgow : Library - refurbishment |