Glasgow School of Art
Mackintosh Academy of Art or otherwise known as Glasgow school of Art is a must for lovers of fine architecture. This Art Noveau Building opened in 1909. It confirmed the reputation of the 28-year-old designer Charles Mackintosh as a master of the exterior. Three 20-metre-high bay windows and smaller windows on the east side dominates the he magnificent west facade. This is reminiscent of Scottish castles, but also as an excellent interior. Most famous rooms include the Director’s Room, one of the first of Mackintosh’s “White Rooms”; Art sessions take place at the Mackintosh Room; and the exclusive library and gallery. Student-led tours explore Mackintosh’s work and influence, and include galleries of his furniture and other work.
The Glasgow School of Art is one of Europe’s leading universities for education and research in the creative visual disciplines.
A fire at the Glasgow School of Art’s Mackintosh Building damaged the building significantly On June 15 2018. A major fire restoration project was carried out on 23 May 2014 in the west wing (built between 1907 and 1909) of the building. The cause of the 2018 fire is under investigation by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The fire occurred while the building was under the day-to-day management of Kier Construction (Scotland) Ltd. The report will be published in due time. The structure is stable and ongoing site cleanup will continue through mid-2021. At this point, the goal is to reduce the current footprint of the site. In parallel with this work, the GSA is considering next steps for the future of the site.
University of Glasgow
GSA is an accredited institution of University of Glasgow, having validated its undergraduate and postgraduate programs since 1992. For this reason, the students have Associate Institution status which gives the University access to some of Glasgow’s institutions. Glasgow School of Art students in joint programs and research students have full access to the facilities of both institutions. Staff at GSA have officiall university staff status. All of the GSA students are subject to the rules outlined in the policies published on this website and the relevant University of Glasgow regulations.
Official Website: https://www.gsa.ac.uk/
Book Scotland Tours Early
Planning a trip to Scotland? Don’t let sold-out tours or packed attractions dampen your adventure. Iconic experiences like exploring Edinburgh Castle, cruising along Loch Ness, or wandering through the mystical Isle of Skye often fill up fast—especially during peak travel seasons.
Booking in advance holds your place on the popular summer tours, so your day goes on the castle walls and the loch shore, not in a ticket queue. It also leaves time for the quieter places most visitors drive straight past.
Make the most of your journey—start planning today and book the tours you most want to do.
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