The Lighthouse
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Overview
The Lighthouse is Scotland's Centre for Design and Architecture. Extending over six floors, it is one of the biggest centres of its kind in Europe, and is home to the award-winning Mackintosh Centre, devoted to the art, architecture and design of Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). There are also temporary exhibition spaces with a thought provoking programme. The Lighthouse enjoys an uninterrupted view over Glasgow's cityscape. Climb the helical staircase in the Mackintosh Tower or use the lift to the Level 6 Viewing Platform and spot some significant buildings that make up Glasgow's architectural history.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Mon-Sat, 10.30-5, Sun 12-5. Closed 25 Dec-2 Jan
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Cafe
About the area
Scotland’s biggest city is also arguably its youngest. Glasgow may have been founded some 1,500 years ago, but most of what you see today is much more recent.
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