The Lighthouse

11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow G1 3NU, Scotland

44-141-276-5360

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As featured in Glasgow off the beaten path

First viewing level that is accessible by lift

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Ranked #50 of 159 attractions in Glasgow

30 Reviews

Type: Speciality Museums

Fee: Yes

Owner description: Spanning six floors, The Lighthouse provides an unrivaled opportunity to experience architecture and design through a changing program of world-class...... more » Owner description: Spanning six floors, The Lighthouse provides an unrivaled opportunity to experience architecture and design through a changing program of world-class exhibitions, award winning education and lifelong learning projects, broad ranging events program and networking opportunities. Climb the Mackintosh Tower for stunning views across the city, indulge yourself in the latest designer products at The Lighthouse Shop, or simply relax in the doocot, our rooftop cafe/bar.

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spideranansie76

Manchester, United Kingdom

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149 reviews

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46 helpful votes

“wish we had more time there!!”

Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

we decided to pop into the lighthouse to visit have a look at the story of glasgow audiovisual show and am glad we did it! the display on the same floor had information about important people in glasgow's history and there was also information on landmarks and important buildings. the audiovisual show itself was unusual as it was projected on... More

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AlisonAv

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“Exhibition was very good”

Reviewed 5 May 2012

Difficult to find initially but worth it for the exhibition on how Glasgow has formed and the floor map. Staff really friendly, probably as I was only one on that floor at the time. Didn't realise you could go up the tower though! More

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Hi Alison, So glad you enjoyed the Foundation exhibition. You can indeed climb the Mackintosh Tower from the 3rd floor up to an outside view of the city. It's 135 steps in total but definitely worth it! There is also an enclosed Viewing Platform on the 6th floor that you can reach by lift if you don't fancy the stairs!... More

michadaly

Dublin, Ireland

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28 reviews

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11 helpful votes

“Great conference venue”

Reviewed 23 April 2012

Spent a lovely day and night here at a conference! It is really a flexible venue. The food at the gala dinner was amazing! More

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Thank you for taking the time to review our venue. The Lighthouse has proven to be a very popular conference and events venue, we have a dedicated conference and events team and excellent onsite caterers, who are always delighted to get feedback from delegates. Thank you! More

Bennywithoutacause

Northumberland

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“Interesting but less than expected”

Reviewed 17 April 2012

Useful presentation on the story of Glasgow, but at full price left a feeling of it being overpriced for a powerpoint presentation (even if it was on the floor!). The 2 for 1 offer from promotional leaflets would take that irritation away. The rest of the building is worthy but would benefit from more in depth material. That said the... More

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Thank you for submitting a review of The Lighthouse, it is always helpful to get feedback. The toilet signs were designed by Glasgow based design company OStreet and prove very popular with our visitors. Thank you for your positive comment about our Mackintosh Interpretation Centre, it's a great starting point for the Mackintosh Trail. I'm sorry that you did not... More

holidaymum59

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“Not as impressive as has been claimed”

Reviewed 15 April 2012

It is quite difficult to locate because it was hidden in a very narrow lane. Quite empty, with a few exhibits here and there about Mackintosh although the place has quite a big space. Went up to the viewing platform but there wasn't really any great view to see. The Water Tower may be interesting for those who are ok... More

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Thank you for taking the time to review The Lighthouse. I'm sorry to hear that you found your visit disappointing. Unfortunately, when you visited we were in the process of installing our latest exhibitions. We have been selected as a venue for the prestigious GI Festival which will launch this weekend, we have exhibitions from The Duchy Gallery and The... More

lao11

scotland

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12 reviews

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2 helpful votes

“ok to pass some time if its raining the rain”

Reviewed 13 April 2012

was okay to pass some time when it was raining, set over 6 floors. lots of reading needed not suitable for children. fantastic view from viewing platform More

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Thank you for your review. I'm glad we provided you with some shelter from the rain. I hope you will come back and visit us we have a new exciting programme of exhibitions and events which will include family workshops - so there will be something to keep the kids occupied too. More

Jilliancat

Glasgow

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6 reviews

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“Hidden Gem”

Reviewed 11 April 2012

Pro: Best part was climbing up the stairs and seeing the view from above. Con: It is pretty hard to locate. More

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I'm glad you enjoyed the view from the tower, it's a bit of a climb but we think well worth it. I'm sorry you had trouble finding us, we do have some directions on our website but I appreciate that not everyone will go that route before coming to visit... More

gemma d

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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“visiting for presentation”

Reviewed 6 April 2012

the layout of the building and the lovely decoration inside it More

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Hi Gemma, Thank you for your comments, we get a lot of visitors who are involved in presentations, conferences and meeting and it's great to hear good feedback. Thank you! More

PeterC48

East Anglia

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27 helpful votes

“An interesting insight”

Reviewed 31 March 2012

The museum is nicely laid out and gives a good insight into Mackintosh's life and work. A good place to start visiting the many buildings that bear his mark More

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Dear Peter, Thank you for taking the time to review The Lighthouse. We are proud to be part of the Mackintosh Trail and our Mackintosh Interpretation Centre was one of the first permanent exhibitions solely dedicated to promoting the life and work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. We also have an exciting programme of exhibition and events throughout the year, which... More

prvnipivni

Glasgow, Scotland.

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25 helpful votes

“A favourite”

Reviewed 24 March 2012

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This iconic building was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1895 for the Glasgow Herald newspaper. Luckily it has now found another use as an exhibition space for architecture and design. Admission is free and it has a good observation area with views of the city skyline. The cafe is also worth a visit. More

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Thank you for visiting The Lighthouse. We really appreciate your lovely comments. We are really proud of our fantastic views of the city. And on a beautiful sunny day, like today we have lots of visitors stopping by to enjoy the vistas. Thanks More