Art galleries exhibition spaces foundations and cultural centers Glasgow

Housed in the former editorial offices of the Glasgow Herald, the Lighthouse building was the first commission for the great Mackintosh in 1893. It is now the home of Scotland's Centre for Architecture & Design, spread over five floors. The Mackintosh Centre is dedicated to the city's leading builder and his work, while the other levels are home to changing and temporary exhibitions. A lookout point at the top offers lovely views of Glasgow. Guided tours are available on Saturdays.

Established in 1992, the CCA is the cultural and creative hub of the City of Glasgow. Six major exhibitions are held each year, promoting contemporary, national and international artists. The calendar also includes theatre, dance, film, visual arts, literature and many other artistic performances. The best thing to do is to check their website to see what's going on while you're there. There is a café on site, the Saramago.

Widely regarded as Charles Rennie Mackintosh's finest architectural achievement, the Glasgow School of Art was designed and built between 1896 and 1909. The building was unfortunately damaged by a fire in 2014 which led to major renovations that were initially scheduled to last until 2019.

Unfortunately, the Glasgow School of Art is no longer available to visit, following a new and much more serious fire in June 2018. Prior to this event, a one-hour tour was possible.

It was Peter Brook who first drew attention to this warehouse, where the tramways of the agglomeration used to assemble. Its volume as an "industrial cathedral" made him want to put on a show on an equally daring scale, Mahabharata. In 1989, the British sculptor Andy Goldsworthy appropriated the site to create his installation Snowballs. Today, it produces both shows and temporary exhibitions. There is also a café and a charming garden.