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The Mackintosh House

82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Scotland (West End)
0141-330-5431
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Ranked #9 of 146 attractions in Glasgow
Type: Historic Sites
Description: The beautiful home of Charles Mackintosh, the turn-of-the-century Scottish architect and artist who brought international fame to the city of Glasgow.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Having been to the Glasgow School of Art a few days before, this tour provides a much more intimate view of his design. If you picture the taste and preferences of his age (1900) and contrast it with his ideas for design and living it is truly remarkable and seems modern even in our times. I went on a sunny... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

It's a shame the original house had to be torn down. But it's great that the university built this recreation to house these lovely interiors.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

Worth a visit if you are doing the Mackintosh trail. On the route of the hop on, hop off bus tour from George Square

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

I first visited this house when it opened : 30 years on and I have to say that it's far better having seen other CRM gems (Hill House and the GSA). This tour, in particular, provides some insight to the personalities of CRM and MM as it shows us what they did to 'make-over' their own home, an end of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

We went to the Hunterian on a rainy Sunday afternoon and were treated to a wonderful surprise when we took the free guided tour of the reconstructed Mackintosh House. A gem.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

This house has been rebuilt, at Glasgow Uni, using a lot of the original contents of his house. We had a very informative personal tour by a wonderful guide. It fantastic how they have returned the house to it's former glory. 3 floors then a small musem at the top. If you are into Mackintosh this is a must see,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

A must for anyone interested in art and architecture generally and of Mr Mackintosh specifically. Great opperunity to see how he and the wife might of lived and see some of his pieces close up. Nicely guided around the house, but with time to look yourself and ask questions. As with many of the sites in Glasgow - its free,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

The original home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Margaret MacDonald has been cleverly reconstructed inside the Hunterian Museum at Glasgow University. Seeing the interiors for real was a revelation when you think that this was the era of high Victorian design. Go and see for yourself.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

There are many things to love in this museum house. The house was demolished decades ago, but the University of Glasgow saved the interiors and furniture and re-installed them in a replica of the house mere feet from the original property. It is only accessible through a (free!) guided tour. The house shows not only the work of Mr. Mackintosh,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

As an admirer of all things Rennie Mackintosh, loved the house and contents. Have also visited House for an Art Lover, but it was lovely to see the genuine articles rather than copies.

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