Glasgow School of Art

As noted in an earlier post, I was in Glasgow for a conference in 2008. One of the things I dearly wanted to see was the Glasgow School of Art. Schedules being what they were and my list of things to see and do so voluminous that I only got there on the weekend and was not able to go inside. None the less, I loved it. My main reason for visiting was to see the Mackintosh Building, named of course for its architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. I am a big fan of Mackintosh and love his work. I also had the chance to see his Willow Tearooms on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow as well. The Mackintosh Building, on Renfrew Street, Garnethill in Glasgow, was constructed in two parts. First between 1897 and 1899 and then 1907 and 1909. Two fires have subsequently struck the building. A fire in 2014 was smaller in nature and the building was renovated back to good standing. However, a massive fire in 2018 gutted the structure, leaving little but the external walls intact. Its very sad to think of that given the beauty of the structure and the history involved. I am very thankful I had the chance to see it.