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  • 4/5 Ahmed El A. 2 years ago on Google
    A very nice view for the city center from up with a nice gallery
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sofia G. 4 years ago on Google
    The building was very nice, the best part of the exposition was the lighthouse itself. The stairwell went up to the very top and made it incredibly worth climbing all those flights of stairs. However, it is not accessible to everyone, if you need to use the lift you can only access a different part of the building that shows you part of the view to the city but you cannot go where the stairwell takes you. Toilets at the lighthouse weren’t great. They had some funny signs but the woman’s toilet seats felt like they were about to fall off the wall if you sat down.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jerald K. 10 months ago on Google
    Closed to public, can’t get to see inside unfortunately, located along a small street, can’t miss the nice sign on the side
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian C. 4 years ago on Google
    A very good exhibition a d a long walk up a spiral staircase to the top of the lighthouse for great views over Glasgow. There's also a lift to another, slightly lower viewing platform for the less able. We did both. And all for free.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Panayiotis S. 4 years ago on Google
    A must see if in Glasgow and able to climb a few stairs. Offering a panoramic view of the surrounding area. Limited space at the top but figures in the top 10 to do's in Glasgow.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 blablabla1930 6 months ago on Google
    Was always an interesting pace to visit. Cafe on top floor was serene, as was the upper panoramic viewing floor with the piano. Hoping it reopens.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hung B. 5 years ago on Google
    I spent almost 1 hour there with other friends. It presents a great deal of the Scottish arts, however I don't really like the organisation there. It should be reorganized. The open view from the top of the stair way is great for spotting attractions in Glasgow
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paula R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For lovers of architecture and design, and for others too. Must visit! (Original) Para os amantes de arquitetura e design, e para os outros tbm. Visita obrigatória!

  • 5/5 G H. 4 years ago on Google
    Plenty to see and do. Nice cafe there. A hidden treasure in Glasgow city centre.

  • 5/5 Danny A. 4 years ago on Google
    A wee gem of a place with local history right in the heart of Glasgow

  • 5/5 Brad D. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place and a great view

  • 5/5 jim M. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilant place to go,terific view

  • 5/5 nato 4 years ago on Google
    To see the over view of Glasgow and know about the history of Glasgow style buildings, very interesting to know and see the development over the years

  • 5/5 Kerrie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Free! Nice venue with lovely views of Glasgow

  • 5/5 Bob K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great views of the city

  • 5/5 Daniel M. 4 years ago on Google
    If you are in Glasgow this place must see. You could observe panoramic view of city. Attraction is free of charge which makes the city more welcome.

  • 5/5 Sj F. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant panoramic views of the city.

  • 5/5 J. G. 4 years ago on Google
    Hugh watt

  • 5/5 Frank K. 4 years ago on Google
    A lot of stairs to climb, but it is it worth

  • 5/5 Laura B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice to see. There is also the mackintosh collection to visit and the famous stairs! The collection and the stairs to access the city view are free! You also have toilets available. (Original) Tres chouette à voir. Il y a également la collection mackintosh à visiter et les fameux escaliers! La collection et les escaliers pour accéder à la vue sur la ville sont gratuits! Vous avez aussi des toilettes à dispositions.

  • 5/5 davie w. 4 years ago on Google
    Spectacular views of the City,from the highest point of the lighthouse,up a spiral staircase leading to a viewing platform.

  • 5/5 Ian L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great venue right in the middle of Glasgow. I've been here many many times. It's worth popping in, even if just to get out of the rain, as there's usually something cool going on. Also some of the friendliest staff around. Who clearly love their jobs. The Question Session Music Conference was/is fantastic. Looking forward to next year.

  • 5/5 Alan G. 4 years ago on Google
    Unique building in the centre of Glasgow with an interesting history. Great viewing from the top where you can go outside on a gantry with a 360°view. A lot of steps to climb from the 3rd floor if you want to get the great view.

  • 5/5 Aidana T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place, hidden in the lanes of Buchanan street but worth visiting. Has several museums. To see this staircase you need to go through the Mackintosh hall on the 3rd floor. It would've been great if they had a map of glasgow on the top, so you could easily guess what building is what. Otherwise, fine 👍🏻

  • 5/5 AlvaRo m. 5 years ago on Google
    After 4 years living in Glasgow and I hadn't been here, this is such a discovery. Nice place with great views from the tower, really arty and we'll located. Apparently is more famous for tourists, but has a great and avant-garde atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Katrisse m. 6 years ago on Google
    Lovely gallery and museum to visit. The views from top of tower are beautiful but my favourite part was listening to the gentleman play the lovely music on piano as you look perfect ending.

  • 5/5 Alan W. 5 years ago on Google
    A building designed by Glasgow favourite son Mr Charles Rennie McIntosh although you don't really get the flavour of it from the outside due to the tightness of Mitchell lane and the close proximity of the adjacent buildings. The tower itself is not by McIntosh but a later addition but has great panoramic views of the city below, so worth the visit but beware I counted 220 steps to the top!

  • 5/5 Gustavo P. 4 years ago on Google
    Free museum in the city Centre of Glasgow. Great view of the city from the 6th floor and a lot of modern art, design and architecture expositions. There’s also a nice cafe on the 5th floor, I’d love to go again and sit for read while watching the city from above.

  • 4/5 Swami B. 4 years ago on Google
    Worth visiting for all tourist especially interested in history

  • 5/5 William S. 4 years ago on Google
    If you enjoy architecture and related arts then the lighthouse will have something for you somewhere on its 6 floors. See the architecture of Glasgow directly from the 6th floor viewing area. Then follow this with a selection of exhibitions ranging from jewellery to graduate presentations to the works of MacIntosh and Greek Thompson. Drop in for a coffee and meander through the gift shop with some lovely items.

  • 5/5 Jim S. 4 years ago on Google
    A neat find in the city. Although the observation deck was closed to elevator access. I was able to climb the circular stairs and get a stunning 360 degree view of the city. The temporary exhibit linking water to sound was intriguing.

  • 5/5 Joseph H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great views of Glasgow. Make sure to go up the tower for the best views. Nice exhibition space as well, gift shop also.

  • 4/5 J S. 4 years ago on Google
    Never new this existed .Free entry, very interesting ,long climb to the top but was worth it , great city views .

  • 5/5 Cherie J. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely wonderful place to visit and learn about the iconic Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The building is lovely, and we really enjoyed exploring all the floors. I was disappointed to learn the viewing platform on the 6th floor was closed due to water damage, as I was unable to climb the spiral staircase in the tower. Luckily my husband went up and took some lovely photos of the city for me.

  • 5/5 Sooty B. 4 years ago on Google
    I love being able to share this with visitors. The views are lovely.

  • 5/5 Sarah 4 years ago on Google
    Macintosh designed art gallery with great views across the city, well worth a visit

  • 4/5 Craig L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting, didn't know what to expect, enjoyed it .view from the top is spectacular

  • 5/5 Laura S. 4 years ago on Google
    I was enjoy my visit there, this place has an amazing view. is located in downtown.

  • 5/5 Sebastian A. 3 years ago on Google
    A little bit hidden in a side alley. It has cool arcitecture and art exhibitions. It has a lookout on top where you can overlook Glasgow in 360°.

  • 5/5 Lorna J. 3 years ago on Google
    nice place

  • 5/5 George D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice views of Glasgow

  • 2/5 TREACY R. 4 years ago on Google
    Was OK. Hard to tavel when pre lockdown

  • 4/5 Lorraine M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely day out. Wonderful staff especially in the Cafe. Free entry. What's not to like and the Charles Rennie MacIntosh Tower was awesome ??

  • 4/5 James N. 4 years ago on Google
    Really lovely views, nice exhibit, not super exciting

  • 5/5 Melanie M. 4 years ago on Google
    The Lighthouse is a bit of a hidden gem off Buchanan Street. Two towers to ascend for views of the city skyline. One by lift, one by spiral staircase. Great exhibition spaces & an informative Mackintosh exhibition.

  • 3/5 Min K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The observation deck here is the Lighthouse and two Macintosh towers. The lighthouse goes up to the first floor and goes up the elevator directly to the fifth floor, and the other is to go up the stairs after passing through the Macintosh exhibition on the third floor. The lighthouse is a bit lower indoors than anywhere else. Instead there is a pretty piano. The Macintosh Tower is a structure that can circle around the tower. But both of them are not high. Although there were pictures and explanations about the scene, it was difficult to understand. This is a lighthouse overlooking the tower with a square window on the right side of the final photo. (Original) 여기 전망대가 라이트하우스랑 매킨토시 타워 두개입니다. 라이트하우스는 1층으로 들어가서 5층으로 바로 엘레베이터 타고 올라가는 거고 다른 거는 3층에서 매킨토시 전시를 지나 계단으로 올리가는 겁니다. 라이트하우스는 실내에 다른곳보다 조금 낮습니다. 대신 예쁜 피아노가 있습니다. 매킨토시 타워는 동그랗게 타워 주변을 돌 수 있는 구조입니다. 다만 둘 다 그렇데 높은 편은 아닙니다. 정경에 대한 사진이과 설명이 있긴 했지만 알기 어려웠습니다. 마지막 사진 가운데 오른쪽에 보이는 네모네모한 한 면이 유리창인 건물이 타워에서 내려다보는 라이트하우스 입니다.

  • 5/5 Tomasz S. 4 years ago on Google
    There's a great gift shop and a whole floor just for Charles Mackintosh. Also you can climb up the stairs to get a great view of the city!

  • 5/5 Маржан �. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place to take photos, as I did! Feels like you are on top of the whole city!

  • 5/5 Yannick P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great view over Glasgow! The entrance is a bit hidden.

  • 5/5 Andre S. 4 years ago on Google
    Quite an interesting museum full of galleries and a tower to have a nice view of Glasgow

  • 4/5 Zbra 4 years ago on Google
    Great view of rooftops of the city. Love free entry places. Lovely staff and inteeresting place to visit. Very educational!

  • 3/5 Guillaume 4 years ago on Google
    The view is okay, the small room can only be reached with a lift.

  • 5/5 Laura D. 4 years ago on Google
    Informative

  • 5/5 George K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 4/5 Peter Joseph C. 4 years ago on Google
    A great place with history combined with cutting edge art and design.


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