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ARTS, CULTURE & TOURISM
HOUSE FOR AN ART LOVER
Bellahouston Park,
10 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow, G41 5BW
0141 483 1600
The legacy of Charles Rennie Mackintosh looms large
over Glasgow, and never is it more evident than in
House for an Art Lover. In addition to its fascinating
art gallery, the building houses an events space,
cafe and artists’ studios. Mackintosh’s original plans,
drawn up in 1901, lay unutilised until 1990 when the
late architect’s vision finally became a reality. As you
explore the house and grounds, you’ll encounter such
sights as a life-size model elephant, or lose yourself
in Amaze, an unconventional maze that draws its
inspiration from The Matrix and Lewis Carroll’s Alice
Stories. One of the best things about House for an Art
Lover is the way it seamlessly blends the old with the
new. Modern artworks and sculptures stand proudly
alongside the original building. After a day exploring
the house and grounds, finish up by paying a visit to
Art Lover’s Café, where you can take your cuppa on
the terrace as you gaze out across the park.
12 Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6RB
Box office:
0141 332 6535
For lovers of independent cinema, Glasgow Film
Theatre is where it’s at. GFT, as it’s known, first
opened its doors in 1939 and has been enthralling
movie-goers ever since. From its listed Rose
Street premises, the theatre lays on a sumptuous
spread of arthouse cinema. European films, indie
flicks, avant-garde Asian titles; they’re all here,
tirelessly showcased and championed by Glasgow’s
preeminent purveyors of independent cinema. Bring a
date – or a mate – and pop inside to catchy a quirky
rom-com, thriller, horror or whatever genre takes your
fancy. Alternatively, if your love of cinema extends
to more than the occasional movie, grab a Cinecard
Membership, which includes £1 off every regular
screening for 12 months, four free cinema tickets
and a host of other extras. With a storied history that
includes being Scotland’s first arts cinema, GFT is a
venerable venue whose past is as fascinating as its
present. Pay it a visit and rediscover your love for
independent cinema in all its myriad forms.
GLASGOW FILM THEATRE
