Filming Locations
CITY CENTRE
Glasgow School of Art, 167 Renfrew Street, Glasgow.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s supreme architectural achievement, the building remains a working educational establishment. Exterior and interior shots worthwhile. Also a treasure trove of Mackintosh furniture. Contact: Rosy Matheson – Tel: 0141 353 4500
Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s supreme architectural achievement, the building remains a working educational establishment. Exterior and interior shots worthwhile. Also a treasure trove of Mackintosh furniture. Contact: Rosy Matheson – Tel: 0141 353 4500
Glasgow Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Glasgow.
One of Scotland's most magnificent medieval buildings, the Cathedral is the only building of its kind on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation of 1560 intact.
Contact: Joanne Morrison, Historic Scotland – Tel: 0131 668 8734
One of Scotland's most magnificent medieval buildings, the Cathedral is the only building of its kind on the Scottish mainland to survive the Reformation of 1560 intact.
Contact: Joanne Morrison, Historic Scotland – Tel: 0131 668 8734
Necropolis, Castle Street, Cathedral Square, Glasgow.
Glasgow’s own Père Lachaise, adjacent to Glasgow Cathedral, this spectacular cemetery is renowned for its beautifully designed tombs and excellent views over the city.
Contact: Glasgow City Council - Land Services – Tel: 0141 287 5428
Tenement House, 145 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow.
Built around 1892 this is a fine example of a Victorian tenement flat, recreating living conditions in the first half of the 20th Century. Contact: Carly Lamberty (National Trust for Scotland – West Region) – Tel: 0141 616 2266
Built around 1892 this is a fine example of a Victorian tenement flat, recreating living conditions in the first half of the 20th Century. Contact: Carly Lamberty (National Trust for Scotland – West Region) – Tel: 0141 616 2266
Gallery of Modern Art, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow.
Located in the former 18th century home of one of the city’s Tobacco Lords, GoMA houses four floors of contemporary paintings, sculpture and installations from around the world.
Contact: Paul Kane (Glasgow City Council) – Tel: 0141 287 5387.
Located in the former 18th century home of one of the city’s Tobacco Lords, GoMA houses four floors of contemporary paintings, sculpture and installations from around the world.
Contact: Paul Kane (Glasgow City Council) – Tel: 0141 287 5387.
The Lighthouse, Scotland's Centre for Architecture, Design & the City, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow.
The former Glasgow Herald building is now home to Scotland's award winning centre for architecture, design and the city. The Mackintosh tower with its spiral staircase provides magnificent rooftop views.
Contact: John MacDonald - Tel: 0141 221 6362
The former Glasgow Herald building is now home to Scotland's award winning centre for architecture, design and the city. The Mackintosh tower with its spiral staircase provides magnificent rooftop views.
Contact: John MacDonald - Tel: 0141 221 6362
The Willow Tea Rooms, 217 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow.
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Miss Kate Cranston in 1903, the Room De Luxe has been restored to its original purple and silver décor. Contact: Joanne Murray – Tel: 0141 332 0521
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh for Miss Kate Cranston in 1903, the Room De Luxe has been restored to its original purple and silver décor. Contact: Joanne Murray – Tel: 0141 332 0521
City Chambers, George Square.
The City Chambers is a masterpiece of Victorian architecture and has an impressive loggia, marble staircases and stunning banqueting hall. George Square is at the heart of the city and bordered by some of Glasgow's most important buildings including City Chambers and the Merchants' House. Contact: Curator’s Office - Tel: 0141 287 2000.
The City Chambers is a masterpiece of Victorian architecture and has an impressive loggia, marble staircases and stunning banqueting hall. George Square is at the heart of the city and bordered by some of Glasgow's most important buildings including City Chambers and the Merchants' House. Contact: Curator’s Office - Tel: 0141 287 2000.
Princes Square, Buchanan Street, Glasgow.
Stylish and sophisticated shopping mall, housed in 19th century stone-cleaned building with 20th century glass atrium. Contact: Elizabeth Baillie (Centre Manager) – Tel: 0141 225 0683
Stylish and sophisticated shopping mall, housed in 19th century stone-cleaned building with 20th century glass atrium. Contact: Elizabeth Baillie (Centre Manager) – Tel: 0141 225 0683
Italian Centre, John Street.
Italian theme is explored here with restaurants and outlets such as Emporio Armani and Cruise. Mecca for young and stylish. Glasgow’s café culture very much in evidence here.
Italian theme is explored here with restaurants and outlets such as Emporio Armani and Cruise. Mecca for young and stylish. Glasgow’s café culture very much in evidence here.
Buchanan Galleries, Buchanan Street.
Scotland’s largest city centre shopping development. Contact: Hamish Millar – Tel: 0141 333 9898
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.
The Concert Hall has played host to some of the worlds greatest orchestras. Scottish classical music is also well represented in the Hall and it is the main venue for the popular Celtic Connections festival which is held annually in the city. Contact: Jane Donald – Tel: 0141 353 8016
The Concert Hall has played host to some of the worlds greatest orchestras. Scottish classical music is also well represented in the Hall and it is the main venue for the popular Celtic Connections festival which is held annually in the city. Contact: Jane Donald – Tel: 0141 353 8016
The Arches, 253 Argyle Street, Glasgow.
Housed in Victorian Railway Vaults, the Arches produces a programme of theatre, music, night clubs, exhibition and popular cultural events. The unique atmosphere makes it one of the most exciting venues in the city. Contact: Kirsten Innis – Tel: 0141 565 1023
Housed in Victorian Railway Vaults, the Arches produces a programme of theatre, music, night clubs, exhibition and popular cultural events. The unique atmosphere makes it one of the most exciting venues in the city. Contact: Kirsten Innis – Tel: 0141 565 1023
The Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate, Glasgow.
Home to award-winning Tron Theatre Company, the theatre presents a mixed programme of drama, comedy, music and dance. Contact: Ann Nugent - Tel: 0141 559 5307
Home to award-winning Tron Theatre Company, the theatre presents a mixed programme of drama, comedy, music and dance. Contact: Ann Nugent - Tel: 0141 559 5307
CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.
The Centre for Contemporary Arts embraces all modern art forms including, visual art, music, film, performance and dance. Worth seeing for its interior architecture alone, which contains 6 galleries, arthouse cinema, bookshop and funky bar/restaurant.
Contact: Diane McGregor – Tel: 0141 352 4900
The Centre for Contemporary Arts embraces all modern art forms including, visual art, music, film, performance and dance. Worth seeing for its interior architecture alone, which contains 6 galleries, arthouse cinema, bookshop and funky bar/restaurant.
Contact: Diane McGregor – Tel: 0141 352 4900
WEST END
University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow.
Founded in 1451, the university boasts a long history of achievements ranging from economist Adam Smith to scientist Lord Kelvin. Panoramic views of the city from the top of the university's neo-gothic tower, quadrangles and cloister.
Contact: Press office (in advance)Tel: 0141 330 3535.
Founded in 1451, the university boasts a long history of achievements ranging from economist Adam Smith to scientist Lord Kelvin. Panoramic views of the city from the top of the university's neo-gothic tower, quadrangles and cloister.
Contact: Press office (in advance)Tel: 0141 330 3535.
The Mackintosh House (Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow).
Permanent reconstruction of the three-storey Glasgow home of architect, artist and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, one of the founders of the art nouveau movement.
Contact: Pamela Robertson (in advance) – Tel: 0141 330 5431
Permanent reconstruction of the three-storey Glasgow home of architect, artist and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh, one of the founders of the art nouveau movement.
Contact: Pamela Robertson (in advance) – Tel: 0141 330 5431
The Tall Ship, Glasgow Harbour, 100 Stobcross Road, Glasgow.
Restored to her former glory, the S.V Glenlee (1896) is one of only five Clydebuilt sailing ships still afloat in the world. With exhibitions, events and children’s activities.
Contact: Helen Collins – Tel: 0141 222 2513
Restored to her former glory, the S.V Glenlee (1896) is one of only five Clydebuilt sailing ships still afloat in the world. With exhibitions, events and children’s activities.
Contact: Helen Collins – Tel: 0141 222 2513
Museum of Transport, 1 Bunhouse Road, Kelvin Hall, Glasgow.
Includes a reconstruction of a 1930s Glasgow street scene, complete with cinema and subway station. Other exhibits include trams, buses, locomotives, cars and horse-drawn vehicles. Huge display of model ships in the Clyde Room. Contact: Paul Kane (Glasgow City Council) - Tel: 0141 287 5387.
Includes a reconstruction of a 1930s Glasgow street scene, complete with cinema and subway station. Other exhibits include trams, buses, locomotives, cars and horse-drawn vehicles. Huge display of model ships in the Clyde Room. Contact: Paul Kane (Glasgow City Council) - Tel: 0141 287 5387.
Clyde Auditorium (Armadillo), Finnieston Quay
The Clyde Auditorium designed by Foster and Partners is a striking structure, affectionately known as the Armadillo, although often likened to the Sydney Opera House. The Auditorium is a satellite extension to Scottish
The Clyde Auditorium designed by Foster and Partners is a striking structure, affectionately known as the Armadillo, although often likened to the Sydney Opera House. The Auditorium is a satellite extension to Scottish
Exhibition & Conference Centre. Contact: SECC Press Office – Tel: 0141 287 3000
Finnieston Crane, Finnieston Quay
Giant crane formerly used to lift locomotives onto ships for export abroad. Now remains as a permanent reminder of the city’s engineering & shipbuilding heritage. Contact: Clydeport Plc – Tel: 0141 221 8733
Giant crane formerly used to lift locomotives onto ships for export abroad. Now remains as a permanent reminder of the city’s engineering & shipbuilding heritage. Contact: Clydeport Plc – Tel: 0141 221 8733
SOUTH SIDE
Film City Glasgow, 4 Summertown Road, Glasgow
Within the elaborate Beaux Art Design of Govan Town Hall resides a filming studio, state of the art post producation facilities including Scotland's first Dolby Theatre, short term production office space, an art workshop, a cafe and permanent office space for companies (Summer 2007).
Contact: Catherine Murtagh - 0141 445 7243
Within the elaborate Beaux Art Design of Govan Town Hall resides a filming studio, state of the art post producation facilities including Scotland's first Dolby Theatre, short term production office space, an art workshop, a cafe and permanent office space for companies (Summer 2007).
Contact: Catherine Murtagh - 0141 445 7243
Clydebuilt, Scottish Maritime Museum, Kings Inch Road, Braehead, Glasgow.
The award-winning Scottish Maritime Museum tells the story of Glasgow and the Clyde from tobacco to shipbuilding. Contact: David Mann – Tel: 0141 886 1013
The award-winning Scottish Maritime Museum tells the story of Glasgow and the Clyde from tobacco to shipbuilding. Contact: David Mann – Tel: 0141 886 1013
Braehead, Kings Inch Road, Glasgow.
Scotland’s leading retail and leisure destination. Over 100 quality shops plus retail park. 4000 seat arena, skating and curling rinks cafes and restaurants. Contact: Anne Ledgerwood - Tel: 0141 885 1441
Scotland’s leading retail and leisure destination. Over 100 quality shops plus retail park. 4000 seat arena, skating and curling rinks cafes and restaurants. Contact: Anne Ledgerwood - Tel: 0141 885 1441
Burrell Collection, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow.
This unique collection, housed in an award winning parkland setting contains more than 8,000 items, ranging from oriental art, mediaeval tapestries and stained glass to sculpture, ceramics and the French Impressionists. Contact: Paul Kane (Glasgow City Council)- Tel: 0141 287 5387
This unique collection, housed in an award winning parkland setting contains more than 8,000 items, ranging from oriental art, mediaeval tapestries and stained glass to sculpture, ceramics and the French Impressionists. Contact: Paul Kane (Glasgow City Council)- Tel: 0141 287 5387
Pollok House, Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow.
One of Scotland’s finest Georgian country houses situated in Pollok Country Park which is also home to Glasgow's only herd of Highland Cattle and offers horse riding, ranger walks etc.
Contact: Carly Lamberty (National Trust for Scotland – West Region) – Tel: 0141 616 2266
One of Scotland’s finest Georgian country houses situated in Pollok Country Park which is also home to Glasgow's only herd of Highland Cattle and offers horse riding, ranger walks etc.
Contact: Carly Lamberty (National Trust for Scotland – West Region) – Tel: 0141 616 2266
Scottish Football Museum, Hampden Park, Glasgow
Through interactive display and videos the museum celebrates the history of Scottish football with memorabilia from some of the legends of the ‘beautiful game’ including Kenny Dalglish and George Best. Contact: Colin Lobban – Tel: 0141 616 6100
Through interactive display and videos the museum celebrates the history of Scottish football with memorabilia from some of the legends of the ‘beautiful game’ including Kenny Dalglish and George Best. Contact: Colin Lobban – Tel: 0141 616 6100
Glasgow Science Centre, 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow.
Glasgow Science Centre is situated on the south bank of the river and showcases science through an exciting array of interactive exhibits and demo theatres. The Centre includes the Science Mall, IMAX cinema and Planetarium along with the 127m Glasgow Tower for spectacular views across the city and beyond. Contact: Claire Gemson (Real PR) - Tel: 0141 572 5373.
Glasgow Science Centre is situated on the south bank of the river and showcases science through an exciting array of interactive exhibits and demo theatres. The Centre includes the Science Mall, IMAX cinema and Planetarium along with the 127m Glasgow Tower for spectacular views across the city and beyond. Contact: Claire Gemson (Real PR) - Tel: 0141 572 5373.
House for An Art Lover, Bellahouston Park, 10 Dumbreck Road, Glasgow.
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1901, House for an Art Lover was finally completed in 1996 using Mackintosh's original drawings. The House contains a permanent exhibition of decorative furnished rooms, realised by contemporary artists.
Contact: Dorothy Johnston – Tel: 0141 353 4770
Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1901, House for an Art Lover was finally completed in 1996 using Mackintosh's original drawings. The House contains a permanent exhibition of decorative furnished rooms, realised by contemporary artists.
Contact: Dorothy Johnston – Tel: 0141 353 4770
Scotland Street School, 225 Scotland Street, Glasgow.
Art nouveau building by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, now a Museum of Education. Contains reconstructions of Victorian, Edwardian, World War II and 1960s classrooms. School children regularly get to dress up in Victorian/Edwardian school uniform and experience a living history lesson.
Contact: Paul Kane (Glasgow City Council)- Tel: 0141 287 5387
Art nouveau building by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, now a Museum of Education. Contains reconstructions of Victorian, Edwardian, World War II and 1960s classrooms. School children regularly get to dress up in Victorian/Edwardian school uniform and experience a living history lesson.
Contact: Paul Kane (Glasgow City Council)- Tel: 0141 287 5387
The Tramway, 25 Albert Drive, Glasgow.
Presenting an innovative programme of visual arts the Tramway has become one of the leading spaces for contemporary arts in Europe. Contact Glasgow City Council Press Office - Tel: 0141 287 2000
Presenting an innovative programme of visual arts the Tramway has become one of the leading spaces for contemporary arts in Europe. Contact Glasgow City Council Press Office - Tel: 0141 287 2000
Glasgow Rangers Football Club, Ibrox Stadium, 150 Edmiston Drive, Glasgow.
Scottish Premier League Football Club with on-site Rangers Superstore. Tours of the stadium are available depending on fixtures. Contact: Press Office – Tel: 0141 580 8500
Scottish Premier League Football Club with on-site Rangers Superstore. Tours of the stadium are available depending on fixtures. Contact: Press Office – Tel: 0141 580 8500
EAST END
Celtic Football Club, Celtic Park, Glasgow.
Scottish Premier League Football Club. Visitor Centre, tours of the stadium and museum available.
Contact: Press Office – Tel: 0141 551 4276
Scottish Premier League Football Club. Visitor Centre, tours of the stadium and museum available.
Contact: Press Office – Tel: 0141 551 4276
Templeton Carpet Factory, Glasgow Green
Based on the Doge’s Palace in Venice, this multi-coloured building is visually stunning.
Based on the Doge’s Palace in Venice, this multi-coloured building is visually stunning.
People’s Palace, Glasgow Green.
Built in 1898 for the people of Glasgow, the museum tells the story of Glasgow from 1750 to the present day. Attached to the People's Palace is the elegant Victorian glasshouse, the Winter Gardens.
Contact: Paul Kane (Glasgow City Council) – Tel: 0141 287 5387
Built in 1898 for the people of Glasgow, the museum tells the story of Glasgow from 1750 to the present day. Attached to the People's Palace is the elegant Victorian glasshouse, the Winter Gardens.
Contact: Paul Kane (Glasgow City Council) – Tel: 0141 287 5387
OUT OF TOWN
New Lanark World Heritage Site, New Lanark Mills, Lanark.
The World Heritage Site of New Lanark is a 200-year-old conservation village. Founded in the 1780s to harness the power of the River Clyde, it became internationally known as the site of Robert Owen’s pioneering social reforms and is once again a living vibrant community. The award wining visitor centre illustrates what life was like in the 1800s. Contact: Tracey Cameron - Tel: 01555 661345.
The World Heritage Site of New Lanark is a 200-year-old conservation village. Founded in the 1780s to harness the power of the River Clyde, it became internationally known as the site of Robert Owen’s pioneering social reforms and is once again a living vibrant community. The award wining visitor centre illustrates what life was like in the 1800s. Contact: Tracey Cameron - Tel: 01555 661345.
Museum of Scottish Country Life, Kittochside, East Kilbride.
The Museum gives an insight into the working lives of people in rural Scotland. As well as the national country life collections and a charming Georgian farmhouse, the museum staff provide daily demonstrations of farming techniques of the 1950’s. Contact: Hannah Dolby (National Museums of Scotland) – Tel: 0131 247 4288
The Museum gives an insight into the working lives of people in rural Scotland. As well as the national country life collections and a charming Georgian farmhouse, the museum staff provide daily demonstrations of farming techniques of the 1950’s. Contact: Hannah Dolby (National Museums of Scotland) – Tel: 0131 247 4288
Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park, Lochwinnoch & Greenock
With 3 Visitor Centres, 2 Country Parks, an outdoor activity centre, an old scots pine filled campsite, a sandy beach plus numberous woodlands, historic features and great farmland, moorland and countryside views and view points, the Regional Park provides an easily accessible location 20 mintues west of Glasgow. Press Contact: Fiona Carswell, tel 01505 614 791 email fiona.carswell@clydemuirshiel.co.uk
With 3 Visitor Centres, 2 Country Parks, an outdoor activity centre, an old scots pine filled campsite, a sandy beach plus numberous woodlands, historic features and great farmland, moorland and countryside views and view points, the Regional Park provides an easily accessible location 20 mintues west of Glasgow. Press Contact: Fiona Carswell, tel 01505 614 791 email fiona.carswell@clydemuirshiel.co.uk
David Livingstone Centre, 165 Station Road, Blantyre.
Birthplace of Scotland's greatest explorer, this attraction transports the visitor from his humble beginnings in 1813 to his later, extraordinary life as Doctor, Missionary and African Explorer.
Contact: Carly Lamberty ( National Trust for Scotland – West Region) – Tel: 0141 616 2266
Birthplace of Scotland's greatest explorer, this attraction transports the visitor from his humble beginnings in 1813 to his later, extraordinary life as Doctor, Missionary and African Explorer.
Contact: Carly Lamberty ( National Trust for Scotland – West Region) – Tel: 0141 616 2266
Biggar Puppet Theatre, Broughton Road, Biggar.
A magical, Victorian-style theatre showing large scale puppet shows.
Contact: Jill or Ian Purves - Tel: 01899 220521/220
A magical, Victorian-style theatre showing large scale puppet shows.
Contact: Jill or Ian Purves - Tel: 01899 220521/220