Martyrs School

Parson Street
Glasgow
Central Scotland
G4 0PX

Tel: +44 (0)1415 532 557 (St Mungos)
Web: http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=5


Martyrs' School is one of the earliest buildings by Glasgow architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). The exterior is distinguished by the balance of the walls and windows, and the detailing of the red sandstone. The interior has fine tile work and spectacular roof trusses.

The School Board of Glasgow opened Martyrs' in 1897 as a primary school for the children of the surrounding area of Townhead. Rows of traditional four-storey tenements originally surrounded the building. Mackintosh was born in one them.

The Glasgow City Council Apprenticeship Scheme restored Martyrs' School in 1999, with funding from the European Regional Development Fund.

General Information:

  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilets
    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Open by appointment only:
    To book a visit, please telephone St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art on 0141 553 2557.

    Closed 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st, 2nd January.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Free.

    Directions
    Martyrs' School is situated near to both Provand's Lordship and St Mungo Museum.
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    Martyrs School Postcode for SatNav: G4 0PX

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