To be an artist is to believe in life.
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House for an Art Lover is not merely one thing, but an extraordinary collection of many. An ever-evolving work of art where history and imagination converge.
Designed by visionary Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the House reflects the intertwined dreams of an architect and the aspirations of those who finally brought his vision to life. While his genius is apparent, this timeless masterpiece remains incomplete, shaped by those who built it, those who have celebrated within it, and those who continue to visit.
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Set within Glasgow’s verdant Bellahouston Park, whether you’re immersing yourself in its rich history, savouring a love of food, art, architecture or music, or wandering the extensive grounds or exhibition space, House for an Art Lover is where these elements magically combine.
Designed by visionary Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the House reflects the intertwined dreams of an architect and the aspirations of those who finally brought his vision to life. While his genius is apparent, this timeless masterpiece remains incomplete, shaped by those who built it, those who have celebrated within it, and those who continue to visit.
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Hidden by mature woodland and enjoying a perfect blend of sculptured landscapes, decorative plantings and herbaceous borders, our surroundings could not be more calming or indeed charming.
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Art Lover’s Cafe
Enjoying breakfast or lunch with family or friends, marking a special occasion, nurturing a business partnership or dissecting our latest exhibition, the Art Lover’s Café is open between 10am and 5pm daily offering the ultimate social space.
Art Lover’s Cafe
Enjoying breakfast or lunch with family or friends, marking a special occasion, nurturing a business partnership or dissecting our latest exhibition, the Art Lover’s Café is open between 10am and 5pm daily offering the ultimate social space.
Arts & Heritage
We aim to present an ambitious and diverse year-round programme of exhibitions, events, residencies, courses and public engagement opportunities that span art, design and architecture.
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Weddings
The day you promise your heart to another will be the day we fulfil our commitment to you.
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Occasions
With an award-winning events team at your fingertips, whether business event, family celebration, exhibition or product launch, let us know your requirements and leave the rest to us.
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Music Room Afternoon Tea – August
An Elegant Affair in the Most Enchanting of Settings Dearest guests, you are cordially invited to step into a world of refinement and charm as we present our Music Room
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Wedding Open Day
You’re invited to join us for our next Wedding Open Day at the stunning House for an Art Lover – one of Glasgow’s most unique and inspiring wedding venues. Whether
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Songs Around the Piano with Moira Kerr
We are delighted to welcome back singer-songwriter Moira Kerr as part of our Autumn events programme for an afternoon of music, stories and nostalgia.
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If you would like to support our work helping us to nurture creativity while preserving this much-loved cultural gem, please get in touch or make a donation.
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