Martyrs School

Martyrs School: One of Charles Rennie Macintosh's earliest works

People with an interest in architecture will have a whale of a time in Glasgow, particularly fans of the Arts and Crafts movement. Scotland's most famous architect, Charles Rennie Macintosh, was born and developed his skills in Glasgow Scotland and you can see a number of his designs that still mark out the city today. One of these is Martyrs' School, one of the earliest buildings designed by Macintosh. Situated in the heart of Glasgow's city centre, the building was erected between 1895 and 1898 and those with an eye for detail can quickly spot the architect's distinctive style. Currently used as offices for Glasgow Museums, visitors can take a look around many of the interiors of the old school. If you are keen to see other works by Macintosh, then head to the Willow Tearooms, just off Glasgow's shopping district of Sauchiehall Street, which has iconic design features of Macintosh's. A trip to Dunbarton will also lead you to The Hill House, one of Macintosh's finest domestic architectural designs.

Hotels near Martyrs' School

While staying in hotels near Martyrs' School will put you close to an iconic work by Charles Rennie Macintosh, these Glasgow rooms will also put you in a great location for seeing other top Glasgow attractions, such as Glasgow Cathedral and Necropolis. Booking cheap Glasgow hotels east of the city centre is also convenient for reaching the hustle and bustle of the vibrant town while staying in a quieter area. TravelStay lists some great Glasgow accommodation options near Martyrs' School that can suit any budget. For example, stay in family-run Glasgow B&Bs like the Onslow Guest House for a relaxing hotel stay or book a room at Merchant City Inn for affordable Glasgow hotels in the heart of the city. Just check out TravelStay.com for our great low rates.