Introduction
Today, am focusing on one of Scotland’s top cultural and learning establishments, namely the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum (“Kelvingrove”). This is located in the city’s West End and close to Glasgow University.
The Hispanic Baroque style was designed by two London architects who won a competition in 1892. It was built when Glasgow was at its commercial peak as the ‘Second City of the (British) Empire’.
Information on the exhibits and displays
Today, Kelvingrove has a wide range of exhibits and themes which includes:
- Scottish Art
- Design
- Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style
- Ancient Egypt
- Creatures of the past.
- Scotland’s Wildlife.
- Dutch Art
- Italian Art
- French Art
- Scotland’s First People
- Cultural Survival.
- World War 2
Here also can be viewed the masterpiece Christ of St. John of the Cross by Salvador Dali (1951).
Facilities for visitors
Within the Kelvingrove building can be found three gift shops, a coffee shop, a restaurant and facilities for disabled persons. Free guided tours are available.
Organ recitals are available most days. Check website for details.
Entrance is free with cash donations at visitors’ option.
Visiting Kelvingrove
Visitors can travel by subway (Kelvinhall), train (Partick), bus (seven options plus sightseeing bus) or motor car (limited parking). Bicycle and walking are other options.
More information
For information on art and crafts in Scotland plus a wide range of other information for the tourist please refer Visitors’ Guide to Scotland. ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4. This publication is also available via Kindle.