Introduction

This post reports on Rennie Mackintosh design as manifested in Ruchill Church Hall. Location is the Maryhill district of Glasgow.

Ruchill Church Hall, Shakespeare Street, Glasgow

Information on the Church Hall

The light coloured sandstone building in image above is the Ruchill Church Hall. This was designed by famous, and multi-talented- Glaswegian architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). Other examples of Mackintosh’s work include House for an Art Lover, Glasgow School of Art and Scotland Street School.  Another important example is Queen’s Cross Church which is located about two miles away from Ruchill. For visitors seeking a refreshment break then the Willow Tea Rooms in Sauchiehall Street are deserving of a visit.

The Church Hall is associated with the adjacent Ruchill Kelvinside Parish Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) and is still used for its original function as a community centre including social work and bible studies. A Tea Room also operates from the Hall.

Facts concerning the Hall:

• Built as a mission in 1899 and pre-dates the church next door.
• Primarily consists of two halls and two committee rooms.
• Considered a well-planned, minor work by Mackintosh.

The Hall is not a visitor attraction per se. However, it is usually possible to visit when the Hall is open for its community based activities.

Side elevation

Mackintosh design at Ruchill Church Hall

Mackintosh design at Ruchill Church Hall

Inside Ruchill Church Hall, Glasgow

Mackintosh design at Ruchill Church Hall, Glasgow

More information

The publication Visitors’ Guide to Scotland incorporates a section on Charles Rennie Mackintosh. There are also separate sections on art and architecture. ISBN of the publication is 978-1-09161332-0-4. Also available via Kindle.