Glasgow
Martyrs' School
Mackintosh design
Parson Street
Glasgow, G4 0PX
Nearest Train: Buchanan Street
Phone: +44 141 271 8301
Fax: +44 141 271 8354
Website | EmailFew people realize that this arts/admin building is a Mackintosh design, nor do they realise how passionate are the feelings surrounding it. Built in 1895, its name comes from the execution of three covenanters—James Lawson, James Nisbet and Alexander Wood—on this spot in 1684. It's also located in the first street that the architect lived in. It doesn't immediately strike as Mackintosh, but cast your eyes upwards to the roof where signature details can be clearly seen. In the 20th century this building was almost swept away by the planners of the M8 motorway and nearly became a martyr itself, but protests ensured that the mammoth motorway was re-directed to preserve the school.
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