Group Tour Operator and DMC for Scotland
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Trail and Loch Cruise
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Hill House, Helensburgh, Scotland - Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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Hill House, Helensburgh, Scotland - Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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Hill House, Helensburgh, Scotland - Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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Hill House, Helensburgh, Scotland - Designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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The Burrell Collection Glasgow ©Glasgow Life, Elaine Livingstone
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Cruise Loch Lomond
Charles Rennie Mackintosh, born in Glasgow in 1868, was a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist
His artistic approach had much in common with European symbolism. His work, alongside that of his wife, was influential on European design movements such as Art Nouveau and Secessionism and won praise from the great modernists. He is among the most important figures of the Moderne Style.
Dates
Dates throughout 2024 & 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to Glasgow
Travel by train or coach to Glasgow. Welcome dinner with an optional informal talk on Art in Glasgow (supplement on request).
Day 2
Queen Cross Church, Hunterian Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
This morning we visit the Queen’s Cross Church, the only church in the world designed by Mackintosh is one of Glasgow’s hidden gems. Next a visit to the Hunterian Museum and neighbouring Hunterian Art Gallery. Here there is an optional visit to Mackintosh House (no pre-booking, payable on day). Charles and Margaret Mackintosh designed their Glasgow home in the distinctive style and this is a carefully presented resemblance of the main rooms of their home.
Day 3
Visit to Hill House and Loch Lomond Cruise
Morning visit Hill House in Helensburgh, a Charles Rennie Mackintosh architectural masterpiece which turns art into a home. A unique building, interior and furniture collection designed by Mackintosh and his wife Margaret. The house is now located in protective steel frame box to protect it from the rain.
In the afternoon, we enjoy a Loch Lomond Cruise, taking a 1 hour circular cruise from Tarbet to view the breathtaking scenery of the Trossachs National Park. Tea and coffee is included.
Day 4
Glasgow Art Club, Mackintosh at the Willow Tearoom, House for an Art Lover
Optional morning city walking tour followed by a visit to Glasgow Art Club. Mackintosh was responsible for the design of many of the internal features of the Club including the frieze in the Gallery. Lunch at ‘Mackintosh at the Willow’ tearooms, first opened in 1903 and the only surviving Tea Rooms designed by Mackintosh. Also includes entrance into the exhibition. Afternoon visit to House for an Art Lover, designed by Mackintosh as an international competition entry. The house was constructed between 1989 and finished in 1996 based on the Mackintosh design from 1901. Visit the Mackintosh Exhibition and the Art Lovers Cafe.
Day 5
Return home
Morning departure by train or coach to your home town.
Greatdays offer a selection of quality hotels in Glasgow and the surrounding area.
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights |
| 2024 dates |
Price on request |
| 2025 dates | From £419.00 per person |
Single supplement available on request
