Scotland Street School Museum

Scotland Street School Museum was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and offers a fascinating glimpse into schooldays of the past.

About Scotland Street School Museum

	225 Scotland Street, Glasgow South Side G5 8QB
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Scotland Street School Museum is a museum of school education in Glasgow, Scotland, in the district of Tradeston. It is located in a former school built by Charles Rennie Mackintosh between 1903 and 1906. The building is one of Glasgow's foremost architectural attractions. It is located next to the Shields Road subway station.

During the building's construction, Mackintosh frequently battled the school board about the design (the board wanted a less expensive design). The total cost for the building was £34,291, which was over budget. The building features a pair of windowed Scottish baronial style tower staircases. The school, which also served Tradeston, was designed for an enrolment of 1,250. However, by the 1970s the area was experiencing urban decay, and the school's enrolment fell to under 100. The school closed in 1979.

Mackintosh based the design of the school on Rowallan Castle in Ayrshire and Falkland Palace.

Upcoming Events at Scotland Street School Museum

Scotland Street School Remembers

7th June 2018 - 30th September 2018

Scotland Street School Remembers revisits the history of Scotland Street Schoool and the surrounding community with a fascinating documentary by Scottish artist and filmmaker Margaret Moore!

Become an Architect for the Day

23rd June 2018

Become an architect for a day with Scotland's Urban Past on Saturday 23rd June at Scotland Street School Museum!

Secret Sunday Cinema Club

24th June 2018

Come along to Scotland Street School Museum for a family favourite movie each Sunday at 11.30am & 2pm!

Make a Mackintosh Whirligig

24th June 2018

Scotland Street School Museum hold regular arts and crafts workshops for kids, come along on June 24th and make your Mackintosh style playground toy to celebrate his birthday!