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families there is an excellent downstairs room with enormous en suite. This could be
Glasgow's most beautiful street.
AMADEUS GUEST HOUSE£
| B&B
( 0141-339 8257; www.amadeus guest house.co.uk; 411 North Woodside Rd; s £26-36, d £48-60; )
Just off the bustle of Great Western Road, a minute's walk from the subway but on a quiet
street by the riverside pathway, this B&B has compact bright rooms with cheerful cush-
ions on the comfortable beds. There's a variety of room types, but prices are very good for
all of them. Breakfast is continental.
The Genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Great cities have great artists, designers and architects contributing to the cultural and historical roots of their urban
environment while expressing its soul and individuality. Charles Rennie Mackintosh was all of these. His quirky,
linear and geometric designs have had almost as much influence on the city as have Gaudí's on Barcelona. Many of
the buildings Mackintosh designed in Glasgow are open to the public, and you'll see his tall, thin, art nouveau
typeface repeatedly reproduced.
Born in 1868, Mackintosh studied at the Glasgow School of Art. It was there that he met the also influential artist
and designer Margaret Macdonald, whom he married; they collaborated on many projects and were major influen-
ces on each others' work. In 1896, when he was aged only 27, he won a competition for his design of the School of
Art's new building. The first section was opened in 1899 and is considered to be the earliest example of art nouveau
in Britain, as well as Mackintosh's supreme architectural achievement. This building demonstrates his skill in com-
bining function and style.
Although Mackintosh's genius was quickly recognised on the Continent, he did not receive the same encourage-
ment in Scotland. His architectural career here lasted only until 1914, when he moved to England to concentrate on
furniture design. He died in 1928, and it is only since the last decades of the 20th century that Mackintosh's genius
has been widely recognised. For more about the man and his work, contact the
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Soci-
for special events.
If you're planning to go CRM crazy, the
Mackintosh Trail ticket
(£16), available at the tourist office or any
Mackintosh building, gives you a day's admission to all his creations as well as unlimited bus and subway travel.
Eating
Glasgow is the best place to eat in Scotland, with an excellent range of eateries. The West
End is the culinary centre of the city, with Merchant City also boasting an incredible con-
centration of quality restaurants and cafes. Many Glasgow restaurants post offers on the
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