Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, Glasgow

#317 among attractions in Glasgow

Museum, Art museum

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The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts is an independent organisation in Glasgow, founded in 1861, which promotes contemporary art and artists in Scotland. The Institute organizes the largest and most prestigious annual art exhibition in Scotland - open to all artists. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°51'52"N, 4°15'48"W

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City Centre (Blythswood Hill)Glasgow United Kingdom

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Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sauchiehall Street, O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow School of Art, Tenement House.

~1370 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
7 min walk • Sauchiehall Street is a vibrant artery pulsing through the heart of Glasgow, renowned for its bustling shopping district and dynamic atmosphere. This iconic thoroughfare has long been a destination for both locals and visitors, offering a diverse mix of retail therapy...
~510 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow
3 min walk • The O2 ABC Glasgow is a prominent entertainment venue located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland, known for hosting a diverse array of live performances and night-time events. Housed in a historic building that has evolved through various incarnations, the O2 ABC stands...
~700 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Art Nouveau architecture
Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
4 min walk • The Glasgow School of Art is an iconic institution nestled in the vibrant city of Glasgow, United Kingdom. It is not only a prestigious educational establishment but also an architectural masterpiece, renowned for its significant contribution to the modern arts...
~1730 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Tenement House, Glasgow
9 min walk • The Tenement House is a historic house museum in Glasgow, owned and operated by the National Trust for Scotland. It is located at 145 Buccleuch Street, in the Garnethill area, near Charing Cross railway station and Cowcaddens subway station.
~640 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow
4 min walk • The Glasgow Film Theatre is an independent cinema in the city centre of Glasgow. GFT is a registered charity. It occupies a purpose-built cinema building, first opened in 1939, and now protected as a category B listed building.
~730 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow
4 min walk • King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, also known as King Tut's, is a live music venue and bar on St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland. It is owned and managed by Glasgow-based gig promoters DF Concerts. The Glasgow live music venue takes its name from a club in New York that hosted music, comedy and performing arts events in the 1980s.
~830 ftN
Church
St Aloysius Church, Glasgow
5 min walk • St Aloysius Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the Garnethill area of Glasgow in Scotland. It is the only church in Glasgow to be run by the Society of Jesus. It is situated on the corner of Hill Street and Rose Street and is next door to St Aloysius' College, Glasgow, having a close relationship with the school.
~260 ftW
Church
Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Glasgow
2 min walk • Adelaide Place Baptist Church is a Scottish Baptist church in a Category B listed building in the Charing Cross area of Glasgow. The name "Adelaide Place" is taken from the former name of this part of Bath Street. The church was founded in 1829 and the present church building dates from 1877.
~1330 ftSW
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St Vincent Street Church, Glasgow
7 min walk • St. Vincent Street Church is a Presbyterian church on St. Vincent Street in Glasgow, Scotland. It was designed by Alexander Thomson and built from 1857 to 1859 for the former United Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
~1330 ftNW
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Garnethill Synagogue, Glasgow
7 min walk • Garnethill Synagogue is the historic 'cathedral synagogue' of Scotland. It is located in Garnethill, Glasgow.
~1120 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
King's Theatre, Glasgow
6 min walk • The King's Theatre is located in Glasgow, Scotland. It was built for Howard & Wyndham Ltd under its chairman Baillie Michael Simons as a sister theatre of their Theatre Royal in the city and was designed by Frank Matcham, opening in 1904.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts?

Nearby attractions include Adelaide Place Baptist Church, Glasgow (2 min walk), Blythswood Square, Glasgow (2 min walk), Burns Howff, Glasgow (3 min walk), McLellan Galleries, Glasgow (3 min walk).

How to get to Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts:

Bus

Sauchiehall Street / Douglas Street • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
West George Street / Blythswood Street • Lines: 2 (3 min walk)

Train

Charing Cross (7 min walk)
Glasgow Central (11 min walk)

Metro

Cowcaddens • Lines: Subway (8 min walk)
Buchanan Street • Lines: Subway (11 min walk)